(Note: Please check with the contact person for any changes in schedules.)

PLANT-BUYING TRIP  
Bring a sandwich to lunch at Jan DeSarno’s home (dessert provided) and continue on to Lacolle,    Canada for quality annuals and perennials at less than U.S. prices.  Cash or Check only.  Passport required. 
Monday, May 3               
                    Contact:  Jan DeSarno, 802-372-4058, jandesarno@gmail.com

PLANT SALE WORKSHOPS
 Potting Workshops, home of Stephen & Heather DeSarno, 111 DeSarno Dr., Williston, Vt.
two shifts :  10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 6
two shifts :  10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12
Please bring a sandwich on both Potting days to picnic at noon.  Dessert will be provided.                                                                                                       
                     Contact:  Jan DeSarno 802-372-4058, jandesarno@gmail.com

PLANT SALE SET-UP
10 a.m. until …..   Friday, May 21, at the UVM Horticultural Center
                    Contact:  Jan DeSarno, 802-372-4058, jandesarno@gmail.com

 
PLANT SALE AND SILENT AUCTION
Saturday, May 22  --  10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
University of Vermont Horticulture Center
Green Mountain Drive, South Burlington, VT     
                    Contact:  Jan DeSarno, 802-372-4058, jandesarno@gmail.com      

ANNUAL MEETING  
Burlington Country Club
 568 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 
Tuesday, June 22, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. --  business meeting
      Luncheon:  noon
Presentation:  1:15 p.m. – “Pots-abilities” by Marijke Niles demonstrating unusual plantings in containers with vegetables, houseplants, and perennials.  Some may be available for sale. 
      Guests of members are welcome.
                    Contact:  Jan DeSarno, 802-372-4058, jandesarno@gmail.com

SUMMER TOURSThree tours will be organized in July, August, and September to nursery centers and/or private    gardens.    Dates to be announced in May.                
                     Contact: Glenda Clarke, 876-7250, glendaclarke@comcast.net

TRAY FAVORS WORKSHOPS
October and November (dates to be announced)
UVM Horticultural Center, So. Burlington, VT
create a small Christmas gift such as an ornament to be distributed during the holidays through the Meals-on Wheels Program.                  
                     Contacts:  Diane Aubin, 893-3325, dianeaubin@comcast.net  or
                                     Midge Mast,  872-5898, wjmmast@aol.com

HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP ~~
November (date to be announced)
UVM Horticultural Center, So. Burlington
Create holiday wreaths or decorations with your own forms and containers with fresh greens available   at $8.50 for an exceptionally large bundle.  Wreaths for Hope Lodge will also be made.               
                    Contact:  Nancy Bell, 862-7682, nancybell31@yahoo.com