The Salem Garden Club meets at the Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center this season for its regular monthly meetings.
Non-members are welcome to attend meetings in November, March, April, May, and June. A $5 donation is suggested.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:30 PM
Welcome to the 2026-2027 season!
Join us as we kick off another year with The Salem Garden Club! We’ll welcome new members, reconnect after the summer, and preview the programs, guest speakers, and special events planned for the year. Members will also have the opportunity to learn about committees, volunteer opportunities, and the many ways to get involved throughout the season.
*Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:30 PM
Susan Ellis will lead this hands-on workshop as we create our own miniature terrariums. Learn how to build a small, enclosed habitat using mosses and other small plants, and take home ideas for creating and caring for these unique indoor gardens.
Please bring a small, clear glass container. Registration is required. Materials fee: $5. This meeting is for Members Only.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:30 PM
Armen Skendarian will share how his love of gardening led him from growing summer vegetables to becoming a beekeeper. A semi-retired electrical engineer, Armen has maintained apiaries in Danvers and Harwich for the past 14 years. He’ll talk about the important role honeybees play in our gardens and what it takes to keep bees in your own backyard.
*Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
(Note: This meeting is open to The Salem Garden Club Members ONLY. Small gatherings for various workshops generally take place in the morning session with the large group workshop in the evening. Schedules giving the times of workshops will be available.)
The Christmas Boutique Workshop will once again be held in the lower level of First Church of Salem, 316 Essex Street. This hands-on workshop brings members together to create wreaths, swags, boxwood trees, and festive floral arrangements for the Salem Garden Club’s annual Christmas Boutique. It’s a wonderful day to share ideas, learn new techniques, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes this one of our favorite traditions.
The Salem Garden Club Christmas Boutique will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in conjunction with Historic Salem, Inc.’s Christmas in Salem House Tour. As always, we’ll need plenty of helping hands for set-up, sales, and clean-up. Please save the date and plan to join us as we kick off the holiday season together!
Thursday, March 4, 2027, 6:30 PM
Explore the historic gardens of Strawberry Banke, a 10-acre outdoor history museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The museum’s gardens include a Victorian formal garden, a Colonial kitchen garden, and a global herb garden, each reflecting a different period in history.
Matthew Kochka, Manager of Landscape Horticulture, will share how these gardens are planned, maintained, and preserved, offering a behind-the-scenes look at bringing history to life through horticulture.
Thursday, April 1, 2027, 6:30 PM
Kendra Parker, Development and Outreach Specialist for the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust, will talk about the work of this nonprofit land trust. Through land conservation, stewardship, education, and community partnerships, the Trust protects wildlife habitat and manages more than 20 reserves throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Learn how these efforts help preserve natural spaces for future generations.
Thursday, May 6, 2027, 6:30 PM
Bonnie Powers, a longtime Master Gardener, will share the basics of keeping houseplants healthy. Learn how proper watering, light, soil, and growing conditions can make all the difference, along with practical tips for identifying and managing common pests and diseases.
Thursday, June 3, 2027, 6:30 PM
Books in Bloom is back! Choose a favorite book and create a floral design inspired by its story, characters, or setting. Whether your interpretation is simple or elaborate, this is a chance to share your creativity and enjoy the unique designs created by fellow members.
Who will take home the Golden Pineapple this year? We can’t wait to find out!
*Thursday, June 10, 2027, 6:30 PM
The Salem Garden Club Annual Dinner and Business Meeting will be held at the Hawthorne Hotel. Cocktail time begins at 6:30 PM with dinner to follow at 7:30 PM.
The Salem Garden Club meets at the Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center this season for its regular monthly meetings. Non-members are welcome to attend meetings in October, November, March, April, May, and June. A $5 donation is suggested.
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