ATKINSON — The Atkinson Garden Club extends an open invitation to all gardeners, designers, lovers of flowers, their friends and families to their fall open meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main St.
Lite refreshments will be served at 1 p.m., with program following at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $10.
Featured presenter is Shannon (Griffin) Nicolosi, lead designer and owner of The Green Griffin, Kingston. For the years 2024 and 2025, The Green Griffin has been awarded WMUR’s Viewers Choice Award for Best Florists in New Hampshire.
Shannon (who had dreamed of becoming a florist since she was 5 years old) and her father, Doug Griffin, have managed their florist shop for 15 years, three and a half in their current location on Rt. 125.
She and her small staff, who have become like family, love the challenge of making custom creations for all occasions with fresh flowers, plants, and all kinds of interesting materials. One of Shannon’s favorite aspects of her business is that “No day is ever the same.”
When not in her shop and caring for her young daughter, Shannon enjoys conducting floral and educational workshops across all age groups, such as assisted living communities like RiverWood and also with students in local school districts.
Following Sharon’s program, there will be an Opportunity Drawing for her creative designs.
For more information about programs and/or the Garden Club, contact Jeanne Geisser, Membership Director, at 603-362-7723.
While they always welcome new members, they are so appreciative of community volunteers who don’t wish to join at this time, but are eager to share their gardening interests and skills with specific AGC programs or projects.
Visit atkinsongardenclub.com or find them on Facebook.