Springfield Garden Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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SEPTEMBER 18 PROGRAM: “SNIPPED”: THE FLORAL DESIGN VERSION OF FOOD NETWORK’S ‘CHOPPED’
"Rooted in the Past and Still Growing"
"Rooted in the Past and Still Growing"
The Springfield Garden Club was organized in 1917,
federated in 1928 and celebrated its CENTENNIAL in 2017-2018
This is us....
The Springfield Garden Club strives to:
create interest in the art of gardening
stimulate the promotion of civic beauty through horticulture and conservation
encourage the appreciation of the visual art of designing with plant material
Our Affiliations
We are proud member of:
National Garden Clubs, Inc. www.gardenclub.org
New England Garden Clubs, Inc. https://newenglandgc.org/
Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. https://www.gcfm.org/
Tower Hill Botanic Garden www.towerhillbg.org
Happenings and Highlights
We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Caroline, a knowledgeable and valued member of the Springfield Garden Club since 1990. See details about a special remembrance and sharing ceremony in the link to the left. Donations in her memory can be made here.
September Meeting
September Meeting
2026
“SNIPPED”: THE FLORAL DESIGN VERSION OF FOOD NETWORK’S ‘CHOPPED’
Presented by Trish Manfredi
National Garden Club Master Flower Show Judge, Trish Manfredi, will demonstrate the key principles and elements of flower arrangement as she creates five designs using flowers and containers supplied by the Springfield Garden Club. She will show how flower forms, texture, and color combine for harmony and interest. She will use a variety of floral mechanics such as wire, tape, and perlite for an eco-friendlier approach.
October Meeting
October Meeting
2026
HOLIDAY WREATH DESIGN
Presented by Loreta Carrero
A tailored demonstration including design tips, techniques and a finished wreath (or multiple variations) that attendees can learn from and enjoy. Light refreshments, including gluten free options, sweets, coffee, and tea will be served. In-person raffle for members and guests. Guests are welcome - Guest fee is $5.00
December Meeting
December Meeting
2026
WONDER FILLED TALES OF WINTER SOLSTICE PLANTS
Presented by Diane Edgecombe
A transformational teller with a rich background in the theatre arts, Diane’s charismatic, embodied storytelling enlivens both original and traditional tales, creating a truly mesmerizing weave. A featured teller on NPR and winner of a Year’s Best Performance award for her theater work, Diane’s storytelling has been seen at prestigious venues throughout the country and internationally for over thirty years. She will beguile us with Wonder Filled Tales of Winter Solstice Plants
See our Events Page for More Happenings and Information
Past Events
Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Friday, 5/22/26, 11:30AM
"Blooming Art"
Presented by SGC Members
We celebrated the crestivity of our own garden club!! Members and honored guests will enjoyed a festive luncheon, reviewed the accomplishments of the past year, congratulated our scholarship winners, and enjoyed a display of BLOOMING ART!
Arbor Day Liberty Tree Planting April 2026
Happy 250th
April Meeting
April Meeting
2026
"Lawns and Lawn Alternatives"
Presented by Gretchen Anspach
Lawns are imported garden fixtures from places with cool, wet summers. Here, a "perfect" lawn is a major drain on water supplies, a source of pollution, and a lot of work. Gretchen Anspach, Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and Lifetime Master Gardener, discussed options for tailoring a lawn and its care to fit your needs with the goal of reducing both labor and expense. This presentation also included an exploration of alternatives to the traditional grass lawn.
March Meeting
March Meeting
2026
"Bonsai"
Presented by Ken Guerin
Ken Guerin, owner of Garden Art in Agawam, shared with us his collection of Bonsai, care techniques, and his absolute love of this "tray planting" art.
February Meeting
February Meeting
2026
"A Look Towards Spring with a Cutting Garden"
Presented by Becky Sadlowski
Becky treated us to a fresh look at how to design and grow a productive, beautiful cutting garden. She shared practical tips on garden planning, favorite varieties, and planting strategies that maximize blooms through the seasons. We also got to a behind-the-scenes look at how her family-run flower farm transformed from overgrown land to a thriving intentional business rooted in sustainability and seasonal beauty.
