2026-27 Calendar

Holiday Workshop

Jill Kennedy’s home, 7 Margauxs Way, Norfolk

(Participants must be able to descend/climb a flight of stairs)
This event is for GCN Members only.

Club members will make arrangements for the Winter Fundraiser and bows to be sold at the Lions Club Wreath Sale.

Make Holiday Baskets for the Norfolk Food Pantry

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 63 Rockwood Rd, Norfolk

This event is for GCN Members only.

Each year, club members come together to share the joy of giving during the holidays by creating holiday green baskets. These beautiful arrangements are lovingly crafted and distributed to families served by the Norfolk Food Pantry, spreading cheer throughout the community. To prepare for this meaningful tradition, members are encouraged to start collecting cones, pods, twigs, and grasses from their gardens. These natural materials will be combined with greens gathered from the area to create the baskets. Pods and twigs can also be sprayed with gold to add a festive touch. Please bring all collected items directly to the workshop, where they will be used in the basket-making process.

Winter Fundraiser

Gazebo at the Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

Get into the holiday spirit with the Garden Club of Norfolk’s Winter Fundraiser this December! We’ll be making and selling a beautiful selection of handcrafted winter greens arrangements, including kissing balls, swags, and festive centerpieces, perfect for your seasonal decorating. Purchases not only bring seasonal charm to your home but also help the GCN continue our mission of beautifying and enriching Norfolk. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to give back while celebrating the season!

Boxwood Centerpieces

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 63 Rockwood Road, Norfolk

This event is for GCN Members only – Reservations required.

Garden Club member Rick Tedoldi will host a hands-on workshop where attendees will learn to create Boxwood Centerpieces. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the process, ensuring everyone leaves with a beautiful, handcrafted centerpiece. Club members are encouraged to bring a dessert to share during the event.

Program Planning Meeting

Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

This event is for GCN Members only.

Join us for an open discussion focused on planning next year’s events and workshops for the Garden Club of Norfolk (GCN). Share your ideas, collaborate with fellow members, and help shape the future of the club’s programs!

Clever Design Tips for Everblooming, Low-Maintenance Gardens Watch Party!

Community Room, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

This event is open to the public.

This inspiring pre-recorded lecture presented by Kerry Mendez will surprise you with creative, easy-to-implement strategies for extending the blooms of popular plants for weeks! Also showcased are time-saving design tips, including distinctive plant combinations that provide unstoppable color from spring through fall, as well as ground cover tapestries that smother weeds and delight pollinators. You will also learn valuable lessons from before-and-after design projects to avoid costly landscape mistakes.

Books in Bloom

Community Room, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

This event is for GCN Members only (who may bring one guest).

Individually or with a club friend, choose a book—whether a children’s or adult title—and create a floral arrangement that interprets your selection. Starter materials will be provided to help bring your vision to life. After the event, the floral arrangements will be proudly displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy. Let your creativity bloom.

Civic Garden Coordinators Planning Meeting

Schoolhouse Room, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

This event is for GCN Members only.

The Garden Coordinators and Civic Garden Chairs meet to discuss plans, needs, and budget requests for the upcoming
year. Coordinators will outline their goals, provide plant inventories from their gardens available for sharing, and communicate any specific plant requests to support their gardens.

Resilient Norfolk Yards Meadowscaping presented by Michelle Noonan

Community Room, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

This event is open to the public.

Join us for an interactive discussion, co-hosted by GCN and the Wrentham Garden Club, to explore the benefits of creating a meadow, incorporating one into your garden, and the multi-year journey to establish it. Learn about sun and shade meadows, the types of plants that thrive in these environments, and the essential habitat they provide for pollinators and wildlife, all while transforming your garden into a thriving, natural space.

Arnold Arboretum Walking Tour

Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

This event is for GCN Members only – Reservations Required.

Carpooling will be available.

Norfolk resident, longtime Arboretum tour guide, and retired high school plant science instructor, Brad McGrath, will lead a 90-minute walking tour of the Arnold Arboretum. The tour will include a history of the Arboretum, an explanation of how the plants are arranged, and anecdotal information on a variety of both native and non-native shrubs and trees. The tour is designed to be interactive…questions are welcome. This is a tour of a living museum.

Club Working Meeting in preparation for the Annual Plant, Bake & Garden Treasures Sale

Stephanie Hamel’s home, 8 Lee Ann Drive, Norfolk (the last house on the right… the house with hundreds of plants in the side yard!) Park in the driveway or the cul-de-sac

This event is for GCN Members only.

All plants will be trimmed, soil added as needed, and pots will be cleaned, labeled, and made ready for sale.
Members should bring:
● Garden gloves (if desired)
● Clippers for trimming plants
● Green thumbs and excitement to make all plants “sale-worthy.”

Annual Plant, Bake & Garden Treasures Sale

Town Hill and Gazebo, 2 Liberty Lane

All members are encouraged to support this annual fundraiser through:
● Plant donations
● Bake sale contributions
● Staffing day of the sale
● Treasure donations

Annual Meeting, Election and Installation of Officers, Potluck Dinner & Plant Swap

Community Room, Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane

This event is for GCN Members only.

Enjoy an evening of socializing while celebrating the Garden Club’s accomplishments for the year, welcoming new members to the Club, and new officers to the Board.
Members should bring:
● A favorite appetizer, salad, light main dish, or dessert
● A plant to swap (cap of $10 if purchased)
Beverages provided.