Officers 2023 -2024
Officers
President: Linda Browne
Vice-President: Beverly Jo Snyder
Co-Secretaries: Trish O’Loughlin and Winnie Taranto
Treasurer: Hope Inman
Directors
Bobbe Fairman, Susan Moreau, Betsey Golon-Flatten, Jayne Spaulding, Nancy Herper
Parliamentarian – Becki Kuhns
Presidents’ Message
Greetings Garden Club Members,
Welcome to the 87th year of the Bedford Garden Club! We look forward to a year of good friendships; many informative and educational opportunities; and an abundance of group energy that works together to achieve the goals of the Bedford Garden Club. The Bylaws (amended September 2020) define the goals in Article II, Club Objective:
1. Study horticulture, conservation and other garden-related subjects. AND
- Promote civic landscape improvement within the Bedford Community.”
Organized in 1935 the Club continues to maintain its original objectives by offering educational programs for Monthly Meetings, Field Trips, and Workshops; by promoting conservation practices within the membership and in the community; by faithfully caring for and maintaining nine Community Gardens; and recently reaching out in good will to Bedford residents who are no longer able to garden.
The club moved through the past three years limited by restrictions of the Pandemic. Many meetings were offered using the “ZOOM” platform while keeping members safe at home; some events cancelled; and other activities were downsized!
Spirit, interest, and enthusiasm by many experienced and newer members brought the Bedford Garden Club to a place of recognized vitality in the town! Membership increased! A new Community Garden (Bedford Center Cemetery Garden) was developed. The Annual May Plant Sale moved “outside” to the Bedford Village Common; also, Mum Sale “Pickup” moved to BVC even though rains were heavy at times!
The Vice Presidents have planned a new year with several expert presenters offering informative programs on “Invasive Plants”; “Training Young Trees”; “Growing Grass/Lawns in Southern New Hampshire”; “Begonias”; and “Hostas”. Four Workshops: Holiday Wreaths, Succulents, Orchids, and Container Gardening are also scheduled. Thank you to several Members who have graciously offered their homes and gardens tor the Annual Holiday Party; the June Garden Party; and the 2023 Garden Hops Series.
The Bedford Garden Club welcomes ALL members to be involved in various events, on-going activities, and to be supportive of the club’s two major fundraisers. Please do look at the many committees, events and activities which may speak to your skills, interest, and experience. The club wants your friendship and needs your help! Remember we have a common interest – Gardening.
Kind regards,
Bobbe Fairman, Bedford Garden Club President 2022-2023
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” ~Audrey Hepburn