IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

Sep
15
to Sep 17

GCA Zone 1 Meeting

  • Venue: Garden at Elm Bank, Wellesley

  • The Flower Show and Marketplace are open to the public, so all MGC members can attend

    • Tuesday 9/16 open from 2-5pm and Wednesday 9/17 open from 9am-1:30pm

*Optional Workshop/Event

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Oct
8

Conservation Speaker Spencer Glendon*

  • Joint Meeting with Fox Hill GC and Noannet GC ; PUBLIC WELCOME

  • Public welcome 

  • Speaker: Spencer Glendon, Conservation

  • Time: 6:45 Gather 7:00 Program 

  • Venue: MPL Keyes Room

  • Program Committee Liaison - Sarah Hurst

*A Key MGC Monthly Meeting - active members must attend at least 6 (Opening Meeting, Annual Meeting and 4 programs).

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Nov
5

How to Enter a Flower Show*

A beautiful powerpoint presentation on the foundations of how to enter a flower show. Learn from the best, get ready for upcoming Forbes House Flower Show in January 2026

  • Speakers: Carla Morey, Peggy Rusnock, Joan Faulkner, Mary McLaughlin and Becky Simonds

  • Time: 6pm social, 6:30pm program

  • Venue: TBD

  • Program Committee Liaison - 

    • Sarah Hurst, need 3 tables and projector

*A Key MGC Monthly Meeting - active members must attend at least 6 (Opening Meeting, Annual Meeting and 4 programs).

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Jan
13

Francis Palmer Lecture

Joint event with the Chestnut Hill GC and North Shore GC. This will be a ticketed event ($50) that includes lunch afterwards at the Chilton Club. MGC has 40 tickets available,  depending on ticket sales may open this up to friends of club members as well

  • Speaker: Francis Palmer

  • Time: 11am Lecture, Noon Lunch

  • Venue: Chilton Club, Boston, MA

  • Program Committee Liaison - Sarah Hurst

    Optional Workshop/Event

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Jan
21

Annual All Club Business Meeting

  • Speaker: Executive Board and MGC Committee Chairs update the membership on activities and goal.

  • Time: 6:30-7pm Social, 7-8pm Business Meeting

  • Venue: Member’s Home or Library

  • Program Committee Liaison - 

  • Hostesses: MGC Exec Board - Debbie Haggerty, Macy Lee,  Lisa Viola, Jessica Fedele, Sharon Hackett

    • Keep this event to cheese/wine for hospitality 

*A Key MGC Monthly Meeting - active members must attend at least 6 (Opening Meeting, Annual Meeting and 4 programs).

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Jan
23
to Jan 25

Art in Bloom at the Forbes House

Floral Design Committee hopes for 10-12 MGC members to interpret the art for this event and do a mini show. This is considered a Floral Design workshop.

  • Christine Paxhia will be in touch with the membership with more details

  • Hostessing Needs

    Optional Workshop/Event

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Feb
25

Journey Through the Trustees Properties*

Joann Vieira, Director of Horticulture at the Trustees, will take us on a geographic journey through the Trustees properties from the Berkshires to Martha's Vineyard sharing her extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for native plants.

  • Public welcome 

  • Speaker: Joanne Vierra, Trustees

  • Venue: Milton Public Library

  •  Time: 6:45 gather -7:00 program 

  • Program Committee Liaison -  TBA

    *A Key MGC Monthly Meeting - active members must attend at least 6 (Opening Meeting, Annual Meeting and 4 programs).

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Mar
18

Orchids Class - Beth Davis*

We are thrilled to host Beth Davis from Waldor Orchids for her super informative orchid class. Waldor Orchids is a fourth-generation family owned and operated wholesale/retail business and orchid grower. Beth will cover a wide range of topics including lighting, watering, fertilization and proper potting techniques. This group will get first pick of the fresh supply of gorgeous orchids that Beth will bring with her and will be available to purchase after the presentation. We will raffle off two orchids for two lucky attendees.

  • Speaker: Beth Davis, Waldor Orchids

  • GC Members Event

  • Time: 10am social, 11am program start

  • Venue: Lighthouse Keepers Cottage, Cohasset MA

  • Program Committee Liaison - TBA

    *A Key MGC Monthly Meeting - active members must attend at least 6 (Opening Meeting, Annual Meeting and 4 programs).

