Wellesley
Gardeners'
Guild
The Wellesley Gardeners' Guild, established in 1968, has contributed to the beautification of Wellesley through our many civic projects. Along the way, we have opened our homes, our gardens, and our hearts to each other.
Current Civic Projects of the Wellesley Gardeners' Guild:
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Wellesley Hills and Post Office Square: Fund, plant, and maintain window boxes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
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Wellesley Free Library: Fund, plant and maintain large planters at the front, back and side entrances in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
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Town Square Clock Garden and Fells Sitting Area: Provide funding to Town of Wellesley Park and Tree Division for seasonal plantings for the Town Square Clock Garden and for the Fells Sitting Area, located across the street from the Fells Market.
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Museum of Fine Arts: “Art in Bloom” arrangement participant.
Past Projects:
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Wellesley Education Foundation Spelling Bee: Supported several years of WGG member participation in event.
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Warren School Triangle: Planted annuals in conjunction with the town horticulturist at the Warren and Washington Streets intersection.
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Donated to Reidy Field. Donated to Wellesley High School and Wellesley Middle School.
Member of:
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Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts
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National Council of State Garden Clubs
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Joint Council of Wellesley Garden Clubs
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
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Membership Info
The WGG consists of up to 45 active members who are asked to do the following:
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Pay annual dues of $60.
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Chair or serve as an active member on one committee per year.
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Participate in the annual fundraiser.
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Water the post office window boxes at least one week per year.
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Assist in two plantings per year.
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Fill one hospitality spot for a regular meeting.
After 5 years of service, active members may elect to assume a sustaining status, at which point annual dues are $30 and other requirements are waived. However, many members enjoy the WGG so much, they choose to stay active well beyond those 5 years!
If interested in membership please email wellesleygardenersguild@gmail.com
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Wellesley Gardeners' Guild
P.O. Box 812032
Wellesley, MA 02482
Schedule
2022-2023
September 7 Art-in-Bloom Presents "MFA Roadshow”
Location: Elm Bank - Putnam Room
October 12 Accessories in the Garden - Christie Dustman
Location: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
November 9 Tips, Tricks & Trade Secrets - Deborah Trickett
Location: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
November 16 Thanksgiving Container “Make it and Take it” - Fran Morello
Location: Fran’s Flowers - Framingham
December 7 Holiday Centerpiece “Make it and Take it” - Kathleen Carney Mark
Location: Elm Bank - Putnam Room
January 11 Moss Wall Art “Make it and Take it” - Natureworks
Location: Elm Bank - Putnam Room
February 15 Beekeeping - Tony Lulek, Norfolk County Bee Org
Location: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
March 8 How to Grow Dahlias – Betsy Szymcak
Location: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
April 12 Lawn & Lawn Alternatives – Mass Horticulture
Location: Elm Bank - Putnam Room
May 10 Hydrangeas, Presentation and Demo – Jen Kettel
Location: Elm Bank - Putnam Room
May 24 Spring, Herb Container “Make it and Take it”
Location: Elm Bank - Putnam Room
Club Officers
2022 - 2023
President
Claudia Perkins-Ticktin
Vice President - Administration
Lori Goldenthal & Helene Keyzer
Vice President - Programs
Lillian Lau
Secretary
Chris Oliver
Treasurer
Stacy Braatz
Assistant Treasurer
TBD