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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2025 Standard Flower Show!

The Garden Club of Long Beach Island is once again preparing for its Standard Flower Show on Thursday, May 15th at the Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies. The show’s theme, Hats off to Les Fleurs sets the tone and weaves a feeling of continuity among all the show’s Divisions: Horticulture, Design, Education, Youth and Botanical Arts.

Since 1969, the Garden Club of LBI, has been hosting flower shows to provide a unique opportunity for floral designers, horticulturalists, judges, and the viewing public to become an integral part of the creative process of putting on a standard flower show which is sanctioned by the National Garden Clubs.

An afternoon to Walk Among the Flowers at the show in Loveladies is free and open to the public from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.  There will also be a floral boutique whereby the public can purchase a lovely plant or flower arrangement to take home with them which were created by garden club members.

With the show’s theme of “hats”the public is encouraged to wear their favorite hat for fun! A lovely way to spend a beautiful May afternoon and the Garden Club of LBI hopes to see the the community and public there!

Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies
Thursday, May 15, 2025
2 pm to 5 pm

To view a quick glimpse from the 2022 Standard Flower Show, please visit our page!

Julie Eller & Cindy McGrath
Standard Flower Show Chairs

2025 Outdoor Living Garden Tour & Art Show!

The Garden Club of LBI
2025 OUTDOOR LIVING GARDEN TOUR and ART SHOW

Thursday, June 19, 2025
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rain date Friday, June 20, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this amazing event!

Tickets are $40

To purchase your tickets online:

Now is the perfect time to secure your tickets!  Embark on a self-guided tour and grasp inspiration for your own gardens! Take advantage of this opportunity to immerse yourself in the outdoor areas of five beautiful homes.   See tables set for a garden party.  Watch the Plein Air Artists at work and see some of their finished work.

Our public gardens that our members maintain all year on Long Beach Island are on display.   For this special day, we have presentations and informative sessions on bees and butterflies in the garden.  Master gardeners will be on site to pass along their abundant knowledge of gardening.

In addition, you can participate in a raffle of original artwork by featured artists.  Pop-up vendors from local shops will be at each home location with some appealing items for purchase.

Our tour promises to be a visually stunning and enjoyable day!

Diana Castle, Chair
Joanne Orlandi, Co-chair
Outside Living Garden Tour & Art Show

Garden Club Welcomes May – 2025

Photo by Joyce Lubach

Deb Cowles, a member of the Garden Club, was the guest speaker at our May meeting. Her presentation on native gardening, titled “Contain Yourself and Go Wild,” was both enlightening and engaging, encouraging many attendees to capture images of her PowerPoint slides. We invite you to explore our Member Meeting page for more information about our event and to view this excellent presentation!

May Day Baskets – 2025

Photo by Joyce Lubach

Each year, The Garden Club of LBI celebrates a cherished tradition by gifting lovely flower baskets to friends and neighbors in need of a little extra cheer. Club members are eager to craft stunning floral arrangements the day before May Day! Uncover more by visiting our May Day event!!!

New Members Luncheon – 2025

The New Member’s Luncheon took place at Calloway’s Restaurant on Thursday, April 24, 2025, welcoming 17 new members to our Club this year. The event offered an abundance of information about the Garden Club allowing members to discover the various projects and activities we engage in. Attendees also had the chance to meet our officers, board members and fellow new members. For additional information about this event and the Garden Club of Long Beach Island, please visit our New Members page!

Family Health and Safety Fair – April 2025

Photo by Lisa Tyson

The Garden Club of Long Beach Island actively participated in the Family Health and Safety Fair which was sponsored by the LBI Health Department and the St. Francis  Community Center. This insightful event took place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, and aimed to promote community awareness about health and safety issues. Discover additional details about this significant event by visiting our Special Events page!

Senior Services Event  –  April  2025

Photo by Jane Niemeyer

On Wednesday, April 15, 2025, The Garden Club of Long Beach Island welcomed seniors from the St. Francis Meals-on-Wheels program at the Ocean County Community Center. JoAnne McKee, Chair of Senior Services, expertly coordinated the day’s events, ensuring that all participants enjoyed another delightful experience. Discover our Senior Services in greater detail by exploring this page!

Garden Club of LBI Floral  Program for Local  Girl Scout Troop –  April 2025

Photo by Jeannette Michelson

The Garden Club hosted a floral design workshop in collaboration with Girl Scout Troop 60165 of Stafford Township. The third-grade girls crafted stunning arrangements to bring home.  Find out more by visiting the Youth Committee page!

Intergenerational Committee Launches Spring – April 2025

Photo by Joyce Lubach

Have you heard about the range of community projects that The Garden Club of LBI engages in? Numerous outreach initiatives, including collaborations with local environmental organizations, scholarship programs and various services are funded by the proceeds from our annual Holiday Tour of Homes and the June Outdoor Living Garden Tour & Art Show. Visit our Intergenerational Committee page to witness the joy and smiles generated from one of our many amazing programs!

 

More News!!

Click on the links below for details and photos.

Intergenerational – Intergenerational & Publicity

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

Echoes of LBI!  – Publicity

Environmental Committee –  Environmental & Publicity

Workshops-  Workshops

Youth Committee – Youth Committee & Publicity

Member Meetings  – Member Meetings

Senior Services  – Senior Services & Publicity

Caroline Liebmann Scholarship Winner  – 2024 –  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.

 

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