There are no 'formal' Garden Club Meetings in January or February,
however we are offering a live demonstration,
'The Art of Bonsai'
open to both Club members and the general public. The details are below...
however we are offering a live demonstration,
'The Art of Bonsai'
open to both Club members and the general public. The details are below...
'The Art of Bonsai' Demonstration
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 @ 12:00 noon
at The Wakeman Center in Vineyard Haven
Join in as Dan Meleney demonstrates the art of bonsai! For the demonstration, Dan will bring an untrained nursery-stock tree and show how and describe why to trim it and shape it. The demonstration will be about 1 hour and a half in length and there will be time for questions afterwards. Upon completion of Dan's demo, there will will be a drawing for the completed bonsai tree open to all who attend the demonstration. Please bring your drink of choice, a light snack will be provided. Please email donna.arold@gmail.com so we know how many people to expect. Note: This is not a formal MV Garden Club 'meeting' but is sponsored by the MV Garden Club. Free to MV Garden Club members, $10.00 cash or check made to MV Garden Club from non members who wish to attend.
About Dan our speaker: Dan has deep roots in both Martha’s Vineyard and bonsai artistry. His extended family has been spending summers on East Chop since the 1870’s, with many family members, including Dan and his wife as year round residents. Dan became a bonsai artist by working with his dad, Dick Meleney, trimming and training bonsai, then moving into working with collected specimens when his family moved to Colorado. Dan innovates in many stages of bonsai art, including plant germination, wiring and shaping, as well as container creations. He’s never met a tree he didn’t love…and then want to change!
For directions to The Wakeman Center, CLICK HERE
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 @ 12:00 noon
at The Wakeman Center in Vineyard Haven
Join in as Dan Meleney demonstrates the art of bonsai! For the demonstration, Dan will bring an untrained nursery-stock tree and show how and describe why to trim it and shape it. The demonstration will be about 1 hour and a half in length and there will be time for questions afterwards. Upon completion of Dan's demo, there will will be a drawing for the completed bonsai tree open to all who attend the demonstration. Please bring your drink of choice, a light snack will be provided. Please email donna.arold@gmail.com so we know how many people to expect. Note: This is not a formal MV Garden Club 'meeting' but is sponsored by the MV Garden Club. Free to MV Garden Club members, $10.00 cash or check made to MV Garden Club from non members who wish to attend.
About Dan our speaker: Dan has deep roots in both Martha’s Vineyard and bonsai artistry. His extended family has been spending summers on East Chop since the 1870’s, with many family members, including Dan and his wife as year round residents. Dan became a bonsai artist by working with his dad, Dick Meleney, trimming and training bonsai, then moving into working with collected specimens when his family moved to Colorado. Dan innovates in many stages of bonsai art, including plant germination, wiring and shaping, as well as container creations. He’s never met a tree he didn’t love…and then want to change!
For directions to The Wakeman Center, CLICK HERE
Although it’s not yet midwinter, thoughts of spring… and Blooming Art are breaking through. Next month we’ll begin the preliminary planning! CLICK HERE to see how you can be a part of this 'FUN'draiser taking place in June, 2023!
The ladies pictured here are from the Mashpee Garden Club! So exciting to have our 2022 Blooming Art event attended by this great group of garden and art lovers!
Grow Native massachusettes
Just came upon this website and there are a few great online lectures coming up you may find interesting!
Main Website: Grow Native massachusettes
Programs coming up soon:
Doug Tallamy, Author, The Nature of Oaks; Nature's Best Hope
February 1 | 7:00 - 8:30pm
Mary Reynolds, Author, We Are The ARK
March 4 | 1:00 - 2:30pm
To link to page for online lectures, go here: https://www.grownativemass.org/Our-Programs/evenings-experts
Just came upon this website and there are a few great online lectures coming up you may find interesting!
Main Website: Grow Native massachusettes
Programs coming up soon:
Doug Tallamy, Author, The Nature of Oaks; Nature's Best Hope
February 1 | 7:00 - 8:30pm
Mary Reynolds, Author, We Are The ARK
March 4 | 1:00 - 2:30pm
To link to page for online lectures, go here: https://www.grownativemass.org/Our-Programs/evenings-experts
If you're not already a MVGC member, do join us in 2023 and enjoy all of our 2023 programs!
