2025-2026 Calendar of Events

Meeting Place & Time
Grace Seaford Church,
805 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE
(302) 629-8434
(Unless otherwise noted on
monthly schedule)
Second Tuesday of each month
(September - June)
12:30 p.m. - Flower Show set up - 1:00 p.m. - Social - 1:30 p.m. - Program & Meeting

Board Meetings
The Board of Directors meets at Grace Seaford Church the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m., September through June, unless otherwise indicated.
April meeting delayed because of Good Friday. All officers and chairmen are encouraged to attend. Any member may attend
board meetings. New ideas or suggestions for the club require board approval.

2025
Sept. 5 Board meeting / Sept. 9 General meeting
Oct. 3 Board meeting / Oct. 14 General meeting
Nov. 7 Board meeting / Nov. 11 General meeting / Nov. 30 Greens sale set-up
Dec. 1-2 Greens sale / Dec. 3 Decorate Ross / Dec. 9 Christmas tea
2026
Jan. 2 Board meeting / Jan. 13 General meeting / Jan. 20 Winery tour
Feb.6 Board meeting / Feb. 10 General meeting / Feb. 24 Prime Hook trip
March 6 Board meeting / March 10 General meeting / March 24 Bella Terra trip
April 10 Board meeting / April 14 General meeting / April 27 Coffin Garden tour
May 1 Board meeting / May 12 General meeting / Mid-May Beautiication
June 5 Board meeting \ June 6-13 Garden Week \ June 9 Picnic

General Meeting Information

September 9th

Program: “Honey Bees,” a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon Fanning, co-owner of Small Wonder Honey LLC.

Monthly Flower Show Design: “Bee Friendly” — A parallel design

Horticulture - Any specimen that meets guidelines

Photography - None this month, but plan to enter photos in October.

October 14th

Program: “The World of Mushrooms” - Presented by MicheleFozley, known by fellow Master Gardeners as “the Mushroom Lady.”

Monthly Flower Show Design: “Whatcha Know” — An Educational Exhibit

Horticulture: Any specimen that meets guidelines

Photography:
A. Birds at the beach, pond, river or lake
B. Insect
C. Farm animal
D. Interesting vacation photo

November 11th

Program: “Invasives Taking Over?” Presented by Chris Bennett, DNREC

Monthly Flower Show Design: Get Creative”

Horticulture: Any specimen that meets guidelines

Photography:
A. Fall colors
B. Single leaf or pinecone
C. Holiday decor — tree, wreath, pumpkin(s) or other
D. Your pet

Gather greens for our "Greens Sale" November 28, 29, 30

December - Ross Station/Ross Mansion

1-2 Greens sale

Dec. 3 Decorate Ross

Dec. 9 Christmas Tea - Hosted by Shirley O'Neal

January 13th

Program: Program: “Floral Design” - Presented by Cassie Camacho, a member of Plantation Lakes Garden Club, Millsboro DE

Monthly Flower Show: Design: “Winter in Miniature”

Horticulture: Any specimen that meets guidelines

Photography: Photography: No contest this month. Take photos for March.

February 10th

Program: “Tea since 1662” - Club President, Carol Kinsley

Monthly Flower Show: Design: “Tea Party” – A functional table

Horticulture: Any specimen that meets guidelines

Photography: No contest this month. Take photos for March.

March 10th

Program: “How to Prepare your Garden for Spring” Presented by Jason ‘Jay’ Millman, general manager of Bella Terra

Monthly Flower show: Design: “How Does Your Garden Grow?”

Horticulture: Any specimen that meets guidelines

Photography:
A. Birds in winter
B. Early spring flower
C. Winter sunset (Tip: January is excellent time for sunset color)

April 14th

Program: “Gardening to Make a Difference with Native Plants” by owners of Inland Bays Garden Center

Monthly Flower Show Design: “Tweet Tweet”

Horticulture: Any specimen that meets guidelines

Photography: No contest this month. Take photos now for May.

May 12th

Program: “Container Planting” by Master Gardener and club member, Linda Peters.

Monthly Flower Show Design: “Happier Together”

Horticulture: Any specimen that meets guidelines

Photography:

A. Single spring flower or a house plant
B. Sign of new growth in the garden
C. Bird, fledgling or adult, or nest or a feather

June 9th

Annual Picnic, 12:30, Susan And Dave Seltzer's Home, Blades, DE