Events - FY 2027
We meet September through June.
Unless otherwise indicated, programs are held on Sundays at 1:30pm
at the Sand Hill School Community Center, 16 Dewey Ave., Sandwich
October 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SandwichFest: A Street Festival
Along Water Street in historic Sandwich Village
The club will have an information booth and give away seed packets to visitors (a big hit last year!).
Members, please collect and donate any seeds you may have--from flowers, herbs, or vegetables--for the seed give-away. Seed collecting kits containing materials and instructions are available in the cooler on Linda Fox's front porch (12 Harbor St). After gathering your seeds, place the completed bags back in the same cooler and they will be collected and labeled. The deadline for seed collection is September 23. If you have any questions, please click here.
A scene from SandwichFest 2025
Sunday, October 4, 2026
1:30 p.m.
Herbs for All Seasons
Sand Hill School Community Center
16 Dewey Ave., Sandwich, MA
Paul F. Split will be the presenter for this workshop. Paul is a nationally recognized designer and presenter of green workshops and lectures for garden clubs and organizations since 1971.
The program will include a brief lecture followed by a demonstration and tasting. During the lecture Paul will provide a “show and tell” regarding various culinary herbs. Following, he will demonstrate how to create and bottle herbal infusions and blend herbal butter. Both the infusions and the herbal butters will be served to our members. Let’s awaken our palettes and enjoy!
November 2026
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:30 p.m.
Holiday Plants
Sand Hill School Community Center
16 Dewey Ave., Sandwich, MA
Rich Parker will be returning to the Sandwich Garden Club to present a workshop on different holiday plants - Thanksgiving Cactus, Christmas Cactus, Easter Cactus and Orchid Cactus. He will discuss their history and differences. With member volunteers, he will demonstrate how to pot and care for these plants. In addition, he will answer any follow-up questions about ailing orchids.
Sunday, November 29, 2026
1 p.m.
Wreath Workshop
Scenic Roots Garden Center
349 MA-6A, East Sandwich, MA
Scenic Roots provides all the supplies to make a gorgeous, fully decorated wreath! As a thank-you to our members, the club is subsidizing 50% of the cost--you pay only $30! Go here to view some of the beautiful creations we made last year. Minimum of 12 required. Payment must to received by November 1 to reserve your spot. Club members only, please.
December 2026
Sunday, December 6, 2026
1:30 p.m.
Mug Workshop & Holiday Greening
Sand Hill School Community Center
16 Dewey Ave., Sandwich, MA
Decorate holiday mugs for shut-ins and green the baskets that will add a festive flair to the historic district signs throughout Sandwich. No business meeting.
Wednesday, December 16
10 a.m.*
Field Trip: Daniel Webster Estate and Heritage Center (click for more info)
Christmas Designer Show House
238 Webster St, Marshfield, MA
Tickets can purchased at the door, $15 pp or seniors 62+ $10
*We will gather in the parking lot on Morse Rd. at 10 a.m.--use the lot closer to the rear of the Henry T. Wing Residences--and we will carpool from there. Email Jennifer if you plan to attend so we can get an approximate head count. Also let her know if you are willing do drive.
Thursday, December 17
5 p.m. (Members Only)
Holiday Party at Catherine's
Additional details forthcoming
January 2027
Happy New Year!
No meeting this month.
February 2027
Sunday, February 7, 2027
1:30 p.m.
Presenter TBD - Check Back!
Sand Hill School Community Center
16 Dewey Ave., Sandwich, MA
March 2027
Sunday, March 7, 2027
1:30 p.m.
Seed Starting Workshop
Sand Hill School Community Center
16 Dewey Ave., Sandwich, MA
Presented by Sally Orcutt, Master Gardener and Osterville Garden Club member.
A few club members will be chosen to help demonstrate. Handouts will be provided for home seed starting.
April 2027
Sunday, April 4, 2027
1:30 p.m.
Pests in Your Garden
Sand Hill School Community Center
16 Dewey Ave., Sandwich, MA
Presented by Escher Cattle, Extension Educator in Entomology and Horticulture, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension.
Insect pests have been plaguing gardeners for as long as humans have tended plants. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a method by which people seek to control pests by multiple means and angles. Through research and understanding of a given pest problem and its severity, gardeners can assess different methods of control themselves, like environmental changes, physically removing pests, or chemical applications based on their needs.
May 2027
Sunday, May 2, 2027
Get Ready for the Plant Sale!
Jean Blake's Home
Planting, labeling, pricing...and a business meeting, too! Additional details forthcoming.
Saturday, May 8, 2027
9 a.m. - noon
Plant Sale
Town Green, Route 6A (across from the Fish Hatchery)
Our one annual fundraiser - all hands on deck!
May Date TBD
Garden Center Field Trip
Location & Details Forthcoming
June 2027
Sunday, June 6, 2027
Annual Picnic & Business Meeting
Details Forthcoming
Activities Gone By
September 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026
1:30 p.m.
Welcome Back!
Oak Crest Cove Park
Recreation Building
34 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Sandwich
Our fall kick-off event includes two parts --
Growing Together: Meet Your New Leaders & Teams
The Future of Our Club Starts Here! 🚀 Exciting changes are happening, and we want you to be a part of them! Join us for a special overview of our brand-new club structure and get a first look at our upcoming programs and events. Whether you are a longtime member or just getting started, this meeting will set the stage for an incredible year ahead. We'll also have time to socialize and sample some yummy refreshments.
Collecting Seeds From Your Garden
Debbie Anderson, Master Gardener & Sandwich Garden Club Member, will present how to collect seeds from different types of plants: annuals, perennial, biennials, fruits and vegetables. In addition, she will explain how to dry seeds and how to store them for future sowing. We're excited for your to learn these skill so you can plant next year's garden economically using seeds you've gathered yourself, and perhaps you can also help stock the club's booth with seed packets to give away during SandwichFest--help yourself and help a neighbor, too!
