The holiday festivities are finally upon us, and it is time to celebrate. But once the sparkly holiday lights and cheerful decorations are taken down, it’s a long gray and white winter ahead here in New England.
So what can we do to bring a little joy back into those wearisome winter months?
It has been scientifically proven that flowers can elevate your mood. New research conducted by behavioral researchers from Rutgers University in New Jersey indicates that flowers have an impact on humans’ emotional status. The researchers found a scientific connection between emotional health and flowers. Seeing flowers at any time can make you feel energized and, overall, more positive throughout the day. Additionally, the scent of flowers can help alleviate stress.
The members of Laurelwood Garden Club know all about the importance of flowers and is excited to kick off the new year with a meeting and program Friday, Jan. 10, starting at 9:30 a.m., at Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St.
At the meeting, member Kathryn Nowosielski will present a program on how to design your own laminated bookmark from pressed flowers and botanicals, and how to prepare and press fresh ones for future use. A raffle of the items will be held after the workshop. Refreshments will be provided by members Lucille Cormier and Roni Beal and floral arrangement by Julie Palioca.
“We have all our meetings planned, and we are excited to start the new year filled with fun workshops, programs on gardening in small places, tips on starting flowers from seeds, propagation, growing healthy plants, and a program on substantial farming in the future,” says Palioca, public-relations coordinator of the club.
Founded in 1965, Laurelwood Garden Club strives to beautify the city of Fitchburg and surrounding areas and is thrilled to have 70 members.
Among its activities throughout the year are civic-beautification projects, partnering with Fitchburg Art Museum in the annual presentation of Art in Bloom, workshops on creating seasonal floral arrangements, gardening presentations by local experts, and field trips to regional botanic gardens and flower shows.
The members also have their very own cookbook, “Perennial Favorites.”
“Throughout the calendar year, we have multiple floral demonstrations, craft workshops, all things gardening related,” Julie says. “We offer presentations by club members and local experts. In addition, we often attend programs at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens and take in a local flower show.”Club members will meet on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, and are excited to host Gretel Anspach, an overseer of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. She will present a program on urban gardening by sharing tips and techniques on how to start and maintain a flower, vegetable and ornamental garden in small spaces.
At the meeting set for Friday, March 13, Patrick Hillman, owner of Buzz & Thrive Gardens in Leominster, will present a program on germinating seeds, propagation, plant division and transplanting.
“The Laurelwood Garden Club is proud to feature local businesses in the community,” Julie says. “We want to continue to show our appreciation for the local floral industry by supporting them, and, in return, we can benefit from their horticultural knowledge and experiences.”
The annual Scholarship Tea will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, starting at 1 p.m., at Fitchburg Art Museum, to benefit the scholarship fund.
“Each year, the Laurelwood Garden Club offers a scholarship to a high-school senior pursuing an education in any branch of botany, environmental issues, floral design, horticulture or landscape design,” Julie says. “We want to continue to help students continue to beautify and keep our world healthy.”
The Art In Bloom floral event will be held Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, April 26, at Fitchburg Art Museum. If interested in selecting an artwork for interpretation and information, contact Jessie Olson, development associate at the museum, at 978-345-4207, ext. 306.
“Garden-club members, local florists and the public are invited to interpret artwork from the museum’s collection and current exhibitions with flowers,” Julie says.
Laurelwood Garden club meetings are held the second Friday of each month, from September through June, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Fitchburg Art Museum. Meetings are open, and guests are welcome.
“Our garden club is a way of obtaining a wealth of resources in the area, and it opens the door to explore a wide range of common interests with speakers and programs,” Julie says. “When you see a flower or a bouquet of flowers, all your inner thoughts embrace its beauty and perfection. Our club continues to show the community the beauty of flowers with the planting of l,000 daffodils that will bloom in the spring at the Renaissance Park on Main Street. Also located at the Renaissance Park, the club maintains an 18th-century horse trough that the club named as a memorial planter in memory of Julia Casey, a founding member.”
If interested in attending a meeting or for more information, contact Julie Palioca at 978-537-7630 or visit a meeting. The club has an annual dues fee of $25. All residents of North Central Massachusetts are welcome to attend. The Club is a non-profit and a member of the National Garden Clubs and the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
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