GBTS Monthly Programs (updated 9/4/2025)
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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Unless specified in the Program description, meetings
will take place at Evans Park:
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Location: Millville Community Center at Evans Park,
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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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2025-2026 Programs ~ Full Schedule
Programs below will be updated quarterly (updated 9/4/2025)
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September 12, 2025 Groundcovers: Great Alternatives to Turf Grass
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 min for program + 15 min for questions)
2:00 – 3:00 pm Business Meeting
Presenter: Kathy Jentz, Author, Podcast Host, Publisher, Editor
Program Details: Groundcovers are low-growing plants that serve many different purposes in the landscape from limiting weed growth to stabilizing slopes to adding texture to your garden. Kathy Jentz, author of the new book, Groundcover Revolution, will cover several of these beautiful, hard-working plants and the best kinds to use for your region.
Horticulture Moment: Challenge – Propagate a Jade Plant from a Leaf by Pat Drizd
Show & Tell: Presidents Challenge - bring in your floral designs, favorite garden tool, garden books, garden photography, whatever tickles your garden fancy.
Welcome Table: Kathy Lesperance
Hostesses: Coordinator: Audrey Young. Assistants: Ann Bendersky, Carolyn Clipp, Lonie Sculley, Carol Bishop, Pat Drizd.
October 10, 2025 Ikebana
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 min for program + 15 min for questions)
2:00 – 3:00 pm Business Meeting
Presenter: Ann Perry, a master instructor in the Japanese flower arrangement art form known as ikebana. She has been studying Ohara Ikebana for over 50 years and now holds the title of fourth term master.
Program Details: During her presentation, Ann will create flower arrangements that demonstrate the various expressions characteristic of the Ohara School of Ikebana. Ohara is one of numerous schools of ikebana. Ranging from historic interpretations to state-of-the-art innovation, the Ohara School focuses great attention on nature and the changing seasons. Harmony of materials with containers and the setting in which the display is placed are considered as the work is created. Well known for its innovative landscape design, the Ohara School originated the use of low-bowl dish-type containers.
Horticulture Moment: The Chemistry of Changing Leaf Colors by Pat Drizd
Show & Tell: Presidents Challenge - bring in your floral designs, favorite garden tool, garden books, garden photography, whatever tickles your garden fancy.
Welcome Table: Barbara Ware
Hostesses: Coordinator: Linda Kall. Assistants: Karen Plis, Marybeth Besosa, Linda Eaton, Marilyn Adams, Kathy Leone.
November 14, 2025 Benefits of House Plants
Location: Mariners Bethel Global Methodist Church, 81 Central Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970
Meeting Schedule:
12:00 – 12:30 pm Gathering
12:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm Program (45 min for program + 15 min for questions
2:00 – 3:00 pm Business Meeting
Presenter: Jay Millman, Bella Terra Garden Center, Ellendale DE
Program Details: The Benefits of House Plants presentation will lightly touch on some of the ecological, physiological, and emotional benefits of having house plants.
Horticulture Moment: Gardening for the Monarchs by Mary Anne Rishebarger
Show & Tell: Presidents Challenge - bring in your floral designs, favorite garden tool, garden books, garden photography, whatever tickles your garden fancy.
Welcome Table: Maureen Eisenhart
Hostesses: Coordinator: Barbara Ware. Assistants: Margaret Woda, Sharon Iannacone, Alva Hutchison, Linda Wieland, Charlotte Whidden.
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