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Apr
8

Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants*

Public welcome 

  • Speaker: Emily Dutra, Butterfly Effect Farm in Westport MA

  • Time: 6:15 gather -6:30pm program

  • Venue:  Milton Public Library

  • Program Committee Liaison

    *A Key MGC Monthly Meeting - active members must attend at least 6 (Opening Meeting, Annual Meeting and 4 programs).

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May
6

MGC Full Board Meeting (ZOOM)*

Speaker: Executive Board and MGC Committee Chairs update the membership on activities and goals

  • Time: 6:30pm

  • Venue: ZOOM - an email invite will be sent to the membership.

*A Key MGC Monthly Meeting - active members must attend at least 6 (Opening Meeting, Annual Meeting and 4 programs).

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Jun
10

MGC Closing Meeting*

  • Time: 5:30 - 6:30 light dinner 6:30 Meeting begins

  • Venue: SaSa Panarese’s Home

  • Program Committee liaison - TBD

  • Hostesses: See Hostess sign up page

  • Moved from June 3rd, due to GCA calendar conflict

    *A Key MGC Monthly Meeting - active members must attend at least 6 (Opening Meeting, Annual Meeting and 4 programs).

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Jun
4

MGC Closing Meeting

●  A Fun, Friendly Club Flower Show Club featuring classes in Floral design and Horticulture

●  Time: 5:30 - 6:30 light dinner 6:30 Meeting begins

●  Venue: Meredith Hall’s House 41 Russell Street, Milton

●  Program Committee liaison - Sarah Hurst and Tatiana Connolly

●  Hostesses: See Hostess sign up page

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May
7

MGC Full Board Meeting

●  Speaker: Executive Board and MGC Committee Chairs update the membership on activities and goals

●  Time: 6:30pm

●  Venue: ZOOM - an email invite will be sent to the membership.

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Apr
2

Floral Design with Jimmy Guzman

●  Joint meeting with Fox Hill Garden Club & Cohasset Garden Club

●  Speaker: Jimmy Guzman of JNG Event Design @jngeventconsulting on instagram

●  Time: 10:00-12:00

●  Venue: Fuller Village 1372 Brush Hill Road, Milton

●  Program Committee Liaison - Georgia Lee will coordinate with Christine Paxhia

●  Additional hostesses - Joan Faulkner

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Mar
5

Designing and Gardening for Wildlife

●  Public welcome

●  Speaker: Trevor Smith Design & Education Manager, Weston Nursery

●  Time: 6:45 gather - 7:00 program BYO Drink

●  Venue: Milton Public Library 476 Canton Avenue

●  Program Committee Liaison - Tatiana Connolly

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Feb
5

The Emerald Necklace: Boston’s Urban Greenspace Connector

Speaker: Karen Mauney-Brodek, President, The Emerald Necklace Conservancy Public welcome
Venue: Milton Public Library 476 Canton Avenue

The Milton Garden Club is sponsoring Karen Mauney-Brodek, President of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy.  This event will be held on Feb 5th at 7 pm at the Keys room in the Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue.  This event is free and Open to the Public. 

Time: 6:45 gather -7:00 program BYO Drink Program Committee Liaison - Georgia Lee

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Jan
26

Flowers at the Forbes

The Public is invited to come and see Floral Interpretations of Art Objects found at the beautiful Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams St, Milton.

10 art objects will be interpreted by Milton Garden Club members.  Museum hours Friday, Jan 24 10 am - 3 pm; Saturday, Jan 25, 10 - 3 pm and Sunday, Jan 26, 12 noon - 4 pm.  Guided tours available at 11 am and 2 pm on Friday and Saturday and 12 noon and 2 pm on Sunday. 

Check Forbes House website for more information on this event.   

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Jan
25

Flowers at the Forbes

The Public is invited to come and see Floral Interpretations of Art Objects found at the beautiful Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams St, Milton.

10 art objects will be interpreted by Milton Garden Club members.  Museum hours Friday, Jan 24 10 am - 3 pm; Saturday, Jan 25, 10 - 3 pm and Sunday, Jan 26, 12 noon - 4 pm.  Guided tours available at 11 am and 2 pm on Friday and Saturday and 12 noon and 2 pm on Sunday. 

Check Forbes House website for more information on this event.   

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Jan
24

Flowers at the Forbes

The Public is invited to come and see Floral Interpretations of Art Objects found at the beautiful Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams St, Milton.

10 art objects will be interpreted by Milton Garden Club members.  Museum hours Friday, Jan 24 10 am - 3 pm; Saturday, Jan 25, 10 - 3 pm and Sunday, Jan 26, 12 noon - 4 pm.  Guided tours available at 11 am and 2 pm on Friday and Saturday and 12 noon and 2 pm on Sunday. 

Check Forbes House website for more information on this event.   

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Jan
23

IPhone Photography Class

Join other club members for a class at the Legacy Place - Apple Store on getting the most out of your iPhone when taking photos. Contact Becky Simonds at olsenfamily1053@gmail.com to receive instructions on reserving your spot.

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Jan
8

Annual All Club Business Meeting

●  Speaker: Executive Board and MGC Committee Chairs update the membership on

activities and goals

●  Time: 6:30

●  Venue: Milton Hospital - Nangeroni Room 199 Reedsdale Road

●  Program Committee Liaison - SaSa Panarese

●  Hostesses: MGC Exec Board - Anne Gatnik, Debbie Haggerty, Lisa Viola, Jessica Fedele, Caitlan DeVaul

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Nov
13

Pruning How To’s

●  Speaker: Jen Kettell - Radiant Leaf Consulting-Hands On

●  This meeting is open to 17 people only. R.S.V.P. required. A special email will be sent

and the first 17 respondents will get a spot.

●  Time: 10:00 - Noon BYO coffee

●  Venue: TBD A lucky MGC Member’s yard - (determined at the opening meeting)

●  Program Committee Liaison - Sarah Hurst

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Oct
29

Boston Committee Fall Lecture and Luncheon

The Boston Committee Fall Lecture and Luncheon will be held at The Country Club in Brookline on October 29th. David O’Neill, President and CEO of Mass Audubon, will speak about land conservation, habitat restoration and the intrinsic value of nature. Tickets can be purchased on the Boston Committee website: https://bostoncommitteegca.org/event-tickets/

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Oct
23

Conservation Meeting - Ian Cooke NepRWA

●  Public Welcome

●  Speaker Ian Cooke NepRWA

●  Topic - The Superfund in Your Backyard: The Big Neponset Clean Up

●  Time: 6:45 Gather 7:00 Program BYO drink

●  Venue: The Milton Public Library 476 Canton Avenue

●  Program Committee Liaison - Georgia Lee

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Oct
23

Prepare early for the Perennial Sale with Peggy Rusnock

This is a workshop and not an official club meeting.

●  Watch and learn how to divide and heel in the plants you plan to donate to the MGC perennial sale. It’s easy and fun, plus the public prefers to buy “home grown” plants at our sale.

●  1:00 - 3:00 PM

●  Venue: Peggy Rusnock’s house - 5 Herrick Drive

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Sep
25

Floral Design Workshop Part II - Implement Design (Time TBA)

Fee will apply. This is a workshop and not an official club meeting.

●  9/24 trip to flower market followed by conditioning flowers at Christine Paxhia’s house

●  9/25 Floral Design workshop using flowers purchased the day before.

●  Time - 9/24 9am leave Milton. 9/25 TBD

●  Venue: 9/24 - coordinate with Christine, 9/25 Christine Paxhia’s house 1027 Brush Hill

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Sep
24

Floral Design Workshop Part I - Flower Market

Fee will apply. This is a workshop and not an official club meeting.

●  9/24 trip to flower market followed by conditioning flowers at Christine Paxhia’s house

●  9/25 Floral Design workshop using flowers purchased the day before.

●  Time - 9/24 9am leave Milton. 9/25 TBD

●  Venue: 9/24 - coordinate with Christine, 9/25 Christine Paxhia’s house 1027 Brush Hill

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Sep
11

Opening Meeting

●  Uncover the Treasures Awaiting YOU on the GCA Website

●  5:30-6:30 light dinner, 6:30 meeting

●  Venue: Beth Plunkett’s House 1 Ruggles Lane

●  Program Committee Liaison - SaSa Panarese

●  Hostesses: see Hostess Sign up page

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