Welcome to the Garden Club of London
The Garden Club of London, founded in 1951, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is the promotion of interest in botanical activities through Environmental Awareness, Education, Horticulture and Floral Artistry. The Garden Club of London members formally meet from September through June for a wide variety of programs, events and activities with some activities continuing throughout the summer. Almost all meetings, workshops, courses and events are held at the Civic Garden Complex at 625 Springbank Drive. MEETINGS The third Wednesday of the month the Club’s members gather for General Meetings. Following a brief business meeting, a program is presented that reflects the interests of the Club in Design and Horticulture. The fourth Wednesday afternoon is dedicated to Horticulture interests. Field trips are also organized for all members interested in many aspects of the science. Our Horticulture groups grow herbs and make herbal products to share with the public at the Fall Boutique e.g. jams, jellies, vinegars, potpourri, sauces, packaged herbs and mixes. Our Woodland volunteers are working at restoring approximately one hectare of Springbank Park to a Carolinian Forest. Another small area of the park has been accepted as a challenge for the Garden Club of London to develop into an inviting area for the public to visit. STUDIO ACTIVITIES On Monday mornings, workshops are held where members learn to create items using natural plant materials of all kinds, which are sold at our annual Fall Boutique held each November at the Civic Garden Complex. COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Floral Design courses are held on Tuesdays or Thursdays. The basic mandatory Design I Course is offered in September to help new members begin to understand the principles and elements of Design. Many workshops are offered on specific design styles and techniques to extend knowledge and challenge the members’ current level of design and experience. CURRENT EVENTS A variety of courses are organized by some of our members. We begin the new season with Design Course One in September. A successful new initiative begun in 2017 and continuing is our “Lunch & Learn” program on the last Monday of each month from 12:45 -1:30 pm. following Studio. Members bring their lunch and watch a demonstration on topics related to floral design or horticulture.
Two courses are planned for October: Hats & Purses where you can learn how to decorate a hat and purse using dried organic material and Plants and Flowers Workshop to learn how to create a Plants and Flowers entry for a flower show. In November, we offer Christmas Designs and making a Boxwood Tree. Also in November is our annual Boutique on November 17 from 9:30 am until 1:30 pm. We will be delighted to welcome you to this event. On December 2 we host, along with Friends of the Complex, a public workshop for about sixty people who make a Christmas table centre piece. The fall season concludes with a social for members on December 6.
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Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Drive, London, ON, N6K 4T1 Telephone: (519) 471 6200 Quick Facts:
Club President: Pam Sabourin Membership: 137 Established: 1951 Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month Annual Shows: Flower Show every second year "In House" shows on alternate years Website : www.gardencluboflondon.ca |