Dates to Remember 2021
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 12:30p.m.
Cabin Fever Luncheon
Location: Marsh Tavern, Equinox Resort
Coordinator: Carol Munson
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
East Dorset Historic Homes
GCM member Michele Pagan will speak about homes, plants and gardens that pre-date the marble industry.
Location: TBD
Coordinator: Michele Pagan
Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Green Up Day on River Road
This is a statewide event of greening up Vermont.
Coordinator: Barbara Powers
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.
Annual Bird Walk – Breakfast and Presentation follows at 9:00 a.m.
By request we are returning to Manchester Country Club. Many birds can be sighted in the wetlands and ponds. This is an easy 1mile walk along a smooth path.
Location: Manchester Country Club parking lot
Coordinator: Martha Pfeiffer
Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Annual Plant, Bake and Tag Sale
All member participation needed for our fundraiser for Civic Beautification.
Location: TBD
Coordinators: Carolyn Brogan, Anne MacLaurin and Becky Moore
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Floral Demonstration by Jaga
In preparation for the Flower Show floral designer Jaga Smiechowski from Rutland GC will inspire and put us at ease to create our own design for the show.
Location: TBD
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
A Tour of Scottish Gardens
Anthony MacLaurin will take us on a visual tour of the National Trust of Scotland properties.
Location: TBD
Coordinator: Anne MacLaurin
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
101st Anniversary Celebration and Flower Show Preview Party
Location: The Wilburton Inn
Coordinators: The Flower Show Committee
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The Roaring Twenties Flower Show
A Small Standard Flower Show with a Roaring Twenties design theme in remembrance of our 1920 founding.
Location: The Wilburton Inn
Coordinators: The Flower Show Committee
Tuesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
What’s New at the Dene?
Ann Hausslein, Dene Farm Manager, will show us what is new at the farm.
Location: The Dene at Hildene
Coordinator: Robin Seitz
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
Day Trip to King’s Garden at Fort Ticonderoga
Location: Carpool from St. Paul’s Church
Coordinator: Pat Barnett
Tuesday, August 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Cooking with Herbs
GCM member Becky Moore and friend Joanne Prouty will demonstrate a range of recipes using herbs.
Location: First Congregational Church
Coordinator: Becky Moore
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Green Up Day on River Road
Coordinator: Barbara Powers
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Annual Meeting and Tour of Rogerland
Tour the gardens and enjoy an informal lunch provided by staff before our Annual Meeting.
Location: Rogerland in East Arlington
Coordinator: Becky Burke
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Dahlias! What’s Not To Love?
Annette Bolt of Fleur Farm in East Dorset will speak of her love of dahlias and growing them in Vermont.
Location: Fleur Farm
Coordinator: Michele Pagan
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Manchester Town Green Cleanup
Coordinator: Sue Hinkel
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Landscape and Garden Design
GCM member and owner of Verdant View, Kathy Moreau will speak about her elegant and native garden designs.
Location: TBD
Coordinator: Beth Alden
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Following Vincent
GCM Member Carol Berry will enlighten us with her knowledge of Vincent Van Gogh.
Location: TBD
Coordinator: Carol Berry
Monday, November 29, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Annual Greens Workshop
Location: First Congregational Church
Coordinators: Carmen Bodge and Sue Hinkel
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Annual Tea and Ornament Exchange
Join in the fun of our annual event in a relaxed setting before the holiday rush.
Location: TBD
Coordinator: Christina Nichols
