PEPPERELL — If you love flowers and working in your yard – or like the idea of learning more about gardening – then you are in luck, as the members of the Pepperell Garden Club are beginning their new season this week. “The goal of the Pepperell Garden Club is to teach about care and maintenance of plants and vegetables,” said Amanda Lamarche, president of the Pepperell Garden Club. “As well as promote the love of gardening.
” The first meeting of the season will be held at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
11, at the Albert Harris/Pepperell Senior Center, located at 37 Nashua Road, Route 111. “At this first meeting of the year, we will talk about beautifying gardens using plant bulbs,” said Lesley Blume, vice president of the Pepperell Garden Club. “The meeting will be followed by the annual Plant Swap, a business meeting, and as always, delicious refreshments.
” Members and guests are asked to bring a labeled perennial or houseplant and swap it for another. “Members will discuss some of the unusual plants and how to care for them,” Lamarche said. “If you don’t have a plant to share – no worries, there should be extra plants for sharing.
” The Pepperell Garden Club dates back to 1968 and is “still going strong”. Meetings, along with informative programs, are held on the second Wednesday of the month from September through June at the Albert Harris/ Pepperell Senior Center. “Many members knew little about gardening when they joined but have learn.