Great Island Garden Club
The purpose of the Great Island Garden Club shall be to stimulate the knowledge
and love of gardening, engage in community beautification, and protect the
environment through educational programs and support of conservation and civic improvement.
and love of gardening, engage in community beautification, and protect the
environment through educational programs and support of conservation and civic improvement.
400th Celebration Information
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DAFFODIL 400 BLOOM
April 2023 In 2020, the Great Island Garden Club (GIGC) began this 3-year project to celebrate New Castle’s 400th anniversary in 2023. Daffodil bulbs were sold to town residents to plant in their gardens. GIGC members also planted bulbs at the Great Island Common, Town Landing/Coast Guard Station, the causeway 'boat,' Library/Recreation Center, and fire & police stations. In all, nearly 8,000 bulbs were planted. The hope was that by the actual anniversary celebration, every yard, garden, and public space would be awash with color. It worked! Daffodils signify rebirth and new beginnings, thus honoring our last 400 years and looking ahead to the next 400. More practically, daffodils are hardy, deer-resistant, and quick to multiply. Plan a drive to New Castle in mid to late April 2023 to see thousands of bright yellow, white, and orange daffodils in bloom. It will be quite a sight! |
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New Castle's 400th Anniversary
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The Garden Club will be hosting a Garden Tour When: Friday June 16, 5 to 7:30 pm and Saturday June 17, 10 am to 3 pm The Great Island Garden Club invites you to join New Castle's 400th anniversary celebrations with a self-guided walking tour of specially selected Historic District home gardens. This is a unique opportunity to wander our charming streets and be welcomed into the oases hidden behind these historic homes. Learn more about our town’s history with a visit to the New Castle Historical Museum, too. Check back often for tour updates. Follow us on social media for photos of the beautiful flowers on the tour. New Castle Congregational Church Friday, June 16, 5 PM to 7:30 PM Saturday June 17, 10AM to 3PM Visit the New Castle Congregational Church historic sanctuary, a host will provide information about the church’s history. Church Guild Bake Sale Saturday, June 17, 10 AM to sell at the Church |
Visit the New Castle town website for information on other fun and historical activities being planned to celebrate New Castle's 400th anniversary during June and July 400th Year Celebration | New Castle NH
All Garden Club meetings are open to New Castle residents.
April Meeting
Members please arrive at 9am for refreshments and Business meeting.
Program begins at 10.
Program begins at 10.
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Pam Appleton became a Master Gardener in 2021. She loves working in gardens and sharing her enjoyment of all pollinators. Previously, Pam volunteered with the New Hampshire Beekeepers Association as their newsletter editor, often highlighting longtime beekeepers and NH bee-related businesses. In her own garden, Pam loves planting a diversity of pollinator-friendly plants in the hopes of strengthening the native bee populations. Pam looks forward to inspiring all gardeners to incorporate pollinator plants in their landscapes.
Doris Buco became a Master Gardener in 2021 after working as an educator for thirty-nine years. She developed a love of gardening from her parents who had extensive flower, herb, and vegetable gardens. Doris has been a member of the Herb Society of America for the past twenty years and is now actively involved in several Master Gardener projects. She continues to expand her gardening knowledge through participation in a variety of Master Gardener learning opportunities and is particularly interested in how to attract pollinators to one’s garden by growing native plants. |
