Spring must be right around the corner!
by CarolConnor ~ March 9, 2010
Witch Hazel blooming in Noank
Hellebores just beginning to show their color in Noank
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Garden Education Center of Greenwich Presents Edible Delight Series
by MaryAnnLittle ~ March 4, 2010
No prior experience needed! Six week series.
See Garden Education Center website for additional details: http://www.gecgreenwich.org/
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February 23, 2010 Meeting
by MaryAnnLittle ~ March 4, 2010
Grace Guyol was the guest speaker for our February 23rd meeting. Personal illness and research for writing her book, Healing Depression and Bipolar Disorder without Drugs made Grace an ardent environmentalist. She has also written a sixty-two page booklet entitled, ”Earth-Friendly Alternatives”. She founded and is President of Clean Up Stonington Harbor (CUSH). Today, Grace spoke about CUSH, which she promotes in our area. Grace has an honest approach to environmentalism and feels it is critical to protect our environment. Through CUSH, she collects data and informs our residents about pollution and how to help our local harbors.
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Forcing Bulbs Indoors
by CarolConnor ~ February 24, 2010
Hyacinths, narcissus & daffodils brighten up these winter days.
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Guided Tour of Orchids in Turkey, April 4-18, 2010
by ShirleyWick ~ February 3, 2010
Holly 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.
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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. 
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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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