Hot chocolate and cookies kept all 17 of us warm during today's workshop, Honoring History at the Crane House.   After a slide presentation on the history of Christmas decorating trends and traditions   ( you can watch it here !),   the museum staff took us on a comprehensive tour of the house, explaining how the information from the slide show applies to each room or area.   New purchases have been made by the museum to help us get the historic aspects correct: an authentic goose feather Christmas tree for the formal dining room; period foil decorations and textiles for the YWCA boarders' dining room; even an aluminum tree for the club room.    Please sign up soon to help with decorating:   Greens Preparation Wednesday, December 3, 2025 1 to 3:00PM We will be assembling the greens into garlands, wreaths, and swags for use tomorrow.   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA5A72EABF9C70-57896048-workshop .   Decorating the Crane House and Historic YWCA Thursday, December 4, 2025 10AM to 3:00PM Decorate with Garden Club friends   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA5A72EABF9C70-57896451-decorating

Botanical Arts 1st  - Clare Kuch 2nd 90+ - Michele Tomasik 3rd - Debbie Moran HM Floss O'Sullivan Flower Design Provisional Alexandra. Kildiff Guitar Behbin Novice 2nd - Clare Kuch Intermediate 1st - Kathy Bachmann 2nd 90+ - Pam Turre Advanced Group 1 1st - Cheryl Slutzky 2nd - Susan Benner 3rd - Sarah Olson HM - Susan Brady Advanced Group 2 1st - Michele Tomasik 2nd - Olga Bequillard 3rd - Fricke HM - Floss O'Sullivan Advanced Plus 1st - Barbara Baletti 2nd - Cynthia Corhan-Aitken 3rd - Sarah Stransky Horticulture Many of our talented horticulturalists displayed multiple entries in many categories. Denise Silverman won the most firsts, closely followed by Michele Trevenen, Kathy Bachman, Cynthia Corhan-Aitken, and Sarah Olson. See some of their entries in the slideshow below.

What would Montclair be without its Spring carpets of tulips and daffodils? Get ready, Montclair!  Over the past few weeks the Garden Club planted over 1,000 bulbs all over town. Daffodils and tulips will greet us this Spring along Church Street, outside the YMCA, Sawtelle Learning Center, Mountainside Hospital and, of course, Avis.  Thank you to our rejuvenated Youth Committee, our loyal Church Street and Avis Committees, and all our youth volunteers.

The Garden Club of Montclair is dedicated to sharing knowledge and practice of conservation, horticulture, and the artistic use of plant material. We beautify the Township of Montclair and sponsor and support projects in the schools of our town. And, not least, we foster fellowship and friendship through our work and our social activities. Education Beautification Fellowship In the News CLICK HERE to see ALL "In the News" posts Honoring History at the Crane House 4d November Competition Results 5d Bulbs, Bulbs, Bulbs Everywhere 5d Designers Mass for Montclair Kids Nov 14 The Bricks Have Finally Been Planted Nov 9 Deck the Halls Honoree Nov 7

Some GCM Projects Avis Campbell Gardens Click on the image for more on our jewel, Avis Campbell Gardens, hidden behind 60 S. Fullerton Av., but open to all. Social Events From the Christmas Tea to outings and fundraisers, members love to get together whenever they can. Crane House For many years, the Club has decorated the historic Crane House in December, winning a national award in 2021. Open Gardens Most summer weekends, someone opens her garden to members — sharing its glory and welcoming visitors. Church Street Gardens Our members work with local businesses to keep downtown Montclair blooming throughout spring, summer, and fall. Art in Bloom Every two years, members interpret art works at the Montclair Art Museum in a stunning display of creativity. Garden Therapy Volunteers bring the joy of flowers to nursing homes and organizations, providing services for people in need. Library Our extensive library, alas, is packed away currently due to construction. Check often to see when it's available again. Boutique Shopping Still available in spite of not having a home, click here to see items such as gloves, caps, snips and other essentials.. Civic Beautification We recognize businesses in town which have made significant landscape elements with special awards. Youth Projects We sponsor many projects with Montclair's children, including the "Connected Courtyard " at Watchung School. Trips and Outings Covid permitting, we will resume our trips and outings close to home (the High Line) and far away (the Netherlands).

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