February 24
Welcome Members!
Noon, Hover Room at the
Germantown Library
Introduce new members and welcome back all members. Discuss this year’s theme “Celebrating Our Past” and review the 2026 program. Discuss this year’s Flower Show theme. Vote on this year’s budget.
March 21
History of the Palatine Parsonage
10:30 am, Hover Room at the Germantown Library
Germantown Historian Tom Shannon will present the history of the 1767 Parsonage from its beginning as the home of Reformed Church ministers and their enslaved people, to the current home of the town's History Department.
April 14
Growing (and Eating) History: Researching and Interpreting
Historic Produce.
Noon, Hover Room at the
Germantown Library
This talk will explore the ways in which produce common in the kitchens and gardens of New York's 18th century differs from what is common today.
Programs and Events 2026
May 12
Garden Tools: Hints, Upgrades, and Adaptations
Noon, Hover Room at the
Germantown Library
Why cut off the tip of the pinkie on one glove? Gear up for new tools to make your life easier. Never lose those Coronas again. Get ready to slay those tough roots, and create your own “buckets of doom!”
May 16
Annual Plant Sale
8 am-1 pm, Palatine Park, Germantown
We will have locally grown nursery plants available for purchase. Plant selections include annual flowers, perennials, vegetables, and herbs. Garden club members will provide houseplants and seedlings. The club will also offer a Gardening Tag Sale and a delicious Bake Sale.
June 17
Annual Luncheon
Reds Restaurant, 12005 State Route 9W, West Coxsackie, NY
Reds has become synonymous with magnificent seafood and warm memories dating back to 1944. The nostalgic atmosphere and genuine staff make a visit to Reds an experience beyond dining out. The club will discuss the upcoming Flower Show in August.
July 14
Designing Arrangements for Flower Shows
Noon, Hover Room at the
Germantown Library
Flower show judge, Barbara Campbell will be sharing ideas, tips, and demonstrating how to create floral arrangements with a special emphasis on our upcoming Flower Show’s design classes. She will also talk about exhibiting specimens for the horticulture classes.
August 18
Flower Show Preparations
Noon, Kellner Activity Building, Palatine Park Rd, Germantown
Begin preparations and staging for the Flower Show.
August 22 and August 23
Blooming Through History
Kellner Activity Building, Palatine Park Rd, Germantown
Our annual Flower Show is a community favorite. Hours:
Saturday, August 22, 1-4 pm.
Sunday, August 23, 1-3 pm.
September 15
Field Trip: Olana State Historic Site
11 am, 5720 NY-9G, Hudson, NY 12534
We will be touring Olana State Historic Site. We will visit the gardens and learn a little bit about their history and restoration.
October 13
Ancient Forests in Colubia County
Noon, Hover Room at the
Germantown Library
In this presentation, Hawthorne Valley Farmscape staff will talk about land use history in our area, how they identify Ancient Forests, and a bit about how to read a forest landscape.
November 14
Holiday Craft Workshop
Noon, Hover Room at the
Germantown Library
Club member Elke Crane will conduct a craft workshop for the holidays. Elke will teach the art of creating s paper stars. Bring a scissor and a stapler or glue stick. Paper will be provided
December 4 and December 5
Holiday Market
Kellner Activity Building, Palatine Park Rd, Germantown
We will have hand-decorated wreaths and table arrangements for sale made by members, a bake sale, themed raffle baskets, boutique items for sale, and member contributed houseplants for sale along with hand-outs about growing and caring for them
Hours:
Friday, December 4, 4-8 pm
Saturday, December 5, 10-3 pm
December 8
Annual Holiday Luncheon
Noon, Kellner Activity Building, Palatine Park Rd, Germantown
Members are to bring a covered dish to the luncheon. Installation of Club Officers. A year-end review and committee reports will be given. Members are asked to bring a gift for the Livingston Hills Nursing Center residents.