2021 Main Club Programs
We welcome your support!
Our Mission
Founded in 1876, the Lexington Field & Garden Club is committed to and focused on education, service, and friendship. We offer many educational, social, and community improvement opportunities through lectures, workshops, field trips, and projects focused on horticulture and landscaping.
Join us for our 2020-2021 season!
Main Club Public Programs take place the second Wednesdays of September-November and January-May. In October we meet in the evening, and in April we have both day and evening meetings.
Our meetings are open to the public, so please come and bring a friend! For a full listing, see Programs
Due to Covid-19 Pandemic concerns, programs will be held on Zoom.
The session will start at 1/2 hour before program to give time for everyone to connect.
If you wish to join, please request the Zoom connection information via an email to LFGC024@gmail.com. There are multiple seats available.
Wednesday May 12
Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging
with Joanne Caccavale
Joanne Caccavale was born and raised in Singapore and is a professionally trained floral designer. She has been teaching Japanese flower arranging for fifteen years. A brief history of Ikebana will be provided, as well as information on the different schools, their concepts and styles. We will watch as she demonstrates the basic styles of Sogetsu School, the Moribana (low dish upright and slanting) and the Nagiere (tall), including the use of different plant material, containers and mechanics. There will be variations to the basic styles as well as free style arrangements using unusual and/or unconventional materials.
Joanne Caccavale was born and raised in Singapore and is a professionally trained floral designer. She has been teaching Japanese flower arranging for fifteen years. A brief history of Ikebana will be provided, as well as information on the different schools, their concepts and styles. We will watch as she demonstrates the basic styles of Sogetsu School, the Moribana (low dish upright and slanting) and the Nagiere (tall), including the use of different plant material, containers and mechanics. There will be variations to the basic styles as well as free style arrangements using unusual and/or unconventional materials.
Tuesday April 27, 7PM
Sow What - Starting Your Vegetable Garden from Seed
Do you struggle to raise seeds successfully? Are you a beginner gardener? Mary Rose Scozzafava, a veteran home gardener and board member of Lexington Community Farm, and Ashley Rooney will share tips on how start your vegetable garden from seed and how to avoid common mistakes when starting seeds.
To view past Main Club programs on YouTube,
Take a look at this slide show of our members' beautiful Dahlias!
In Your Garden: Virtual Talks with Garden Club Experts!
Lexington’s Cary Library and LFGC are pleased to present year-round talks on a variety of topics. A reservation is required AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFOREHAND so you receive the program link; click on Cary Library calendar. For a full listing of year-round LFGC/Library programs, click here.
Lexington’s Cary Library and LFGC are pleased to present year-round talks on a variety of topics. A reservation is required AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFOREHAND so you receive the program link; click on Cary Library calendar. For a full listing of year-round LFGC/Library programs, click here.
