Stretching arms of pink
Across the hills of Harvard,
Apple trees awake
We are a non-profit, hands-on garden club located in beautiful Harvard, Massachusetts . Our members have gardening skills ranging from beginner to master. In meetings and workshops, we exchange ideas and learn about new trends in landscape design, vegetable gardening, horticulture, conservation, and flower arranging. We share our knowledge and give back to the community through civic beautification and outreach programs.
Executive Officers
President: Bill Loehfelm
Vice President: Marijke Vallaeys
Recording Secretary: Carlene Phillips
Treasurer: Deborah O'Rourke
"I planted the last dozen tulip bulbs in the morning.
In the afternoon I went to a meeting to start a garden club.
There were fifteen ladies present. I was elected president, quite a shock!
The object of the club was to promote interest in gardens,
their management and culture and to meet for the discussion of these subjects. We formed a Program committee and, a priority for me, a Conservation committee. There were 41 charter members and annual dues were $2. The club held flower shows at the Town Hall and plant sales to exchange 'treasures' and pay for club expenses. One of the first civic activities was landscaping around the Powder House off the Common."
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Looking Back: 1927
from the diary of founder Mary Abbot, October 1927
"Mary Abbot in Her Garden" by her sister, noted artist Agnes Abbot.
President's Message:
Here's what Bill thinks....
This is a time, for many, to come together as a family and celebrate the season...the lights, the
music, the traditions, the food, the sweaters... Please take the time to enjoy these moments;
they don’t come again.
Others depend on the phone and the internet to connect with loved ones far away; pictures and
sentiments wheeling their way across the ethernet...cards with messages and updates...
Still others find themselves alone with their memories of Christmas past and painfully sweet
thoughts of those who are no longer here. We hope they will turn to friends; accept an invitation;
reach out for the comfort that is available to you. Or, rest easy this season. Be good to yourself.
The days are getting longer... Spring is getting closer...and you are a valued member of a Club
that gets you and likes you.
Happy Holidays to all...
Our President, Bill Loehfelm