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Tasker’s Chance Programs for 2024-25

Monday, October 14, 2024
10:00 AM

Landscape Design with Natives
Brandon Carbary, owner of Ecoplantia Native Plant Nursery & Garden Center
Frederick
Brandon will talk to our group about native plant awareness and share how his company designs and installs beautiful native landscapes. He will introduce us to Ecoplantia’s new “Roll Out Gardens” designed for homeowners and organizations.

Host: Lisa Allen

RSVP by Monday, October 7, 1024

Monday, November 11, 2024
10:00 AM

Boxwood Tree Fundraiser Workshop
We will be wiring and preparing decorations for our boxwood trees.

Plant and Pot Swap

Host: Teri Yunes

RSVP by Monday, November 4, 2024

Potluck Luncheon coordinated by Mary Ann Simmons
Luncheon dishes provided by active members.

Monday, December 9, 2024
***9:00 to 2:30***
PLEASE NOTE THE EXTENDED HOURS

Annual Boxwood Tree Fundraiser Workshop
We will be creating and decorating our traditional and well loved boxwood trees.
EVERY MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO BRING A LARGE BAG OF BOXWOOD CUTTINGS

Host: Teri Yunes

RSVP by Monday, December 2, 2024

Potluck Luncheon coordinated by Mary Ann Simmons
Luncheon dishes provided by active members.

Monday, January 13, 2025
10:30 AM

Annual Business Meeting
All committee chairs are to bring a typed report of their committees activities to date. Please provide a brief statement of purpose and a description of the committee’s function.

Arranged by Barb Falkenstein
RSVP by Monday, January 6, 2024

Monday, February 10, 2025
10:00 AM

Perennial Clay and Pots - Workshop
5 West Second St.
Frederick, MD 21701
Leigh Ann Thompson, owner of the brand new and unique gardening shop, Perennial Clay and Pots, will lead us in a fun and inspiring class to brighten the gray days of winter and the excite us for spring!

Host: Susan Bittle
RSVP by Monday, February 3, 2024

Monday March 10, 2025
10:00 AM

Spring Fever the Bay-Wise Way
One of a gardener’s favorite winter activities is dreaming and planning the spring garden. Linda Gray, Carroll County Master Gardener from the Bay-Wise Committee, will offer  planning tips featured in the Bay-Wise Yardstick for Gardens, a science based gardening guide. She will show us how to help protect our waterways by changing a few simple practices to keep our Maryland water healthy.

Host: Mary Steggert

RSVP by Monday, March 3, 2025

Monday, April 14, 2025
10:00 AM

Tree and History Walk - Mount Olivet Cemetery
Historian and author of the popular blog, “Stories in Stone”, Chris Haugh will lead us on a walk through Mt. Olivet, identifying the magnificent varieties of trees special to Mount Olivet. We will learn about floral symbolization used throughout history as well as visit some very famous Frederick naturalists.

Host: Pam Robey

RSVP by Monday April 7, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025
10:00 AM

Choosing and Caring for Succulents in Everyday Gardens
Nancy Walz, owner and designer of the exquisite gardens of Surreybrooke will speak to us about selecting, caring for, and propagating succulents for use in our own gardens.

Host: Barb Falkenstein
RSVP by Monday, April 7, 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025
10:00 AM

“Tea Talk” - Speaker
Frederick County Parks and Recreation - Master Naturalist
Location TBD - Possibly Fountain Rock Nature Center, Walkersville, or Frederick location

Let’s talk over tea about what is going on in the natural world. A Master Naturalist will present a topic they have researched with our concerned citizens. This is a brand new program for Frederick Co. Parks and Recreation. A topic and speaker will be chosen as the event approaches.

Host: Ann Attanasio

RSVP by Monday, June 2, 2025

TCGC Annual Picnic Date and Place TBD