| Saturday, June 7, 8 AM - 11 AM - Members' Plant Sale at the Pleasant Run Nursery click here for directions click here for a map and afterward our member's End-of-Year social at Ginger and Mike Sharp's house! |
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| Sunday, May 18, 9 AM - 11 AM - Rare Find Nursery tour and sale led by Hank Schannen! (click on thumbnail for larger photo) |
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| Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. - Monthly Meeting Shade Gardening Presentation by Carol Palmer and Diane Allen of Monmouth County Master Gardeners. The meeting was held at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church St. in Allentown (next to LaPiazza). click here for directions click here for a map |
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| Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. - Monthly Meeting Succulent wreath/planter workshop at Timothy's Garden Center click here for directions click here for a map |
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| Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. - Monthly Meeting Hands-on woodworking project: We made our own garden obelisks for the home garden. Bob Cottrell of Cream Ridge, a career Industrial Arts teacher at Marlboro High School, supervised the construction The meeting was held at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church St. in Allentown (next to LaPiazza). click here for directions click here for a map |
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Thursday, February 21, at 7 p.m. - Monthly Meeting - Bluebirds with Laura Stone. Laura Stone is a volunteer at the New Jersey Forestry Center in Jackson where she monitors and cares for fifty-four bluebird houses. She shared information about the care and maintenance of bluebird houses and the ways in which you can encourage them to nest in your yard. The meeting was held at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church St. in Allentown (next to LaPiazza). |
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Thursday, January 10, at 7 p.m.
- Monthly Meeting
Watershed Conservation - How to
be an environmental gardener. On Thursday, January 10, the
Allentown Garden Club hosted Erin McCollum, a
New Jersey Americorps Watershed Ambassador, at its first meeting of the
new year. She spoke about how maintaining a beautiful garden may
contribute to non-point source water pollution and about some
environmentally-sound methods that will reduce your impact on local water
quality. The Watershed Ambassador Program is a partnership between Americorps and the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection designed to provide
watershed education to schools and community groups and to generate water
quality assessment data for local impaired streams. For more
information you can follow these links: USDA's Web Soil Survey at
http://www.soils.usda.gov, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association
at
www.thewatershed.org, Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension at
www.rce.rutgers.edu The meeting was held at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church St. in Allentown (next to LaPiazza). click here for directions click here for a map |
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Thursday, December 13, at 7 p.m. - Monthly Meeting Holiday wreath trimming and club social at Timothy's Garden Center We took a break from holiday preparations and joined club members at Timothy's Center for Gardening on Route 130 for a holiday wreath trimming. Timothy's supplied the wreath which we were able to decorate and customize with many items and bows available at the center. Each person making a wreath paid a small fee to cover the cost of materials. We will also had our holiday social featuring great holiday treats! |
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| Saturday, November 10, at 10 a.m. - Daffodil bulb planting at Heritage Park The Club planted daffodil bulbs at Heritage park. Anyone interested in helping was welcome to join in. | |
| Thursday, November 8, at 7 p.m. - Monthly Meeting - Orchids The club had a lively discussion about orchids and some of the members shared their knowledge and experience. Some further references are American Orchid Society, Deep Cut Orchid Society, Annie's Orchids. The meeting was held at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church St. in Allentown (next to LaPiazza). click here for directions click here for a map |
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| Thursday, October 11, at 7 p.m. - Monthly Meeting Why Go Native? Jane Nogaki of the NJ Environmental Federation told us how to save money, labor and the environment by using native plants in landscaping. The meeting was held at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church St. in Allentown (next to LaPiazza). click here for directions click here for a map |
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| Saturday, October 6 - Pleasant Run plant sale. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pleasant Run Nursery | |
| Saturday, September 29 Villager's House Tour Noon to 4pm. HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR of ALLENTOWN, NEW JERSEY The Villagers of Allentown sponsored a Historic Village and Farm Tour. The tour consisted of 11 historic homes and 1 farm. For more info. call 609-291-2784. | |
| Sunday, September 23 Millstone Day | |
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Thursday, September 13, at 7 p.m.