December Meeting
December Meeting
2025
"Celebrating the Holidays with Floral Designs and Traditions From Around the World"
Presented by SGC Members
Members gathered to celebrate the holidays with creative and traditional ideas presented by some of our club members, from various countries around the world. Several members created displays using flowers and holiday festive items to represent international family traditions. Each shared a story that invited listeners into their celebration memories.
November Meeting
November Meeting
2025
"Fall Into Winter" Floral Design
A fresh flower design program. Our own Bob Whitney created 6 designs which were featured in a live auction. Bob covered topics such as care and handling, color, line, texture, mechanics, foliage manipulation, focal area, and more.
Presented by Bob Whitney
October Meeting
October Meeting
2025
"LET'S PARTY: An NGC Horticulture Specialty Flower Show"
SGC members helped to "demystify" the process of preparing entries for a Horticulture Specialty Flower Show. We were educated on guidelines for grooming, pots and containers, what is allowed as top dressing, nomenclature (botanical and common names), entry card completion, transporting exhibits, and of course, how to determine what classes can be entered.
Presenterd by SGC Club Members:
Janet Dolder, Master Gardener
Suzanne Reed, Master Accredited Flower Show Judge
Beate Bolen, Accredited Flower Show Judge,
View Complete Show Schedule Here
April Meeting
April Meeting
2025
"Greeting the Spring" Teatime
Presented by SGC Members
It’s time for tea!! Members are invited to bring their own teacups and don their Spring finery to enjoy a full tea service at The Carriage House with traditional tea-time nibbles accompanied by coffee and tea served by club members from our prized silver service.
SGC Members created unique floral interpretations of “Spring in a Teacup” as the petite centerpiece of their teatime luncheon table. Each creator explained the techniques and unique approach used to capture the feel of spring in their tiny display.
March Meeting
March Meeting
2025
Bulbs to Plant in Spring for Summer and Fall Blooms
Presented by Kathi Gariepy
Kathi Gariepy, a Lifetime Master Gardener, joined us to share her wisdom and insights on what, why, and how to plant bulbs in Spring to enjoy bright, colorful blooms in Summer and Fall.
February Meeting
February Meeting
2025
Beneficial Late Winter Garden Chores
Presented by Melissa Pace
Master Gardener and educator for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Melissa Pace, guided and encouraged us to undertake late winter tasks, including pruning, soil testing, hardscape repairs, tool maintenance, and springtime project planning.
Arbor Day 2024
Arbor Day 2024
Tree Dedication in Forest Park
Honoring Patrick Sullivan
On April 26th we celebrated Arbor Day with the planting of a Sourwood tree in Forest Park. This year's Tree Planting was dedicated to Patrick Sullivan, recently retired Springfield Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management. Patrick served the city over a 37-year career. He has been and continues to be an avid supporter of the Springfield Garden Club and was instrumental in the Club's return to Springfield and Forest Park in 2020. We are immensely grateful and proud to call him a club member and a friend.
Special thanks to Joe Carvalho for his original musical score and to Bob Pellin for the creation of this photo compilation
April Meeting
April Meeting
2024
2024
Sustainable Raised Bed Gardening
Presented by Gretel Anspach
Lifetime Massachusetts Master Gardener, Gretel shared with us her extensive knowledge and expertise on using raised beds for food production. She has established and maintains a 20,000 square foot raised bed garden that has provided fresh produce for the Marlboro and Maynard Food Banks for the last 10 years.
This GCFM award-winning video of member photos of beloved trees was created in celebration of the
150th anniversary of Arbor Day
Created by Bob Pellin,
member Springfield Garden Club
Scholar's Art Project
Scholar's Art Project
2021 Scholarship recipient Aaron Richmond-Crosset shares with us his creative art project and what it may represent.
See more photos and Aaron's detailed description on our Scholarship page (click here)
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