Meeting are held on the 2nd Thursday of the Month from 12:30 - 3:00 PM

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa, NY

No meetings the months of December, January, July & August

OCTOBER 2025

Business Meeting Hostess ~ Daisy (H-M)

Thursday, October 9, 12:30-3:00pm

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa

Program: The Biggest Trees of New York

Presented by Ferdinand (Fred) M. Breglia

Executive Director – The Landis Arboretum

Join Certified Arborist and Big Tree Hunter Fred Breglia to learn about the biggest trees and oldest forests in New York State and beyond.

Fred will also discuss the characteristics of old growth forests, and the places to see them.

Many are in the Capital Region!

The Landis Arboretum is a private, not-for-profit organization supporting a large, public garden near Esperance, NY. The Arboretum, comprising hundreds of acres, overlooks historic Schoharie Valley. 40 acres of the arboretum is devoted to noteworthy plant collections and gardens. Among the Landis Arboretum’s horticultural features is a labeled collection of nearly all trees, shrubs, and vines native to New York State.

This educational program is open to the public.

Let’s invite friends, too!

NOVEMBER 2025

Business Meeting Hostess ~ Goldenrod N-Z

Thursday, November 13

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa

Program: Two Seasons in One Festive Centerpiece

Presented by Jentri Filmore, Florist at Market 32, Malta, NY

One day it’s Fall … and wow the next day it’s Winter! Jen will demonstrate a Fall arrangement that transforms from a Thanksgiving masterpiece to a Christmas miracle. Two essentials: foundation and structure, plus a curated selection of flowers, greens, and other seasonal elements. In a busy holiday season, two-in-one is the way to go!

FEBRUARY 2026

Business Meeting Hostess ~ Crocus A-G

Thursday, February 12, 12:30-3:00 p.m.

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa

Program: The Plant Health Benefits of Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Presented by Jessica Luse, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE).

Jessica is Manager, Community Horticulture & General Agriculture at Saratoga County CCE.

Of the many ways we work to improve the health of our landscape, pruning is among the most important. Jessica Luse will discuss the benefits of this practice such as maintenance of health and aesthetics, controlling growth, encouraging flower and fruit production, rejuvenating old or overgrown plants, and protecting people and property. She will also talk about essential “tools of the trade” for homeowners.

This educational program is open to the public. Let’s invite friends, too!

MARCH 2026

Business Meeting Hostess ~ Daisy H-M

Thursday, March 12, 12:30-3:00 p.m.

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa

Program: Garden Trivia and Little-Known Facts

Fellow Members Eileen Hurley and Barb Millington will engage the club in a game of “The Garden of Trivial Pursuit”. The purpose of the game is to learn and share unusual and helpful garden tips, facts, and solutions while having fun testing our own knowledge and that of our gardening friends!