The Talbot County Garden Club has started planning for its biennial spring symposium, scheduled for April 18, 2017. The all day affair titled Putting on the Glitz features three guest speakers, lunch, vendor/suppliers and a chance to connect with gardeners around the region.
Photo: TCGC Symposium Planning Committee from left to right: Ann Ashby, Pat Lewers, Nancy Thompson, Kim Eckert, Dede Hoopes, Sue Carney, Nancy Hickey, Rita Osgood, Martha Horner, Maxine Millar, Pam Keeton,Mary Louise Maechling, Chloe Pitard (photo by Marsie Hawkinson) Not shown: Fran Bergere, Bobbie Brittingham, Rebecca Gaffney, Shirley Gooch, Christie Hamilton, Carol Harrison, Caroline Benson, Laura Carney, Lauren Little, Marsie Hawkinson, Anastasia Wrightson
Featured speakers this year are:
Bettie Bearden Pardee, lecturer, garden connoisseur, former magazine editor and television host/producer and author of “Living Newport”;
Paige R. Canfield, owner/designer of Sumner B. Designs presenting”Entertaining with Flowers”; and
Chris H. Olsen, nationally recognized Master Designer presenting “From Drab to Fab”.
All three speakers bring together the elements of style, design and entertaining into a full day affair Putting on the Glitz.
The planning committee is chaired by Kim Eckert. Information related to ticket pricing and purchasing will be made available in early 2017. Mark your calendars!
About the Talbot County Garden Club
The Talbot County Garden Club was established in 1917 to enrich the natural beauty of the environment by sharing knowledge of gardening, fostering the art of flower arranging, maintaining civic projects, supporting projects that benefit Talbot County and encouraging the conservation of natural resources. Noteworthy projects include maintaining the grounds of the Talbot Historical Society, Talbot Courthouse, Talbot Library, the fountain and childrens’ gardens at Idlewild Park and numerous other gardens and activities. There are currently a total of 101 active, associate and honorary members.
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