GBTS Monthly Programs
Members and guests meet monthly, September -- June, for
light refreshments and a program presented by a local
expert on a gardening topic, followed by a business
meeting. Guests may attend two meetings during the garden
club year without joining the club. (See map to the meeting
location on the ABOUT page of this website.
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SCHEDULE:
Unless specified in the Program description
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Location: Millville Community Center at Evans Park,
32517 Dukes Drive in Millville, Delaware. -
Gathering: 12 -12:30 p.m.
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Light Refreshments: 12:30 -1:00 p.m.
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Program: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Business Meeting: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.​
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2024-2025 Programs - Schedule for the Year
September 13, 2024
Kathy Jentz, Speaker and Author
Location: Millville Community Center at Evans Park, 32517 Dukes Drive, Millville, DE 19967
Meeting Schedule:
12:00 - 12:30 pm Gathering
12:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Program (45 minutes-program + 15 minutes-Q&A)
2:00 - 3:00 pm Business Meeting
Presenter: Kathy Jentz is indeed a prominent figure in the gardening community!
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Author: She wrote “Groundcover Revolution” and co-authored “The Urban Garden.”
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Podcast Host: She hosts the GardenDC Podcast, which focuses on gardening in the Mid-Atlantic region
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Publisher and Editor: She is the editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine
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Editor: She also edits plant society journals, including The Azalean for the Azalea Society of America, the Water Garden Journal for the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society, and Fanfare for the Daylily Society Region 3
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Creator: She founded Seed Swap Day, celebrated on the last Saturday of January.
Her work is highly regarded, and she is known for making gardening accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Program Details: In this program, you will learn about container gardening, urban gardening and small area gardening.
Type of Presentation: Lecture
Horticulture Moment: Propagation Challenge by Pat Drizd
Welcome Table: Kathy Lesperance
Hostesses: Coordinator: Maggie Baker. Assistants: Betsy O’Neil, Laura Martin, Kathy Leone, Marybeth Besosa, Sabina Kelly.
October 11, 2024
UPDATE: Lisa Arni Talk On Houseplants
Location: Millville Community Center at Evans Park, 32517 Dukes Drive, Millville, DE 19967
Meeting Schedule:
12:00 - 12:30 pm Gathering
12:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm Program (45 minutes-program + 15 minutes-Q&A)
2:00 - 3:00 pm Business Meeting
Presenter: Lisa Arni will replace Matthew Harhai as speaker for October.
Program Details: Lisa will give a presentation on houseplants.
Type of Presentation: Lecture
Horticulture Moment: Sassafras albidum by Sandra Lopez
Welcome Table: Kathy Leone
Hostesses: Coordinator: Linda Kall. Assistants: Barbara Denney, Karen Plis, Judy Ireland, Linda Wieland, Charlotte Whidden.​
November 8, 2024
Demonstration on Drying Flowers
Location: Millville Community Center at Evans Park, 32517 Dukes Drive, Millville, DE 19967
Meeting Schedule:
12:00 - 12:30 pm Gathering
12:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 pm Program (30 minutes-program + 15 minutes-Q&A)
2:00 - 3:00 pm Business Meeting
Presenters: Steve and Lorrie Walker, who have an impressive background as movie prop masters, will be showcasing their skills in a unique way! They will be demonstrating how to dry flowers from their yard and use them as beautiful Christmas tree ornaments. This demonstration is a wonderful opportunity to learn from their expertise and creativity.
Program Details: Steve and Lorrie will talk and demonstrate on how to dry flowers for decoration.
Type of Presentation: Demonstration
Horticulture Moment: Forcing Bulbs by Sandra Lopez
Welcome Table: Judy Ireland
Hostesses: Coordinator: Margaret Woda. Assistants: Marian Augustine, Pat Richard, Toni LaSorte, Dianne Deforest, Mary O’Neill.
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Programs for December 2024 - February 2025 will be posted on or about November 15, 2024
