The Homeland Garden Club hosts a full calendar of educational programs, with monthly meetings from September through May and special events held during the summer.
Monthly meetings are generally held on the second Monday of the month at a member’s home or a neighborhood location. They feature expert speakers, hands-on workshops, garden tours, educational enrichment, community service projects, and community-building events. The club also organizes fundraisers, neighborhood beautification activities, flower shows, and day trips.
Guests are welcome! Please visit our Join page to learn more and to attend our next meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
September 8, 2025
Beekeeping and Honey Harvesting in Homeland
Explore the fascinating world of beekeeping and tour a backyard hive in Homeland. Learn about hive management, honey harvesting, and ways to support pollinators in your own garden.
Presenter: Tom Prevas, Homeland Resident and Beekeeper
October 13, 2025
Fall Porch Decorating Workshop
Uncover expert tips and techniques to enhance your front porch and entryway with seasonal plants and harvest-inspired accents in this hands-on workshop. A curated selection of autumn favorites will be available to beautifully complete your seasonal exterior transformation.
Presenter: Chris Heller, Master Gardener and Owner of The Margaret Cleveland at Walther Gardens & Nursery
November 12, 2025
Home Composting for a Greener Garden
Get ready to learn the fundamentals of home composting with a full demonstration of the process from start to finish. Complimentary compost bins will be provided through a partnership with the GROW Center and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works.
Presenter: Marvin Hayes, Executive Director, Baltimore Compost Collective
December 8, 2025
Holiday Party and Auction
Celebrate the season with good cheer, great company, and a chance to bid on unique home and garden essentials. All proceeds from the auction support Homeland Garden Club programs and community projects. This fun and festive tradition is the club’s longest-running fundraising event.
January 12, 2026
Fields of Lavender and a Century of Growth
The Homeland Garden Club turns 100 in 2026! We’ll kick off our centennial program with the soothing scents of lavender from Loveland Farm. Learn about the art and science of lavender farming while honoring a century of gardening, friendship, and community.
Presenter: Michelle Mele, Horticulturist, Beekeeper, and Owner of Loveland Farm
February 9, 2026
Ecological Planting: Turning Lawns into Thriving Habitats
Delve into the principles behind ecological planting, an approach that focuses on high-density layering, native species, rainwater use, and composting to promote biodiversity and sustainability. Learn ways to transform ornamental yards into ecologically rich habitats.
Presenter: Emilie Carter, Geologist and Landscape Architect, Phyto Studio
March 11, 2026
Healing Plants and High Tea
For centuries, plants and herbs have been used as natural remedies, from calming teas to immune-boosting elixirs. Discover how botanicals from our region can support health and well-being, then enjoy a traditional High Tea that features these time-honored practices.
Presenter: Emma Canoles, Master Gardener and Owner of Emma’s Tea Spot
April 13, 2026
Educating the Next Generation of Gardeners
To say thank you to our planet and honor Earth Day, members will take part in a special community service activity with Baltimore City preschoolers that celebrates the joy of gardening and teaches the importance of conservation. This event is limited to Homeland Garden Club members only.
May 11, 2026
A Toast to Homeland’s Tree Canopy Revival and Garden Tour
Hear about the Homeland Community Foundation’s efforts to replant over 600 street trees that have been lost due to age and disease since the neighborhood’s founding. In addition, tour a member’s ecologically vibrant meadow garden showcasing deer-resistant native trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials recently installed to replace traditional turf.
Presenters: BG Purcell, Owner of Mouth Party Caramels and Member of the Homeland Community Foundation, and Kay McConnell, Landscape Architect and Owner of Garden Therapy, LLC
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