NORTHFIELD GARDEN CLUB

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April - May 2009

Tuesday, April 7, 7:00 pm, at the Northfield Public Library

Friends of Library Annual Meeting featuring noted garden writer Lynn Steiner on incorporating native plants into home landscapes

Tuesday, April 7, 6:00 to 8:45 pm, 4-H Building at the Rice County Fairgrounds

Rice Soil and Water Conservation District has a grant to award $500 toward homeowners wishing to construct raingardens. Must attend this workshop to qualify.

Tuesday, April 14, 12:45, United Methodist Church

Garden Club meeting - The Northfield Park Plan

Saturday, April 18, 9:00 to 3:30, Bridgewater School

2009 Home and Garden Show featuring a booth of the Northfield Garden Club

Saturday, April 25, 9 to noon, Hauberg Woods

Buckthorn Removal from the woods; contact Dan Hudson for more information

Friday, May 1, 8:30

Bus to Art in Bloom in Minneapolis. Enjoy the Minneapolis Art Institute and flower arrangements. Cost of $24 does not include lunch. Bus will return at 2:45. Contact Phyllis Borchert at 507-334-9571. This is not sponsored by the Garden Club.

Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 at United Methodist Church

NOTE TIME CHANGE. Garden Club Meeting featuring Ruth and Curt Johnson sharing their experiences of gardening for profit.

Saturday, May 16, 8 to 12:00, Bridge Square

The annual Garden Club plant sale. A do-not-miss event for those wishing to purchase quality plants. Be sure to arrive early to get those unusual items that come from the gardens of members. Plants are sold well below market value.