Monthly Meeting March 4th

Joe MacKay is the co-owner and cider maker at Yip located at Mackay Apple Orchard in Long Reach. Joe Mackay views Yip Cider as a leader in the orchard’s overall business with lots of room for growth. And they have something to celebrate as well. Four of their Yip ciders recently picked up medals at the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Febbruary Meeting

A reminder that there is no January meeting and the next meeting is February 5th, 2020.

The topic is "What Makes an Award-winning Garden Design".

The guest speaker is Jim Landry Executive Director of Landscape New Brunswick.

Jim has judged and saw many gardens throughout the country.

See you in February.

FUNDY GARDENERS CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec 4,2019

FUNDY GARDENERS CHRISTMAS PARTY
AT 6:30 PM
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
St. James the less Church, 1760 Rothesay Rd.






Just a reminder to bring your own:
Plate, utensils, glass/mug, napkin

Potluck contribution- if bringing a main dish-salad, casserole etc. please divide into two portions. One plated desserts are fine.

Bring a Centrepiece for your table, if desired

Gift for Christmas exchange ( $15 or less) if desired

The following will be provided:

Turkey and Ham

Juice

Tea, coffee, cream/milk and sugar

Thanks to Elaine and Dave for coordinating our party this year.

Also, thank you to those who have volunteered to help with set up at 4:30

Thanking those in advance who will volunteer to clean up.

NOTES:

· Don't forget to wear your name tag!

· 2020 memberships will be sold-single $20, family $30. Please do this early so Paula can enjoy her meal!

· 50/50 draw

Hope to see everyone on December 4th

Fundy Gardeners Meet at 7 PM Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Fundy Gardeners Meet at 7 PM

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

St. James the Less Church, 1760 Rothesay Rd.

Speaker:    Adam Cheeseman, Director of Conservation for Nature NB

Topic:         Climate change and its implications for the home gardener

Notes:

·       AGM will be held after the break.

·       2020 memberships will be sold before the meeting from 6:30 – 7:00 and during the break after the Guest Speaker. (single $20/family $30).

·       50/50 Draw-Thanks to Lynn Matthews for volunteering for our November Meeting.

·       Refreshments-Thanks to Alison Hannah, Verna Mills, Connie Titus and Elaine Brown.

·       Upcoming workshop

o   A Natural Winter Design with a Surprise

o   Date: November 20, 2019

o   Times: 2:30 – 4:30 or 6:30 – 8:30

o   Location- Shades of Green, Ketepec

o   Cost $30.00 Attendance confirmed and payment at the Nov. 6 meeting.

Don’t forget to wear your name tag!

Fundy Gardeners Meeting October 2, 2019

Guest Speaker Bob Osborne from Corn Hill Nurseries will talk about preparing our vines, especially clematis, for winter. He will begin his presentation at 7:30.

Please read carefully due to changes in the meeting format

This month’s meeting will commence at 6:30 to allow the following activities:

Bob will be bringing plant material which will be sold from the parking lot
from 6:30-7:15. Those wishing to purchase may use credit cards or cash for
their purchases.

The bi-annual book sale will also be held in the meeting room of the hall
starting at 6:30 and ending at 7:15. Please support the initiative by bringing books,
magazines and the like to the meeting prior to 6:30. Small change would be
appreciated by Doris and her team when making your purchases.

Commencing at 6:30 and continuing until 7:15 Sharon and Connie will be doing
a sign-up and collecting $30.00 for the November 20 workshop called
a “Natural Winter Design with a Surprise “. More details will be
available at the sign-up table.

Although it is not confirmed Patricia Suttie hopes to have your bulbs available for
dispersal between 6:30 and 7:15.

Thanks to Lynn Kinsella 50/50 tickets will be sold commencing at
6:30 and ending at 7:30.

Thank you to Sue and Jenn, David and Joan, and Sharon Eldridge for
providing treats for this month’s Meeting.

Please take time from your shopping to enjoy the snacks as we will
NOT be taking a break before the speaker.

The door prizes, 50/50 draw, treasures report and announcements will be
made directly after the guest speaker and the meeting will be adjourned.

Fundy Gardeners Meeting September 4, 2019.

Fundy Gardeners Meeting September 4, 2019 at St. James the Less Church, Rothesay.

The guest speaker this month is Sandra Miller on Creating the Perfect Flower Arrangement.

Announcements.

Bring your suggestions on topics or speakers for the upcoming 2020 Program Calendar. Put your suggestion and NAME on a piece of paper to be put into a draw for a blueberry product.

We are still in need for club members to come forward to fill the following executive/committee positions for 2020. Deadline is the Annual Meeting in November.

Chairperson(s), secretary, garden tours, and workshops.

Notes:

50/50 Draw

Thank you to Catherine Wareham and Lynn Carr for volunteering in September.

Tickets are ONLY sold until 7 pm.

Refreshments:

Thanks to Ginger Gahagan and Karin Nason.

Don’t forget your 2019 membership name tag to be eligible for the Door Prizes.

August Meeting - Aug. 7,2019

Wednesday August 7, 2019 Fundy Gardeners Meeting 7 pm at St. James the Less Church Rothesay.

Speaker

The guest speaker this month is George Scott from Scott’s Nursery Ltd located in Lincoln just outside of Fredericton at 2192 Route 102.

Scotts Nursery has been providing plants and planting advice for over 80 years. George and now a third generation of Scotts’ operate the largest nursey in Eastern Canada. Their web page offers great ideas for the novice and beginner gardener,including monthly newsletters on timely topics.

George will be speaking on Hydrangea, their care and new species available.

Hydrangea will also be available for purchase after George’s presentation: cash, checks or Visa # (to be put through when he gets back to the greenhouse) will be accepted.

Business meeting:

Minutes (May 1)

Treasurer’s Report

Old Business

Reports

New Business

NOTES

Reminder re 50/50 draw

Tickets will only be sold prior to the start of the meeting at 7 pm.

Thank you, Daphne Rae, for selling this month’s tickets.

Refreshments are provided from the Miramichi Garden Club Visit.

Don’t forget your 2019 membership name tag to be eligible for our Door Prizes from Halifax Seed