March 2026

“All About Dahlias” Presentation
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. (social) 7:00 p.m. (program)
Location: Community Room, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

President of New England Dahlia Society, Gabriele Zybarth will talk with us about:

• Planting and growing dahlias: soil, sun, fertilizer, growth support, watering
• Pests and diseases: How to recognize, prevent, and treat – organic treatments
• Best dahlia varieties for specific purposes
• Dahlias as part of a garden plan: stand-alone dahlia beds versus ideas for companion planting
• Digging, dividing, and overwintering dahlia tubers

Open Board Meeting – All Welcome
Date and Time: Monday, March 16, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lounge, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

Civic Garden Chairs Meeting
Date and Time: Wednesday March 25, 2026 @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Schoolhouse Room, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane 

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April 2026

Open Board Meeting – All Welcome
Date and Time: Monday, April 20, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lounge, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

Spring Flower Basket Workshop with Rick Tedoldi
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. (social) 7:00 p.m. (program)
Location: Community Room, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

Club member Rick Tedoldi will demonstrate and lead attendees through a hands-on spring floral arrangement suitable for any spring celebration.

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May 2026

Club Working Meeting in preparation for the Annual Plant, Bake & Garden Treasures Sale
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stephanie Hamel’s home, 8 Lee Ann Drive, Norfolk (the last house on the right… with hundreds of plants in the side yard! Park in the driveway or the cul-de-sac)

All plants will be trimmed, soil added as needed, and pots will be cleaned, labeled, and made ready for sale.

Members should bring:

• Garden gloves (if desired)
• Clippers for trimming plants
• Green thumbs and excitement to make all plants “sale-worthy”

Annual Plant, Bake & Garden Treasures Sale
Date and Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ 9:00a.m. – 12 noon (Rain or Shine)
Location: Town Hill and Gazebo, 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk

All members are encouraged to support this annual fundraiser through:

• Plant donations
• Bake sale contributions
• Staffing day of the sale
• Treasure donations

Open Board Meeting – All Welcome
Date and Time: Monday, May 18, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lounge, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

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June 2026

Annual Meeting, Election and Installation of Officers, Potluck Dinner & Plant Swap
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.
Location: Launa Allen’s home, 249 Pleasant St., Millis, MA

Enjoy an evening of socializing while celebrating the Garden Club’s accomplishments for the year, welcoming new members to the Club, and new officers to the Board.

Members should bring:

• A favorite appetizer, salad, light main dish, or dessert
• A plant to swap (cap of $10 if purchased)

Beverages provided.

Open Board Meeting – All Welcome
Date and Time: Monday, June 15, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lounge, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane