Here we are in August, looking for some rain….the gardens need it desperately! I’m sure it will happen soon, but until then let’s all enjoy the glorious weather we’ve been having with family and friends.

What’s happening:

Thursday, August 20th at 1:00pm. Elijah Kellogg Church, Harpswell
“Free Style Ikebana for Your Home” Sandy Leonard, NGC Master Flower Show Judge

Thursday, September 17th at 1:00pm. St. Charles Borromeo Church, Brunswick
“The Secret Lives of Ferns. ” Shawn Jalbert, Owner of Native Haunts, Alfred, ME and steward of the Harvey Butler Rhododendron Sanctuary in Springvale, ME.

Saturday, September 12th
8:30 am. – 1:00pm. RAIN OR SHINE

Our FUN & FABULOUS FALL FEST at Centennial Hall in Harpswell
Attic Treasures, Baked Goods, Bouquets and Mums! Please join in helping with our biggest fund raiser. You can sign up on “Sign Up Genius” or contact any of our fabulous leaders for each group. Even if it’s only for an hour – every bit helps and it’s so much fun. A great way to be with your fellow members.

If anyone has any treasures for Annette Dunn for the Attic Treasures sale, please save and drop off to Centennial Hall Porch from Sunday, September 6th thru Thursday, September 10th. It would be much appreciated.

Also anyone who still has a Fall Fest badge made by Annette Dunn, would you please get it to Annette so that it may be updated for this year.

MUM/ASTER Sale has started. For your convenience, the order form is attached to this newsletter. Orders MUST be received by Thursday, August 20th. Order forms are available at all our meetings and with Deira Murray or Elizabeth Dyer – the chairpersons of this committee. ALSO you may find them online at our website. Mums will cost $15.00 each. They must be picked up on Friday, September 11th between 2 – 5pm.

Any questions contact Deira Murray at deiram@comcast.net

PLEASE send your checks made payable to HARPSWELL GARDEN CLUB to
Deira Murray
13 North Ledges Rd
Harpswell, ME 04079

THANK YOU! Looking forward to a busy rest of the summer. See you at the next meeting!

Cheers,
Cindy Mudford
Harpswell Garden Club President