Who We Are
Ledyard Garden Club was organized in September 1964 and federated in 1984.
The Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014.
The Club is a non-profit organization, and membership is open to anyone interested in gardening and related fields. Membership is not limited to Ledyard residents. The annual membership fee is $30. Novices are welcome.
Club goals
- To promote horticulture & related goals
- To encourage gardening throughout the community
- To nurture the art of gardening and flower arranging among club members
- To assist in the preservation of significant trees, shrubs, birds, and wildflowers
- To promote educational pursuits in horticulture and/or related fields
- To contribute to civic, historical, and beautification projects in the community
Honorary Lifetime Members
Sue Anderson, Kathleen Bourassa, Anna Cardinali, Barbara Flora ,Melinda Goodrich, Judy Graziano,
Ester Harwood*, Monica Hallisey,
Susan Jewell, Nancy Johnson, Bonnie Knieriem, Roberta Levandoski,
Stella Lorah, Liz Mrouse, Marlene Santucci, Lynn Tarozzi,
Gayle Wilson, Martha Wread
* FGGCT Connecticut Life Member
Civic Gardens
The Club is dedicated to the beautification of roadsides and other sites within Ledyard and Gales Ferry and uses civic plantings to promote greater knowledge of native plants, their beauty, and conservation.
Ledyard Garden Club has lent its expertise to local projects, which include planting, maintaining, and caring for civic gardens in Ledyard and Gales Ferry. These include care and maintenance of the Ledyard Center Gardens, Gales Ferry Memorial Parklet, Ledyard Senior Center gardens, Nathan Lester House Gardens, and the Bill Library Gardens.
Club Officers
Term September 2024-August 2025
President
Dan Williams
Vice President
Laurie Whiting
Secretary
Kathryn Williams
Treasurer
Carolyn Roarke
Proceeds from the Annual Plant Sale support the Club’s Community Projects and donations within the local community.