The Garden Club
of
Harwich
A Christmas Poem for Gardeners
Author Unknown
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T'was the day before Christmas, and all through the yard,
No gifts were being given, not even a card.
The tools were all hung, in the garage with such care,
In hope that St. Nicholas soon would repair.
The shovel with blade all rusty and cracked,
The pitchfork still shiny, but handle it lacked.
When out on my lawn, (it's brown and abused)
I could see poor old Santa, looking confused.
No list had been left for Santa to see,
No gardening gifts were under the tree.
But wait, there's still time, it's not Christmas yet,
And gardening gifts are the quickest to get.
You can forget the silk scarf, the fluffy new sweater,
Give something to make her garden grow better.
If she wants a gift shiny, then don't be a fool,
It's not a dumb diamond, but a sparkling new tool.
So ask the big guy for garden gifts this year,
Seeds, plants or tools - Santa holds them all dear.
Now Santa's flown, to the nursery he’ll go,
And his voice fills the night with a loud
Hoe! Hoe! Hoe!
Public Events
Harwich Gold
100% ORGANIC composted cow manure for sale!
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Highly effective soil amendment
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Odorless and free of weed seeds
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40lb. bags distributed in April
Look for the Order Form on this website in February and March. Pick up is usually the first Friday and Saturday in April.
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To benefit our soil with organic humus
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Reduce the use of high nitrogen inorganic fertilizers
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We do this as a fundraiser,
as a service to our members,
and to use in the 17 gardens we maintain around town.
Annual Plant Sale
Annual “Harwich By The Sea” Plant Sale
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Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend
9AM-NOON
Doane Park, Harwich Port
Rain or Shine
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Hundreds of plants – perennials, annuals, shrubs, hanging baskets and natives – most donated from member gardens, true “proven winners”.
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Silent Auction
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Garden Club Cookbook available.
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Do you have a gardening question? Ask our experienced gardeners.
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Bake Sale
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Come and enjoy a lovely morning at our town’s beautiful Doane Park, just one of the many our club maintains.
