Events and meetings on this calendar are open to the public as noted.
Please join us!!!
Meetings take place via Zoom or at the Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave. Pound Ridge, NY, as noted.
Details for Zoom meetings will be sent later.
Please join us!!!
Meetings take place via Zoom or at the Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave. Pound Ridge, NY, as noted.
Details for Zoom meetings will be sent later.
Calendar Overview
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March
March 8th - Joint program with Hopp Ground Garden Club. (10:00 a.m.) in-person meeting “Gardentopia” Speaker: Jan Johnsen, Johnsen Landscape and Pools Bedford Presbyterian Church 44 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506 March 14 - General meeting via Zoom 9:15 a.m. March 21* - Board meeting via Zoom 10: a.m April April 11th* - in person meeting General Meeting(9:15 a.m.) Guests can join at 10:00 a.m. “Behind the Scenes of a Winning Design… Creativity, Principles/Elements of Design and Tips” Speaker: Cathy Ritch Pound Ridge Library April 23 - Daffodil Bulb Sale at The 2022 Earth Day Festival in Pound Ridge Square , 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. April 28-30 Daffodil Bulb Sale at The Market at Pound Ridge Square and sale of tickets for Day at The Nursery Gift Certificate - 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. May May 5-7 Daffodil Bulb Sale at The Market at Pound Ridge Square and sale of tickets for Day at the Nursery Gift certificate continued - 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. May 9th* - General Meeting (9:15 via Zoom) Guests can join at 10:00 Dwarf Conifers and Small Shrubs for the Rock Garden (including miniatures) Speaker: Adam Wheeler, Broken Arrow Nursery May 12th - trip to Broken Arrow Nursery (9:00 a.m) 13 Broken Arrow Rd.Hamden, CT 06518 (203) 288-1026 (Members only - carpool location to be announced) May 23rd* - Board meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m May 30th Pound Ridge Memorial Day Parade - meet at Pound Ridge Elementary School (11:30 a.m.) June June 14th* - General meeting via Zoom and in person (hybrid) - 9:15 (guests will be admitted at 10:a.m.) “Small Size, Big Impact Designs” Speaker: Ronnie Schoelzel Pound Ridge Library June 25th: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Day at the Nursery - Members will assist customers at the Pound Ridge Nursery and Garden Center. Gift certificate drawing at 4:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit civic projects |
July
July 11th* - General meeting (9:15 via Zoom) guests can join at 10:00a.m. “Hummingbirds, Jeweled Acrobats in the Garden” Speaker: Sally Brockett July 25th* - Board Meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m. August August 8th* - in person at Library and Zoom (hybrid) General Meeting and Workshop (9:15) guests can join at 10:00 a.m. “Petite Arrangements: Big Designs in Small Packages” Speaker: Dee Aspros September “Sonnets for the Cradle” - Petite Flower Show September 16th - 2:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. September 17th - 11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Conant Hall - 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY, 10576, (914)764-470. September 26th* - Board Meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m. October October 17th* (in person) Bring a friend workshop to “Construct a Pine Cone tree” General meeting - 9:15 a.m. Workshop - 10:a.m. guests admitted Speaker: Connie Marchetti - PRGC Flower Show Chair to be held st the town park. November November 14th* - General meeting - 9:15 a.m. Senior Outreach Decoupage Workshop members only, pre-registration required Pound Ridge Library (Materials required- colored tissue, dried flowers brushes, small scissors, and tweezers) November 28th* - Board Meeting via Zoom 10:00a.m. November 27th - December 20th Third Annual: Decorate Your Mailbox Contest - Win a $50 gift Certificate (Adult and Youth categories) Open to Pound Ridge, NY Residents only December December 6th* - General Meeting - Holiday Greens Workshop and Luncheon Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 (914) 764-4701 9:15 a.m. - snow date 12/9/2022 December 13* - Board Meeting and Luncheon President, Mary Bailly, at her home. 12:00 noon * note change of date and time |
schedule details
March
March
March 8th
Joint program with Hopp Ground Garden Club held at Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506
Open to both Members and guests at 10:00 a.m.
Joint program with Hopp Ground Garden Club held at Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506
Open to both Members and guests at 10:00 a.m.
