Our Purpose Statement
To coordinate and promote the interests and activities of the Madison District garden clubs
with that of WGCF, Central Region and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
To encourage the interests of conservation, roadside development and civic beautification.
To promote the study and practice of floral design, gardening, horticulture and landscape
To sponsor activities within the scope of the district and interest of its members.
To coordinate with other community organizations having similar objectives.
with that of WGCF, Central Region and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
To encourage the interests of conservation, roadside development and civic beautification.
To promote the study and practice of floral design, gardening, horticulture and landscape
To sponsor activities within the scope of the district and interest of its members.
To coordinate with other community organizations having similar objectives.
Our Clubs
Feel free to contact any one of our clubs to learn how the Madison District can add luster to your gardening experience!
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Mound View [Mt Horeb]The MVGC Plant Sale Committee hosts the annual Mother's Day Weekend Plant Sale. This annual event has become a local tradition in the Mount Horeb community. The plant sale is a wonderful project where new and existing members support the sale through numerous activities leading up to the days events. The plant sale draws hundreds of locals to come and learn about our native plants, learn tips and tricks on planting their new treasures, and sometimes even decide to join the Club!
Contact: Barbara Case, President |
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Olbrich [Madison]Olbrich Garden Club Was founded in 1962. We meet at noon on the second Monday of every month at Olbrich Gardens (except January.) We have about 5 speakers a year to learn about various environmental and gardening topics, and we donate to different nonprofits including Olbrich Botanical Society and Allen Centennial Gardens.
Laurel Neverdahl, President |
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Sugar River Gardeners [Verona]We are an active club that usually meets in the evening on a Tuesday or Thursday. We learn about gardening and environmental issues through speakers and garden tours. We do projects, such as mushroom-growing logs or cement leaf castings. We have an annual plant sale on Mother's Day Saturday and manage three raised garden bed locations called, Edible Gardens. The public is welcome to pick produce freely from these sites at Harriet Park, Hometown Junction, and Central Park. Visit our Website and become a member!
Annette Stratman-Durrer, President or Lucy Gammeter, Vice President |
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Sun Prairie [Sun Prairie]The Sun Prairie Garden Club plants wax begonias for Blooming of Sun Prairie at Sheehan Park East. Clean-up is done on Hwy N from 3 miles from Bailey Road to Lonely Lane, twice a year. Every year we have an activity at Generations Park in the Township of Sun Prairie at 5640 Twin Lane Road, Marshall. We meet at Glass Nickel Pizza in Sun Prairie on Main Street at 6:00 pm. We usually have our meetings on the 2nd Monday but always e-mail to check with us to make sure. We also have field trips
Contact: Diane Powelka, President |
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Sunset [Madison]Sunset Garden Club, founded in 1941, is a gathering of friendly people who enjoy volunteering in our community, creating hands-on-projects, getting our hands dirty in gardens and learning new gardening practices! We meet at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the community room in the Midvale Police Department at 4020 Mineral Point Road unless we have a field trip somewhere in the community on that date. We continually maintain the garden at the Mineral Point Police District and at Fire Station #9 on Midvale Blvd, both of which honor the police and firefighters of Madison; we also participate in the Hilary Grace Healing Garden at the UW Hospital, and are proud that several of our members are very active annually in the Lawn and Garden Show at the Alliant Energy Center every February. Our very own Gerianne Holzman is slated to be the National Garden Club President in 2027 and we are and will be very active with the planning and hosting the National Convention here in Madison in 2027!
Contact: Jacci See, President (608-217-2089) |
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West Side [Madison]One of the volunteer projects the West Side Garden Club works on is the gardens around the South Madison Police Station. Our cub does all the planning, planting, maintenance, and fall clean up all around the building. We have been honored by the Police Captain with a breakfast for all the members who work on the project!
Contact: Diana Peterson, President |
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Wisconsin Floral Designers GuildThe Wisconsin Floral Designers Guild's purpose is “To educate members and the public to promote the practice of the art of floral design through various opportunities using flowers, foliage, and design elements.” Our enthusiastic members embrace that goal at each meeting. Following club business, we create a design based on an example from the previous meeting. This format allows everyone to have an idea of the design type and materials needed. When members finish their designs, we discuss the basic design principles as each member describes their creation. It is a great, low-key, nopressure learning experience.
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PBS Landscape and Garden ExpoOur district attends Madison's annual garden expo every February. Come visit us at the District Booth and at Flower Show to find out more about our clubs, projects and communities.
Past garden expo Facebook Posts District Director: Jan Dixon |
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The Wisconsin Garden Club Federation founded in 1928 is a charter member of the National Garden Club organization. As an organization, we are proud of our heritage of developing relationships with fellow gardeners, learning, and gardening for good in our communities.
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