GBTS Monthly Programs (updated 2/3/2026)
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 Ocean View Presbyterian Church:
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Location: Ocean View Presbyterian Church at
67 Central Avenue, Ocean View DE, 19970.
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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 2/3/2026)
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March 13, 2026 Spring Planting for Summer and Fall Blooms
Location: Ocean View Presbyterian Church at 67 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: Ann Bendersky
Program Details: Planting spring bulbs and plants that will bloom in summer and fall can really extend the beauty of your garden throughout the year. Ann will be talking about some of her favorite plants that she grown with great success.
Horticulture Moment: Amaryllis - Twice is Nice 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: Karen Plis
Hostesses: Coordinator: Toni Sorte. Assistants: Pat Richard, Betsy O’Neil, Marion Augustine, Patricia (Tricia) LaPlaca, Mary O’Neill.
April 10, 2026 Delaware Dunes
Location: Ocean View Presbyterian Church at 67 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: Joan O’Day
Program Details: Through pictures, GBTS member Joan O’Day will talk about the plants, wildlife, and structure of a healthy dune and why it’s important to us.
Horticulture Moment: Sea Oates/Uniola paniculata 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 Leone
Hostesses: Coordinator: Judy Ireland. Assistants: Jacqui Malizia, Christine Feher, Barbara Denney, Maureen Eisenhart, Joanna Haley.
May 8, 2026 DE Wildlands and the Great Cypress Swamp
Location: Ocean View Presbyterian Church at 67 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: Andrew Martin
Program Details: DE Wildlands is a land conservation organization, which has played a pivotal role in acquiring and protecting 31,600 acres of land, including Delaware’s coastal areas and Great Cypress Swamp. Andrew Martin will discuss several current large scale projects in the swamp as well as ongoing preservation efforts.
Horticulture Moment: Challenge Results – Bring in your young jade plant
Show & Tell: Presidents Challenge - bring in your floral designs, favorite garden tool, garden books, garden photography, whatever tickles your garden fancy.
Welcome Table: Jean Sewald
Hostesses: Coordinator: Cathy Bowen. Assistants: Thea Chandross, Sandra Lopez,
Mary Anne Rishebarger, Phillis Halliday, Sabina Kelly.
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June 12, 2026 Pizza Party and Plant Auction
Location: Ocean View Presbyterian Church at 67 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 Business Meeting
2:00 - 3:00 pm Plant Auction
Program Details: The club will provide a pizza luncheon and hold a plant auction of plants and garden items donated by the members.
Welcome Table: Kathy Lesperance
