The Garden Club of Manchester
Welcome
The Garden Club of Manchester was founded in 1920 with the simple mission to promote love for, interest in and knowledge of horticulture.
While the mission has stayed the same, the Club has grown in membership, from 10 to just under 100, and the work of the Club can be seen throughout the Manchester/Dorset and surrounding areas, from civic beautification to conservation to education. Please explore the site to learn more!
Upcoming Events
Note Change from yearbook
Thursday, November 13, at 1:00 p.m.
Learn about using plants for pigment in a Natural Dye Presentation with Tammy White.
You will learn about simple methods to extract botanical color for small to large projects, as well as the dye plants she recommends for our region.
There will be kits available for purchase to do your own dyeing at home, as well as samples to view.
Tammy is shepherdess/dyer of Wing & A Prayer Farm, in Shaftsbury, VT.
She has been fiber farming since 2000, cultivates a dye garden for naturally dyeing her flocks’ wool, and promotes sustainable agriculture.
Tammy has been teaching locally and nationally, from small farm-retreats and academic guests, to the Smithsonian and the Guggenheim.
The shop at Wing & A Prayer Farm has supplies for dyeing as well as farm wool in various forms, and more, and you can learn more at wingandaprayerfarm.com
Location: Hildene Beckwith Room
Coordinator: Carol Munson
Tuesday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m.
Annual Greens Workshop
Join in the camaraderie to help decorate wreaths to be donated and to prepare for the Winter Bazaar.
Location: First Congregational Church
Coordinators: Sue Hinkel and Maureen Norton-Dant
Saturday, December 6, at 9:00 a.m.
Winter Bazaar and Craft Sale at MCL
Help support this fundraising event where we will sell winter arrangements, boxwood trees, homemade and handmade creations by members.
Set-up on Friday afternoon.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinators: GCM Executive Board
Wednesday, December 10, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Annual Holiday Tea
Join us at this annual event in a relaxed setting.
Location: TBD
Coordinator: Christina Nichols