"Gardentopia"
Speaker: Jan Johnsen
Jan Johnsen is a highly regarded speaker, teacher, landscape designer, principle of Johnsen Landscapes & Pools, and author of several excellent books on garden design. She is known for her deep understanding of the beneficial impact of landscape design on our well being. The presentation is based on her 2019 book of the same name which features more than 130 illustrations of landscapes with accompanying planting suggestions. Jan will share several of her tips to help you enhance your personal garden and see all the possibilities your outdoor space offers. We hope you enjoy the presentation and leave saying "I can do that!". Attendees will receive a list of all the plants mentioned in the presentation. Books will also be available for purchase and can be personally autographed.
We invite guests to join us for this in-person presentation. As there is limited parking and meeting space, we ask guests to preregister. Please send an email to poundridgegardenclub@gmail.com or click on the "contact" tab on at the top of this page. Guests should arrive at 10:00AM in time for coffee and refreshments before the 10:15 start of the presentation. There will be time for questions and the meeting is expected to end by 11:30. To respect the safety of all attendees, everyone is requested to wear a mask during the meeting, except while eating or drinking.
Jan Johnsen is a highly regarded speaker, teacher, landscape designer, principle of Johnsen Landscapes & Pools, and author of several excellent books on garden design. She is known for her deep understanding of the beneficial impact of landscape design on our well being. The presentation is based on her 2019 book of the same name which features more than 130 illustrations of landscapes with accompanying planting suggestions. Jan will share several of her tips to help you enhance your personal garden and see all the possibilities your outdoor space offers. We hope you enjoy the presentation and leave saying "I can do that!". Attendees will receive a list of all the plants mentioned in the presentation. Books will also be available for purchase and can be personally autographed.
We invite guests to join us for this in-person presentation. As there is limited parking and meeting space, we ask guests to preregister. Please send an email to poundridgegardenclub@gmail.com or click on the "contact" tab on at the top of this page. Guests should arrive at 10:00AM in time for coffee and refreshments before the 10:15 start of the presentation. There will be time for questions and the meeting is expected to end by 11:30. To respect the safety of all attendees, everyone is requested to wear a mask during the meeting, except while eating or drinking.
March 21st*
10:00 a.m. - Board Meeting via Zoom
10:00 a.m. - Board Meeting via Zoom
April
April 11th*
in person only
Members at 9:15 a.m.
Guests at 10:00 a.m.
in person only
Members at 9:15 a.m.
Guests at 10:00 a.m.
“Behind the Scenes of a Winning Design… Creativity, Principles/Elements of Design and Tips”
Speaker: Cathy Ritch
Cathy is an accomplished floral designer, instructor, and National Garden Clubs Accredited Life Judge. She has been chair of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut annual flower show and has been awarded the National Garden Clubs Award of Excellence for her Floral Design Workshops. Her presentation will review the principles and elements of design.
Cathy is an accomplished floral designer, instructor, and National Garden Clubs Accredited Life Judge. She has been chair of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut annual flower show and has been awarded the National Garden Clubs Award of Excellence for her Floral Design Workshops. Her presentation will review the principles and elements of design.
April 23rd - Daffodil Bulb Sale at the 2022 Earth Day Everyday Festival in Pound Ridge Square
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
and
April 28th - 30th - at The Market at Pound Ridge Square. Tickets will also be sold for Day at the Nursery gift certificate. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
and
April 28th - 30th - at The Market at Pound Ridge Square. Tickets will also be sold for Day at the Nursery gift certificate. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May
May 5th - 7th - Daffodil sales at The Market at Pound Ridge Square, continued. Also tickets for Day at the Nursery Gift Certificate. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 9th*
via Zoom
Members at 9:15 a.m.
Guests at 10:00 a.m.
via Zoom
Members at 9:15 a.m.
Guests at 10:00 a.m.
Dwarf Conifers and Small Shrubs for the Rock Garden
Speaker: Adam Wheeler
Adam is the Propagation and Plant Development manager at Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, CT. He has worked for Broken Arrow since 2004, has a degree in urban forestry and landscape horticulture. He is a past recipient of the young nursery professional award from the new England nursery Association. He loves to share his passion for plans through photography and educational outreach and is an adjunct lecturer at Naugatuck Valley community college and the Berkshire botanical garden. He also collects rare and unusual plants, loves rock climbing, and growing giant pumpkins competitively. It promises to be a fascinating presentation and the Pound Ridge garden club is fortunate to have him as our May speaker.
