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About The Somerville Garden Club was founded in 1994 by a group of Somerville residents to promote home gardening as well as the horticultural possibilities of Somerville’s public spaces. Of the club’s 200 members, some are experienced gardeners, some are beginners; some are long-time residents, some new residents; and about a third come from surrounding communities. Benefits Members receive a monthly newsletter with horticultural articles and notices of upcoming events, special private tours of members’ gardens and horticultural spots in the region, and a discount at a local garden center. Meetings The SGC meets on the second Wednesday of every month 7:00–9:00 p.m. at the Tufts Administration Building (TAB), 167 Holland St., second floor. The meetings are open to the public and are wheelchair accessible. Most meetings begin with a roundtable discussion of seasonal gardening issues, followed by a speaker, and ending with a raffle. Please join us at an upcoming meeting. Community Sites From the beginning, a major objective of the SGC has been the maintenance and improvement of public sites. The club’s volunteer projects include six sites around the city:Wilson Square (Elm St. and Somerville Ave.), Powderhouse Rotary, Central and West Branch Libraries, the bike path at Highland Rd., and the Welcome to Somerville sign at Beech and Elm Sts. Joining Membership is $25/year (April-March). Please make checks payable to Somerville Garden Club. Mail to: Membership Coordinator, Somerville Garden Club, PO Box 441895, West Somerville, MA 02144 |