October Club Meeting


Event Details


October 2026

Monday, October 5, at 7:30 PM

Subject: Planting Fall, Spring and Summer Bulbs Using Containers
Speaker: Lynne Proskow

Have you heard of the “lasagna” method of planting bulbs? Make some beautiful displays and keep those pesky critters from digging them up so you get to enjoy them. Perennial bulbs planted in the fall are spring-blooming favorites like Daffodils, Crocuses, Hyacinths, Tulips and Alliums. Some summer flowering bulbs like Calla and Canna Lillies and Elephant Ears will also be discussed. This presentation does include a demonstration.

Biography
Lynne is a lifelong organic gardener, who is passionate about healthy food, healing nature through eco-restoration, composting and teaching the benefits of regenerative gardening practices.

Lynne holds a BA from UMASS in Sustainable Food Systems, holds certificates from Stockbridge School of Agriculture and Rutgers Master Gardener programs, Rutgers Environmental Stewards program, Teaching in Nature’s Classroom- (Wisconsin School Garden Network, Rooted, Life Lab), UNDP Learning for Nature Ecosystem Restoration course, and the NJ Learns Keystone Program Introduction to Education for Sustainability from the Cloud Institute. She is a member of The Society for Ecological Restoration and NOFA-NJ. She presents talks as a member of the MGBC speaker’s bureau and loves sharing her knowledge gleaned over the years with others who are also searching for answers on what they can do for their gardens, the health of their families, and the earth.

Lynne has learned that small changes and our choices matter, not just to individuals, but to our planet’s biodiversity and future generations. We can all make a positive difference every day if it is our intention to do so. She has worked with adults, seniors, youth groups and schools to help foster healthy nature connections, planting seeds in minds and hearts that foster growth.

Artistic Design Exhibits

Theme: Musical Inspiration of the 20th Century – 1930-40s Jazz

Challenge: Creative Abstract Design, see Handbook, pp.72,77.

Intermediate: Creative Angular Design: Obtuse Angle, see Handbook, pp.72-73.

Novice: American Traditional Line: Mass Design – Vertical Line, 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 Chapter 7 of 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 Chapter 6 of the 2017 revised edition of the Handbook for Flower Shows.

  1. Coleus, 1 cut stem displayed in a clear glass vase/container
  2. Squash or Pumpkin, 1 small to medium sized specimen
  3. Dahlia, 1 cut stem displayed in a clear glass vase/container
  4. Open (maximum 2 entries per member)