Category Archives: Meetings

All Club meetings are open to the public.

COMPANION PLANTING 101- Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2015 at 9:30 am

Do roses truly love garlic?
How about tomatoes and marigolds?

companion plantsHow can we sort it all out? Let’s see if there is any sound basis for this old-fashioned  theory that has now made a comeback, thanks to organic gardeners.  Annick Flaxman, the Garden Club’s Program chair, will present this program. Bring your expertise to share if you like.

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Meeting December 8, 2015 – A Visual Journey through The Bartlett Book of Garden Elements

Rose Bartlett of Rose's Garden Shop, Asheville
Rose Bartlett of Rose’s Garden Shop, Asheville

Rose Bartlett, the author of  The Bartlett Book of Garden Elements  shared her knowledge of garden planning and the importance of structure in the landscape.  She currently runs Rose’s Garden Shop in Asheville.

Rose's Garden Shop
Rose’s Garden Shop

November 10:  Growing Natives in a Parking Lot?

Mary Hugenschmidt, a long time Master Gardener with a special interest in group-shared gardening, will bring us the list of native plants she has selected for our downtown parking bed renovation.  This workshop of sorts will permit us to work with her on planning a lovely four-seasons new bed, full of drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly plants.

October 13, 2015 Meeting – Shade Perennials

We enjoyed a delightful presentation on shade-loving perennial plants suitable for our area. Our presenter was Tanya LaCorte from Reems Creek Nursery.

Shade Perennials for color, structure, ground covers
Shade Perennials for color, structure, ground covers

We met at Community Room at the Town of Weaverville Town Hall at 30 South Main Street Asheville.  We began at 9:30 a.m. with the presentation, and had a short break with light refreshments. Member business meeting followed.

Click here for list of Shade Perennial Selections discussed.

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