History of our Club
The Guilderland Garden Club was established in February 1964 by a group of women who loved gardening, flower design and making floral arrangements. Today the Club includes men and women whose responsibilities and interests also include protection, conservation of and education regarding natural resources, i.e. air, water, forest, land and wildlife. Continuing with the National Garden Club Mission Statement, the Club provides its members with educational resources, national, regional and local networking opportunities; promotes the love of gardening, floral design, fellowship and continues to contribute to make our community a better place to live. Our Club Officers for 2025/26 are pictured above.
Our Community Connections
Community Service
The Guilderland Garden Club donates many hours to improve the quality of life in Guilderland. We developed and maintain gardens at both Mynderse-Frederick House and Schoolcraft House which are open to the public to enjoy,
The Club participates in Path Through History Day, an initiative in New York State that promotes over 700 historical sites and events, allowing visitors to explore the rich history of the state through themed attractions and special events. Events are scheduled at both garden locations.
On the first weekend in December we open the Mynderse-Frederick House to the public for an Open House and Greens Show.
We raise funds for local charities and donate to two local food pantries. We also continue to maintain a Scholarship Fund for a local high school student.
Annually, for Community Service Day, we spruce up the gardens and assemble flower arrangements for the residents at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home in Guilderland (photo above).
Our Community Connections
Scholarship Fund
The Guilderland Garden Club has established a Scholarship Fund for an annual award to a High School Senior in one of the Guilderland District schools who will be studying a horticultural field in college. Our 2025 Award Winner, Josiah Tanner, is pictured above along with Michael Piscitelli, Principal, Guilderland High School. The Guilderland Garden Club once again announces its 2026 Scholarship. The following local school districts are eligible to apply: Guilderland , Voorheesville and Berne-Knox-Westerlo. To apply please contact your school’s guidance counselor for an application form. Send questions to the Guilderland Garden Club, PO Box 282, Guilderland Center, NY 12085, Attention: Linda Miller or contact LAMiller416@gmail.com.
Programs and Events for 2026/27
April Meeting
Native Plants & Groundcovers
May Meeting
On the Edge: The Harrowing Lives of Birds
Except where noted, meetings are held at Guilderland Town Hall starting at 11am and are open to the pubic We meet on the second Monday of the month, April through November. Beginning in October, the Club is busy making ornaments for the Annual Greens Show which is held the first weekend of December. The Guilderland Garden Club sponsors many interesting speakers for our monthly meetings on such topics as cutting gardens, Shaker gardens, Vermiculture, butterfly gardens, wildflowers and landscaping with native plants. If you are considering becoming a Club Member, please feel free to come to a meeting and talk with one of us. We would love to have you join! We also plan day trips to local sights of interest. Please check back to this page; we will be announcing additional programs/events as they are scheduled.
Learn about easy to grow native perennials that can be added to your landscape to support pollinators and the environment. These plants will reduce your need to water and will eliminate the need for pesticides and herbicides. Also, learn about Groundcovers which will reduce the need to weed, mulch or mow . Less work required in your gardens! Speaker: Carole Henry, Master Gardener Program Coordinator
They fly! They sing! However, it often takes vigilance for birds to survive. In this program we explore some of the strategies used by birds to successfully make their way in an often hostile environment. Also, learn how bird lovers and other citizens can help protect birds. A colorful power point presentation is included. Speaker: Scott Stoner, Owner/Photographer, Naturelogues