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
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.
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Schedule
Laurelwood Garden Club
Calendar of Events
2024-2025
September 13 Adventures in Propagation
Techniques and methods for propagating houseplants and more, by Judith Taylor of Seeds2Plate
October 4 Sholan Farm Field Trip
Meet at Sholan Farms in Leominster. Pick apples, go on a wagon ride, learn the history of the orchard. Cost $5 pp. Rain date is October 18th.
October 24 Annual Daffodil Planting
Club members will plant 1000 daffodil bulbs in the city of Fitchburg. Sign up at the September meeting. Site TBD.
November 8 Fall Centerpiece Workshop
Member Kathryn Nowosielski will lead participants in making a beautiful centerpiece for their home. Cost $20 pp
December 13 Annual Holiday Luncheon
Gather for Merry festivities and a Holiday buffet at Slattery's Restaurant in Fitchburg 11:30 to 2:30. Cost $33 pp
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January 10 Flower Bar Workshop
Members Marica Levesque and Grace McWalter will present a pop up " Flower Bar" to make your own bouquet. Cost $20 pp
January 25 Scholarship Fundraising Tea
Enjoy high tea and tablescapes with friends and members. 11:30 to 2:30. Cost is $25. Seating is limited, so tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
February 14 Creative and Inspiring Floral Design
Christy King of King Farm, and last year’s AIB award winner, will present information on Floral design, basics, elements, and principles of design
March 14 Spring into Art in Bloom View the flyer
Participants will complete a floral interpretation, using the same " pre-selected" art piece, while being coached by experienced LGC Floral Interpreters.
April 11 A Road trip to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Join us for a docent guided tour from 10 to 11 am, followed by lunch. Bring your own lunch, or sign up at the March meeting for a boxed lunch for $22
April 24-27 Art in Bloom, The 27th Year
Members choose from 40 preselected art pieces to make the floral interpretations displayed throughout the museum.
May 9 Jaw Dropping, Traffic Stopping, get your Neighbors Talking Containers
Deborah Trickett, an award-winning container garden designer, from " The Captured Garden" in Westwood, will be our presenter.
MAY 27 Julia Casey Memorial Planter
Club Members will plant flowers in this historic horse trough in Renaissance Park
June 13 Annual meeting and Elections
LGC concludes another year! Join us at 873 Cafe & Smith Tavern in Ashby for lunch. Arrive at 11:30 am. Advance RSVP. Cost $40pp.
JULY 24 Fifth Annual Picnic in the Park
11 to 1 pm in Renaissance Park. Bring a picnic lunch and relax with trivia, games, and an un-birthday celebration.
Announcements & News
Click photo for a pdf version of the flyer
Club Officers
2024-2025 Officers
President - Debra Vilandry
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
Publicity - Julie Palioca
Nominations - Sara Gammell
High School Scholarship - Barbara Reynolds
Program - Grace McWalter
Scholarship Tea - Kathryn Nowosielski