2019-2020 Programs
November 17, 2020, 10:00 am Virtual
Botany for Gardeners
Jonathan Ebba, Field Specialist with UNH Extension
Why do we pinch geraniums and not spruce trees? How does soft new growth on a tree become hard and woody? Why can we propagate plants but not people from cuttings? As gardeners, sometimes our experience and learning give us an intuitive sense of how a plant will grow, what it needs, and how it will respond to our interaction with it (pruning, trellising, fertilizing, mulching, etc.). Jonathan will explore some of the science and mystery behind why and how a plant does what it does.
Canceled
May 19, 2020
Getting Dirty in the Garden
Organic gardening expert Vince Cirasole will discuss how to be a better gardener. Vince will offer a wealth of practical tips on such topics as how to create an organic garden, soil preparation, seed starting, planting and cultural techniques. More info...
Canceled
May 15-16, 2019
Friday May 15th: 9 am to 2 pm
Saturday May 16th: 9 am to 12 pm
The Spring Plant Sale features plants dug from members' gardens, Silent Auction, plants and raffle items from local businesses and a bake sale full of homemade goodies. The club accepts cash and checks (no credit cards).
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Canceled
April 21, 2020
RDGC Members' Spring Luncheon and Annual Meeting
The luncheon for members only will be at the Wentworth by the Sea Country Club starting 11:30 am.
CANCELED DUE TO CORVID 19 SITUATION
March 19, 2019
Container Gardening
Joint Meeting with Exeter Garden Club at Stratham Municipal Building, 10 Bunker Hill Road, Stratham, NH
Whether you have a patio garden or acres of land, container gardens are flexible way to add interest and intimacy to your outside space. Come hear expert gardener Kelly Orzel explain how to use containers for fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers in pots and yes, even small trees. This joint meeting with the Exeter Garden Club will take place at the Stratham Municipal Building.
February 18, 2020
Why Your Plants Love Lobster: The Story of Calcium, Chitin and Nitrogen
This month, we will talk about a creature we don’t usually associate with gardening – lobsters! Cameron Bonsey, Director of Marketing at Coast of Maine, will present a program called “Why Your Plants Love Lobster: The Story of Calcium, Chitin and Nitrogen”. He will discuss how one person’s trash can truly be another’s treasure as left-over lobster shells become organic fertilizer. More info...
January 21, 2020
A Garden for Wildlife
Sue Mayotte is a presenter for the UNH Extension Services’ Speaking for Wildlife Program. In her presentation, A Garden for Wildlife, she will talk about how anyone with a backyard, garden, or landscaped area can help wildlife by altering their landscaping and gardening practices. More info...
December 17, 2019
RDGC Members' Holiday Luncheon
The luncheon for members only will be at the Wentworth by the Sea Country Club.starting 11:30 am.
Holiday Greens Workshop - Friday, December 6, 2019 - 8:00-1:30
Holiday Greens Sale - Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 9:00 - Noon
The Greens Workshop for RDGC members will take place on Friday starting at 8:00 am..
The Greens Sale will take place Saturday from 9 am to noon at the Rye Congregational Church. The sale features beautiful and whimsical arrangements from fresh-cut greens at unbeatable prices, a bake sale, handmade bows and holiday treasures tables. Click here for more information. The club accepts cash and checks (no credit cards).
November 19, 2019
The Mysterious World of Mushrooms
The dark and mysterious world of mushrooms will be the topic for our November program.Stephanie Doyle of the New Hampshire Mushroom Company will explore the fascinating business of growing mushrooms and the important role mushrooms play in the environment and our gardens. More info...
October 15, 2019
Art to Architecture
Come learn about the landscape design elements that will complement your home’s architectural style. Award-winning landscape designer Johanna Kuss will speak on how the basic principles of art and architectural design apply to the landscape. More info...
September 17, 2019
Cures from the Kitchen
Herbalist Ginny Shannon will explore how easy-to-grow herbs and your kitchen can become a medicine cabinet for everyday ailments. Ms. Shannon will discuss the health benefits of many herbs and how to use them in teas and tinctures to improve health and well-being. More info...