The Wyckoff Area Garden Club offers a variety of interesting and informative speakers each month. Our meetings and programs are open to the public. Join the WAGC and enjoy our members-only workshops, trips, and membership discounts at local garden shops. Click here for details about becoming a member.
2025–2026
September—The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Adventures and Misadventures in the Garden
Presented by The WAGC’s Membership
October—Curb Appeal
Presented by Bruce Crawford
November—Shrubs Throughout the Season
Presented by Marc Zukovich
December—Holiday Party!
Hosted by Donna & John Gormley
January—Botanical Watercolor Technique And Demonstration
Presented by Rebecca Davies
February—Wellness in the Garden
Presented by Robyn Lowenthal
March—Planting a Native Butterfly Garden
Presented by Hayley Carrero
April—Adding Natives to Your Garden
Presented by Christine Kozar
May—The Final Act: Your Autumn Garden
Presented by Leslie Parness
June—Year-End Garden Cocktail Party!
Hosted by Marina Kunkera
2024–2025
September—The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Adventures and Misadventures in the Garden
Presented by The WAGC’s Membership
October—The Making of the Gardener
Presented by Janet Schulz
November—Fall and Winter in the Native Garden
Presented by Deb Ell
December—Holiday Party!
Hosted by Donna & John Gormley
January—Gardening for Wildlife
Presented by Mary Birrer
February—New Perennial Plant Varieties with an Emphasis on Extending Seasonal Interest
Presented by Eric Rohsler
March—‘Little Island’ Manhattan, New York
Presented by Orrin Sheehan
April—Stone in the Garden
Presented by Arnie Friedman
May—We Grew It Here: 100 Years of New Jersey’s Horticultural History
Presented by Leslie Parness
June—Year-End Garden Cocktail Party!
Hosted by Marina Kunkera
2023–2024
September—The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Adventures and Misadventures in the Garden
Presented by The WAGC’s Membership
October—Gardening with Bulbs
Presented by Janet Schulz
November—The Artistry of Paul Sisko
Presented by Paul Sisko
December—Holiday Party!
Hosted by Donna & John Gormley
January—Indoor Gardening
Presented by Mary Jo Sichak
February—Local Garden Insects
Presented by Matt Bickerton
March—Interesting Varieties of Seasonal Flowering Trees
Presented by John Beirne
*This presentation is a joint meeting with The Oakland Garden Club in Oakland, NJ.
April—Gardening for Hummingbirds
Presented by Kathy Sauerborn
May—Drama Queens: Dark Beauties for Your Garden
Presented by Lesley Parness
June—The End-of-Year Garden Party!
Marina Kunkera’s Home & Garden
2022–2023
September—Membership
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Adventures and Misadventures in the Garden
October—Speaker: Janet Schulz
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
November—Speaker: Linda Flynn
The Secret Life of Herbs
December—Hosts: Donna & John Gormley
Holiday Party
January—Speaker: Sharon Ma
Rare and Amazing Succulents
February—Speaker: Heidi Loh
Japanese Gardens – An Integral Part of Japanese Life
March—Speaker: Robyn Lowenthal
Gardening the Green Way
April—Speaker: Janet Schulz
Spring Ephemerals
May—Speaker: Tom Bender
Native Plants & Perennials
June—Host: Marina Kunkera
End-of-Year Garden Party: Welcome to Our New Members
2020–2021
September—Membership
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Adventures and Misadventures in the Garden
October—Speaker: Sharon Ma
My Succulent Dream
November—Speaker: Cathy Miller
Greet the Holidays!
January—Speaker: Tom Bender & Paul Kubaryk
Deer Resistant Plants with a Focus on Natives
February—Speaker: Arnie Friedman
Gardener to Garden Designer
March—Speaker: Mark Zukovich
Azaleas and Rhododendrons: Selections, Planting and Care
April—Speaker: Donna Dorsey
What’s New & Exciting for 2021!
May—Speaker: Jim Wright
Backyard Birds of Bergen County
2019–2020
September—Anthony Bracco, Bracco Farms
Adapting Small Farm Methods to a Backyard Garden
Octber—Speaker: Paul Sisko
Film Night: The Life and Gardens of Beatrix Farrand
November—Speaker: Kay Joo
Creating a Thanksgiving Flower Basket
January—Speaker: Jeffrey Van Pelt
Top Ten Roses for Your Garden
February—Speaker: Shaun Ananko
Garden Tools & Ergonomics
March—Speaker: Marc Zukovich
The Many Varieties and Cares of Hydrangeas
April—Speaker: Donna Dorsey
What’s New and Exciting for 2020!
May—Speaker: Jim Wright
Backyard Birds of Bergen County
2018–2019
September—Membership
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Adventures and Misadventures in the Garden
October—Speaker: Jean Epiphan
Native Ferns of Bergen and Passaic Counties
November—Speaker: Eva Kunkura
Recycling and the Art of Reducing Plastic Waste
January—Speaker: Marc Gussen
Hydroponics: A Gardening Alternative to Dirt
February—Speaker: Anthony Bracco, Bracco Farms
Adapting Small Farm Methods to a Backyard Garden
March—Speaker: Janet Schulz
Gardening Surprise Topic
April—Speaker: Ken Greene
Hudson Valley Seed Compa
May—Speaker: Don Torino
Butterfly Gardening
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