Branching out beyond Yorktown!

On June 17th, the GCY trekked down to the Conservatory Garden in Central Park to soak up inspiration from one of NYC’s most iconic green spaces. Diane Schaub, Curator of the Conservatory Garden, gave us a private tour of the park’s formal garden.

Club News

The Garden Club of Yorktown (GCY) will offer public tours of its newest garden at the Veteran Memorials Circle (VMC) on Sept. 20, 1-5 p.m.

Visitors will receive a guided tour that covers garden history and information on how to reduce their lawns in favor of wildlife-friendly habitat, meadows and pollinator gardens.

Over the last three years, GCY has transformed the garden features over 32 different species for a total of 800 plants. The garden was designed as a year-round demonstration of how to attract and sustain pollinators; it contains signage and QR codes that enable residents to learn more about the plant varieties and preferred growing conditions.

The garden was recently chosen by Healthy Yards Westchester as both example of regenerative landscaping and public space partnership. According to GCY spokesperson Regina Hall, the garden was the result of the collaboration of numerous civic groups, public officials, and dedicated garden club members. She added, “this garden proves that ecological stewardship and civic pride are inseparable. We believe VMC is a model for communities everywhere: with local partnership, our public spaces can be both historically meaningful and ecologically alive.”

VMC is located in the heart of Yorktown, adjacent to the commuter lot behind Town Hall.

The Garden Club of Yorktown hosted its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 9th, a favorite spring tradition for local gardeners. Shoppers selected from hundreds of annuals — from Angelonia to Zinnias — along with curated container collections, hanging baskets, specialty vines, and striking dahlias.

The sale also featured dozens of perennials and native plants suited to a range of growing conditions, including Agastache and Monarda for sunny beds, Rudbeckia for mixed light, and Helleborus for shade. Experienced gardeners were on hand to offer guidance.

Proceeds from the sale support the Garden Club’s ongoing beautification projects throughout the Yorktown community.

A Century in Bloom: Centennial High Tea

On April 22, members gathered to celebrate 100 years of horticultural passion and community at an elegant high tea at nearby Lasdon Park. Tables adorned with floral arrangements set the backdrop for an afternoon of tiered trays filled with delicate finger sandwiches, scones with jam, and pastries. Guests sipped tea while sharing memories, honoring founding members, and toasting to the next century of growth, beauty, and friendship.