The 2023 slate of programs is now LIVE on the website!
CLICK HERE
to see what we've got in store for you!
The 2023 slate of programs is now LIVE on the website!
CLICK HERE
to see what we've got in store for you!
Start planning your Warm-Weather garden and
order Spring & Summer bloomers now!
Buy bulbs, plants, perennials, gardening books and tools
and support the MVGC at the same time!
Your order via Brent and Becky's will earn the MV Garden Club 25% of your purchase!
Visit www.bloominbucks.com, and select our Club's registered name
(which is Martha's Vineyard Garden Club, Inc.) and begin your shopping.
The items you choose will be sent directly to you and our Club
will receive 25% of your total purchase. It's really that easy!
Visit the 'Resources' section of our website to stay growing through the Winter!
Lots of inspiring websites, info, and suggestions for online and virtual learning! There is even a suggestion if you're craving some off-Island travel...plan to head to the iconic Philadelphia Flower Show that's happening in March.
CLICK HERE to get to the 'Virtual Presentations, Garden Tours & Gardening Websites' page.
Lots of inspiring websites, info, and suggestions for online and virtual learning! There is even a suggestion if you're craving some off-Island travel...plan to head to the iconic Philadelphia Flower Show that's happening in March.
CLICK HERE to get to the 'Virtual Presentations, Garden Tours & Gardening Websites' page.
The above photos are from the Philadelphia Flower Show, 2016
Our Holly-Day Party in December at the Ag Hall!
Here are few fun pics from our Holly-Day Party...thanks to all who attended, AND kudos go to the awesome
'Party Committee' who decorated and coordinated the evening!
It was so much fun to be together again!
Here are few fun pics from our Holly-Day Party...thanks to all who attended, AND kudos go to the awesome
'Party Committee' who decorated and coordinated the evening!
It was so much fun to be together again!
Our Dear Judy...You are sorely missed!
It is with great sadness that we let our members know about the passing of dear, beloved and past MVGC President, mentor and visionary, Judy Bryant. To say we were shocked and extremely saddened puts it mildly since the last time we were all together at our October member meeting she was 'the same Judy’, all smiles, sharing good advice and full of positive exuberance for the next chapter of her life to come with her daughter in Pennsylvania. There is not a lot to say at this point from the MVGC perspective, other than to let you know that we plan that the 2023 MV Scholarship will be given in her memory. In addition, we feel that the 'Greenhouse' should somehow reflect her devotion, love and dedication to this integral part of the MV Garden Club, but there is more info to come as we figure this out and how we should proceed. We extend our deepest sympathies to Judy’s sister, GC Member, Nancy Cabot and to the rest of Judy’s family. Our hearts are with you and we send love to you all at this difficult time. Judy’s obituary is here.
Our Love & Thanks to You Always, dear Judy. You are and always will be an inspiration to those of us who were privelidged to know you.
It is with great sadness that we let our members know about the passing of dear, beloved and past MVGC President, mentor and visionary, Judy Bryant. To say we were shocked and extremely saddened puts it mildly since the last time we were all together at our October member meeting she was 'the same Judy’, all smiles, sharing good advice and full of positive exuberance for the next chapter of her life to come with her daughter in Pennsylvania. There is not a lot to say at this point from the MVGC perspective, other than to let you know that we plan that the 2023 MV Scholarship will be given in her memory. In addition, we feel that the 'Greenhouse' should somehow reflect her devotion, love and dedication to this integral part of the MV Garden Club, but there is more info to come as we figure this out and how we should proceed. We extend our deepest sympathies to Judy’s sister, GC Member, Nancy Cabot and to the rest of Judy’s family. Our hearts are with you and we send love to you all at this difficult time. Judy’s obituary is here.
Our Love & Thanks to You Always, dear Judy. You are and always will be an inspiration to those of us who were privelidged to know you.
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MARTHA'S VINEYARD GARDEN CLUB
The Martha's Vineyard Garden Club, established in 1924, is an island-wide community organization of almost two hundred members (including many seasonal residents), who share a passion for gardening, conservation, and maintaining our 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.