Seminars Recordings Hosted by PMAGC
Flower Arranging with Joan Laracy
PMAGC member Joan Laracy showcases her floral arranging techniques. During this 52 minute hands on lecture Joan teaches 3 different floral arranging techniques (elastic band bouquet, short-squat 3 sided arrangement and bowl with floral wire) along with sharing some tips & tricks to improve the life of your arrangements.
Flower Pressing with Ann McDougle
PMAGC founding member and artist Ann McDougle shares her love of flower pressing.
During this 42 minute lecture Ann explains the different techniques and true and tried tips & tricks to press flowers. Attendees are encouraged to use these methods to press flowers and other plant material from their gardens.
Join us for Part Two over the winter, where we will come together to create a piece of art using our dried flowers. Advanced signup will be required for part 2, details to come.
Invasive Plants: How to ID & Tackle with Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson, M.S., is a Worcester Tree Steward, Volunteer Forest Ranger with the Blackstone Collaborative, and Volunteer Ranger for the Greater Worcester Land Trust.
Back by popular demand, Joe shares his knowledge on how to identify them, why they are on the prohibited plant list, the "Achilles heel" of each plant, and best practices for managing invasive plants in this 110-minute program.
Join the Invasive Plants and Insects of Worcester, Massachusetts Facebook Group
Follow the Doge Park and Worcester Urban Forest YouTube Channel
Get to Know the Greater Worcester Land Trust
The GWLT began in 1987, to promote the protection, stewardship, and appreciation of open space to enhance the quality of life and functioning of natural systems in Worcester and the region. Today they have 30+ properties in their portfolio with 5 right here in Paxton.
View the 2003 Paxton Open Space Map
Read the Paxton Open Space Plan - 2013
Invasive Plants with Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson, M.S., is a Worcester Tree Steward, Volunteer Forest Ranger with the Blackstone Collaborative, and Volunteer Ranger for the Greater Worcester Land Trust.
In this 65-minute program, Joe shares his knowledge of the laws and policies relating to invasive plants, the continued work that needs to be done to prevent the spread of invasive plants, and how to develop a plan to tackle them. Special thanks to the Richards Memorial Library for use of the Reading Room.
Join the Invasive Plants and Insects of Worcester, Massachusetts Facebook Group
Follow the Doge Park and Worcester Urban Forest YouTube Channel
Fall Planting with Roger McGaughey
Roger McGaughey, is a retired professional horticulturist and chair of the Paxton Garden Club Community Service subcommittee.
This 98-minute video talks about how Fall is one of the best times to plant. Learn the basics of creating a new garden bed and some of Roger's tried and true gardening tips. Very special thank yous to the Paxton Police & Fire Departments and Select Board for allowing us to host our presentation at the Public Safety Complex and to WPAX-TV for live streaming the event on September 7, 2023.
Wild About Wildflowers with Eric Howe
Eric Howe, Ph.D., is a Paxton resident, author, and naturalist who has a passion for wildflowers.
In this 73-minute program, Eric shares his knowledge of the different types of wildflowers found in Paxton and the surrounding area. Discussing their design, dispersal, evolutionary adaptions, folklore, medicinal uses, and where to locate them. Very special thank yous to Larry Spongberg (aka Larry the Librarian) for introducing Eric and to Richards Memorial Library for use of the Reading Room.
