Autumn has begun with the foliage starting to change into some beautiful colors, as the nights get a bit colder! How wonderful it is to see the RAIN at last! Our gardens have certainly suffered this year due to the lack of rain. Let us all enjoy the fruits of the autumn.
We had a very successful Fall Fest which earned $9,360.33. Kudos to all who participated and made this year a wonderful day. Thank you!
The Mum & Aster Sale team made a profit of $1,826.05. Well done to all. Thank you for purchasing these beautiful plants to make it such a success.
GCFM FALL CONFERENCE – “In Harmony With Nature,” Tuesday October 27, 2026 at Snow Pond Center for the Arts. 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney, ME. Online Registration due by October 15th go to www.mainegardenclubs.org click on EVENTS tab. Then click on GCFM Fall Conf. To fill out online registration. Carpools are available if you need a ride, contact Suzanne Bushnell (h) 729-5285 (c) 449-9369. We are looking for a good show of people from our club as it’s Becky Gallery’s last fall convention as President. So please come and support her.
NEGC – New England Garden Club website to find out more information a virtual business meeting on Friday, October 9th at 10:00am. See what our fellow New England gardeners are doing!
Announcement from Dorothy Rosenberg about Maine Heritage Orchard founder John Bunker talking about local heritage apples varieties. Bring your own for advice or identification. October 17th from 2-4 pm at 900 Harpswell Neck Road (white house across from the tennis courts; parking in the Kellogg Church lot).
Fall Cleanups are coming up!
WE ARE THE LARGEST GARDEN CLUB IN MAINE. There are certainly members who have an hour and will volunteer to help clean up two of our gardens, one at the town office, the other at Historic Park Gardens. As the saying goes, “many hands make light work.” Grab gloves, a rake and a friend and SHOW UP to clean up. LOOK FOR A SIGN UP GENIUS that will be coming to your inbox soon.
Town Office Garden – Deira Murray – Will let you know the date and time in October.
Harpswell Historic Park Gardens – Nancy Goggi – Will let you know the date in November.
NEXT HGC MEETINGS:
Thursday, October 15th – 1:00 pm at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Brunswick.
“Plant Based, Ecologically Considerate, Climate Forward & Immersive Landscape Design”
Gavin Boyce-Ratliff, owner GBR Landscape, Brunswick
Thursday, November 19th – 1:00pm at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Brunswick,
Estabrook’s Nursery the owner or staff member will offer advice on planting trees and shrubs in our region.
Cheers,
Cindy Mudford
Harpswell Garden Club President