Meetings/Events - Buck Mountain Garden Club

BUCK MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB

Monday, October 13thth, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Deese Hall, BMEC
Hostesses: Joyce Magness and Dee Walsh

Meeting Agenda to Include: Approval of minutes from 9/8/25; Discussion/Adoption of new annual budget for 2025-26 season; Discussion/Approval of amended BMGC Guidelines; call for additional volunteers to co-host a Cheerful Hours gathering in March 2026 and to fill the May 2026 co-hostessing spot for meeting refreshments; report on PO design/maintenance planning; and any other news/announcements that members wish to share.

Program: Annual Plant Swap!
This year, we are trying something slightly different – members are still welcome to bring any garden-related items….. plants, seeds, tools, books, etc. – BUT this year, some members have volunteered ahead of time with items they are willing to dig up “on demand”.
AND – as always – there will also be some spur-of-the-moment donations, a grab-bag of beauty to choose from at our Swap on October 13th!

If you’re not in a position to donate plants or gardening-related items, please don’t fret – you can be supportive just by coming and browsing the offerings (or browsing online and “shopping” via email!)

Here’s a recent communication and some beautiful photos from Program Co-Chair Chris Bachmann:

Buck Mountain Garden Club friends,

Please find attached a 6-slide file of photos of plants, in various forms, for the Buck Mountain Club 2025 Plant Swap at our regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 13. (Please use these photos only for BMGC business – If you cannot open the attachment, let us know and a modified file will be sent to you.) Slightly different format this year to customize Plant Swap preparation.

The plants shown (tubers, rhizomes, root bulbs, seeds, saplings, etc) are being offered and will be dug at your request. If the number available is limited, it has been indicated. Please email your individual plant requests, and the number of each you would like, to Sue Gosnell or
Chris Bachmann. Email contact info available in “Members-Only” section.

by Wednesday, October 1. Sue and I will tally your emailed requests, and notify the club as particular plants are no longer available. We will also notify the plant donors of the requests prior to our October 13 meeting .

Additional notes

Plant donors:

1. Pots and soil not required; moisture-wrapped in a plastic bag is sufficient.

2. Whether your plant offerings are requested or not, please feel free to bring them to the swap if you’d like.

“Swappers”:
1. Some plants have prices indicated, but not all . Expect $2-10 depending on size.
2. Plants on the slide that includes “Lots!”, please indicate how many you would like dug.
3. You do not have to attend the meeting to swap; just email. Deliveries can be arranged.

Thanks for reading, and feel free to email any questions,

Sue Gosnell and Chris Bachmann

Look for details in the October 6th issue of the Sunflyer Newsletter!

2025-2026 Program Co-Chairs:

Chris Bachmann and Sue Gosnell
(Contact via earlysvillebmgc@gmail.com or by using the Members-Only roster for direct contact info)

And just FYI, we are thankful for the folks who have planned to sign up to Host, and hope you will volunteer if you haven’t already! BMGC provides the plates, utensils, napkins, and cups, and the Hostess(es) bring a light snack and maybe something to drink, planning for about 15-20 people. Easy. Fun to do as a team of two, but also often done Solo. Either way is fine! If you want to sign up, please contact list coordinator Laurie Hynes.

September 8, 2025 – Dee Walsh and Sue Gosnell

October 13th, 2025 – Joyce Magness and Dee Walsh

November 10th, 2025 – Brown Bag it!

December 8th, 2025 – All Share in a Holiday Potluck!

January 12th, 2026 – Valerie Shepherd and Gayle Gutierrez

February 9th, 2026 – Cathy Mancuso and Nancy Butters

March 9th, 2026 – Carrie Eisenberg and Laurie Hynes

April 13th, 2026 – Joan Belcher and Karen Dosier

May 11th, 2026 – Helena Estes-Johnson and …………..

June 15, 2026 – End of Year Luncheon, Potluck at Dee’s House