MEETINGS | tcgc

Meetings: General Meetings are held at the Senior Center within the Newtown Community Center on the Fairfield Hills campus, at 8 Simpson Street Newtown. Business meetings begin at 6:00 followed by a program. Programs start at 7:00 p.m. and are open and free to the public.

PROGRAM SPEAKERS and Schedule for 2024 -2025

September 11, 2024 “Jeweled Acrobats in the Garden” Sally Brockett

Sally will present tips on attracting hummingbirds to your garden and will share experiences with hummingbirds, and backyard birding. She will also share photos of a variety of hummingbirds within the US and others from Central America.

October 9, 2024 PROGRAM: “Native vs Invasive Plants” – Alliso Middlemass
Not all plants are good for the environment. We will learn about how invasive plant species damage our ecosystem and how we can lessen their impact. We will talk about the benefits of planning native plants, where to find them, and how and when to plant them.

November 13, 2024 PROGRAM: “Holiday Trifecta, Cactus, Amaryllis and
Poinsettia” – Jeff Eleveld
Jeff will speak about the history and care for the three most popular plants we love to kill during the holidays. He will take questions, all the while sharing his depth of knowledge and insight. The visual imagery will keep you engaged. He’s funny, historic, sometimes dramatic, and otherwise quite entertaining.

DECEMBER & JANUARY - no general meetings held

FEBRUARY - Workshop : TBD

March 12, 2025 PROGRAM: “Nightime Jewels in your Own"Backyard" John Himmelman

John celebrates the vast array of beneficial species of moths who we share our yards and gardens with. He will share how to attract moths with lights and bait and when and where to observe these tiny subjects.

April 9, 2025 PROGRAM: “Survial by Degrees” – Allison Middlemass
Allison will discuss how climate change is affecting our birds and what actions people can take to mitigate it. Shrinking and shifting ranges could imperial nearly half of the US birds within the century. Audubon scientists are plotting a future for birds. Hear how they could survive.

May 14, 2025 PROGRAM: “Shady Characters” Lorraine Ballato
Your shady yard is more than a place to set up a hammock. Do you think you’re cursed with shade and can’t grow anything under that huge maple tree?This talk will help you see your
shade as the treasure is it. Featured plants include perennials, flowering shrubs, annual,bulbs and flowering vines.

Founded in 1964, our club has set out with these objectives in mind:

To promote interest in horticulture.
To increase knowledge of artistic use of plant materials.
To further the conservation of natural resources.
To encourage and assist in civic projects.

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