2018 Photo Gallery
Holiday Luncheon and Board Installation | December 2018
Thirty-six (36) members attended our Holiday/Officer Installation luncheon on December 6, 2018 at Matteo’s in Huntington. We were happy to install our new slate of officers for 2019 & 2020. Co-Presidents are Nan Gibbons & Kathy Posillico, Vice-President, Sharon Keller, Treasurer, Paula Sherman, Recording Secretary, Colleen Hurley, and Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Binger. In addition, we installed three (3) new Dix Hills Garden Club members: Gloria Fiore, Kathy Grego, and Vicki Regan. Our club has now blossomed to over fifty (50) members and going strong, and we handed out the newly renovated Yearbooks to all the members present.
Thirty-six (36) members attended our Holiday/Officer Installation luncheon on December 6, 2018 at Matteo’s in Huntington. We were happy to install our new slate of officers for 2019 & 2020. Co-Presidents are Nan Gibbons & Kathy Posillico, Vice-President, Sharon Keller, Treasurer, Paula Sherman, Recording Secretary, Colleen Hurley, and Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Binger. In addition, we installed three (3) new Dix Hills Garden Club members: Gloria Fiore, Kathy Grego, and Vicki Regan. Our club has now blossomed to over fifty (50) members and going strong, and we handed out the newly renovated Yearbooks to all the members present.
Civic Beautification Project – Dix Hills Fire Department, Station 1 | November 2018
On November 8, 2018, at the Station One branch of the Dix Hills Fire Department on Deer Park Avenue, just South of the Long Island Expressway,
eight members of the Dix Hills Garden Club (Nancy, Wendy, Kathy P., Linda K., Joan, Jan, Kathy J. and Susanne) met to execute their first
Civic Beautification Project in many years. With great teamwork, our members were able to plant 544 Spring bulbs and 11 chrysanthemums
in just under two hours. The firemen were very impressed with our members and happy to have our floral improvements!
On November 8, 2018, at the Station One branch of the Dix Hills Fire Department on Deer Park Avenue, just South of the Long Island Expressway,
eight members of the Dix Hills Garden Club (Nancy, Wendy, Kathy P., Linda K., Joan, Jan, Kathy J. and Susanne) met to execute their first
Civic Beautification Project in many years. With great teamwork, our members were able to plant 544 Spring bulbs and 11 chrysanthemums
in just under two hours. The firemen were very impressed with our members and happy to have our floral improvements!
Grapevine Wreath Workshop| October 2018
Nancy A. Binger, DHGC Co-President, led members in a workshop where they used glycerin to preserve fresh flowers and leaves one week prior to our Fall Grapevine Wreath workshop.
Nancy A. Binger, DHGC Co-President, led members in a workshop where they used glycerin to preserve fresh flowers and leaves one week prior to our Fall Grapevine Wreath workshop.
'Rainforest Butterflies', Steve Fratello| July 2018
We enjoyed the beauty and variety of rainforest butterflies as explorer and naturalist, Steve Fratello, dazzled us with his spectacular collection of rainforest butterflies and moths, many of which were collected by Mr. Fratello during his numerous expeditions. The difference between butterflies and moths, rainforest climate and geography and other biological topics was discussed.
We enjoyed the beauty and variety of rainforest butterflies as explorer and naturalist, Steve Fratello, dazzled us with his spectacular collection of rainforest butterflies and moths, many of which were collected by Mr. Fratello during his numerous expeditions. The difference between butterflies and moths, rainforest climate and geography and other biological topics was discussed.
Annual Member Plant Sale| May 2018
This May we had our best plant sale to date. The members shared plenty of perennials from their gardens for others to purchase.
This May we had our best plant sale to date. The members shared plenty of perennials from their gardens for others to purchase.
Field Trip to Untermeyer Gardens | May 2018
Over 20 members and guests embarked on a guided Gardens tour at the Untermeyer Gardens Conservancy.
Following the garden visit, we all enjoyed a meal at Harvest on Hudson.
Over 20 members and guests embarked on a guided Gardens tour at the Untermeyer Gardens Conservancy.
Following the garden visit, we all enjoyed a meal at Harvest on Hudson.
'Flower Show Designs',Marion Romeo | March 2018
NGC Judge, Marion Romeo, presented to our club membership a 'how to' for several flower show design categories.
NGC Judge, Marion Romeo, presented to our club membership a 'how to' for several flower show design categories.
Meals on Wheels
Floral Arrangements for the Library's Outreach Program and Meals On Wheels of Huntington.
Floral Arrangements for the Library's Outreach Program and Meals On Wheels of Huntington.
'Show and Grow' Horticulture Display
Each month members contribute specimens of seasonal horticulture or potted plants to our Horticulture Display at our meetings.
Each month members contribute specimens of seasonal horticulture or potted plants to our Horticulture Display at our meetings.
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