Welcome to
The Garden Club of New Haven
Founded in 1924
Our Mission:
The purpose of this corporation shall be to create interest in and promote knowledge of gardening, preservation of natural resources, and civic horticultural work in the Greater New Haven area.
Civic Projects
GCNH supports the New Haven community, including a Holiday Workshop, maintenance of Phelps Triangle Park, and New Haven Elms.
Conservation
GCNH members seek preservation of natural resources and establishes ongoing community-focused projects.
Scholarships
GCNH awards annual summer scholarship supporting Connecticut environmental education and other awards.
Community Awards
GCNH gives awards those whose work best reflects the mission: To create interest in & promote knowledge of gardening, preservation of natural resources & civic horticultural work.
It’s Time to Order Spring Bulbs for Summer Blooms & Pre-Order Fall Bulbs
The Ways and Means Committee is pleased and proud to present four spectacular collections of bulb favorites, each carefully curated by some of our expert members – to showcase some of their favorite varieties. (Members, check out the Ways & Means committee page for more details)
GCNH benefits from ANY purchases you make via the Bloomin Bucks link!
Members and Guests:
WHEN YOU ARE READY TO ORDER, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Next is perhaps the most important step in supporting GCNH and our talented gardeners. The page will prompt you to select the organization you are supporting – GCNH! Click on the box provided and select Garden Club of New Haven from the alphabetized drop-down menu. GCNH will appear in the box. Then click the green GO button.
To support its mission, GCNH provides programs on:
Flowers & Plants
GCNH provides education on the science and beauty of plants, including their sowing, cultivation, and arranging, while instilling an appreciation of their artistry, utility and value.
Environment
GCNH seeks ways to restore and preserve natural resources for future generations at a time of environmental threat through its member’s efforts as advocates, educators, and volunteers.
Community
GCNH works together with other groups, and its individual members serve the community through civic beautification projects and financial support of like-minded community programs.
Since its founding in 1924, the Garden Club of New Haven (GCNH) has promoted knowledge of gardening and an appreciation for the ways in which gardens and the natural world enhance the quality of our lives. The club’s educational work in horticulture, its environmental activism, and its civic engagement aim to secure a future for the Greater New Haven community in which the beauty of nature is both celebrated and preserved.
The Garden Club of New Haven is a proud member of
The Garden Club of America
&
The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER?
The Garden Club of New Haven is a working organization with a vibrant spectrum of opportunities for active engagement, collaborative learning, and civic contribution. We welcome New Haven area applicants with a shared commitment to involvement in and support of the Club’s mission through participation in the Club’s horticultural, environmental, design, civic, and organizational initiatives.
For more information please contact Membership Chair, Kel Ginsberg at kel.ginsberg@gmail.com