Planting flowers at the Newtown Meeting House

• We tentatively have Wednesday May 24^th , 2017set to plant the annuals in front of the Meeting House.  As the days get warmer we will let everyone know if that will be the day.   We meet at 9:30 am.  Many hands means light work.   It would be great to get about 6 volunteers to plant the flats.

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We enjoyed planting the begonias at the Newtown Meeting House, Newtown, CT.  

This is an annual event, stop by and see how pretty they look.

Next planting: Tues., May 20th , 2014 - 9:30 to 11:00 am

Meet in front of the Newtown Meeting House, Newtown, CT

Hello all, 

Posted in a recent Newtown Bee was a very nice note from Donald Studley acknowledging the efforts of the members of the Horticulture Club of Newtown for planting the begonias in front.   Special thanks to Sherry Paisley for coordinating the ordering, pick up and planting the begonias and also to the volunteers who were able to help out that day (Susan Cameron, Dottie Evans , Sherry Paisley, Barbra Richards, Jo-Ann Scebold and myself).  We are very fortunate to have the use of such a great building with all of the amenities and excellent location for our meetings.  

Below is the note as posted in the Newtown Bee, Thursday May 22, 2014.   Please read below for an upcoming event!

Beautifying The Meeting House

By Donald T. Studley

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

To the Editor:

The Board of Trustees of the Heritage Preservation Trust of Newtown, Inc., which administers the Newtown Meeting House, wishes to publicly thank the Horticulture Club of Newtown for its continued support in beautifying the Meeting House grounds.

On Tuesday, May 20, a dedicated group of Horticulture Club volunteers and planted over 400 begonias along the front of the building and in the barrels at the curb.  These efforts will be appreciated by people attending events at the Meeting House, as well as everyone using Main Street, throughout the summer and early fall. 

We also take this opportunity to publicly thank those who assist us in maintaining the grounds.  Shakespeare’s Garden supplied the plants; and Rob Connor and his crew at Connor Landscaping, LLC care for our lawn on a weekly basis.  These business people display a sincere personal interest in doing their very best for the Meeting House—and it shows!

The Meeting House is one of Newtown’s historic gems and we are very gratified by the continuing high level of community volunteer spirit and commitment.

We urge readers to remember that the Meeting House is available for public and private events; individuals and groups are invited to visit our website at www.newtownmeetinghouse.com, or call (203) 270-8293 for information.

Cordially,

Donald T. Studley

President

Heritage Preservation Trust of Newtown, Inc

Visiting the Mayflower, Washington, CT

Henry and Cindy visited the Mayflower Inn in Washington, CT.  Their visit was in May take a peak at the gardens, grounds....They happen to stay for a unbelievable dinner as well.  Can't wait to go back

Practical Rose Care with Gloria Boyd (May 2013)

Program:  Practical Rose Care

Whether you are intrigued by heirloom roses or prefer modern types, rose care is simpler than you think.  Learn how to select, plant, feed, and prune roses.  Choose roses that are right for your yard, trellis, or patio.  Combine roses with companion plantings to make your perennial border or patio planter a showstopper!  

Gloria Boyd has been gardening for the better part of three decades, growing roses, perennials, vegetables and herbs.  She has a background in historic preservation and has spoken to various groups about country estates and the rural garden cemetery movement of the mid-19th century.  

Newport flower show

Newport flower show

Permaculture and organic care with Cynthia Rabinowitz (April 2013)

Presenter: Cynthia Rabinowitz

Program: Permaculture and Organic Land Care

Permaculture is a design system that draws principles and ethics from nature and seeks to design human environments to provide all of our needs by mimicking nature, reducing dependency on fossil fuel, reducing waste and adverse impacts. The workshop on Permaculture and Organic Land Care will lay out the scientific basis for the system we have operated under since the beginning of the fossil fuel era, how we have arrived at the dire place we are at, and how we can contribute to healing the earth.

Cynthia Rabinowitz is a soil and wetland scientist, horticulturist and ecological landscape designer since 1980. Cynthia is also a certified Permaculture Design Consultant.  She has been Adjunct Lecturer at Southern Connecticut State University and was a former County Agricultural and Community Development Agent for New Haven County with the UConn Cooperative Extension Service.
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What a great meeting and inspiring presenter. Who is going to turn their front lawn into having more edible plants?  I am, I can't wait to garden! 

It was so interesting to learn about the ways we can use pemaculture combining site assessment as we work with nature and plant our gardens. I am going to plant some fruit trees this Spring. Enjoy your gardens!  Cindy Miller

Cynthia Rabinowitz, guest speaker

Cynthia and Henry Hull, club President

Demonstration with Tammara

the club watching a power point presentation on Permaculture

John bringing in his amazing Clivia plants, I want one! 

Business meetings & pot luck

Each year we have a business meeting and potluck.  Be sure to come and share your ideas.
(Oct. 2012)

Food table being set yum!

What should we buy? Many plants to choose from

Let the eating begin!

McLaughlin Vineyards ( club goes to Sept. 2012)

Hello Everyone,

Enjoy the photos below from the beautiful McLaughlin Vineyard in Sandy Hook where we had an informal wine tasting, appetizers and socializing out on the garden patio and in a special party room reserved just for our use. Writer and magazine journalist Eric Lehman and his wife Amy were our guests who shared about the history of Connecticut wines from Colonists to modern vintners. What a great time!

If you would like to visit the Vineyard: Directions:  At Exit 10 off I-84, follow Church Hill Road toward Sandy Hook and turn left onto Walnut Tree Hill Road. Follow Walnut Tree Hill for approximately 2 miles until you come to a grassy island. Bear left onto Albert's Hill Road. Entrance is 100 yards on the right. Follow long gravel driveway to the winery. There is plenty of parking space.