News


2024 Fall Dividend

We are excited to announce our annual Fall GEX Dividend is a Wild Flower Bulb Mix. The bulbs will be distributed at this year’s Annual Meeting and Potluck dinner on October 20th. The dividend consists of a fabulous mix of all kinds of woodland bulbs that multiply freely. Flowers in the Wild Flower Bulb Mix …
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The map of pines

Farandnear

On Saturday, September 21st, we met at Farandnear in Shirley. It was damp but not pouring rain most of the time we were there. We started with a plant and garden tool swap. Joann Vieira, Horticultural Center of Excellence leader for The Trustees, gave us a guided tour of the Pinetum and Perennial Gardens. There …
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Lancaster Garden Club 2024 Fall Bulb Sale

This one came in too late to make our list of area plant sales for this year so we’re sharing it here. Gardener’s Exchange members will be getting some bulbs in their fall dividend this year. More details on that soon. If you’re looking for more bulbs, you can buy bulbs from the Lancaster Garden …
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Summer potluck, container contest and Judith & Scott’s gardens

Members brought delicious food. Some brought beautiful entries for the container contest. All enjoyed the tour of Judith and Scott’s new gardens that they developed over the last year or so at their new home. Judith starting the tour Judith giving the tour More than 30 members attended Judith giving the tour Container Contest Entry …
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Pepperell Library and Town Hall Native Garden Tour with Deb Fountain

Deb Fountain gave an informative presentation and led us on a tour of the gardens at the library and town hall. She has a great perspective on blending native plants into existing gardens and landscapes and evolving towards a higher percentage of natives. Some photos of the tour are below and a link to her …
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Events

22 Feb

"Woodies" Ornamental Shrubs and Trees

Saturday, 02/22/2025    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
To kick off 2025, The Gardeners Exchange is bringing you a two-part program on “woodies” – ornamental shrubs and small trees – suitable for gardens [...]
22 Mar

Pruning Basics

Saturday, 03/22/2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Late winter is the best time for pruning trees and shrubs. This workshop on March 22 will provide the basic info needed to start you [...]
26 Apr

New England Botanic Garden Tour

Saturday, 04/26/2025    
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Meet just inside the main entrance to the building at 10:15am so we can split into groups with the docents. This 171-acre Garden, owned and [...]
17 May

Propagating Perennials with Jana Milbocker

Saturday, 05/17/2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Details to be announced.
07 Jun

Spring Social & Garden Tour at Bev’s

Saturday, 06/07/2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Details to be announced. This event includes our spring plant swap.