ABOUT US
Our club currently has 20 members. Some have been members for many years and others are newer. We have varied interests some of which include floral design, container gardening, rain gardens, gardening to attract butterflies and birds, our environment, beautifying the community and educating the public. These are some of the topics covered in our monthly programs held prior to our business meeting and usually presented by guest speakers. After our business meeting we gather together to share refreshments and socialize. We also enjoy field trips and workshops. Some of our field trips have included Peace Valley Lavender Farm in Doylestown and Bill's Figs in Flemington. Our workshops offer demonstrations on floral design by professionals as well as club members. We are proud of the gardens we plant and maintain at the Veteran's Monument and Public Library on Main Street in Flemington. The seasonal decorations we provide at the bridge on Mine Street add beauty to our community.
Our main fundraiser is the annual sale of pecans and walnuts each fall. With the hard work and dedication of the Ways and Means Committee, chaired by Gerda Bodnar, and the help of the club members this has been a very successful fundraiser that has helped support our civic projects throughout the community. This past year we sold approximately 360 bags of nuts and we thank the community for its support. We also sell Atlas 360 garden gloves. This fundraiser is year round and anyone is welcome to purchase the gloves at any time.
OUR HISTORY
The Hunterdon Garden Guild was organized in March 1950 as the Home Gardeners Club with 5 members. Betty Harvey served as the first President. In 1951 the first flower show was held at the home of Luella Allegar. The first green show was in 1952 and was held at the Flemington Baptist Church. In 2004, the Flemington Garden Guild joined the Garden Club of New Jersey, thus affiliating itself with the garden clubs throughout the State of New Jersey.
Our club currently has 20 members. Some have been members for many years and others are newer. We have varied interests some of which include floral design, container gardening, rain gardens, gardening to attract butterflies and birds, our environment, beautifying the community and educating the public. These are some of the topics covered in our monthly programs held prior to our business meeting and usually presented by guest speakers. After our business meeting we gather together to share refreshments and socialize. We also enjoy field trips and workshops. Some of our field trips have included Peace Valley Lavender Farm in Doylestown and Bill's Figs in Flemington. Our workshops offer demonstrations on floral design by professionals as well as club members. We are proud of the gardens we plant and maintain at the Veteran's Monument and Public Library on Main Street in Flemington. The seasonal decorations we provide at the bridge on Mine Street add beauty to our community.
Our main fundraiser is the annual sale of pecans and walnuts each fall. With the hard work and dedication of the Ways and Means Committee, chaired by Gerda Bodnar, and the help of the club members this has been a very successful fundraiser that has helped support our civic projects throughout the community. This past year we sold approximately 360 bags of nuts and we thank the community for its support. We also sell Atlas 360 garden gloves. This fundraiser is year round and anyone is welcome to purchase the gloves at any time.
OUR HISTORY
The Hunterdon Garden Guild was organized in March 1950 as the Home Gardeners Club with 5 members. Betty Harvey served as the first President. In 1951 the first flower show was held at the home of Luella Allegar. The first green show was in 1952 and was held at the Flemington Baptist Church. In 2004, the Flemington Garden Guild joined the Garden Club of New Jersey, thus affiliating itself with the garden clubs throughout the State of New Jersey.
OFFICERS President: Susan Kamich Vice President Beth Horn Recording/Corresponding Secretary Jane Gore Treasurer Gerda Bodnar COMMITTEES Conservation Gerda Bodnar Civic Projects Gerda Bodnar, Ursula Pohl, Valerie Stephens Historian Ursula Pohl Horticulture Eleanor Batura Membership Kayleen Vegh Ornithology Jane Gore Publicity Beth Horn Sunshine Carol Storr Ways & Means Cindy Dix Webmaster Cindy Dix Civic Projects Nursing Homes Carol Storr Community Gardens Gerda Bodnar, Ursula Pohl, Valerie Stephens |
The Hunterdon Garden Guild is involved in a variety of community activities including:
Holiday Projects for Local Nursing Homes Community Plantings at the Veteran's Monument and Flemington Public Library Flower Arranging Workshops Annual Flower Show Monthly Flower Arrangements at the Flemington Library Monthly Flower Arrangements at the Cancer Center of the Hunterdon Medical Center Fundraisers 
Our spring garden at the Flemington Public Library.
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