Garden Club Program Calendar

2024

SEPTEMBER 20 – Fall Social

6:30pm-9pm
Enjoy a fun evening with Garden Club friends and guests. Barb-B-Que Dinner. RSVP required. Respond to invitation you receive in the mail. Tickets are $20 per person.

October 17 – Fall Craft/ Gourd Painting

10 am at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church
We will gather at the church for our monthly meeting followed by participating in painting and decorating cute birdhouse gourds for your mantel or other vignettes.

NOVEMBER 21 – Plants For The Holidays

10 am at Stanley’s Greenhouse (2029 Davenport Rd.)
Speaker: Abby Stanley
Along with the Chapman Highway Garden Club we will gather at Stanley’s to learn more about decorative plants and flowers for the holiday season. Light refreshments included.

DECEMBER 3 – Mailbox Toppers Workshop

10am
Join us as we make decorations for the mailboxes and door swags for the neighborhood

DECEMBER 19 – Christmas Holiday Luncheon

10 am
Dress in holiday attire and join the fun for our annual Christmas potluck luncheon. Bring a wrapped “garden” themed gift for the Dirty Santa Christmas gift swap.

2025

JANUARY 16 – Rewinding, Giving Nature a Second Chance

10 am at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church
Speaker: Connie Wallace
Have you ever thought of going back to nature? Connie Wallace will explain the pros and cons of going “wild”.

FEBRUARY 20 – What’s In a Gardener’s Toolbox

10 am at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church
Speaker: Mary Albrecht
As we approach the start of the gardening season Mary will do a show and tell about various garden tools and their advantages. We will also discuss garden tool maintenance.

MARCH 20 – Garden Work Day

10:00am at Rachef Garden (1943 Tennessee Ave.)
We will meet at Rachef Garden for our monthly meeting followed by a workday to assist with weeding and garden upkeep. Refreshments following.

APRIL 17 – Flower Arranging Class/ Installation of new officers

10:00am Lake Hills Presbyterian Church
Speaker: Holli Rogers
Holli Rogers will lead the group in a flower arranging class! The Garden Club will collect vases and greenery and attendees can bring flowers to contribute. Created your beautiful flower arrangement to take home.

MAY 15 – Farm South

Meet at 10 am at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church
Speaker: Melanie Maples- Harris
Inspired by her uncle’s 1955 grocery store and her background as an agricultural teacher, Harris has created s South Knoxville community hub showcasing local flowers and artisians. Farm South offers a variety of items including handmade soaps, quilts, jewelry, fresh produce and more. Melanie will share her vision with us.

JUNE 19 – Garden Tour

10 am at Bernie McNabb Garden
Back up, UT Gardens
We will meet at Lake Hills Church to carpool to Hardin Valley to tour Bernie’s magnificent garden located on the shore of Loudoun Lake.

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