It's Party Time for MV Garden Club Members!!!
Happy Holly-Days!
We’re thrilled to be able to hold, once again,
our social event of the season!
The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club Holiday Party
December 12th
4-6pm
Agricultural Hall
West Tisbury
This year there is no fee for members to attend the party. Any member in good standing may bring one guest,
and the guest fee will be $10: there will be a basket for the guest donations at the door.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by email to Linda Shaw (lindananshaw@gmail.com) no later than December 7.
Just as we did last year, we are asking members to bring an appetizer or dessert, finger foods only,
nothing that requires utensils.
~ If your last name begins with A-P, please bring a savory appetizer ~
~ If your last name begins with Q-Z, please bring a dessert ~
This year we will provide compostable plates and napkins,
but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Just as in other years, it is BYOB and glasses.
To share the joy of the holiday season, we are asking that you bring Food Bank donations to the Garden Club Holiday party.
Our goal in honor of the 100th anniversary of our Garden Club is to donate 100+ items.
As usual, Joan Eville will have a box labeled Food Pantry at the party for your donations.
Checks made out to the food pantry are also welcome.
We hope to see you there!
and the guest fee will be $10: there will be a basket for the guest donations at the door.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by email to Linda Shaw (lindananshaw@gmail.com) no later than December 7.
Just as we did last year, we are asking members to bring an appetizer or dessert, finger foods only,
nothing that requires utensils.
~ If your last name begins with A-P, please bring a savory appetizer ~
~ If your last name begins with Q-Z, please bring a dessert ~
This year we will provide compostable plates and napkins,
but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Just as in other years, it is BYOB and glasses.
To share the joy of the holiday season, we are asking that you bring Food Bank donations to the Garden Club Holiday party.
Our goal in honor of the 100th anniversary of our Garden Club is to donate 100+ items.
As usual, Joan Eville will have a box labeled Food Pantry at the party for your donations.
Checks made out to the food pantry are also welcome.
We hope to see you there!
The MVGC meeting in early November was a 'field trip' to
The Vineyard's Cranberry Bog!
Our 'field trip' began at the Vineyard Open Land Foundation field that is located below the Wakeman Center (and you can get to it off of Lamberts Cove Road).
Thirty-seven Garden Club members attended and we learned a bit of history from Carol Magee, a VOLF employee since 1975. The cranberry bog was her pet project from the beginning and she explained how the bog came to be 'Cranberry Acres'
as well as all of what it is today!
Once we arrived at the barn and bog, we were shown how the cranberries are harvested, sorted and packaged for market. Some members picked cranberries, others just made a purchase of the pre-packaged cranberries...
all-in-all, we had a wonderful day which was full of Vineyard history, sunshine, and cranberries!
The Vineyard's Cranberry Bog!
Our 'field trip' began at the Vineyard Open Land Foundation field that is located below the Wakeman Center (and you can get to it off of Lamberts Cove Road).
Thirty-seven Garden Club members attended and we learned a bit of history from Carol Magee, a VOLF employee since 1975. The cranberry bog was her pet project from the beginning and she explained how the bog came to be 'Cranberry Acres'
as well as all of what it is today!
Once we arrived at the barn and bog, we were shown how the cranberries are harvested, sorted and packaged for market. Some members picked cranberries, others just made a purchase of the pre-packaged cranberries...
all-in-all, we had a wonderful day which was full of Vineyard history, sunshine, and cranberries!
A few images from the day...and a link to some cranberries recipes below!
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So since cranberry season is here, here are a handful of cranberry recipes via the 'Resources' section of our website. Thanks to VOLF for the 'field trip' and for the cranberry recipes that were shared with us! Happy Cranberry Season, all!
CLICK HERE TO GET TO RESOURCES/CRANBERRY RECIPES
CLICK HERE TO GET TO RESOURCES/CRANBERRY RECIPES
Keeping it Clean in December with the Beach Befrienders!
The next monthly cleanup, in collaboration with Trustees of Reservations, is at Long Point Beach, December 16, 1-3 pm. Reach out to the MV Garden Club Conservation Committee for more info on joining and becoming a Beach Befriender!
The next monthly cleanup, in collaboration with Trustees of Reservations, is at Long Point Beach, December 16, 1-3 pm. Reach out to the MV Garden Club Conservation Committee for more info on joining and becoming a Beach Befriender!
On the heels of Kathy Gariepy's October presentation to the Club on 'Forcing Bulbs', why not place your bulb order with
Brent and Becky's?
The MV Garden Club will receive 25% of every order placed when you use the link below and the drop down menu choosing 'Martha's Vineyard Garden Club'. It's not too late to place an order which will be sent at the proper time for our zone. If you need delivery before heading south for the winter you can call with a special request or make a notation in the comments section which they should be able to accommodate.
Visit www.bloominbucks.com, and select our Club's registered name
(which is Martha's Vineyard Garden Club, Inc.) to begin your bulb shopping. In addition to bulbs, there are many garden tools and related items available for purchase OR for Holiday gift-giving for the gardener in your life, or maybe a little something for yourself! Do support the Club in this way and order from B&B's!
Brent and Becky's?
The MV Garden Club will receive 25% of every order placed when you use the link below and the drop down menu choosing 'Martha's Vineyard Garden Club'. It's not too late to place an order which will be sent at the proper time for our zone. If you need delivery before heading south for the winter you can call with a special request or make a notation in the comments section which they should be able to accommodate.
Visit www.bloominbucks.com, and select our Club's registered name
(which is Martha's Vineyard Garden Club, Inc.) to begin your bulb shopping. In addition to bulbs, there are many garden tools and related items available for purchase OR for Holiday gift-giving for the gardener in your life, or maybe a little something for yourself! Do support the Club in this way and order from B&B's!
Huge Congratulations to Samuel Gurney,
our 2023 Scholarship winner
and to the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, class of 2023!
To learn a bit about our Scholarship recipient, and the
Club's Charitable Initiatives, visit this page via our website.
our 2023 Scholarship winner
and to the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, class of 2023!
To learn a bit about our Scholarship recipient, and the
Club's Charitable Initiatives, visit this page via our website.
What an amazing Summer the Martha's Vineyard Garden Club had!
To see the entire 'BLUE RIBBON' display and some fun pics from the Ag Fair the MV Garden Club created, click here! |
To see some photos of the gardens on the Edgartown Stroll and read a bit about our event, click here! |
Blooming Art, 2023 @ The Old Mill is behind us... and thanks to all who contributed!
CLICK HERE to see a photo gallery of the Blooming Art Show, 2023
CLICK HERE to see our members with their floral designs and some more pics from BA, 2023!
Click here for a Facebook video of Blooming Art 2023!
CLICK HERE to see a photo gallery of the Blooming Art Show, 2023
CLICK HERE to see our members with their floral designs and some more pics from BA, 2023!
Click here for a Facebook video of Blooming Art 2023!
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If members have any news or announcements to share on the website, please email the Garden Club at: news@marthasvineyardgardenclub.org
MARTHA'S VINEYARD GARDEN CLUB
PO Box 5061
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
The Martha's Vineyard Garden Club, established in 1924, is an island-wide community organization who share a passion for gardening, conservation, and maintaining our Island unique environment. Our monthly meetings are both educational and social; our programs are varied and designed to meet personal and community needs. We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and everyone is welcome to be a member or guest of our club.
The MVGC is a 501 C-3 Non-Profit Organization.
The MVGC is a 501 C-3 Non-Profit Organization.