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Karen Breuel, owner of
Little
Brook Farm Herbs in Howell, presented "Herbs from the Garden for
Health and Beauty" and Bath Herb Workshop. Included was
information on the cultural requirements for growing herbs in the home garden,
how and when to harvest them for maximum therapeutic value, and how to
dry, process and store them. Attendees mixed herbs and flower petals to create a fragrant, skin soothing blend for a bath sachet. |
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| June 2, 2007, Saturday Hidden Gardens Tour and Year End Social | |
| May 2007 Newsletter | |
| May 24, 2007 at 7 PM monthly meeting (note: this is the 4th Thursday) Barbara Jones, owner of the Wild Bird Center in Marlton will present "Feeding a Crowd, How to Attract Birds to your Garden | |
| May 19th, Saturday Field trip for to Griner’s Iris Farm. | |
| May 5th, Saturday Pleasant Run Spring Plant Sale | |
| April 2007 Newsletter | |
| April 13, 2007 at 7 PM monthly meeting On Thursday, April 12, lawyer, garden wrtier and well-known lecturer Ruah Donnelly spoke to the Allentown Garden Club about how to acquire unusual varieties of plants in the New York-New Jersey area. Her latest book, "The Adventurous Gardener: Where to Buy the Best Plants in New York and New Jersey," highlights some 120 growers of exceptional plants, all visited and researched by the author. She is a trustee of the New England Wildflower Society and former vice president and trustee of the Tower Hill Botanic Garden. In 2003, she received a Silver Medal of Honor from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society recognizing her achievements in horticulture. Ms. Donnelly had copies of her book available for purchase and signing at the presentation. (Click picture for photos) |
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March 8, 2007 at 7 PM
monthly meeting Liz
Herbert, local horticulturalist and owner/operator of Herbaceous
Borders Landscaping, discussed strategies and options of pest
management at the Allentown Garden Club's meeting on Thursday, March 8. Liz
brought her university training and vast professional experience to her
presentation on dealing with the perennial problems of destructive insects,
as well as deer, rabbits, moles and voles, in the home garden. The meeting
began at 7 p.m. at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church St. (next to LaPiazza). The public
was invited to attend. The Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Beginners and experts alike from the surrounding area are welcome to join. For more information, you can contact us by clicking here. |
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| February 8, 2007 Thursday at 7 PM monthly meeting Creating planters in a "watering can" design. There is a $15 material charge. (click on the picture for a larger image) Bob Cottrell of Cream Ridge , an experienced teacher of Industrial Arts for many years, demonstrated how to build a wood watering can planter. |
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| January 11, 2007 at 7 PM monthly meeting Slide presentation by Master Gardener Walter Cullerton took us on a tour of "The Garden In Winter" Mr. Cullerton, a member of the American Hosta Society and past president of the Conifer Society, showed how to see and appreciate the garden in a new way via a slide presentation. | |
| December 14, 2006 at 7 PM monthly meeting - Holiday Wreath Trimming and Social at Timothy's Garden Center |
| November 9, 2006 at 7 PM monthly meeting. Arnold Kleeberg of the Master Gardeners of Monmouth County presented: "The Buzz About Bees!" A lively and informative presentation about the amazing life cycle of the bee. (Click picture for more photos) |
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| November 1, 2006 Garden Club Board of Directors meeting | |
| October 12, 2006 at 7 PM monthly meeting: Dr. Marie Miczack presented a lecture on aromatherapy, flowers and healing, and Herbal Gardening. The presentation includes the creation of natural beauty products, all from your garden! (Click picture for larger image) |
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| October 14 & 15, 2006 Allentown Harvest Festival | |
| Thursday, September 14, at 7 p.m. - Monthly Meeting Heidi Hesselein of Pleasant Run Nursery in Allentown discussing fall planting techniques and strategies for the home gardener, as well as suggestions for the seasonal care and feeding of perennials. This program will be in preparation for the members' plant sale at the nursery at the end of the month. | |
| Friday, June 23, 2006 The Allentown Garden Club June Social, 6:30 pm at the home of Allison and Mark Mains | |
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Saturday, June 10, 2006
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Jackson Presented: Treasures of Jackson Garden Tour 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Tour begun at Whitesville Fire House at 81 Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. For more information call 732-833-2007. Mount Holly Presented: The Hidden Gardens of Mount Holly Garden Tour, 10 am – 3 pm. Contact Main Street Mount Holly for further information 609-914-0811 or www.mainstreetmountholly.com Medford Lakes Garden Club Presented: A garden tour: “Entertaining in the Garden” 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Rain or Shine. Adults Only Please. Advance ticket sales and information call Carolyn |
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Monday, June 5 The University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Association Presented: Northeast Regional Master Gardener Conference, June 5 – 8 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Goat Island, Newport, Rhode Island www.passionforgardening.com |
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Saturday, June 3 Nottingham Garden Club Presented: Annual Garden Tour. Saturday, June 3, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased the day of the tour at Sayen Botanical Gardens Park (entrance on Hughes Drive, Hamilton). |
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Friday June 2 Van Vleck House and Gardens Presented: Its annual garden tour: “From Roses to Rock Gardens” Friday June 2 and Saturday June 3 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Van Vleck House and Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair www.vanvleck.org |
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Thursday, June 1 The Garden Club of New Jersey Presented: The 81st Annual Meeting: “The Enchanted Garden.” Thursday, June 1. |
