Club Programs
2024 – 2025 WTGC Meeting Programs
Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM and are open to guests, except for June and December, which begin at 6:00 pm and are member-only meetings.
Meetings are held at the Hollobrook Community Center in Ewing
Composting: Turning Waste into Garden Gold
Presented by WTGC Members Lynn Grillo and Iliana Okum. Discover the art and science of composting in this informative session. Learn how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, nutrient-dense compost that will enhance your garden's soil health and productivity. Our experts will guide you through the process, from choosing the right composting method to maintaining your compost pile for optimal results.
Garden Tools: Selection, Use, and Maintenance
Presented by WTGC Members Rick Lazarick, Devah Brinker, Zofia Jablonski Feulner, and Anne Skalka. Join a panel of club members as they showcase their favorite garden tools. This session covers the selection, proper use, and maintenance of essential gardening tools. Learn how to keep your tools in top condition, ensuring they last longer and perform better, making your gardening tasks more efficient and enjoyable.
Floral Designs for Your Holiday Celebrations
Presented by Deborah Pomroy. Join us for a captivating floral design that will inspire your creativity. Our guest florist, Deborah Pomroy, returns to the WTGC to demonstrate various techniques and styles for creating stunning floral arrangements. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced designer, you will gain valuable tips to elevate your floral displays.
Herb Gardening: From Kitchen to Craft
Presented by WTGC Member Gabrielle Belcheff. Growing herbs in the garden offers numerous benefits. Join us for a session on herb gardening, where you learn how to select and grow herbs both indoors and outdoors. Discover how to use fresh herbs in your favorite recipes and salads, and explore creative uses for dried herbs in arrangements, sachets, and other botanical crafts. As a special treat, seeds and three herb plants will be raffled off at the end of the session.
Bonsai: Craft and Techniques for Your Garden
Presented by Andrew Reasoner. Andrew Reasoner returns with a deeper dive into the process of creating bonsai. Explore advanced techniques in bonsai crafting, including pruning, wiring, and potting. Gain further insight into the specific needs of bonsai trees and learn how to refine your skills to create and maintain living masterpieces.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Presented by WTGC Members Ingrid Fair, Lynn Grillo, Anne Skalka, and Terry Palise. This session showcases the beauty and diversity of our members' gardens through a photo presentation. Members will share images and stories of their garden successes and challenges. It's a wonderful opportunity to gain inspiration and tips from fellow gardeners and celebrate the fruits of our gardening efforts.
Plant Bingo!
Our May meeting will feature an exciting addition to the evening’s program. Helga Fontus will share an update related to the flower show, and then we’ll turn our attention to something light and lively—Plant Bingo! It’s a fun way to test your plant knowledge, win prizes, and enjoy some laughs with fellow members. Don’t miss this fresh twist to our spring gathering!
End of Year Celebration & Farm/Jersey Fresh
In addition to the installation of officers, members can celebrate the bounty of the season with our Farm Fresh/Jersey Fresh Auction. Members are invited to bring their finest produce, flowers, and homemade goods to auction. This lively event is a great opportunity to share and enjoy fresh, local harvest while supporting the club.
Flower Show Prep: From Creative Practices and Ideas to Fabulous Designs
Workshop Presenter WTGC Member Ingrid Fair. Prepare for the upcoming flower show with this focused workshop on flower design. Learn the fundamentals of creating competitive floral arrangements, including design principles, color theory, and presentation techniques. This program is perfect for anyone looking to showcase their skills at the flower show.