Laurelwood
Garden Club
(Fitchburg)
Founded in 1965, the Laurelwood Garden Club
strives to beautify the city of Fitchburg and its surrounding areas. 2018,
marked our 20th anniversary partnering with the Fitchburg Art Museum
for our annual spring presentation of Art in Bloom.
Garden club members, local florists and the public
are invited to interpret artwork from the museum’s collection and current exhibitions with flowers. Every fall, club members plant one thousand daffodil bulbs in Fitchburg and the surrounding towns. In January we host a Scholarship Tea.
One year we brought in almost $2,000 and were able to award two high school seniors $1,000 scholarships. The scholarship is open to local high school students pursuing college degrees in environmental or horticultural related studies.
Throughout the calendar year we have multiple floral demonstrations,
craft workshops, all things gardening related,
plus presentations by club members and local experts.
In addition, we often attend programs at Tower Hill or take in a local flower show.
The Club meets on the second Friday of each month,
from September to June, 9:30 am to noon at the Fitchburg Art Museum.
All residents of North Central Massachusetts are welcome to attend.
The Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a member of the National Garden Clubs
and the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
Membership Info
If you would like more information on the Laurelwood Garden Club,
please come to one of our meetings.
We meet on the second Friday of the month, September through June,
from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA.
Membership is open to anyone interested in gardening.
and bring it to the meeting where
you can speak to one of the garden club officers.
We would love to welcome you as our newest member.
For more information
Photos
Sara Gammell,
Laurelwood Garden Club member, pictured with artist
Stephen Di Rado.
Sara won an Honorable Mention
Kay Previte award,
for her floral interpretation of Stephen's art piece.
Over twenty members of the Laurelwood Garden Club participated in
Fitchburg Art Museum's 2025 Art In Bloom event this past Spring!
The exhibit perfectly showcased the incredible talents of our members who participated.
The arrangements featured a stunning variety of flowers, greenery and exotic plants
All of the member's efforts and creativity truly made this event special.
Julie Palioca, leader of our Civic Beautification Team , along with other Garden club members work diligently to add beauty to the outside of Fitchburg Art museum, City Hall park and over a dozen areas in the community. The trough plantings are updated three times a year. 1000 daffodils bulbs are planted every Fall.
Get In Touch!
We're happy to answer your questions.
Schedule
Laurelwood Garden Club
Calendar of Events
2025-2026
September 12th Fantastical Folktales of Flowers
Free and open to the public. Held at the Leominster Library 10 am. Diane Edgecomb will Weave of storytelling of flowers accompanied by Margo Chamberlain with song and Celtic harp.
October 10th Who's Protecting our Wetlands?
Held at the Fitchburg Historical Society Leominster Conservation Agent, Jesse Averka, shares his mission to protect our local habitat and wetlands
November 14th Adventures in Propagation
Held at Fitchburg Historical Society. Judith Taylor will share proven techniques for propagating houseplants and more.
December 12th Annual Holiday Luncheon
To be held at Slattery's restaurant 11:30 to 2pm. Bring a tree ornament to participate in a holiday game!
2025
January 31st Scholarship fundraising Tea
Fitchburg Art Museum 11:30 to 2:30 pm. Limited seating. Tickets $35
February 13th Spring Mossy Bulb Workshop
Held at Fitchburg Art Museum. Create a living piece of seasonal art using a hyacinth bulb and green moss. Limited seated. Cost $15 members
March 13th The next Step in Floral Design
Held at Fitchburg Art Museum. Christy King, of King Farms will interpret artwork from the museum collection in her floral designs.
April 10th Paint from Nature
Held at Christ Church in Fitchburg. Instructor, Lisa Doucette will guide us through a fun painting workshop catering to all abilities. Cost TBD
April 23-26th Art In Bloom Twenty-Eighth Year
LCG members and the Fitchburg Art Museum community create 40 floral interpretations of chosen artwork that are displayed throughout the museum galleries. The weekend includes a Champagne Gala, music, lectures, and flowers galore!
May 8th Wellness Naturally
Held at Coggeshall Park Fitchburg. Nadine Mazzola will take us on a healing walk using powerful Forest bathing Techniques. Bring a bag lunch. Meet at the old stone house
May 28th Civic Beautification Planting
Held at Rennaissance Park Fitchburg. LCG members will plant flowers in the Julia Casey Memorial Planter. Bring garden tools.
June 12th Annual Meeting and Elections
Held at Old Mill Restaurant in Westminster. LCG concludes another wonderful year! Celebrate over lunch. RSVP. Cost $40
July 21st Sixth Annual Picnic in the Park
Held at Renaissance Park Fitchburg Bring a picnic lunch, and relax with trivia, games, and a hat contest. Its an Un birthday party!
Announcements & News
Club Officers
Club Officers
2024-2026 Officers
President - Sara Gammell
Vice-President - Laurie Bebick
Secretary - Marilyn Talley
Treasurer - Tisha Schiavitti
Assistant Treasurer - Claire Lavin
Corresponding Secretary - Mary Ed Cain
Committee Chairs
Art in Bloom - Annette Acosta
Art in Bloom Co-Chair Lin Vickery
Publicity - Julie Palioca
Nominations - Mary Dunn and Doris Durrin
High School Scholarship - Barbara Reynolds
Programs - Grace McWalter
Scholarship Tea - Kathryn Nowosielski