The Afternoon Study Group

The Garden Club of Harrisburg began The Afternoon Educational Group (formerly the Evening Study Group) in 1980 and is open to all of its members and to interested individuals in the community and to all HACGC, Inc., member clubs. We study horticulture, floral design, landscape design, have hands on projects at all meetings. Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges, Landscape Design Consultants, and members give generously of their time and talent to present programs of interest to the group. We also visit local gardens and nurseries to enhance our knowledge of gardening. At all meetings we bring one or more horticulture specimens. Each specimen is labeled with genius species and/or variety for critiquing. Most meetings are held at the Tree of life Lutheran Church, 1492 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA, 17110 (717)-657-3912 on the third Thursday of most months at 1.p.m. For more information or if you plan to attend , call one of our co-chairs: Susan Aspinall (717-319-4865 or Marcia Hajduk 717-525-8969.
September 18, 2025 "Shells: We will make a small design in a conch shell. Small flowers will be provided. Participants may wish to bring some petite greens. Instructor: Susan Aspinall (717-319-4865) and Marcia Hajduk (717-525-8969) Hostess: Pat Ebright(717-545-0101)
October 16, 2025 "Arrangement in a Mug" Bring plant material to share and clippers. A small oasis filled mug will be provided. Instructor: Joyce Hoek (717-944-2237) Hostess: Pat Ebright 717-545-0101
November 20, 2025 "Linda's Surprise" Information coming later by email Instructor: Linda Ritter(717-533-6226) Hostess: Tanya Benoudiz(717-608-2764)
December 18, 2025 "Merry Christmas" Bring plant material, mechanics, clippers and container to make a Christmas design for use for yourself or to give as a gift. Bring 2 dozen cookies and a container for a cookie exchcange. Hostess: Susan Brame (717-541-8365)
January , 2026--No Meeting this month, Happy Holidays!!! February 19, 2026 "Tanya's Surprise" Information coming later by email. Instructor: Tanya Benoudiz(717-608-2764) Hostess : Susan Anspinall(717-213-0613) or Marcia Hajduk March 19, 2026 "Kay' s: "Surprise" Information coming later by email. Instructor: Kay Yniguez (717-652-2866)Hostess : Anna Hall(717-213-0613)
April 16, 2026 "Sensational Succulents" Bring a container no larger than 12" filled with cactus soil. Succulents will be provided. Instructor: Pat Ebright (717-545-001 Hostess: Kay Ynigeuz (717-652-2866) May 21, 2026 "Panel Design" Susan will demonstrate a panel design and then we will all create one. Instructor: Susan Aspinall (717-319-4865) June 16, 2026 " Garden Tour" Location and time To Be Announced Car pool to tour a local garden and then after the tour, the group will have dinner on our own at a nearby restaurant. More information coming later.