Founded in 1942, the Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills is open to people who are interested in gardening, sharing their knowledge of plants and horticulture, participating in garden outings, and helping to beautify Hunterdon County, New Jersey. We also raise money for student scholarships and volunteer to clean up and preserve the charming landscapes of Hunterdon County. Our meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 9:30 for coffee with a program scheduled afterwards. Join us at the Lebanon Twp. Fire Department Banquet Hall, 528 W Hill Rd, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826.
High school seniors pursuing education in either horticulture, agriculture, conservation or related fields can apply for the scholarship by printing out and mailing the application form here.
Objectives
~ Stimulate interest in gardening and the artistic use of plant materials
~ Furnish information on subjects relating to gardening
~ Further the horticultural beauty and development of our community
~ Aid in the protection of pollinators, wildflowers and birds
~ Assist in the conservation of our natural resources
Membership
Regular meetings are usually held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, excluding July and August. Board meetings are held as needed, at the request of the President.
A candidate for active membership who attends three general meetings within six months will then be considered for membership based on a vote by the Governing Board. For full details, click here.
Dues
Regular Member: $40.00
Associate Member: $45.00
GCNJ Life Member: $100.00
Payable to “Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills” by March 30th. Invoices will not be mailed.
Projects
~ South Branch Rescue Squad: Members maintain the garden at the South Branch Rescue Squad building.
~ Garden Therapy: Garden Therapy members design fresh flower arrangements monthly and distribute them to the elderly or disabled through Meals-On-Wheels. Committee members meet at Whittemore Wildlife Sanctuary, 7 Rockaway Road, Oldwick NJ. Approximately 70 arrangements are made monthly for a ten month period.
~ Arbor Day Tree Planting: Members select a site, as well as an appropriate tree to plant in observance of Arbor Day. If a site is not available, a money donation will be made to the Arbor Foundation.
~ Flemington Court House: Members will make holiday trimmings and decorate the outside of the Flemington Courthouse.
.~ Military Family Recognition: Recognizing parents of local active military by members delivering flowers.
~ Garden Tour: A garden club tour that promotes what you can do to beautify your landscape.