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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Outside Living Garden Tour & Art Show! June 2024
Photo by Jeannette Michelson
The 2024 Outside Living Garden Tour and Art Show, chaired by Michele Farias, with Co-chair, Diana Castle, was a resounding success. Their planning and oversight created a beautiful experience for all attendees. The weather was delightful and showcased our gardens magnificently.
Ticket holders were treated to six private gardens and the three gardens our club maintains throughout the island. Many enhancements with plein air artists, vendors, environmental awareness, horticultural tips, and an amazing green elephant sale provided variety and interest.
All members volunteered their time, energy and expertise to create this very successful experience. Ticket design and sales, publicity, website/social media are just of a few of the behind the scenes activities that are required to offer an island tour that is appropriate for our visitors. The generosity of the homeowners who offer their properties is so appreciated, as their kindness allows this activity to go forward. They, along with the garden club, contribute to all the programs offered to the Long Beach Island community.
It is the people who purchase our tickets who are to be commended. Your support is needed to fund the work of The Garden Club of LBI. As a 501c3, all monies raised support our club’s community outreach. Our programs, to name a few, cover youth, scholarships, senior services, environmental, continuing education, floral design and flower shows, plus the three island gardens we maintain. From 16 women who organized the club in 1957, our membership has grown to just under 200 people, with purpose and a desire to give back to the community. We thank the public for supporting our initiatives.
To read all about our fabulous event, please visit our website pages! 2024 Outside Living Garden Tour and Art Show & Publicity Page!
Lois Perry
President
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island
Garden Club Wins National & State Awards! June 2024
Photo by the Garden Club of NJ
Garden Club members attended the 2024 Garden Club of New Jersey Awards Luncheon in New Brunswick! To learn more about the Club’s five prestigious awards, we invite you to explore the details on our Awards Committee & Publicity pages!
Member Garden Tour Returns! July 2024
Photo by Kevin Janis
Six beautiful member gardens were showcased on Wednesday, July 10, 2024! The event was successful and well-attended. View the gardens created by The Garden Club of LBI’s members! Member Garden Tour
Barnegat Bay Day! July 2024
Photo by Lisa Tyson
The Environmental Committee enjoyed their participation at the Barnegat Bay Day 2024 event hosted at the Long Beach Island Foundation in Loveladies on July 10, 2024. The Garden Club was one of fifteen nonprofit organizations offering interactive activities for people of all ages! For further insight into Rosie and her innovative recycling concepts, we invite you to explore our Environmental Committee page.
Echoes of LBI! July 2024
Photo shared by Echoes of LBI
Read all about it! Echoes of LBI magazine provided exceptional coverage of the 2023 Holiday House Tour and the May pollinator program of the Youth Committee! View our Publicity page on our website to learn more about these fabulous events!
More News!
Click on the links below for details and photos.
Horticulture – 2024 – Horticulture & Publicity
Workshops- 2022 – 2024 – Workshops
Youth Committee – 2024 – Youth Committee & Publicity
Member Meetings – 2024 – Member Meetings
Senior Services – 2024 – Senior Services & Publicity
Nicholas Guerriero Scholarship Winner – 2023 – Scholarships
STATEMENT OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF LONG BEACH ISLAND’S POLICIES
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
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