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Old Dutch Village Garden Club invites anyone who loves to garden to meet at St. John's Church in Upper Red Hook on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 12:30.

We would like to have you join us to create beautiful gardens in our town.

05/28/2026

After ODVGC's very successful plant sale on May 16, we now look forward to coming events and some in the past as well. On June 11, please join us at our monthly meeting at 12:30 PM, St. John's Reformed Church in Red Hook, to hear a presentation by Thomas Johnson on Monarch Butterflies. For sure, very timely. We are also preparing a booth for the Horticultural exhibit at the Dutchess County Fair. Here are some photos from our Anniversary Luncheon at Charlie O's in Red Hook.

05/21/2026

ODVGC started off the summer season with an impressive turnout at our plant sale May 16. We want to thank all the local gardeners who purchased our plants, and for the plant donations from their own gardens, helping to beautify our community and contribute to our club's activities. We sold over 1200 perennials, shrubs and even a few houseplants, and a lucky winner went home with some nice gardening items from the raffle. Here is a photo of buyers looking over the plants soon after the sale opened.

05/12/2026

The great annual PLANT SALE is almost here! Come this Saturday May 16, to buy your choices of over 1100 locally grown perennials and shrubs! LOCATION: near the Veteran's Memorial Park across from CVS, Red Hook. TIME: starts at 9 AM sharp, no early bird sales. Bargain prices! Thank you to those who donated these plants so we can have the best sale ever and continue with our ODVGC projects and causes. Here is a pic of some of our members sorting through plants.

04/16/2026

REMINDER to all local gardeners: As ODVGC prepares for our fabulous bargain-filled May 16 plant sale, we are still taking plant donations through May 2. Please call Linda Lawson if you have a donation to share with us, 845-399-9532, and with questions. We will come to your house and dig out plants if you need this assist. We also accept gently used gardening tools and garden ornamentations. When you come to our sale at Memorial Park across from CVS, you can choose from some great plants donated by other generous gardeners. Thank you to all who contribute!

03/25/2026

Old Dutch Village Garden Club wants to remind our community that we are accepting donations to our May 16 plant sale which will be located as usual across from CVS in Red Hook, 9 AM sharp. We are accepting perennials, herbs, shrubs, as well as gently used garden tools, pots, and ornaments. We will dig out the plants for you if you are unable to do it. Please call Linda Lawson , 845-399-9532 for more information and to make any very appreciated donations. We request plants reach us by May 3. Here is photo of our crew who dug out plants for a previous very successful sale.

03/22/2026

It's time to think about Spring, and ODVGC is already getting ready for our popular May plant sale, this year scheduled for May 16. As part of our preparation, we are asking again for donations of plants from our community. Last year we sold over 2,000 perennials, shubs, and herbs which came to us through donations. The donation deadline for plants is May 3. We are also seeking gently used garden tools, ornaments, planters and pots. With questions or to give donations, please call Linda. at 845-399-9532. If you can't dig up your own plant donations, we will do so for you.

Meanwhile, ODVGC members continue to keep busy. We maintain our Memorial Garden across from CVS so locals can have a pleasant place to sit when weather improves. On March 12, Serena Starzyk spoke at our meeting about how to get rid of invasive plants and replace them with native plants that naturally occur in our region and help the environment. She has spoken to us before about garden issues, is very knowledgeable, and can be reached through Cornell Cooperative Extension.

In April, we will celebrate ODVGC at our Anniversary Luncheon. In May, we plan to visit Innisfree Garden, A presentation by Thomas Johnson on monarch butterflies is scheduled for June 11. In late August, we plan to have a booth in the Horticultural Building at the County Fair.

Join us at our monthly meetings, usually the second Thursday of the month, at 12:30 pm, St. John's Reformed Church, Upper Red Hook. Keep track of our events and activities on our page.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Welcome Spring!

02/24/2026

Old Dutch Village Garden Club members are getting ready for Spring! At our February 12 meeting, Michelle Decker taught us how to prune shrubs! A professional gardener since 1985, she demonstrated the techniques, timing and tools that will keep our garden shrubs beautiful and healthy. Everyone learned a lot, and those present were very interested to see the hearts inside of wood cut from a lilac.

Now that we are ready to shape and care for our shrubs at home, we turn our attention to preparations for ODVGC's popular annual PLANT SALE in May. Local gardeners stay tuned for our Facebook and Daily Catch announcements! This event will be your chance to beautify your garden with new plants and gardening bargains.

ODVGC's 2026 plans include special meals, trips and a June 11 presentation on Monarch Butterflies by Thomas Johnson. Our meetings usually happen the second Thursday of each month, 12:30 PM, at St. John's Reformed Church, Upper Red Hook. We look forward to meeting you as we continue our gardening adventures!

01/15/2026

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12/27/2025

On December 18, ODVGC members got together for a delicious Christmas luncheon at the Red Hook VFW. We were all impressed with the food prepared by Red Hook Responds Executive Chef Leslie Pulver. While we enjoyed turkey with trimmings- and a vegetarian main dish as well- plus sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans and more! a four member choral ensemble of Red Hook High School students sang Christmas carols for us. Thank you to Sam, Aiden, Vince and Lumi- your beautiful singing gave us joy and helped create the spirit of the holidays.

After the wonderful meal and singing, a candle ceremony for the induction of ODVGC's officers for 2026 took place. The 2026 ODVGC officers are: Nola Weit, President; Corresponding Secretary, Carol Annas; Recording Secretary, Janet del Rosario; and Treasurer, Cathy Michael. ODVGC member Jon Conroe assisted with the ceremony.

On January 8, 2026, ODVGC will continue to enjoy great cooking at our soup luncheon and meeting at 12:30 PM, St. John's Reformed Church, Upper Red Hook. See you then!!

11/29/2025

At the ODVGC November 13 meeting, members were inspired by and learned from Triana Fritsch who spoke about "Natural Decorating for the Winter Months."

As Winter approaches, Triana showed us that we as gardeners are not limited to trimming back dried plants and flowers. She demonstrated how to create from dry blossoms, stems and seed pods some wonderful arrangements, garlands, wreaths and more! Those present were very inspired to go out to their gardens and try to follow her suggestions.

A team of members has volunteered to decorate our Memorial Garden near CVS for the holidays and you will soon see this new garden transformation.

On December 18, ODVGC will meet for our annual Christmas luncheon at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Red Hook. A family style meal will be cooked by a chef from Red Hook Responds and four local high school students will sing Christmas carols for those attending.

You are encouraged to joint us at our meetings the second Thursday of most months, 12:30 pm at St. John's Reformed Church in Upper Red Hook. Some months such as this December we have special events rather than regular meetings. Keep up with us on our page as we share our plans for 2026!

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