GARDEN CLUB OF MONTCLAIR VA
About Us
Garden Club of Montclair
maintains proud membership in these organizations:
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Prince William Area Council of Garden Clubs
Gardening with Friends
Our History
Garden Club of Montclair first met in 1975 and initially gathered in member's homes led by the first President, Linda Garber. As more new homes were constructed, the Club was often requested to participate in community landscaping projects in addition to beautifying their own homes.
During the early history of the Club, the primary emphasis was on floral design and perfecting a variety of skills associated with judging and staging flower shows. That focus has changed over the years to reflect our membership’s expanded interests in landscape design, horticulture, historic gardens, and environmental conservation.
Award Winning Traditions and Projects Throughout the Years:
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Current Sponsor: PWC Montclair Fire Station #17 Garden
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Current Sponsor: PWC Adult Day Care Center's “Secret Garden”
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Current Sponsor: Annual Montclair Perennial Plant Sale
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National Capital Garden Club Gold Seal Award for Maintenance of a Community Project Greater Than 15 Years
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Central Atlantic Region Jean Ladson Outstanding Achievement Award for Club Excellence
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Certificate of Merit for Garden Therapy and Civic Development
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Founding CoSponsor: Montclair Blue Star Memorial Garden since 2001
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National Garden Clubs Lucille Droege Mauntel Certificate for Conservation
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National Garden Clubs Publications Award for the Club newsletter
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Historic Garden Restorations: Ben Lomond Rose Garden & Rippon Lodge