All Hanover Garden Club program meetings are open to the public.  Read over the program descriptions and, if you'd like to attend, just send an email to the Hanover Garden Club using the button shown above.  All programs at the Phoenix Lodge at Four Corners include a light lunch.  Hope to see you at a meeting!

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Thursday, March 19, 10:00 – noon   
Social time at Rindy’s, 967 Broadway
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This is a meet and greet to start the year.  Come celebrate Spring!  A great time to meet our club members.

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Thursday, April 16, noon
Light lunch served at the Phoenix Lodge

Helping Native Insect Pollinators in a Residential Landscape
​From the food we eat to the flowers that decorate our landscape, pollinators play a crucial role.
Recent scientific data shows that many of our native pollinators are declining. Without these important animals, our communities and dinner tables are bound to look very different.

Pollinators help us. We need to think about how we can help them in return. With the right knowledge, we can make a difference. We will hear about: 
​· The myriad lifestyles of our native pollinators
· The intimate relationship forged between native bees and native plants over millions of years
· Simple gardening tips to support our native pollinators

Blake Dinius from the Plymouth County Extension is our presenter. He spoke to us via zoom after Covid broke and is an interesting and knowledgeable speaker.

Thursday, May 21. 9:00 in the front Riley Hall parking lot to carpool.

Tour of the Garden in the Woods
Discover the beauty of native plants in a naturally dramatic landscape, This naturalistic botanic garden just west of Boston showcases more than 1,000 species of native plants on 45 acres sculpted by retreating glaciers into eskers and steep-sided valleys, with a brook, pond, and wetlands. Here you’ll find inspiration for your own garden and a new appreciation for the varied plant life of our region.
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Thursday, June 18, 1:00, at Gardeners' Choice, Pembroke

Container Gardening
We will meet at The Gardeners’ Choice, 408 Washington St. in Pembroke, for a presentation on container gardening. Whether you are interested in growing food plants, or just creating floral shows, we’ll see something created for you to get inspired by. Enjoy touring the location…they have a terrific plant selection, pottery and sculptures, and the store is a lot of fun.
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​Thursday, July 16, noon, at Lisa’s, 702 Main St.                   
 
Club picnic
Bring your own chair and lunch.  Beverages and desert will be provided.
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The swimming pool will be available.  Bring your suit!

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Thursday, August 20, noon   
Light lunch served at the Phoenix Lodge
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Bogs and fens: Unique local habitats including carnivorous plants!
Scattered across the Commonwealth are little-known quaking bogs and fens - unique habitats filled with carnivorous plants, water-absorbing sphagnum moss, striking orchids, and wild blueberries and cranberries. Their slow decomposition creates acidic conditions where specialized species thrive. Discover the intrigue of these fascinating ecosystems close to home. Doug Lowry from the Audubon North River Wildlife Sanctuary is our speaker.

Thursday, Sept. 17, 1:00 at the John Curtis Library
Register for this program at the library.
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Houseplant Happiness
This talk is a celebration of indoor greenery. Attendees will discover how to make sure their houseplants thrive and learn the most common reasons for failure. See behind-the-scenes information about how these plants are raised and discover the hottest new varieties. Learn how to display houseplants to their best advantage and hear about solving problems such as insect infestations and plants that have grown too large. Find plants that add color to your home all year, and those that are good for aromatherapy.
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Speaker CL Fornari is widely known, well reviewed and should be quite entertaining.

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​Thursday, October 15, noon
Light lunch served at the Phoenix Lodge

Flowering Your Mind
What if something as simple as a flower could change the way you think and feel? Research in color psychology, and nature-based wellness suggests the answer is yes! In Flowering Your Mind, Suzanne Faith explores how flowers and color influence brain function, reduce stress, and stimulate positive emotion. This will lead you into the busy holiday season with ways to ease your mind, relax, and maybe get creative!

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Thursday, Dec. 3, 10:00 and 2:00, at the John Curtis Library.
Register for this program at the library.
 
Christmas mugs holiday arrangements 
Work with members of the Hanover Garden Club to make a holiday flower arrangement in a Christmas mug.  Mugs, greens, and flowers will be provided.