Federated 1929
SCHEDULE
~ September 2026 to June 2027 ~
Board Meetings are held at 9:30 at
The Harvard Congregational Church in the Parish Hall, 5 Still River Road
Regular meetings are usually held at the
Harvard Council on Aging, 16 Lancaster County Road.
Meetings begin at 9:30am
unless otherwise noted.
Brunch is served from 9:30am
Meetings are cancelled if Harvard Public Schools are closed
Nature Walks take place on area conservation lands. They are generally planned for Thursdays, with time varying seasonally. More information is sent to members the week before the walk.
September
Meeting Date: September 28
BULBS FOR ALL SEASONS
Melissa Pace,
Master Gardener
9:30am
This session provides an overview of bulbs for year-round interest; it includes indoor plantings. We'll review how to select quality bulbs and understand the difference between true bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers. Topics include planting techniques, seasonal timing, and distinguishing between hardy and tender types.
October
Meeting Date: October 26
AnaMaria Nanra
Our Own Houseplant Addict
9:30 am
When it comes to enjoying the company of plants indoors through the colder months, and in fact all year long, why not adopt the mentality, "Sure, I'll try that!"? Come listen about all the different types of plants you can keep, the fun possible experiments (and failures), as well as some care tips along the way. The most important tools to have are a sense of wonder and humor. And maybe a humidifier!
November
Meeting Date: November 30
DITCH THE DIRT!
Simple DIY Hydroponic Gardening
Speaker: Jean Theurkauf,
Master Gardener
9:30 am
Growing crops without soil is much easier than most people can imagine! With some simple, inexpensive equipment, crops can be grown indoors throughout the year.
December
Date: December 7
GREENS WORKSHOP
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Place: St. Theresa’s church,
15 Still River Road
Chairs: Kathy Hewett, Jeanie Colony and Misty Florez
The club gathers each year to make cheerful arrangements for home-bound people and decorations for themselves. Participants are encouraged to bring greens to share. Those wishing to make an arrangement for themselves as well should bring their own containers. Foam and trimmings will be available for purchase.
January
Meeting Date: January 25
HERBS FOR WINTER HEALTH
Speaker: Sheilagh Cruickshank, Urban Herbalist
9:30 am
Join Salem, Mass. herbalists Sheilagh Cruickshank, who will teach us about herbs for winter health. We I'll learn about using herbs and plants from our own gardens and pantries to create remedies like elderberry syrup and fire cider to combat virus season and ease cold and flu symptoms.
February/March (Double Header)
Meeting Date: March 1
JOINT MEETING WITH THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF HARVARD
The Harvard Senior Center
11:30 am
Meeting Date: March 30
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Vijaya Maclean: Composting
Meg Bagdonas: March Madness!
9:30 am
Who & What is Curio Spice Co.
Curio Spice is a direct-importer of spices from around the world. They are makers of expressive spice blends, grinding and mixing spices themselves in their Massachusetts factory. They are storytellers, working to amplify the voices of farmerS, producers, families and communities across the globe. You will hear about plant families and how certain familiar families extend globally, such as our favorite species like cumin, coriander, dill, ajwain, and caraway. There is much to learn There will be time for the questions you always wanted to ask!
At our regular March membership meeting, Vijaya Maclean will talk all things composting and Meg Bagdonas will suggest all things we can do to stay sane while waiting for the real gardening season to begin.
April
BLOOM N ART
April 2-5, 2027
Meeting Date: April 26
The Nearly 200-Year Evolution of Mount Auburn Cemetery's Experimental Garden
Speaker: Dennis Collins, Horticultural Curator
9:30 am
At Fivesparks, 7 Fairbanks Street | Harvard
Chairs: Deb Dowson, Ana Maria Nanra, Donna Guarino, Patrick Vallaeys, Tom Robinson and Maura Visconsi.
Harvard resident, Dennis Collins, has been the Horticultural Curator at Mount Auburn Cemetery for 26 years. He will take us on a journey through Mount Auburn's history, from its beginning as an "experimental garden" in 1831 to the eco-friendly, vastly biodiverse national landmark it is today.
May
Plant Sale
May 15
Westward Orchards
178 Massachusetts Ave
9am to Noon, Rain or Shine
June
June 8, 2027
Annual Meeting
Luncheon and Garden Tour
