A day out at Pickity Place

Last Saturday, the Driftwood Garden Club traveled north to Pickity Place in Mason, New Hampshire. It was a chilly, peaceful day in the countryside as we explored the gardens, the greenhouse, the cottage that inspired the illustrations for Little Red Riding Hood, and the eclectic gift shop. Of course, the highlight of the day was the multi-course gourmet lunch in the cottage dining room.

Here are some photos from our day:

Lots of raised beds to grow herbs and veggies for the restaurant . . . 

There were so many garden paths, gates, and garden "rooms"

It was nice to see lavender, zinnias, daisies, and other flowers still blooming

A little anemone

Rosie wore her pink hat to add fall color

Inside the drying shed

Sadly, I didn't manage to get everyone together for a group photo

We wondered if this might be okra . . . 

Star anise?

The grandmother's room in the cottage!

Sally took this photo of me recovering from the five-course meal

A new year at the DGC

It's a new year at the DGC, and Kathy Bradford and Rosie Dalton have put together a fantastic schedule of programs for members to enjoy. Check out the details under 2015-2016 Calendar.

In the meantime, it finally feels like fall, and I'd love to post some fall photos of members' gardens. They don't have to be from this year-- any photos that give some ideas of how to include fall color in our gardens. Also, if anyone has photos of the cocktail party, please send them to me: cbpiela@comcast.net. Thank you!

Here are a few photos from my garden a couple of years ago. I hope my trees are as colorful this year!

Limelight hydrangea in pink for fall

Cherry tree in the back and threadleaf Japanese maple in front

The threadleaf Japanese maple again-- I just love this tree

Busy Spring for DGC

It's been a busy spring for members of the Driftwood Garden Club.

Our plant sale-- organized by our hard-working Ways and Means Committee (led by Ellen Nash)-- was a huge success, and our 2014-2015 program year closed with our annual luncheon last Saturday. The luncheon was a great opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day at Sallie's home and to thank all those board members who contribute time and energy to organizing our club--particularly outgoing presidents Dayna P. and Jan F., and outgoing program chairs Dianne B. and Marcia D.


Photos from the 2015 DGC luncheon:
      
     Our traditional menu

 

                      Isn't it great when the luncheon date coincides with peony season?

     Beautiful gifts for the outgoing presidents

                 and for the 2014-15 board members

                          Welcoming a couple of new members

   
         Sallie's pup visits Buddha for a little peace and quiet

 
Enjoying Sallie's porch on a gorgeous afternoon. Thanks, Sallie!

   What a way to end the day-- cupcakes from Sweet Maddie's

A few photos from the 2015 plant sale. More photos can be found under the Plant Sale page:

A few reminders from Ellen N., our fearless leader

Members of Ways and Means put together these creative planters 

Who wouldn't want to shop here?

April showers bring May flowers . . .

And you can buy them at the Driftwood Garden Club plant sale! 

We dig our plants from private gardens in Marblehead, so they will thrive in your home gardens.  At our sale, we organize plants by type, shade, and sun. We also have members standing by to help you decide which plants are right for the conditions in your garden and the overall look you want to create. All proceeds benefit the gardens at the Abbot Public Library. Please share with your friends and help make our plant sale a success!

Here are the details of our once-a-year sale:

Countdown to Spring: More Garden Inspiration

Surrounded by an icy late winter landscape, it's not easy to remember what is under all of that snow. Here are some more beautiful paths (many thanks to Lorraine and Janice) to remind us of the pleasure of walking through a summer garden.

Lorraine has three paths that meander through her garden-- flagstone, gravel, and a natural grassy way. Don't the paths encourage you to stroll down and see around the bend? I might have to visit Lorraine's garden this summer to see what views lie beyond the curve.

Janice has shared photos of her garden path from different directions and in different seasons. Lots of color peeking out from behind this gate!

                       Love the star on her pretty, white gate