Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Inc.

The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education, appreciation, and practice of horticulture, landscape design, floral design, gardening, and environmental stewardship across Massachusetts. The organization is comprised of over 170 garden clubs with more than 10,000 members, aiming to provide resources, educational opportunities, and networking platforms for its constituents.

Mission and Objectives

The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts focuses on several core areas:

• Education: Providing workshops, lectures, and other educational resources to enhance members' knowledge in horticulture, floral design, and landscaping.
• Environmental Responsibility: Encouraging the use of native plants, conservation practices, and awareness about climate change impacts on local ecosystems.
• Civic Beautification: Collaborating with communities to enhance public spaces through gardening and landscaping projects.
• Partnerships: Working with regional and national organizations like the New England Garden Club and the National Garden Club to amplify its mission.

Structure and Leadership

The organization is led by a president, who sets the strategic theme for the term. It also recognizes members who are accredited as flower show judges, gardening consultants, landscape design consultants, and environmental consultants, highlighting their expertise and commitment to the field.

State and Regional Context

The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts is a key player in New England's gardening community, alongside other state federations such as those in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Together, they form the New England Garden Clubs, Inc., fostering regional collaboration and exchange of ideas in gardening and environmental conservation. The Mayflower, specifically Epigaea repens, is recognized as the organization's symbol, reflecting its Massachusetts heritage.