Member of:
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc.
New England Region of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Connecticut River Watershed Council
Connecticut Forest and Parks Association
Orange Conservation Commission
Orange Land Trust
The Connecticut Horticultural Society

Our Purpose:
The purpose of the Club is to promote and encourage garden skills and knowledge, both individual and civic, and to further an understanding of horticulture, flower arranging, bird life, conservation and environmental awareness

Why Join the Club:
The Club offers members numerous opportunities to learn and grow including:

• Classes in floral design
• Classes in Holiday decorating with florals
• Participation in flower shows
• Judging Floral and Horticulture Exhibits at the Orange Country Fair
• Educational field trips
• Participation in Connecticut Flower and Garden Show

                                                        And
The opportunity to meet and get to know other residents with an interest in gardening!

Some Ways that We Serve Our Community:

• Decoration of Town Public buildings for the Holiday Season
• Plant and maintain the Town Green and Wright’s Pond and other public sites
• Provide Garden Club activities for residents of the Orange health Care Center

Some of our Activities Include:

• Annual May Market (plant and bake sale)
• Semi-Annual Holiday House Tour
• Semi-Annual Standard Flower Show

Our Meetings Include:

• Monthly Guest Lecturer on pertinent topics related to floral design, gardening, and horticulture
• Monthly floral exhibits by our members
• Monthly petite luncheons
• Annual Silver Tea

As a member, you will receive a workbook, membership booklet and a very warm welcome.

Download membership application

PROGRAM  2010- 2011        THE GARDEN CLUB OF ORANGE

All programs are presented at the Case Memorial Library, Orange, CT except as noted.
Luncheon at 11:30, followed by a business meeting, and presentations at 1 PM

SEPTEMBER 14                   FIELD TRIP TO FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM
$30 Garden Club of Orange members
$35 guests
Includes: admission, docent guided tour of the “Connecticut Treasures” exhibition, a self guided tour of the 11 acre garden, buffet lunch, and transportation.
Space is limited, preregistration and prepayment required

OCTOBER 12                        PLANTS And more plants
Henry Eggert, of Van Wilgen’s Nurseries will provide an informative overview of his favorite plants and how to grow them
Location:  Holy Infant Church, Orange, CT

NOVEMBER 9                      HOLIDAY DESIGNS  
From the modern to the traditional.  Presented by Award Winning Designer Lana Ho and other Club members.

JANUARY 11                        ENJOY WINTER GARDENING
Presentation by Rose Hiskes, of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Keep gardening through the winter with the common philodendron or the exotic orchid.
 
FEBRUARY 8                        HISTORICAL CONNECTICUT GARDENS
CHRISTIANA SOARES JONES, Museum Curator at the Osbornedale Estate, will introduce fourteen historical Connecticut gardens.

MARCH 8                              FLORAL DESIGNING WITH PLANTS
Lucian D’Daddario, owner of Lucian’s Greenhouses in Hamden, will share floral designs and plants.
Location:  Holy Infant Church, Orange, CT

APRIL 12                               “FLOWERS BY DANIELLE”
Danielle Farrar, owner of “Flowers by Danielle, Monroe
Learn how to create unique spring and special event floral arrangements.

MAY   10                                “CONTAINER PLANTS INSIDE & OUT”
Greg Bugbee of the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station will discuss the proper soil, plants and containers needed to create a beautiful container garden.  You may be the lucky winner of one of them.

Garden Club of Orange Elects New Officers

The Garden Club of Orange held its Annual Meeting on June 9 at which time new Board members assumed their duties. Pictured above from left to right are Paula Harkins, Treasurer, Marion Rizzo, Vice President, Nettie Bartocetti, President, and Raye Riccitelli, Corresponding Secretary. Not pictured is Julia Strawhince, Recording Secretary.
The purpose of the Club is to promote and encourage garden skills and knowledge, both individual and civic, and to further an understanding of horticulture, flower arranging, bird-life, conservation and environmental awareness. If you are interested in learning more about the Garden Club, contact Membership Chairperson Teresa Evangeliste at 795-3195.