Organized 1929 / Federated 1932

The Lancaster Garden Club

MARCH

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Wednesday 3/10 7:00 pm Meeting via Zoom

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• Installation of new club officers will take place and members are encouraged to share place

settings and miniature 5” / small 8” floral arrangements. We will discuss some business including a

‘State of the Club’ address, planned upcoming events and the ways we need our members to rise to the occasion, contribute and get our club back on track.

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APRIL

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Tuesday 4/13 7:00 pm Meeting via Zoom

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• Our theme for the month is “IT’S WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS” as we will have Master Gardener Linda Mayer, presenting a program on HOUSE PLANTS (Covering everything from selection and proper maintenance to solving problems that challenge even those with the ‘greenest of thumbs’)

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Members are encouraged to not only be ready with questions, but to show off their favorite

(or most embarrassing) houseplant. We will briefly discuss progress of upcoming events and any pertinent business.

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• IMPORTANT DATES: Easter is celebrated Sunday 4/4. The District 8 Spring Meeting & Luncheon is being held at The Columns on Thursday 4/8. The last frost for Lancaster is predicted to be Saturday 4/24.  Earth Day is Thursday 4/22 and Arbor Day is Friday 4/30. It is yet to be determined if we will be having a Youth Program at Westwood…stay tuned.

 

MAY  

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Thursday 5/13 7:00 pm Meeting via Zoom

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• Our theme for the month is “EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES” as we will have Master Gardener Beverly Kent, presenting a program on ROSES (Covering how to improve existing roses, advice if you are just getting started with new and other tips and tricks needed for success.)

• HENRY’S FLOWER ORDER will arrive mid-month and needs to be picked up at Debbie Braun’s house. (Date will be announced as we get closer to delivery.) 

• LANCASTER VILLAGE PLANTINGS will begin Saturday 5/22 Our club members will generously volunteer to assist with beautifying Central & Broadway, Municipal Building, St. John’s Lutheran and Veteran’s Park Gardens. Let’s show that LGC takes pride in our community and bring awareness to what the club is all about.

 

JUNE

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 THE LGC SEMI-ANNUAL PLANT SALE & GARDEN DÉCOR MARKET is planned to take place on Saturday 6/5 from 10am-5pm.  This is a much needed fundraiser for our club and there are many ways to contribute to the success of this event. We are currently in planning mode and there will be much more information forthcoming. So save the date!

 

Wednesday 6/9 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at St. John’s Lutheran (May simultaneously be via Zoom)

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• Our theme for the month is “SUMMER IS THE TIME TO VEG-OUT” We will have Master Gardener Paul Kranz, presenting a program on VEGETABLE GARDENING (Topics such as deciding what to grow, to tips and advice for healthy high yields) Members are encouraged to share their own experiences with this aspect of gardening and ‘Show & Tell’ photos are welcome!

• Sunday 6/6 through Saturday 6/12 is NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK and we will be decorating a display in the lobby of the Lancaster Library.

 

 

JULY / AUGUST

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There are many reasons we feel it is prudent to postpone a LGC Garden Walk until next year.

We are somewhat impaired trying to plan larger events when not able to meet as we regularly do. Member participation is really a critical issue and we must focus on having a successful Plant/Décor Sale and fabulous Christmas Party. Consider this: Next year will be the LGC’s 90th Anniversary and given more time etc. we could plan an awesome Garden Walk/Celebration. This will be discussed during the upcoming meetings, so if you have different ideas and will be the one to step up and

execute those ideas, then please make feasible suggestions.   

 

• We will have “Walk With Us Weekly” with four Bi-Weekly organized gatherings to enjoy strolling through various public gardens in our community. (Reinstein Woods, Delaware Park Rose Garden, Gardens at Buffalo’s Waterfront, Williamsville’s Glen Park) Specific dates and times TBA.

This type of fellowship with other gardeners and longtime friends is an important aspect of our club.

(There may even be individual ice cream treats when the weather is warm!)

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• THE ERIE COUNTY FAIR is scheduled to take place Wednesday 8/11 through Sunday 8/22.

The Outdoor Garden-Botanical Arts exhibit must be installed Fri 8/6, Sat 8/7, Mon 8/9 from 9am ‘til 12pm. The Design, Horticulture and Botanical Arts displays must be set up Monday 8/9 between 1pm-4pm (Closes at 7pm ) ALL removal must be done on Tuesday 8/24 (No exceptions).

 

 

There are so many classes and wonderful programs available for garden club members to take advantage of.

Check out these websites for more information!

 

The Eighth District Federated Garden Clubs of NYS

gardenclubsofwny.com

 

The Federated Garden Clubs of NYS

fgcnys.com