Guided Tour of Orchids in Turkey, April 4-18, 2010

by ShirleyWick ~ February 3, 2010

Yellow OrchidHolly Chase has an exciting Botanical Tour of Turkey organized for April 4-18, followed by an extension trip to Cappadocia April 17-20. This is professionally guided by a Turkish taxonomist and a Swedish orchidologist.  Holly promises a special gift to our Mystic Garden Club for each member who joins the trip.  This is a grand opportunity to explore ancient historic lands while learning about the magnificent flora of the area.

Many of us may remember Holly from Groton Long Point and her store in the borough.  You may contact her at holly@hollychase.com, view the program pages at http://hollychase.com, or snailmail at Holly Chase Travel, 1718 Prospect St., Sarasota, FL  34239.  Her phone  is 941-330-8738.

If you go, please take photos and share your experience with us!

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Hartford Flower Show, Feb 18-21, 2010

by ShirleyWick ~ February 3, 2010

The Mystic Garden Club is urged to submit entries to Horticulture.  Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and the deadline for receiving entries by email, phone or mail is February 14, 2010.  The Horticulture Entries Chairman is Ronnie Schoelzel, who may be reached at spots@snet.net.  Send your entries to her with the following information:

Section, Class, botanical name, common name, YOUR name, and garden club


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Design/Exhibit Committee Presents Nature’s Hats

by Mystic Garden Club ~ January 29, 2010

Styroform heads to be adorned with natural materials. Heads will be displayed at our March meeting. Any questions call Jan Olson, Carol Connor or Barbara Ginsberg.IMG_4433

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Arrangement by Martha Maxwell

by Mystic Garden Club ~ January 29, 2010

The program for the meeting was Gardening in Prison so Martha used her creativeness. Notice her use of barbed wire,fabric,cuffs & lots of veggies. IMG_4431

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Guest Speaker for January Meeting

by MaryAnnLittle ~ January 22, 2010

The monthly meeting scheduled for January 26, 2010, will feature speakers Carol Hamby and Sheila Elliot.  Their topic will be “Gardening in and out of Prison”, regarding their experiences gardening at the Niantic Women’s prison.

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Flowers not blooming in January? Try this Winter Bird Tour:

by ShirleyWick ~ January 17, 2010

Winter Bird Tour

Winter Bird Tour

From our friends at the New London Maritime Society, there are two events of interest, both featuring Maggie Jones, Director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, as speaker:

The Third Thursday Lecture on January 21, 2010, 6:30-8:00pm, is entitled “Winter Birding Along the Shore,” Admission $10 for non-members of NLMS, sponsored by the New London Water Authority.

Then, an Excursion on Saturday, January 23, 2010, 2-4 pm, is entitled “Birding Along the Thames River to Ocean Beach,” meeting at the Fort Trumbull parking lot, Fee $12 for non-members of NLMS, also sponsored by the New London Water Authority.  Bring binoculars.

Please pre-register for these events by calling 860-447-2501 and to obtain directions for the lecture and/or excursion.

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Workers Reward Party Table

by Mystic Garden Club ~ December 5, 2009

Hetsy's table arrangement, so festive!

Hetsy's table arrangement, so festive!

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by Mystic Garden Club ~ December 2, 2009

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2 Days to go!

by Mystic Garden Club ~ December 2, 2009

Amy showing off her fabulous rope wreaths

Amy showing off her fabulous rope wreaths

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Getting ready for the Greens Sale

by Mystic Garden Club ~ December 1, 2009

Candy, Bert & Bonnie wiring wreaths @ Timbuck2 Nursery

Candy, Bert & Bonnie wiring wreaths @ Timbuck2 Nursery

Pam, Chair of the Green sale on the ladder

Pam, Chair of the Greens Sale on the ladder

jane & Nancy discussing custom decorating.

Jane & Nancy discussing custom decorating.

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