Mission Statement

To further, in every way, interest in gardening and kindred subjects and to cooperate with all programs for the improvement in planting, conservation, environment and beautification of our island.

The Club supports many outreach programs, local environmental organizations, scholarship programs and services through the monies raised by our annual Holiday Tour of Homes and our June Outdoor Living Garden Tour. Professional speakers present programs throughout the year on floral design, horticulture, environmental issues and garden related topics. Membership meetings are held the second Thursday of every month, September through May excluding December.

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Outdoor Living and Garden Tour

It’s a wrap, our hearts are full of gratitude following this year’s Outdoor Living & Garden Tour!We simply cannot thank everyone enough for coming out to support this special event.

A heartfelt thank you goes to our fearless leaders, JoAnne Orlandi, Chair, and Michele Farias, Co-Chair. Their vision, dedication, and countless hours of work brought this event to life. Together, they assembled an incredible team of volunteers who truly knocked it out of the park! Mother Nature smiled on us with a perfect day filled with sunshine, gentle breezes, and beautiful gardens.

We are especially grateful to the homeowners who so graciously opened their private outdoor spaces to our guests. Inviting others into your personal gardens is a generous gift, and it gave visitors the rare opportunity to gather ideas, discover new plants and design concepts, and experience the beauty and creativity that make our island so special.

To our volunteers, sponsors, ticket holders, artists, vendors, and everyone who helped make this day such a success—thank you. Your support allows us to continue our mission of promoting gardening, conservation, and the beautification of Long Beach Island.

Thank you to our community sponsors. The Garden Club of LBI extends our heartfelt appreciation to the local businesses whose generosity has helped make the 2026 Outdoor Living and Garden Tour possible. Your support helps us beautify public spaces, support environmental stewardship, provide educational programs and scholarships to local students, enhance community gardens and civic landscapes, and inspire the next generation.

Youth Committee Mother’s Day Program

Kokedama Workshop

On Friday, March 27, GCLBI hosted a Kokedama workshop at the Bay Avenue Community Center. Jacqi Lahm led the workshop as a continuation of her February program. She harvested fresh moss and provided Mexican heather, pansies, and daffodils for the kokedama “balls.”

Additionally, Jacqi demonstrated the process of replacing oasis in floral arrangements with chicken wire. Participants departed with several aesthetically pleasing “balls” and a Waretown Bakery donut.

Left to right, seated: Mary Wilding, Marilyn Upton, Nancy Kunz
Standing: Judy Bouton, Helen Palestri, Rachel Halford, Diane Barbieri, Carol Stracensky, Leslie Karven, Diana Castle, Jacqi Lahm, Bette DellaTorre,Olga Perlman, Joan Bercari, Linda Zambito

Co-Chairs of the 59th Annual Holiday House Tour for 2026

Wendy & Eileen

Happy New Year! January 2026

Photo by Kevin Janis

The Garden Club of Long Beach Island welcomed 2026 with an enjoyable meeting and program! Discover all the details on our Monthly Meeting page!

Senior Services Celebrations! December 2025

Photo by Lisa Tyson

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Senior Services Committee extended its support to the seniors from the St. Francis Meals-on-Wheels group. Participants enjoyed creating a variety of flower arrangements, all while embracing the joyful atmosphere of the holiday season. For a glimpse of the festive spirit, be sure to visit our Senior Services page!!

Annual Holiday Cheers! – December 2025

Photo by Joyce Lubach

The Garden Club celebrated their Annual Holiday Luncheon which was a blooming success! Members enjoyed delicious food, festive cheer and great conversation as we wrapped another memorable year! A toy drive and food drive was incredibly successful! Visit our Holiday Luncheon page on our website for more exciting details!

More News!!

Click on the links below for details and photos.

Environmental Committee – Environmental & Publicity

Garden Club Wins National & State Awards – Awards Committee & Publicity

Intergenerational – Intergenerational & Publicity

Member Meetings – Member Meetings

President Joanne McKee – Publicity

Senior Services – Senior Services & Publicity

Workshops- Workshops

Youth Committee – Youth Committee & Publicity

2025 Scholarship Winners – Scholarships & Publicity

STATEMENT OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF LONG BEACH ISLAND’S POLICIES

1. PHOTOGRAPHY

All photographs and videos used for social media, publication and publicity shall be selected and distributed solely by the Website/Social Media/Photography Chair, with credit given to the photographers This will ensure a consistent approach to how images and videos represent The Garden Club of LBI.

Photographs and videos featuring identifiable individuals will not be used by The Garden Club of LBI without prior written consent.

2. USE OF NAME OR EMBLEM:

The emblem of The Garden Club of Long Beach Island, New Jersey may not be used or copied in any way or for any purpose other than official application by the Board of Directors. The name of The Garden Club of Long Beach Island, New Jersey shall be used only on awards, publications, programs, etc. authorized by the Board of Directors. The name of The Garden Club of Long Beach Island, New Jersey shall not be used to endorse a candidate for office, product, lecture, tour or organization except as ordered by the Board of Directors. The list of the Board of Directors of The Garden Club of Long Beach Island, New Jersey, their officers and members is not available for distribution to others or for use in advertising purposes, except by special vote of the Board of Directors.

Updated April 2024