Andover Garden Club Presents a Whirlwind Tour of Begonias

Begonias are a diverse genus, whose unrivaled foliar beauty adds drama to the garden and home. Avid gardener and flower designer Mary Beth Hayes will discuss how to grow and care for begonias and how to incorporate them into floral arrangements. She will offer propagation techniques and suggest the best local sources. Attendees will each make their own leaf, stem, or rhizome cutting, and thereby take a baby begonia home.

Hayes is a Chelmsford-based begonia specialist who serves as vice president of the Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society (ABS), is a certified judge for ABS shows, and cochaired the recent Tower Hill Botanical Garden begonia show. She has studied floral arranging with such notable designers as Francoise Weeks, Hitomi Gilliam, and Holly Heider Chapple. Her floral arrangements reflect seasonal, nature-based themes.

Details of the Event

The event on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, will begin at 10:00 AM with social time and refreshments, followed by a brief business meeting and the program. It will be held at South Church, 41 Central Street, Andover MA 01810. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this program. The $10 donation requested of nonmembers includes refreshments.

About the Andover Garden Club

Founded in 1927, the Andover Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that encourages the study and practice of horticulture, landscape design, and floral design; aids in the beautification of the town of Andover; and helps protect and conserve natural resources. A member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc., the club provides both financial and hands-on support to a variety of municipal, educational, and environmental organizations throughout the region.

The Andover Garden Club welcomes new members, and information about joining is available from membership cochairs Liz Bell (belles810@gmail.com, 978-475-3021) and Cathy Starr (cstarr12@comcast.net, 978-475-8473).