Debbie McDonald and Shelley Gullette, friends and past GGC presidents, designers extraordinaire and lovers of themed parties will present tablescapes in their contrasting, creative and traditional styles. Ideas flow and change as we go! Always the “Bargain Babes”, they will demonstrate making centerpieces using what you already have on hand...
Dr. Papayani-Szabo. a physical therapist and owner of Bodies in Balance, specializes in orthopedic conditions such as fall prevention, gait and balance impairments, and senior fitness. She will walk you through common gardening- related injuries and demonstrate how proper posture, body mechanics and garden tools can make a major difference...
“An introduction to Apiculture (Bee Keeping)” Gretchen Biemsderfer is another multi-talented garden club member who happens to be a beekeeper. She will take us virtually to her backyard, where she has been beekeeping for the past 15 years. As a keeper, she does not use pesticides and her property is...
Guilford Garden Club members have been busy creating beautifully decorated fresh green wreaths, swags, and centerpieces for the Boutique. There will also be handcrafted gifts, decorations and baked goods for sale as well as a raffle for fabulous gift baskets. The monies raised go back to the town...
Our speaker, Tannus Schlam, is a talented member of the Guilford Garden Club who can help you reimagine a small garden, help with special occasion arrangements, or focus on unique autumn decorations for your home or business. Her demonstrations will concentrate on gathering items in nature that can be used...
Our speaker, Trish Manfredi is a floral designer and a well-known flower show judge in the area. She is adept at using items found in the home, nature and antique shops as her props. Her demonstration will include using one glass container with another, filling the spaces with seasonal items...
Our speaker, Craig Repaz, is the Co-founder and Chair of Lights Our Connecticut. He is also President of the Friends of Stewart McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, an organization devoted to supporting this important refuge. We will gain insights into the behavior, routes, and challenges faced by many birds as they...
At the Boutique, you will find one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths created by members, as well as swags, centerpieces, boxwood trees, theme raffle baskets, baked goods, shell trees and ornaments and many unique gifts. Don’t miss out on this fabulous holiday shopping experience! Proceeds benefit club donations. The boutique is located in...
