March Club Meeting

Event Details

March 2026

Monday, March 2, at 7:30 PM

Subject: Shade Gardens
Speaker: Dr. Hubert Ling

Does your yard have shady areas where not much of anything grows? Well many native shade plants and spring ephemerals can fill the niche. We will discuss who they are, where to get them and why they are important. We will also discuss how to grow them and fill up your bare spots with color and interest!

Biography
Hubert has been excited about nature starting in his youth when he had to pass a test to go to a nature camp. His interest led him to an M.S. in Botany, a Ph.D. in Biology, and an RN. He went on to work in industry and academia focusing on microbiology, mycology, botany, and general biology. He has served on the board for the NJ Native Plant Society almost since its inception and is a past president. He is an avid native plant gardener who has shared his expertise as consultant, speaker, and field trip leader for various organizations. He is now retired from academia and nursing, but he is the NPSNJ Horticulture Chair and a monthly contributing writer for the “Gardener News”.

 
Artistic Design Exhibits
 
Theme: Heavy Rain in the Forecast Dark Colored Flowers
 

Challenge: Underwater Design, see Handbook, p.79.

Intermediate: Parallel Design, see Handbook, p.75.

Novice: American Traditional Line Design – S Curve, see Handbook, pp. 70-71.

Open: Designer’s choice (one entry per member).

Artistic Design Exhibits – Please read “Artistic Design Rules” beginning on page 13 of the MGC Yearbook as well as the 2017 revised edition of the Handbook for Flower Shows.

Horticultural Exhibits – Please read “Horticulture Division Rules” beginning on page 14 of the MGC Yearbook as well as the 2017 revised edition of the Handbook for Flower Shows.

1. Oxalis Plant – potted (container not to exceed 10” radius)
2. Bromeliad – potted (container not to exceed 10” radius)
3. Philodendron – potted (container not to exceed 10” radius)
4. Open (maximum 2 entries per member)