(Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA 17013)\
NOVEMBER PIC PARTY CELEBRATION
TWO MILE HOUSE, CARLISLE
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:00 pm
There is nothing more enjoyable than to put you into the Christmas spirit than helping create and decorate our beautiful holiday trees. Many of our members have quite the touch in making beautifully decorated trees. Come join the group in Dan’s garage and enjoy the fellowship we share as we work to create these lovely holiday decorations. The money that we raise will help to support community programs and our scholarship program.
GREENS SALE FUNDRAISER
Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 9 am to 4 pm
Holiday Craft and Fine Art Show
100 K Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
A selection of decorated tabletop boxwood trees and centerpieces will be available for sale at the GREENS SALE. Those interested in ordering trees or centerpieces in advance, may use this Greens_Sale_Tree_Order_Form to place an order.
DECEMBER HOLIDAY TEA
TWO MILE HOUSE, CARLISLE
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 12 Noon
Our colder weather is here, and we are finishing up our prep to let our gardens drift into winter slumber. As the busy holiday season arrives, we want to invite everyone to join us in partaking in some holiday cheer. Please bring a wrapped ornament (approximately $10 value) for a holiday gift exchange with friends. Homemade ornaments are welcomed! We will have a brief holiday demonstration about how to make a quick and easy holiday centerpiece with plantings and greenery from your yard.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Carlisle Garden Club does not meet in January or February.
MARCH MEETING – TIFFANY AYERS FROM SAYBEES APIARY
TWO MILE HOUSE, CARLISLE
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm
SayBees Apiary is a local apiary, education center, that promotes the care and perpetuation of bees in our area. Tiffany holds a prestigious certificate from Cornell University Master Beekeeping program and runs the apiary and education center for everyone from students to adults. As we all understand, bees are having troubles and need help from all of us. We look forward to a very enlightening educational program.
APRIL MEETING – DAVE AND RACHEL BEAR FROM WHIMSICAL POPPY
TWO MILE HOUSE, CARLISLE
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Flower arranging is not just an art but a skill that fills a room with beauty. We are fortunate enough to have some very talented people close to home. Rachel is a member of our club but stays very busy with her husband running their wonderful floral shop and greenhouse. In April, either she or her husband will visit with us to demonstrate the art of creating a gorgeous spring arrangement.
2024 MAY MART PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER
Saturday, May 4, 2024
8 am to 1 pm – rain or shine!
Tree of Life Church Pavilion
50 K Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
PLEASE NOTE:
The Carlisle Garden Club does not meet in July or August.
A LOOK BACK . . .
Carlisle Garden Club Activities
OCTOBER 2023 MASTER GARDENER PRESENTATION
Tuesday, October 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Jean Spears, Master Gardener from Penn State Extension, will give us updates and new information on the Spotted Lantern Fly. While an attractive looking insect, this new invasive pest is spreading across Pennsylvania eating and
damaging many of our fruit trees, vines, hardwoods, and harming our nursery industries. Ms. Spears will discuss their behaviors, how to best eradicate them, and what you should look for and be prepared to do when you encounter these pests.
Garden Tour 2022
Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Experience 10 beautiful & unique gardens in the Borough of Carlisle
September 2019 Opening Meeting and 90th Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
LOCATION: Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015
Carlisle Garden Club presents $1,000 to Craighead House
Carlisle Garden Club recently presented a $1,000 donation to Craighead House for use in their landscaping plan. Craighead House is a unique late-Victorian home located next to the Yellow Breeches Creek near Boiling Springs that has been preserved for use as an education center for nature, the environment and local history.
“We hope the plants will not only help beautify this historic landmark, but aid in the future native plant educational programs held at Craighead House,” said Rosemary Blaszuk, co-president of the Carlisle Garden Club.
Descendants of the Craighead family became well-known naturalists, including Frank Craighead, a pioneer environmentalist, his daughter, Newbery Award-winning author Jean Craighead George, and twin sons Frank Jr. and John, known for their study of falconry, their grizzly bear research and writing and promoting the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. For more information about Craighead House, visit https://craigheadhouse.org/
Pictured in photo from left to right are: Rosemary Blaszuk, Carlisle Garden Club Co-President, Ann Benjey, Craighead House Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Johnson Coyle, Craighead House President, Gloria Ramirez, Carlisle Garden Club Co-President and Kathy Weigl, Carlisle Garden Club Treasurer.
December 2018 gift to Community C.A.R.E.S. in Carlisle
Carlisle Garden Club members generously donated money for Community C.A.R.E.S. in Carlisle, an organization that helps the homeless with emergency shelter and support. The donation included personal donations from members plus a $500 donation from The Carlisle Garden Club.
