activities and events

Seeds, Glorious Seeds!
with Nancy Eyster-Smith

Tuesday, September 19

Join avid seed collecting WGC member in learning how to identify and extract seeds so that we can collect from our own gardens. We then will help her clean and prepare seeds, so they are ready to insert into packets to share with the Waltham Community in the coming months.

Special Event

Gore Place House in Bloom
September 29-30
Friday reception with live music

 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

In collaboration with the Waltham Garden Club, Gore Place is very pleased to announce its annual flower show. This is a rare opportunity to experience the spectacular 1806 Gore Mansion filled with classical and contemporary floral designs displayed throughout the 12 first-floor rooms..

Community Service Project

WGC & City of Waltham

Planting Flowers on the Common

Tuesday, October 3

 9:00 am to 10:30 am

 Join us in planting some flowers on the Waltham Common. It's a wonderful opportunity to come together and create beautiful gardens for all to enjoy. 

Good Bugs and Bad Bugs

 with Bonnie Power

Tuesday, October 24

(note: not Oct. 17)

This program takes a look at habits and life cycles of “Good Bugs and Bad Bugs” and discusses how their presence affects the success of our garden each year.

Hands-On Holiday Décor

 with Kathy Hines and Mary Ellen Donovan

 Tuesday, November 14

Using a farmhouse type tin planter, members will create a seasonal centerpiece with guidance from two past presidents. Flowers, greens, bulbs, ribbons, and other embellishments will be provided.

Festive Holiday Décor

 with Kathy Leva 

Sunday, December 3

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

WGC celebrates the holidays with our annual “A Timeless Tradition, A Classic Event!” at the Paine Estate in Waltham. Festivities will include a light luncheon, raffle baskets, and a floral demonstration by master designer, Kathy Leva. Tickets are $35 for this afternoon event.

International Garden Tour

Tuesday, February 20

Mike and Angie Chute will share a PowerPoint journey through 5 exceptional rose gardens.  Don't miss your chance to experience world famous gardens in England, Italy, France, and Canada all without needing your passport.   

Hands-On Spring Arrangement

with Courtney Ogg-Mancuso

Tuesday, March 19

Our President will guide us, using some secret tips and steps, to create a cheerful spring arrangement. A small fee will be requested.

Cutting Gardens
presented by Mary Beth Hayes

Tuesday, April 16

Our presenter will demonstrate a step-by-step process of developing and enjoying your own cutting gardens. A hand-tied spiral bouquet will be created and raffled off.

Annual Plant Sale & Seed Giveaway

Saturday, May 11 

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

 Get your garden started with our favorite flowers and plants!  Free seed packets for flowers, veggies and herbs. Please join us and help the Club raise money for its various programming and community projects throughout the year. Find us at the Kennedy Middle School, 655  Lexington Street, front parking lot. 

Annual Ice Cream Social and Garden Swap

Tuesday, May 21

Members close out the year creating ice cream sundaes followed by fun swapping of garden related treasures. In addition, we will hold our Garden Resource Sharing. Please bring garden related items that need a new home (decorative items, vases, tools, magazines and books).

Installation of Officers Dinner Celebration

Tuesday, June 18

Garden Club Members wrap up the year with a Gore Place celebration of pizza, salad, and dessert. Installation of Officers and a delightful year in review slideshow will be part of the festivities.