This will be a virtual presentation on zoom. It is open to the public but re-registration rate is required. To register click on the registration button on our homepage.
Adam is the Propagation and Plant Development manager at Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, CT. He has worked for Broken Arrow since 2004, has a degree in urban forestry and landscape horticulture. He is a past recipient of the young nursery professional award from the new England nursery Association. He loves to share his passion for plans through photography and educational outreach and is an adjunct lecturer at Naugatuck Valley community college and the Berkshire botanical garden. He also collects rare and unusual plants, loves rock climbing, and growing giant pumpkins competitively. It promises to be a fascinating presentation and the Pound Ridge garden club is fortunate to have him as our May speaker.
This will be a virtual presentation on zoom. It is open to the public but re-registration rate is required. To register click on the registration button on our homepage.
May 12th - Trip to Broken Arrow Nursery - carpool location to be announced - leaving at 9:00 a.m.
13 Broken Arrow Rd, Hamden, CT, 06518 (203) 288-1026
May 23rd* - Board meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m.
13 Broken Arrow Rd, Hamden, CT, 06518 (203) 288-1026
May 23rd* - Board meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m.
May 30th
meet at Pound Ridge Elementary School at 11:30 a.m.
meet at Pound Ridge Elementary School at 11:30 a.m.
Memorial Day Parade
Pound Ridge Garden Club members will continue their annual tradition of marching in the parade. We hope to see you there! Meet at Pound Ridge Elementary School at 11:30 a.m..
June
June 14th * (note Tuesday meeting date)
General meeting via Zoom and in-person
9:15 (guests admitted at 10:00)
General meeting via Zoom and in-person
9:15 (guests admitted at 10:00)
Small Size, Big Impact Designs
Speaker: Ronnie Schoelzel
Ronnie is a National Garden Clubs Master Judge, an award winning Flower Show exhibitor, active in Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, and an active member of the Litchfield Garden Club. When not involved in Garden activities, she raises Dalmatians for Show.
Ronnie is a National Garden Clubs Master Judge, an award winning Flower Show exhibitor, active in Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, and an active member of the Litchfield Garden Club. When not involved in Garden activities, she raises Dalmatians for Show.
June 25th
Pound Ridge Nursery & Garden Center
6 Pound Ridge Rd. Pound Ridge, NY
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pound Ridge Nursery & Garden Center
6 Pound Ridge Rd. Pound Ridge, NY
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Day at the Nursery
Pound Ridge Garden Club's "Day at the Nursery" fundraiser is an annual tradition. Garden Club members will be on hand at the Pound Ridge Nursery & Garden Center to offer assistance to customers. There will also be an opportunity to order bulbs from our annual bulb sale and raffle tickets for a $250 gift certificate to Pound Ridge Nursery & Garden Center. Proceeds help to fund the garden club's civic improvement projects. The drawing will be at 4:00 p.m.
July
July 11th*
Via Zoom meeting 9:15, guests admitted at 10:00 a.m.
Via Zoom meeting 9:15, guests admitted at 10:00 a.m.
Hummingbirds, Jeweled Acrobats in the Garden
Speaker: Sally Brockett
Sally has been president of the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven, CT. since 2016 and a member since 2011. She took up birding as a hobby in 1976. Her presentation will give tips on attracting to your yard and also share her experiences with hummingbirds and backyard birding, including extensive photos and facts.
July 25* Board meeting via Zoom- 10:00 a.m.
Sally has been president of the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven, CT. since 2016 and a member since 2011. She took up birding as a hobby in 1976. Her presentation will give tips on attracting to your yard and also share her experiences with hummingbirds and backyard birding, including extensive photos and facts.
July 25* Board meeting via Zoom- 10:00 a.m.
August
August 8th*
General meeting and workshop (in person and on Zoom)
Pound Ridge Library
General meeting for Members at 9:15a.m.
Workshop and guests admitted at 10:00 a.m.
General meeting and workshop (in person and on Zoom)
Pound Ridge Library
General meeting for Members at 9:15a.m.
