Monthly Meetings
1st Wednesday of every month
Meeting format consists of social gatherings at Northside United Methodist Church at 701 Airline Rd in Brewster, MA. at 12 noon, followed by a business meeting at 12:30 pm. Then at 1:00 pm, we feature monthly program speakers on various topics, workshops, horticulture discussions, etc. These are FUN and social events. All members are required to attend a minimum of four meetings. 2020-21 meeting schedule as follows with program and speaker.
THE MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS AT THE STATE OR FEDERAL LEVEL. PLEASE REFER TO OUR MONTHLY GRAPEVINE AND OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES TO THIS INFORMATION
September 2, 2020 – General Meeting
October 7, 2020 – General Meeting & Plant Swap – Members Only
November 4, 2020 - Speaker: Betsy Williams, “The Festive Table: Using Fruits, Vegeta- bles, and Herbs”.
December 1, 2020 - Wreath Decorating - Members Only
December 2, 2020 – Holiday Luncheon - Members Only
January 6, 2021 - Speaker: Russell Norton, “All About Trees.”
February 3, 2021 - Speaker: Mary Bowker, All About Invasive Plants.
March 3, 2021 - Speaker: Karin Stanley, “the Uniqueness of the Irish Gardens”.
April 7, 2021 - Speaker: Russ Cohen, will present a program on “Native Edible Plants.”
May 5, 2021 - Speakers: Stephen Spear & Janice Riley “Out in the Blue Fields, a Year at Hokum Rock Blueberry Farm”
June 2, 2021 - ANNUAL MEETING & LUNCHEON, Old Yarmouth Inn, Yarmouth Port – Members Only
Upcoming Special Events
2020-2021
Annual Open Meeting
featuring Lisa Oberholzer-Gee
November 6, 2019 | 1PM - 4PM | Our Lady of the Cape Church Hall
A talented artist who finds inspiration for creating floral art from traveling, architecture, textiles, and the natural world, Ms. Oberholzer-Gee brings a wealth of talent, experience, and certifications from professional study to share and demonstrate during the VGCD open meeting on November 6th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Our Lady of the Cape Church Hall.
See you there!
Scholarship Fundraiser
TBD 2021 | Time: TBA | Location: TBA
Plant, Garden & Vintage Treasures Sale
Don’t Miss Out! One Day Only. Plants are limited.
May 22, 2021 | 9AM - 12PM | The Village Green, Rt 6A, Dennis, MA
A variety of quality plants – perennials, annuals, vegetables, shrubs, hanging baskets, native plants – donated by our members and local supporters. All plants are “proven winners”.
Also Featuring:
•Garden Tools & Accessories used & vintage
•Other Hidden Treasurers
Cash or Checks Only
All proceeds to benefit VGC Initiatives
Rain date May 23rd
MA Covid-19 guidelines will be followed.
Masks and Social Distancing Required
See you there!
Board Meetings
Unless otherwise stated, all Board Meetings will begin at 9:30AM
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Northside United Methodist Church at 701 Airline Rd in Brewster, MA.
August 19, 2020
September 16, 2020
October 21, 2020
November 18, 2020
December 16, 2020
January 20, 2021
February 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
April 21, 2021
May 19, 2021
Garden Therapy Meetings
2020-2021
Unless otherwise stated, all Garden Therapy Meetings will begin at 1:15PM at South Dennis Health Care.
September 9, 2020 - 10:00AM Planning Meeting
October 21, 2020 - 1:15PM
November 18, 2020 - 1:15PM
December 16, 2020 - 1:15PM
January 20, 2021 - 1:15PM
February 17, 2021 - 1:15PM
March 17, 2021 - 1:15PM
April 21, 2021- 1:15PM
May 19, 2021- 1:15PM
June 3, 2021- 9:30AM
Design Workshops
Floral design workshops will be conducted by experienced designers
who will lead these informative sessions using plant materials and flowers to create a pleasing and balanced composition.