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Welcome to the Garden Club of London
The Garden Club of London, founded in 1951, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is the promotion of interest in botanical activities through Environmental Awareness, Education, Horticulture and Floral Artistry. The Garden Club of London members formally meet from September through June for a wide variety of programs, events and activities with some activities continuing throughout the summer. Almost all meetings, workshops, courses and events are held at the Civic Garden Complex at 625 Springbank Drive. MEETINGS The third Wednesday of the month the Club’s members gather for General Meetings. Following a brief business meeting, a program is presented that reflects the interests of the Club in Design and Horticulture. The fourth Wednesday afternoon is dedicated to Horticulture interests. Field trips are also organized for all members interested in many aspects of the science. Our Horticulture groups grow herbs and make herbal products to share with the public at the Fall Boutique e.g. jams, jellies, vinegars, potpourri, sauces, packaged herbs and mixes. Our Woodland volunteers are working at restoring approximately one hectare of Springbank Park to a Carolinian Forest. Another small area of the park has been accepted as a challenge for the Garden Club of London to develop into an inviting area for the public to visit. STUDIO ACTIVITIES On Monday mornings, workshops are held where members learn to create items using natural plant materials of all kinds, which are sold at our annual Fall Boutique held each November at the Civic Garden Complex. 
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
Floral Design courses are held on Tuesdays or Thursdays. The basic mandatory Design I Course is offered in September to help new members begin to understand the principles and elements of Design. Many workshops are offered on specific design styles and techniques to extend knowledge and challenge the members’ current level of design and experience.
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Newsletters & ArticlesThe Garden Club of London
Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Drive, London, ON, N6K 4T1 Telephone: (519) 471 6200 Flower show 2025.
Weekend of May 3&4. Preview event Friday Oct 2. * * * Legacy/ 75th anniversary * * * Wed Oct 1 with Canadian designer Lea Romanowski * * * ( to be confirmed, workshops October 2nd ( morning and afternoon) and October 3rd (morning). http://www.designingontheedge.ca Quick Facts:
Club President: Frances Ellison Membership: 100 Established: 1951 Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month Annual Shows: Flower Show every second year "In House" shows on alternate years Website : www.gardencluboflondon.ca |