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| Saturday, May 20, 2006 9AM -12PM Pleasant Run Nursery May Plant Sale for Allentown Garden Club members |
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Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - Monthly
Meeting Nottingham Garden Club 7:00 PM - Switlick Hall Topic: Making fresh flower arrangements |
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Thursday, May 4, 2006 - Monthly
Meeting (Changed from April 13!) Timothy's Garden Center 7:00 PM Topic: Container planter workshop |
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Saturday, April 29, 2006 -
Downtown Allentown “Spring Spruce-Up Day” With the area Girl Scouts and the Allentown Garden Club 9 am until noon |
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Thursday, March 9, 2006
- Monthly Meeting Allentown United Methodist Church 7:00 PM Topic: Attracting Birds to your Garden Speaker: Lisa Bux. Ms. Bux is a professional landscaper and teacher, and has lectured at the Philadelphia Flower Show, the Chicago Botanical Gardens and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Her experience in constructing and restoring gardens in her 19th century farmhouse in Pennsylvania spurred her interest in neglected and damaged plants and all aspects of home gardening. The public is cordially invited to attend. |
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| February 2006 Newsletter | |
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Thursday,
February 9, 2006 - Monthly Meeting
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"Splish Splash (Water Gardening)" Speaker: Carol Palmer of the Monmouth County Master Gardeners |
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| January 2006 Newsletter | |
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 - Monthly Meeting Topic: Proper Pruning Techniques Speaker: Susan Birchfield |
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December 8, 2005 - Monthly Meeting and Holiday Wreath Trimming / Social Members can take a break from holiday shopping at Timothy's Center for Gardening on Route 130 for a holiday wreath trimming! Timothy's will supply the wreath and we can decorate and customize it with many items and bows that Timothy's has to offer. Each person making a wreath will pay a small per-person fee to cover materials. We will also have our holiday social featuring cookies, hot chocolate and hors d'oeuvres, and don't forget the fabulous door prizes! Come join the fun! |
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November 26, 2005 - Field trip, Saturday: tour the poinsettias at the Kube Pak Greenhouses Allentown Garden Club has graciously been invited to tour the Kube-Pak Poinsettia facility in Allentown. The tour begins promptly at 10AM and will complete at 12PM. We regret to inform that the club will be unable to purchase plants, since Kube-Pak is strictly a wholesale greenhouse. We will meet in the parking lot at the Kube Pak facility. Kube-Pak 194 Rt. 526 Allentown, NJ 08501 |
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October 15, 2005 Plant Sale at Pleasant Run Nursery. 9:00 to 12:00 |
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October 13, 2005 Monthly meeting... Topic: Growing and Incorporating Herbs into your garden. Speaker: Dawn Springer. The October meeting will also feature a plant exchange between members. Bring in all those plants which are taking over your garden, or plants which you no longer care for. If it's too big to bring in, take a picture of it and find someone willing to come and take it away. |
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September
24, 2005 Town Planters... The summer weather has done a number on the town planters so it's time to rip everything out and replant. We need volunteers to join us at 10 AM on Saturday, Sept. 24 for about an hour of destruction and replanting. |
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September 8,
2005 Monthly meeting, 7:00 pm, Allentown Methodist Church. Topic: Everything you ever wanted to know about bulbs, rhizomes and corms! Fall is the season to plant bulbs, so don't miss our first meeting of the 2005-2006 season and learn about these versatile plants. Our speaker will be our very own Liz Herbert, owner/operator of Herbaceous Borders. |
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June 11, 2005 Allentown Hidden Garden Tour, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (a child is 10-18 years old. Children under 10 are free). Year-End Social following garden tour, 5:00 pm. We will review our accomplishments and wrap up another great year! |
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May 21, 2005 Member's plant sale, 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon at Pleasant Run Nursery |
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May 18, 2005 7:00 PM - Dried Flower Arranging - Kathy Miller, dried flower designer * Note: This is a joint meeting with the Nottingham Garden Club and we will be meeting at their meeting hall on May 18 at 7 PM. Come join us to meet Cathy Miller and see her make a large dried garden flower arrangement. Kathy will teach us how to make the most of our garden flowers and preserve them to enjoy all year long. Take a look at her sample arrangements that will be on display. Kathy will also have copies of her book "Harvesting, Preserving and Arranging Dried Flowers" on sale for you to purchase. Kathy is an author, lecturer and dried flower designer. She has appeared in numerous magazines from Better Homes and Gardens, Victorian Gardening and Gardening and Outdoor Living. She has appeared on the Discovery Channel and the Victory Garden to name a few. Her crowning achievement came in October 1979 when she made her first trip to the White House in Washington, D.C. to create some of her very own dried flower arrangements. To date, she has completed 58 dried flower creations for the White House - from Carter through G. W. Bush. |
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May 14, 2005 Trip to Peonyland. We will be carpooling, and meeting at the Allentown High School parking lot. Plan to arrive at 8:15, and we will leave promptly at 8:30 am. We will arrive at PeonyLand at 10:00 and will be having lunch at the Richlandtown Inn at 12:30. More details will be provided to those who signed-up to attend this outing. |
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| May 2005 Newsletter | |
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April 14, 2005 Monthly meeting, 7:00 PM: at Timothy's Center for Gardening. Topic: Annual Wreath/Succulent Wreath Making |
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| April 2005 Newsletter | |