The Garden Club of Manchester
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Welcome
The Garden Club of Manchester was founded in 1920 with the simple mission to promote love for, interest in and knowledge of horticulture.
While the mission has stayed the same, the Club has grown in membership, from 10 to just under 100, and the work of the Club can be seen throughout the Manchester/Dorset and surrounding areas, from civic beautification to conservation to education. Please explore the site to learn more!
This year, 2025, the Garden Club is thrilled to be able to offer a $4,000 Scholarship to a graduating senior.
Scholarship application and information is available here. Deadline for application is May 7th, 2025
2025 Events
Thursday, March 20, at 1:00 p.m.
Vermont Pressed Flowers
Ellie Roden will share successful flower pressing techniques and creative ideas.
Samples of her art work will also be shown.
Location: Hildene Beckwith Room
Coordinator: Lisa Welp
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Wednesday, April 23, at 1:00 p.m.
The Beauty of Orchids
Mark Conley, a director of the Northeastern New York Orchid Society, will talk about the ease of growing orchids and display orchid samples.
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinator: Martha Heilemann
Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m.
Green-Up Day on River Road
This is a statewide event of greening up Vermont.
Location: Meet at the fountain below Wilburton Inn.
Coordinator: Barbara Powers
