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 $75 for active members and $40 for sustaining members.
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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
2023-2024
September 13 Herb Infusion Speaker/Workshop - Karen O'Brien
Location: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
October 11 Fall Propagation - Suzanne Mahler
Location: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
November 15 Decked Out for the Holidays - Jana Milbocker, Enchanted Gardens
Location: Wellesley Hills Congregational Church (WHCC) Community Room
December 6 Holiday Centerpiece “Make it and Take it” - Kathleen Carney Mark
Location: WHCC - Community Room
January 10 Tales of a Gardeners' Journey Presentation -
Debra Dellanina-Alvarez, Saved by the Garden
Location: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
February 14 Quiet Communities - Tricia Glass
Location: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
March 13 White Elephant Fundraiser - with Business Meeting - NOTE THAT THIS IS an EVENING MEETING
Location: Home of Jackie Segall, 26 Sagamore Road
April 10 Peonies: The Love of my Life - Christine Paxhia
Massachusetts Master Gardener Association
Location: Wellesley Free Library - Wakelin Room
May 15 Make Your Own Art in Bloom - Kathleen Carney-Mark
Location: WHCC - Community Room
June 12 End of the Year Luncheon at 11:00AM
Location: Home of Helene Keyzer, 84 Sagamore Road
Club Officers
2023 - 2024
Co - Presidents
Lori Goldenthal & Helene Keyzer
Co-Vice Presidents - Administration
Kate Martin & Nicole Meregian
Co-Vice Presidents - Programs
Ellen Burns and Beth Falk
Co-Secretaries
Judy Terpilowsli and Sara Raveret
Co-Treasurers
Margaret Loofbourrow & Lillian Lau
Assistant Treasurer
TBD