Programs
Monthly Meetings and Programs
We meet at the Urban Forestry Center, Elwyn Rd., Portsmouth, unless otherwise noted. We welcome guests at our meetings.
Social time 10:00-10:30
Business meeting 10:30 - 11:00
Speakers/programs 11:00 til noon.
Please contact us to let us know you are interested in attending at portsmouthnhgardenclub@gmail.com
2023 - 2024 Calendar
September 20, 2023
Garden Design
Andy Lang, Lang's Landscape
October 18, 2023
Attracting Birds to your Backyard
Dr. Stephen Hale, Open World Explorers
November 15, 2023
Floral Traditions from New England Fabric Mills
Pam Weeks, NE Quilt Museum
December 6, 2023
Holiday Luncheon
Wentworth by the Sea Country Club
(Members only)
January 17, 2024
Adaptive Gardening
Chris Blackstone, Master Gardener
February 21, 2024
Monet's Garden at Giverny
Martha Chiarachiaro, Seeing History
March 20, 2024
"The Earth Shall Blossom" - Shaker Herbs and Gardening
Galen Beale, author
April 17, 2024
Flower Arranging
Jayne Densmore, Flowers by Leslie
May 15, 2024
Literature in Bloom
June 19, 2024
Plant Swap and Potluck Picnic (Members only)
Past Program Videos
"New and Unusual Ornamentals"
Andy Brand, Director of Horticulture Maine Botanical Gardens
February 16, 2022
Understanding NH's Coastal Watershed Conservation Plan
Peter Steckler, The Nature Consevancy
January 19, 2022
"Shade Gardening"
Andy Brand, Director of Horticulture Maine Botanical Gardens
April 21, 2021
"Take me to the River"
Ronni Freiberger, Portsmouth Garden Club
The history of the Piscataqua River
February 17, 2021
"Roses and Common Sense Gardening Techniques"
Jamie Colen, Garden Director Fuller Gardens
January 20, 2021
"A Child's Christmas in Wales"
Rev. David Phreaner, presents this classic
December 16, 2020
"Making Lemons into Lemonade"
Evan Mallet Owner/Chef Black Trumpet
Evan explains how collaborations during Covid change how we reimagine food our supply.
November 18, 2020
"Small Town, Big Oil"
David Moore, Author
The story of how three women banded together to thwart a plan by Aristole Onasis to bring big oil to the seacoast in the 1970's
October 21, 2020
“CMBG’s Horticultural Development; The Nuts, Bolts and Aspirations”
Dan Robarts, PhD, Horticulturalist Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens,
September 16, 2020
A selection of past events
Adaptive Gardening
Chris Blackstone
Chris spoke about modifying our mindset about gardening, the plants we choose, and the tools we use to keep gardening as we age. She recommended seemingly 100's of tools, tips, and habits to keep us energized, healthy and comfortable while gardening.
Monet's Garden at Giverney
Martha Chiarachiaro
Monet's garden images are classics in Impressionism. Martha walked us through his garden, from how it was created to how it served as a major soiurce of inspiration for over 30 years.
Flower Arranging
Jayne Densmore, owner of Flowers by Leslie
Jayne gave us a delightful demonstation on columnar arrangements. She completed two of the displays while we watched. She asked for member participation for the third pot.
Building Awareness of Raptors
Jane Kelly owner of On The Wing
Jane spoke about her work rehabilitating raptors and brought many beautiful owls for us to get a closer look
December Holiday Luncheon
Members enjoyed lunch at the Wentworth Country Club followed by a Yankee Swap
Quilted Gardens - Floral Motifs in Quilts
Pam Weeks, curator at the New England Quilt Museum
Pam spoke about floral themes in textiles throughout history and broght many stunning examples to display