Calendar

2026 - 2027 Programs and Events

The Old York Garden Club meets monthly from September through June on the second Wednesday of the Month.  We host two design workshops each year, as well as many other events.

Several of our meetings are OPEN to the PUBLIC and NOTED in the CALENDAR entries below.  Interested in participating in more of our programs, events and activities?  Please consider joining as a member.  To find out more about how to do that, click here.

Meetings are held at the Fellowship Hall of First Parish Church in York, Maine. The street address is: 180 York Street.  It is the white building behind the stone building at 180.

Sep 9

Wednesday
12:30-3:00 PM

Program: “Welcome Back”

Our season kicks off with a round robin event where members can learn about roles our committee chairs serve, offering an opportunity to sign up to get involved.  An ice cream social will follow the committee showcase giving members plenty of time to reconnect.

Sep 30

Session 1
8:10-9:05 AM
Session 2
9:15-10:00 AM

Youth Education

Members of OYGC, York Land Trust, 5th grade science teachers and school nutritionists engage with 16 students in each session at York Middle School for monthly horticultural enrichment. This month, the group will meet in the greenhouse to learn about plants native to Maine then transition to the cafeteria to see the hydroponic tower and later follow up on the monarch caterpillars now in their chrysalis stage.

Oct 14

Public Invited

Wednesday
12:30-3:00 PM

Program: “Nibbling on Native Plants in Your Back Yard and Beyond”

Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of “Wild Plants I Have Known … and Eaten” will present a 60-minute slide show featuring at least two dozen species of native edible wild plants suitable for your landscape. Russ will also bring several samples of foraged goodies for folks to sip and nibble on.  Bring some cash for a fun raffle. Suggested guest donation of $5 for the “Plant-A-Tree” program.

 

Oct 21

Wednesday
1:00-3:00 PM

Horticultural and Design Workshop: Spring Porch Pot of Layered Bulbs

 Participants will use a ‘lasagne layering’ technique in large planters for bulbs that will bloom in spring. We’ll build the pot from the bottom up using alliums, tulips, daffodils, and finally crocuses and store it protected outside or an unheated garage until spring.  DIY kits also available.

Oct 27

Tuesday
All Day

GCFM Fall Conference: “In Harmony with Nature”

Join fellow garden club members from across the state for the annual Garden Club Federation of Maine Fall Conference held at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts in Sidney, Maine. The morning speaker is Andrew Tufts of the Maine Audubon Society offering ideas on how gardeners can support birds, pollinators, and ecology by using Maine’s native plants. After lunch, workshop leaders from Sunset Flowerland and Greenhouses will demonstrate how to make centerpieces and bouquets using native fall plants. See GCFM website www.mainegardenclubs.org for registration information.

Oct 28

Session 1
8:10-9:05 AM
Session 2
9:15-10:00 AM

Youth Education

Members of OYGC, York Land Trust, 5th grade science teachers and school nutritionists engage with 16 students in each session at York Middle School for monthly horticultural enrichment. This month’s lesson will discuss collecting native seeds and demonstrate different types of seeds while discussing seed transportation.

Nov 10

Tuesday
1:00-3:00 PM

Community Outreach: Veterans Day Flower Arrangements

 This will be the fourth year OYGC has had the pleasure of adding to the Town’s annual tribute to veterans.  We will design an assortment of small flower centerpieces to adorn each table for the Veterans Day celebration at Norma’s Restaurant.

Nov 11

Public Invited

Wednesday
12:30-3:00 PM

Program: “Is This Plant Good or Bad?”

Our presentation this month features Deborah Perkins, founder of First Light Wildlife Habitats.  As a wildlife specialist, she works as a ‘personal ecologist’ helping clients create landscapes that truly support birds, pollinators, and native wildlife. Deborah will teach us how to ask better questions about plants and their place in our gardens.

Nov 18

Wednesday
1:00-4:00 PM

Design and Craft Workshop: Wooly Pine Trees Part 1

 As a precursor to our December Holiday Workshop, participants will learn and practice the technique of twirling fringed wool onto wire stems to make sweet little trees that will be a great addition to your holiday decor.  Using a vessel of your choice, final assembly and decorating will be completed at the December workshop.

Nov 18

Session 1
8:10-9:05 AM
Session 2
9:15-10:00 AM

Youth Education

Members of OYGC, York Land Trust, 5th grade science teachers and school nutritionists engage with 16 students in each session at York Middle School for monthly horticultural enrichment. Using common household ingredients, students will learn a DIY method for soil testing before before planting garlic and herbs in the middle school greenhouse.

May 21

Friday
8:00 AM

Plant Sale Set Up

All members will select an assigned area to work with other club members in setting up for our annual plant sale.  All hands on deck! Stay tuned for more details and time slots.

May 22

Public Event

Saturday
9:00-Noon

OYGC Annual Plant Sale

Join us at the Grant House at Goodrich Park, 200 US-1 in York for our annual plant sale fundraising event.  Perennials, shrubs and native plants for pollinators are grown locally.  Our club experts will be on hand to answer questions and help with selections.  Cash, check and credit cards accepted.  Proceeds benefit community-wide civic beautification, scholarships, outreach and continuous learning about plants. Members of the public are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection with their own garden cart to transport their plants to their new forever home.