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PLEASE NOTE: For the first time, all Federation clubs MUST file with the IRS in 2008!
Click here for details on how to file.


 

Horticulture "Tips & Snips"


SPECIAL BONUS for May Flower Show School!

A new series of Flower Show Schools will begin with Course I from May 13-15, 2008.  Included will be Flower Show Procedure, Design and Horticulture.  For those of you who would like to become a judge this is the perfect place to start.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut is offering a special bonus to anyone taking this course! You can sign up to take the course and bring a friend who can attend free. Taking the exam won’t be included, but the great learning experience will be free.
You can’t go wrong!

For more information please contact Flower Show School Chairman, Barbara Bruce or
(203) 484-9160.

[Click here to download an application for this course.]



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The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. is an educational, charitable non-profit organization made up of 8,143 individual members, 152 clubs and 13 affiliate clubs. It is one of thirteen charter members of the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc., now known as the National Garden Clubs, Inc., which was organized on May 1,1929, (two days after Connecticut's first meeting), and has had almost continuous representation on the National Board.

National Garden Clubs, Inc. is a service organization dedicated to the development of gardening, the betterment and beautification of the community and the exchange of ideas. It is the largest gardening organization in the world, comprising nearly a quarter of a million members from every state in the union as well as National and International Affiliates. It is closely unified through the eight regions under a Regional Director, who serves on the Executive Committee.

As garden clubs have grown in Connecticut, The Federation has continued its interests in Civic Development, Conservation and Preservation, Environmental Awareness, Garden Therapy, Historic and Memorial or Public Gardens, Horticulture, Legislation, Public Relations, Scholarships and Youth Activities. It sponsors Flower Show, Landscape Design and Gardening Study Schools for the continuing education and benefit of its members. Its "News" publication, which has been in existence almost since the beginning of the Federation, publishes 10 issues each year to keep members informed of Federation activities.

New "Protect Wildflowers" License Plate!

The first official garden club special interest license plate, designed by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc., as a conservation project through the CT state Motor Vehicle Department, is now available to the public. To find out more or to order your own "Protect Wildflowers" license plate, click here.

How to Contact Us …

Our office is located in Branford, Connecticut. Our office hours are 9 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday.

Mailing Address:
PO Box 854
Branford, CT 06405
Telephone:
(203) 488-5528
Fax:
(203) 488-5528
Email:
office@ctgardenclubs.org



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Last updated May 14, 2008