HORTULUS HIGHLIGHTS D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 7 G A R D E N C L U B O F A M E R I C A Z O N E I I UPCOMING DATES JANUARY 9th @ 9:30am: Special Presentation Bush-Holley House Vanderbilt Barn 39 Strickland Road FEBRUARY 27th @ 9:30am: Christopher (Kim) Elliman "Conservation Challenges in 2018" Karen Mehra's 44 Mayfair Lane MARCH 27th @ 9:30am: Ellen Ogden "The Art of Growing Food" Abby Pillari's 15 Sheffield Way APRIL 17th @ 10:30am: Auxiliary Program Garden Education Center Invitation Coming MAY 22nd @ 9:30am: Annual Meeting & Awards Liz Lazarus 6 Sherwood Farm Lane SEE COMPLETE CALENDAR ONLINE www.hortulus.org please note update Message from our President December s Membership Meeting, Ho Ho Ho Hortulus, showcased Meg Critchell s talented father, Larry Farmer Q Kuser, with a wonderful presentation on making holiday wreaths, of which Trina Horine was the fortunate recipient! I d like to thank Hospitality Chairs, Debby Southwick and Colette Howe and their Hospitality Hostesses: Debbie Reynolds, Sharon Fuller, Nancy Lane, Beth Ryder, and Ally Myerberg in addition to Abby Pillari and Lisa Skinner for the beautiful amaryllis table arrangements at Indian Harbor Yacht Club. I look forward to January s Membership Meeting with a special Finance Committee presentation by the Greenwich Historical Society. I d like to thank the Finance Committee Chairs, Mary Jacobson and Jeanine Getz, and recognize the following Finance Committee members: Rinda Bishop, Nanette Burrows, Ann Elliman, Jane Ghazarossian, Lile Gibbons, Trina Horine, Lyn Hurlock, Mary Jones, Lin Lavery, Kathryn Payne, Beth Ryder, and Adrienne Westerfield for their diligent review and tremendous efforts to coordinate the upcoming meeting with the Greenwich Historical Society. Additionally, I d like to thank Anne Ogilvy for sponsoring the Request for Proposal, and to thank the many representatives from the Greenwich Historical Society for their time and attention including: David Scott, Bush-Holley House Project Architect; John Conte, Conte & Conte, Landscape Architects; Debra Mecky, GHS Executive Director of Development & CEO; and Michele Couture, GHS Director of Operations. Best wishes for a Happy New Year! Elizabeth Darling
DECEMBER 2017 HORTULUS HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 2 HO HO HO HORTULUS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Michele Smith, Mary Helen Holzschuh & Ally Myerberg Mariann Conlon & Emmy Ogden Karen Mehra, Veronica Richter, Kathryn Payne & Louisa McCall Michele Smith, Amanda Davis, Rinda Bishop & Suzy Kjorlien Lisa Skinner, Jane Tranfo (guest of Lisa Skinner), Abby Pillari & Emily Michaud Katarina Ladd, Audrey Schaus, Jeanine Getz & Nina Weld Susan Chapman, Debbie Reynolds & Christina Vanderlip Kathleen May, Sallye Stephenson, Debbie Reynolds & Nancy Burke
DECEMBER 2017 HORTULUS HIGHLIGHTS HO HO HO HORTULUS 1. Heather Sargent, Kristin Duda & Janie Ghazarossian 2. Ginny Gray & Annesley MacFarlane 3. Liz Lavery & Lilly Armstrong 4. Membership enjoying presentation by Farmer Q 5. Larry "Farmer Q" Kuser 6. Pam Reimers, Suzy Kjorlien, Kathryn Payne & Meg Critchell 7. View of Indian Harbor Yacht Club 8. Wreath made by Farmer Q PAGE 3
DECEMBER 2017 HORTULUS HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 4 HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP The Horticulture Committee and Floral Design Committee hosted a workshop for participants to create gorgeous holiday centerpieces on December 8th at the home of Abby Pillari. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Michele Smith, Lynda Solsvig & Robin Perkins Meg Piper, Audrey Schaus & Nina Weld Holiday centerpiece Lisa Skinner Abby Pillari's kitchen Nina Weld & Brooks Melly Robin Perkins Nina Weld and Trina Horine Audrey Schaus
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 7 H O R T U L U S H I G H L I G H T S P A G E 5 AUXILIARY Pam Reimers and Abby Pillari spoke to Auxiliary in December about entering floral design competitions. The award-winning designers took the group step-by-step through the process from concept to installation. They encouraged everyone to enter and learn through hands-on experience. Auxiliary also solidified plans for the April Membership Meeting and is very excited for this year's theme! ~Lilly Armstrong GUESTS The following guests attended the December meeting: Guest of Anne Ogilvy and Meredith Feurtado: Leslie Foley Guests of Janie Ghazarossian: Camilla Love McGraw Karena Bullock Bailey Guests of Meredith Feurtado and Annesley MacFarlane: Melissa Woolford Guest of Trina Horine and Claire O'Brien: Annina Fugger Guest of Lisa Skinner: Jane Tranfo BULB WORKSHOP Bulb Grooming Workshop for Preview of Spring Monday, February 26th 10:00 am Sally Polak's 19 Ridgeview Avenue DECORATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP Hands-on workshop to design and create a Botanical Jewelry brooch. Thursday, January 11th 11am-2pm Garden Education Center Limited places! Please email Amy Lowden at arl5759@aol.com
UPCOMING FLOWER SHOWS... MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Preview of Spring The Color of Light March 1-3, 2018 Greenwich Daffodil Society 60th Annual Show April 25-26, 2018 GCA Zone II Flower Show Iconic Style--A Design Legacy hosted by New Canaan Garden Club June 13-14, 2018 We encourage everyone to participate! HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP! Have you signed up to help out at a meeting through Sign-up Genius? It's easy to do! Check your email or go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 5080845ada82ca7ff2-hortulus We need volunteers for setup, cleanup and to bring assorted food items to our monthly meetings. Thank you! PO Box 4666 Greenwich, CT 06831