Our Purpose

The purpose shall be to stimulate interest in horticulture, to aid in the protection and conservation of natural resources, to preserve heritage, to promote civic beauty, to advance the art of floral design, to promote sound landscaping practices and to educate in all these areas.

Wallingford Garden Club Bylaws Article II

OUR HISTORY

Founded at Wallingford, CT

June 9, 1930 by Mrs. Linus H. Hall

2023-2024

62 Active Members

5 Associate Members

5 Honorary Members

2022-2024 OFFICERS

President: Karen C.

Vice President: Linda B.

Treasurer: Opal B.

Recording Secretary: Kirsten P.

Corresponding Secretary: Viya S.

Wallingford Garden Club IS A MEMBER OF

Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc.

www.ctgardenclubs.org

New England Garden Clubs, Inc.

www.newenglandgc.org

National Garden Clubs, Inc.

www.gardenclub.org

Affiliated Organizations

CT Forest & Park Association, Rockfall, CT 06481

https://ctwoodlands.org

CT Agricultural Experiment Station

123 Hintington Street, New Haven, CT 06511

The Southwest Conservation District

51 Mill Pond Road, Hamden, CT 06514

MEETINGS

Wallingford Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month September through June. The September and June meetings are closed to the public. Our open meetings are held at

The format of our meetings is four (4) tiered:

1. 11:00 Sign-in.

2. 11:15 Guest Lecturer: A knowledgeable speaker provides information and/or a demonstration on a different topic every month highlighting Our Purpose

3. 12:15 Social Time and Lunch: BYOBag - dessert, coffee and tea are provided by the Hospitality Committee.

4. 1:00: Business: The progress of current and up-coming projects

and activities is shared by the various committee chairs.

Join us. Donation $5.00

club news

WELCOME ABOARD A FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN

Thursday, May 23

depart Wallingford 8:30 a.m.

return 7:30 p.m. from parking lot corner of N. Cherry St and Hall Ave

$155 Includes

1. Round trip transportation

2. Garden pass

3. Guided tour

4. One meal

Mail a check made payable to Wallingford Garden Club with your name, address, phone number and email address to

Wallingford Garden Club

P.O. Box 770

Wallingford, CT 06492

Questions?

Call or text 203.535.4749 or

email ctkate1030@aol.com

ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Saturday May 18, 2024

9:00 - 1:00

At the gazebo on Rte 5 between Hall Ave and Quinnipiac Street

An assortment of shrubs, perennials, herbs, annuals and house plants from the gardens and homes of our members will be for sale. Knowledgeable members will be available to help you with your selections.

Rain or shine, no rain date.

Set the date aside and join us.