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Organized June 24, 1934
Purpose:
The objectives of the Club shall be to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and the art of flower arranging; to aid in the protection of trees, plants and birds; to encourage civic beautification; and to instill a respect for the environment.
A Membership Application can be viewed and printed by clicking on this location. Completed applications can be returned to Suffield Garden Club, Membership Chairman, P.O. Box 164, Suffield, CT 06078
Our Theme for the Year
Our theme for the year is taken from Our Purpose: . . to encourage civic beautification
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May:
5 Monthly Meeting - 10:00 a.m. Budget Vote
"President's Treat"
Pruning Basics - Ron Vidal, Suffield Tree Warden
Club goal setting and plans
Artistic Exhibit: A green and white arrangement. Use foliage
of varying colors and contrasts, from evergreens,
perennials, annuals or tropicals.
Horticultural Exhibit: Do you love orchids? Bring in you best to show.
9 May Market Set Up - 9:00 - 1:00 - Phelps-Hatheway
House
10 May Market - 9:00 - 3:00 - Phelps-Hatheway House
June:
2 Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Location: Storrowton Tavern, West Springfield
Meetings:
First Monday of each month October - May (except January)
Beginning at 11:45 a.m.
Second Baptist Church
100 North Main Street
Suffield, Connecticut
June's Annual Meeting is held off-site--members only
We enjoy refreshments, a business agenda and a program speaker
Guest fee: $5.00 per visit. December guest fee: $10.00
Guests are welcomed up to three visits per year.
Meeting Schedule
Mini Exhibits 11:30 a.m. (drop off)
Refreshments 11:45 noon
Meeting 12:30 p.m.
Program 1:00 p.m.
A selection of gardening materials including books, gloves, oasis and other items are offered for purchase to members and guests at our meetings.
Directions for getting to our meetings can be obtained by clicking on the Second Baptist Church line located above under Meetings.
We are affiliated with the National Garden Clubs, Inc., The New England Region of National Garden Clubs, Inc., The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc., The Connecticut Horticultural Society, The New England Wild Flower Society, and The Connecticut College Arboretum.
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