The North Andover Garden Club hosts several programs open to the public and member only workshops and events. There also many courses and programs offered by our affiliations, the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts (GCFM), the New England Garden Clubs (NEGC) and the National Garden Clubs (NGS). Click on the links to find more information.
Public Events
The club is hosting six programs in 2026-2027
All are welcome to attend these free programs that feature knowledgeable
and engaging speakers covering a variety of topics.
Our Annual Plant Sale will be on May 31, 2025, and we invite the public to attend,
ask questions and find the best plants to beautify your gardens.
October 13, 2026
Fallscaping with Jana Milbocker
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Add beauty to your garden in the sweet, golden days of
autumn with flowers, shrubs, trees and vines that shine
during this season. Discover plants with colorful blooms,
rich foliage and dramatic seed heads, and learn strategies
that will guide you in designing a vibrant fall garden.
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6:30-7:00 PM Refreshments & Socializing
7:00-8:30 PM Speaker
First Calvary Baptist Church
586 Massachusetts Ave
North Andover
November 10, 2026
Holiday Wreaths from Traditional to Wow
with Susan Nock
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Wreaths are the perfect winter/holiday decor for every home.
Learn the various techniques and methods professionals use
to create stunning, long-lasting wreaths. We’ll cover bases,
greenery, and fabulous extras, including a tutorial on bows.
Whether you prefer traditional evergreens, contemporary grapevine, or more European styles, we will walk through
each with an in-depth demonstration. The wreaths
will be given to attendees in an opportunity drawing!​
6:30-7:00 PM Refreshments & Socializing
7:00-8:30 PM Speaker
First Calvary Baptist Church
586 Massachusetts Ave
North Andover
February 13, 2027
Reimagined Gardens by Deborah Chud
ZOOM Webinar​​
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This program is about garden makeovers. Following a brief discussion of the features of wild landscapes fundamental to naturalistic landscape design, Deborah takes you inside her
process of reimagination. The modest scale of the plantings
she reimagines makes them relevant to most people’s garden dilemmas. And the concepts & strategies she presents have practical applications. Her vignettes cover a range of garden situations, including, but not limited to: -foundation beds,
“ugly” side yards, “boring” front gardens - limited winter
interest -planting in shade, under trees/shrubs, and over
septic systems - combining perennials with evergreens -transforming lawns into naturalistic perennial gardens.
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Virtual program shared with the Library
10:00 AM
March 9, 2027
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Common Garden Herbs for Health and Wellness
with Sheilagh Cruickshank
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Our beautiful garden plants and herbs are a delight to the senses with their lovely blooms, intoxicating aromas and delicious flavors. But can our familiar flora also hold hidden health benefits? Join Salem, MA herbalist Sheilagh Cruickshank to discover how common garden staples like thyme, sage, lavender and more can enhance our physical and emotional well-being. Participants will learn about the health benefits of our common garden plants and herbs while sampling a variety
of herbal products. Sheilagh will also demonstrate creating a basicherbal remedy. There will be items available for an opportunity drawing!
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6:30-7:00 PM Refreshments & Socializing
7:00-8:30 PM Speaker
First Calvary Baptist Church
586 Massachusetts Ave
North Andover
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April 13, 2027
Groundcovers - What are They and How to Use Them
with Kathier Skinner
This presentation provides a definition for “groundcover,” which is a broader category than most realize. The focus is on advantages of using plants to conserve water, keep weeds at bay, and create plant communities with common growing conditions. Examples of perennial and shrubs that may successfully be used for groundcovers in sun, shade, and part sun/shade are included.
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6:30-7:00 PM Refreshments & Socializing
7:00-8:30 PM Speaker
First Calvary Baptist Church
586 Massachusetts Ave
North Andover
May 12, 2027
Chickens in the Garden
by Gretel Anspach
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Chickens are a wonderful addition to any garden because they
provide eggs, wonderful fertilizer, and lots of company!
Learn the ins and outs of housing, feeding, and tending
chickens, and meet a couple of the ladies (hens).
6:30-7:00 PM Refreshments & Socializing
7:00-8:30 PM Speaker
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First Calvary Baptist Church
586 Massachusetts Ave
North Andover
June 6, 2027
Annual Plant Sale - Rain or Shine
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This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. The proceeds from
the sale fund all our programs and activities in addition to two scholarships each year to graduating high school students.
Plants are donated by members from their gardens and we supplement member donations by purchasing trays of small perennials from a local grower in March, repotting them,
nurturing them and selling them at the sale.
Every plant is locally grown and therefore tends to
be more successful in people’s gardens.
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
North Andover Middle School
Member Only Events
These events are only open to members. Please log into the Member page for more information and to RSVP.
September 8, 2026​
Welcome Back Social
Join us for a delicious dinner, meet all your garden
club friends and hear about all the wonderful
activities planned for this next season.
The 2025-2026 NAGC Yearbook will be handed out.​
Members Only
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Salvatore’s Restaurant
354 Merrimack St.
Lawrence, MA
September 29, 2026
Bow Workshop
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Please join us for this members only workshop
where our own Harriet Osgood, Norma Lochman
and Lisa Lafond show us how to make fabulous
bows, not only for the wreaths we decorate
for the town, but for our own creations!
Members Only
6:30 - 8:30 PM
First Calvary Baptist Church
586 Massachusetts Ave
North Andover
October 6, 2026
Gourds Workshop by Karen Lang
Please join us for this members only workshop
where our own Karen Lang shows us how to create wonderful decorated gourds. Please bring a
gourd and plant material from your yards
and gardens (for example, mosses, leaves, berries).
Members Only
6:30 - 8:30 PM
First Calvary Baptist Church
586 Massachusetts Ave
North Andover
November 17, 2026
Boxwood Workshop by Karen Lang
Please join us for this members only workshop
where our own Karen Lang shows us how to make
a boxwood tree to bring home! You can decorate
your tree at the workshop or do so at home.
Everyone must sign up and prepay in order
to participate.
Members Only
6:30 - 8:30 PM
First Calvary Baptist Church
586 Massachusetts Ave
North Andover
December 1, 2026
Greens Workshop
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Learn how to take a plain wreath to the next level at
this workshop where we decorate wreaths to be hung
on all town buildings. Please bring greens, berries,
cones and other decorations. Then enjoy a wonderful
potluck lunch!
Members Only
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
First Calvary Baptist Church
586 Massachusetts Ave
North Andover
January 12, 2027
Member Potluck Social
Start the new year with a relaxing
post-holiday get-together
and enjoy each other’s company
and delicious food!
Members Only
1:00 - 3:00 PM
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April 27, 2027
Tower Hill Botanical Garden
Daffodil Festival Garden Tour
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Join us for a one hour guided tour of the always beautiful Tower Hill Bontanic Garden during their daffoldil festival! Boxed lunch will be available for pre-order.
Members Only
9:00 AM
Meet in the Youth Center parking lot to carpool
June 15, 2027
Annual Meeting
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Join us for an always delicious potluck dinner, toast
events of the past season and hear accomplishments
from our committee chairs! We will also enjoy a
preview of upcoming events of the new year before we head off to tend to our summer gardens.
Members Only
6:00 PM
Brightview Senior Living
1275 Turnpike Street
North Andover