Workshop and guests admitted at 10:00 a.m.
Petite Designs: Big Designs in Small Packages and Workshop
Speaker: Dee Aspros
Although the idea of creating a floral design that is only 3-12 inches in height may seem daunting, Pound Ridge Garden Club member and award-winning floral designer, Dee Aspros, will share her expertise and give us tips and insights so that we will all be able to design petite arrangements for our September Flower Show .
Dee is also a past president of the club and a life member of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State. She is a National Garden Clubs Flower Show Accredited Life Judge and a Federated Garden Clubs of New York State Accredited Horticulture Judge.
Although the idea of creating a floral design that is only 3-12 inches in height may seem daunting, Pound Ridge Garden Club member and award-winning floral designer, Dee Aspros, will share her expertise and give us tips and insights so that we will all be able to design petite arrangements for our September Flower Show .
Dee is also a past president of the club and a life member of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State. She is a National Garden Clubs Flower Show Accredited Life Judge and a Federated Garden Clubs of New York State Accredited Horticulture Judge.
September
September 16th-17th
Conant Hall - 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Free and Open to the Public
September 16th - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
September 17th - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Conant Hall - 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Free and Open to the Public
September 16th - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
September 17th - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flower Show
Sonnets for the Cradle
Sonnets for the Cradle
Our club was established in 1941 during the time of Victory Gardens.
Over the years, we have been dedicated to the culture and protection of trees, plants, and flowers. We have promoted and fostered the conservation of our natural resources and encouraged the civic beautification of our town.
In presenting this Petite Standard Flower Show, our club conforms to the standards established by the National Garden Clubs, Inc., FGCNYS Inc., and District IX, FGCNYS, Inc.
Over the years, we have been dedicated to the culture and protection of trees, plants, and flowers. We have promoted and fostered the conservation of our natural resources and encouraged the civic beautification of our town.
In presenting this Petite Standard Flower Show, our club conforms to the standards established by the National Garden Clubs, Inc., FGCNYS Inc., and District IX, FGCNYS, Inc.
September 26th
10:00 am - Board meeting via Zoom
10:00 am - Board meeting via Zoom
October
October 17th*
9:15 - general meeting
10:00 - workshop
Speaker: Connie Marchetti
9:15 - general meeting
10:00 - workshop
Speaker: Connie Marchetti
Bring a Friend to “Construct a Pine Cone Tree “ Workshop
Pound Ridge Garden Club member and Flower Show Chair, Connie Marchetti, will lead a design workshop for
pre-registered members and their guests. Attendees will be able to create a decorative pine cone centerpiece.
Materials will be provided but all attendees should bring tweezers and small scissors.
pre-registered members and their guests. Attendees will be able to create a decorative pine cone centerpiece.
Materials will be provided but all attendees should bring tweezers and small scissors.
November
November 14th*
9:15 meeting, 10:00 a.m. - Senior Outreach Decoupage Workshop
Members only, registration required. Bring any colored tissue, dried flowers, brushes, tweezers and small scissors.
9:15 meeting, 10:00 a.m. - Senior Outreach Decoupage Workshop
Members only, registration required. Bring any colored tissue, dried flowers, brushes, tweezers and small scissors.
November 28th*
10:00 a.m. - Board meeting via Zoom
10:00 a.m. - Board meeting via Zoom
November 27th - December 20th
Third Annual Decorate your Mailbox Contest
This will be a contest open to residents of Pound Ridge. Decorate your mailbox for the holidays, take a photograph and send it to the club. A drawing for a $50 gift certificate to The Market at Pound Ridge Square will be awarded to one adult entrant and a $50 gift certificate to Booksy Galore will be awarded to a youth entrant. Young children will, of course, be allowed parental help. Prizes will be awarded in January.
December
December 6th* - General Meeting (members only) snow date 12/9
Conant Hall
9:15a.m.
Make swags and wreaths for town decorations.
December 13th* - Board meeting and luncheon
Hosted by Club president, Mary Bailly, at her home. 12:00 noon
Conant Hall
9:15a.m.
Make swags and wreaths for town decorations.
December 13th* - Board meeting and luncheon
Hosted by Club president, Mary Bailly, at her home. 12:00 noon