We're having a watch party! 

Join us to watch "Organic Lawn Care with Jim Agabedis from Minuteman Landscaping, Inc."

This pre-recorded webinar was offered by the Garden Federation of Massachusetts to its garden clubs. PMAGC is excited to share this 80 minute with the community.

Thursday, April 3, 2025

6:15 - 7:45 PM

Richards Memorial Library
44 Richards Ave., Paxton MA

This seminar is free and open to the public.

Join us as Miranda shows us how to create botanical art using the Asian brush painting method on rice paper. All materials are included. 

Saturday, April 5, 2025

1-3 PM

Paxton COA Community Room
17 West St. Paxton MA

Cost: free for members / $10 non-members
Class is limited to 12 attendees. 

Advanced signup and payment required. 

Signup Here: https://forms.gle/wKq3LDdF7cGreGnm6

About the Artist: Miranda is an artist local to Rutland. Her primary medias are Asian brush painting, and watercolor. She has a background in martial arts, teaching at Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, wildlife illustration and has studied through Worcester Art Museum.

Join us for this free seminar sponsored in part thanks to a Paxton Cultural Council Grant. 

It is the summer of 1949.   Eleanor Roosevelt is hosting a  garden picnic at her home in Hyde Park where she is recognizing contributions to the Victory Garden effort during World War.

The interactive program includes both first person portrayal and lecture. Following an “up close  visit” with Eleanor participants will learn about Victory Gardens past, present and future via an informative, visually enhanced power point lecture.    

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

6 PM

Paxton COA Community Room
17 West St. Paxton MA

This seminar is free and open to the public. In the event of inclement weather the lecture will be held on Zoom.

About the Presenter:  Carol Cohen has spent her life dedicated to teaching and learning, including 20 years as a   faculty member at Lesley University Graduate School of Education where she taught Social Studies Methods, Literacy and Practicum Seminar. Carol offers Professional Development Workshops and Tours as well as lectures for children and adults. 

Join us as we celebrate our 3rd membership year in the Reservoir Room at the Stonehouse on the Hill.

This year's program will consist of brief business meeting, buffet lunch & desert, lecture with Scott Lehto (see below) and self-tour of the gardens.

Saturday, May 31, 2025

11 AM to 2 PM

Stonehouse on the Hill

314 Stone House Hill Rd., Holden MA

Cost $30 per person

Sign Up to Attend the 3rd Annual Meeting:

https://forms.gle/WxTApWmkme5bHKdeA

Space is limited to 70 attendees. Advanced signup and payment is required. Please note this event is for current 2024-25 PMAGC members only. Guests and 2025-26 members are not eligible to attend.

"Giant Pumpkin Growing and the Secrets of Soil Health, Fertility, and Biology" with Scott Lehto

Explore the fascinating world of giant pumpkin growing and discover how it can make you a better gardener. Join Scott Lehto, a competitive grower and soil health expert, as he shares his journey to growing record-breaking pumpkins and how the same principles of soil health, fertility, and microbiology can be applied to all gardening situations, whether it be growing better petunias, cucumbers, or roses.

Scott will delve into the technology, fertility analysis, and soil microbiology that underpin successful growing. He’ll also demonstrate how soil testing and hands-on analysis can improve your gardening results. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small soil sample for live analysis using Scott’s microscope, time permitting.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this session promises valuable insights and practical tips to help you maximize your yields and enhance your gardening skills.

About the Presenter: Scott Lehto is a Senior Scientist at Comprehensive Environmental Inc. and a competitive grower based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Specializing in giant pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, and sunflowers, Scott is passionate about soil health and its role in successful farming. His expertise includes soil microbiology, chemistry, and fertility management, which he combines with his hands-on experience in competitive growing. In 2024, his son Alistair won the Youth Division at the Ridgefield, NH weigh-off with a 729-pound pumpkin, while Scott earned a blue ribbon for his family-best 1,156-pound pumpkin. Scott enjoys sharing his knowledge and inspiring others to explore the fascinating world of soil science. 

We will be at the annual Paxton Days event. 

Stop by to renew/join PMAGC,  pickup plants, floral arrangements or just to to say "Hi"!

Saturday, June 14, 2025

10 AM to 3 PM

Center Fields & Bandstand, Paxton MA
(rain venue is Paxton Center School)

In the Works Programs

Below are the list of programs & events we are working on. Be sure to check back frequently to find out more.

SAVE THE DATE: Books & Books Flower Show Sept. 11-13, 2025. A joint RML and PMAGC fundraiser.