2020 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.
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Join us for our 2020-2021 season!
Due to Covid-19 Pandemic concerns, programs will be held by Zoom through December.
Zoom session will start at 9:30 AM to give time for everyone to connect; programs start at 10:00 AM.
If you wish to join, please request the Zoom connection information via an email to LFGC024@gmail.com. There are multiple seats available.
Zoom session will start at 9:30 AM to give time for everyone to connect; programs start at 10:00 AM.
If you wish to join, please request the Zoom connection information via an email to LFGC024@gmail.com. There are multiple seats available.
Wedesday, October 14
Bio Control of Invasives with Lisa Tewsbury
Lisa Tewsbury is an entomologist at the University of Rhode Island, and Director of the URI Biological Control Lab. The lab conducts classical biological control projects to manage invasive weeds and exotic insects. Classical biological control is a long-term management strategy integrated with other control methods for invasive pests. Past projects of the lab include purple loosestrife and lily leaf lantern fly. Lisa’s talk will review the methods involved in classical biological control and provide an update on some of the past and current projects.
Lisa Tewsbury is an entomologist at the University of Rhode Island, and Director of the URI Biological Control Lab. The lab conducts classical biological control projects to manage invasive weeds and exotic insects. Classical biological control is a long-term management strategy integrated with other control methods for invasive pests. Past projects of the lab include purple loosestrife and lily leaf lantern fly. Lisa’s talk will review the methods involved in classical biological control and provide an update on some of the past and current projects.
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
Wednesday, September 30 at 1 PM
The Garden Goes to Bed: From Dividing Plants to Preserving the Harvest
By the end of September, most of us are ready to put the garden to bed. Peter Lund and Ashley Rooney will describe some of the many tasks that face us - from dividing plants to preserving the harvest.
The Garden Goes to Bed: From Dividing Plants to Preserving the Harvest
By the end of September, most of us are ready to put the garden to bed. Peter Lund and Ashley Rooney will describe some of the many tasks that face us - from dividing plants to preserving the harvest.
In Your Garden: Virtual Talks with Garden Club Experts!
Lexington’s Cary Library is working with LFGC to present talks on Wednesdays at 1 PM. A reservation is required so you receive the program link. Click here to view the videos on the library’s YouTube Channel of past programs. You can register for individual programs by clicking on Cary Library calendar. For a full listing of year-round LFGC/Library programs, click here.
Lexington’s Cary Library is working with LFGC to present talks on Wednesdays at 1 PM. A reservation is required so you receive the program link. Click here to view the videos on the library’s YouTube Channel of past programs. You can register for individual programs by clicking on Cary Library calendar. For a full listing of year-round LFGC/Library programs, click here.
The Holiday Boutique is coming! Check for updates here.
