Somerville Garden Club

September 11, 2009
by Head Gardener
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Volunteer Opportunities in September!

PLANT SALE

When: Thursday, September 17th 9-5pm
Where: 264 Willow Ave
What: clean up and organize plants for plant sale. Trim dead leaves, clean pots, label with care instructions and price.
Contact: Teresa McGowan, teresammcgowan at yahoo.com

When: Friday, September 18th 9-5pm
Where: 19 Chester St, Somerville
What: clean up and organize plants for plant sale. Trim dead leaves, clean pots, label with care instructions and price.
Contact: Teresa McGowan, teresammcgowan at yahoo.com

When: Friday, September 18th 4-6pm
Where: people are needed at 2 locations 264 Willow Ave and 19 Chester St.
What: load plants into trucks.
Contact: Teresa McGowan, teresammcgowan at yahoo.com

When: Saturday, September 19th 7:15-10:30am
Where: Davis Square Sculpture Park (in front of JP Licks).
What: set up for plant sale. Set up tables, unload and organize plants
Contact: Teresa McGowan, teresammcgowan at yahoo.com

When: Saturday, September 19th 10:30-1:15pm
Where: Davis Square Sculpture Park
What: assist shoppers with plant purchases. Even if you don’t know the answer, you can always find someone who does ! 12-1:15pm tidy and clean up. Load remaining items into truck.
Contact: Teresa McGowan, teresammcgowan at yahoo.com

URBAN AG FAIR

When: Sunday, September 20th 11-4pm
Where: Harvard Sq.
What: Represent the Somerville Garden Club for an hour or so at the Urban Ag Fair. Chat about gardening, growing veg, etc.
Contact: Helen Snively, snively at post.harvard.edu

TUFTS COMMUNITY DAY

When: Sunday, September 27th, 11-3pm
Where: Tufts
What: Represent the Somerville Garden Club for a few hours at our table at the Tufts Community Day. Let people know about the club and what we do. Chat about our programs, meetings, newsletter, etc.
Contact: Vilma Sullivan

September 11, 2009
by Head Gardener
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October 14, 7-9pm

Wildflowers of the Fells

Anyone who has been to the Middlesex Fells reservation knows of its wide variety of flora, enough to intrigue the most interested visitor. Bryan Hamlin, biologist, teacher and author, will present a detailed look at the wild flowers and fruits available in the Fells between July 4th and Christmas. His presentation will include photographs of the Fells in different seasons. He will lead a walking tour of the Fells for members of the club on Saturday, Oct 17.

Hamlin grew up in England where his parents were avid gardeners, kindling his interest in biology. He teaches at Medford High School and serves on the board of the Friends of the Fells and the New England Botanical Club. Currently, he is writing a history of the Fells reservation and the plants found there over the last century.