The Garden Club of Manchester
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Welcome
The Garden Club of Manchester was founded in 1920 with the simple mission to promote love for, interest in and knowledge of horticulture.
While the mission has stayed the same, the Club has grown in membership, from 10 to just under 100, and the work of the Club can be seen throughout the Manchester/Dorset and surrounding areas, from civic beautification to conservation to education. Please explore the site to learn more!
This year, 2025, the Garden Club is thrilled to be able to offer a $4,000 Scholarship to a graduating senior.
Scholarship application and information is available here. Deadline for application is May 7th, 2025
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2025 Events​​
Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m.
Green-Up Day on River Road
This is a statewide event of greening up Vermont.
Location: Meet at the fountain below Wilburton Inn.
Coordinator: Barbara Powers
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Wednesday, May 14, at 1:00 p.m.
Perennially Yours
Nationally renowned speaker Kerry Mendez, now living in Maine, will speak to us via Zoom at MCL presenting “Power Up Garden Beauty, Power Down Garden Maintenance.”
Location: Manchester Community Library
Coordinator: Nancy Rhodes
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Saturday, May 17, at 9:00 a.m.
Annual Plant, Bake and Tag Sale
All member participation needed for our fundraiser for Civic Beautification. Set up will be Friday,
May 16 and many hands are needed.
Location: Southern Vermont Arts Center
Coordinators: Carolyn Brogan and Anne MacLaurin
Wednesday, May 21, at 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m.
Annual Bird Walk and Breakfast
Manchester Country Club’s wetlands attract a large variety of bird species, chasing mates and nest building. Breakfast and a short program to follow.
Locations: Manchester Country Club and Equinox Village
Coordinator: Martha Pfeiffer
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Have a garden related question, see our resourse section with links and helpline support