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Garden Club of Yorktown
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Who We Are
Our club welcomes everyone, from eager beginners to seasoned master gardeners. Each member contributes their own unique perspective, fostering an atmosphere of mutual learning and growth.
We are particularly passionate about the importance of planting native species, recognizing their role in supporting local ecosystems and promoting biodiversity.
Our commitment to education and sustainable practices ensures that we not only cultivate beautiful gardens but also contribute positively to our environment.
What We Do
We proudly maintain five beautiful pollinator gardens and our town planters from Spring through the first frost.
Join us this Mother’s Day weekend for our annual fundraising plant sale, featuring a wide variety of carefully selected plants, including natives, perennials, and hanging baskets, to enhance your garden while supporting a great cause.
During the holidays, we add a festive touch to our streets and government buildings with stunning evergreens and natural decorations.
Founded on September 24, 1926, our mission has always been to promote gardening and civic beautification. For a century, our volunteers have helped our town bloom while inspiring a lasting love of gardening through every project. This work is made possible by your generous donations and support of our Annual Plant Sale.
As we begin our next century, together we can create healthy landscapes, one garden at a time, for generations to come.
Our History
Our public garden tours are a favorite way for members to learn, connect, and get inspired. Being close to an extraordinary variety of public gardens, we’re able to explore beautiful landscapes, discover new plants and design ideas, and bring fresh knowledge and creativity back to our own backyards.
Area Garden Tours
Grange Fair
The Garden Club of Yorktown supports the annual Yorktown Grange Fair by taking charge of organizing and judging the Flower Contest competition.
Late Bloomers Club
The garden club also conducts a horticultural therapy program at Country House, a local assisted living facility. Through planting, crafts, flower arranging, and houseplant care, the programs foster social connection, cognitive and motor skills, and mutual joy for both residents and volunteers.
Civic Involvement
The Blue Star Memorial tribute marker located at the Veteran Memorials Circle garden is recognized nationwide and founded by National Gardens Clubs Inc.
Evergreen and Plaque. To commemorate its 90th Anniversary, the GCY planted an evergreen tree, located near Town Hall, to symbolize growth, strength and environmental stewardship.
Bricks in the Railroad Park at the Battle of Yorktown Memorial. One brick was donated from the GCY to support the memorial, and one was dedicated to long time GCY member and historian, Monica Doherty.
John C. Hart Memorial Library. The GCY has assisted the library’s Seed Library by offering educational programs. The club has also planted 100 daffodil bulbs in front of the library and donated a collection of curated books on gardening for town residents to enjoy.
The Garden Club of Yorktown has made the following contributions over the years to our town: