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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Triangle Gardens Committee Reports Triangle Gardens are the raised planting beds along Church Street and at the corner of Fullerton Avenue. Members and provisionals plant in the spring and maintain through the summer and fall, turning downtown Montclair into an oasis taken for granted by residents and visitors. The Business Improvement District partners with the club, supplying funds and maintenance assistance during the growing season. November 8, 2022 Ten Garden Club members, including several enthusiastic provisionals "elected" to meet and quickly plant hundreds of tulip bulbs in the Church Street Planters on Election Day morning. A huge round of applause for Jamie Chase for preparing each planter with the patterned placement of tulip bulbs so that the actual planting was a breeze! Betty Murphy, Co-Chair Summer 2021

Past Presidents President Years Served Fran Ackerly 2025- Sarah J. Olson 2023-2025 Sarah Stransky 2022-2023 Florence Leyssène 2019-2022 Susan Straten 2017-2019 Deborah Hirsch 2015-2017 Michele Quinn 2013-2015 Kate Khachaturian 2011-2013 Karen R. Whitehaus 2009-2011 Gretchen Prater 2007-2009 Firth Fabend 2005-2007 Rita Berkowitz 2003-2005 Sarah Stransky 2001-2003 Pat Green 1999-2001 Lynda Henderson 1997-1999 C.Y. Treene 1995-1997 Barbara Meyer 1993-1995 Barbara Etherington 1991-1993 Sue Swick 1989-1991 Mrs. Roger Wm. Young 1987-1989 Mrs. William A. Dodd 1985-1987 Mrs. John R. McGeown 1983-1985 Mrs. Frank P. Marano 1981-1983 Mrs. Thomas M. Wells 1979-1981 Mrs. Richard I. Bonsal 1977-1979 Mrs. K. Philip Dresdner 1975-1977 Mrs. G. Warren French 1973-1975 Mrs. Robert C. Dallery 1971-1973 Mrs. Russell M. Cook 1969-1971 Mrs. Duane E. Minard Jr. 1967-1969 Mrs. John T. Wooster 1965-1967 Mrs. George Oliphant 1963-1965 Mrs. T. Campbell Hooton 1961-1963 Mrs. H. Finney 1959-1961 Mrs. O.C. Kappelman 1957-1959 Mrs. Karl M. Mann 1955-1957 Mrs. H. St. John Webb 1953-1955 Mrs. Robert McNeil Jr. 1949-1953 Mrs. C. Colton Tuttle 1947-1949 Mrs. Charles G. Keller 1945-1947 Mrs. Ralph Bristol 1941-1945 Mrs. Sydney Fiske 1939-1941 Mrs. William Morgan 1935-1939 Mrs. Percy Allen 1931-1935 Mrs. L.N. DeVausney 1927-1931 Mrs. Preston T. Kelsey 1926-1926

Botanical Arts Schedule Open to all levels. All tables are 30" high and covered with ivory linen. See monthly schedule, below. As dates pass, they move to the bottom of this page. Check all rules for Botanical Arts - Horticulture, Design, Artistic Crafts, Photography. See also NGC Handbook for Flower Shows . Need a refresher prior to GCM's monthly competitions? We have online videos to help, featuring Florence Leyssène and Debbie Moran, NGC accredited Master Flower Show Judges. October 20, 2025 Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, October 16 . ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Breast 'In Plants' 4 entries October is Breast Cancer awareness month. A Decorated Bra or Sports Bra. Hung on a hanger provided by exhibitor, staged on metallic grid; frame of reference: 20” L x 10” H. Viewed from front. Bra or sports bra may not need to be all covered with plant material. Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. November 17, 2025 Register with Florence Leyssène by Wednesday, November 13. ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Sharing With Guests 4 entries A Decorated Bottle of Wine to bring to your friends for the holidays. Label may be visible, bottle no bigger than 750 ml and must be unopened. Non plant material may be used for construction, but must not show. Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on table 30”high covered off-white; frame of reference: 18” x 18” . Underlay optional. January 26, 2026 Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, January 22 ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Getting Ready for Valentine's Day 4 entries A Decorated Purse provided by exhibitor, no larger than 10”. Purse should be standing in an upright position, staged on table 30” high covered with off-white. Purse should be completely covered with plant material and optional components. Designer’s choice of plant material and other components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on table 30”high covered off-white; frame of reference: 18” x 18” PHOTOGRAPHY: Winter Weekend 4 entries A black and white photograph of a winter scenery. Must be 8” x !0”, matted in white, with a maximum size of 11” x 14” including the mat provided by exhibitor. Staged on a table using an easel provided by exhibitor. February 23, 2026 Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, February 19. DESIGN: Let Your Imagination Soar! 4 entries An Exploration Freedom of Style Design. See Handbook for Flower Shows , p.94. Stages on a table 30" high, covered in off-white; frame of reference: 24" x 24", no height restriction on what can be done to the plant material. This is the only class permitting treatment of fresh plant material such as painting, flocking, dyeing, using wash tape and wrapping fresh plant matierial. Plant material must be identified with binomial names of a 3" x 5" index card. ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Ultimate Updo 4 entries A Decorated Hair Comb , provided by exhibitor, no larger than 5” in any measurements. Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on white cube 9” x 9” x 9” on table 30”high covered off-white. March 23, 2026 Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, March 19. DESIGN: Ides of March 4 entries A Collage, an abstract design, See Handbook for Flower Shows , p.93, created on a background panel no larger than 8” x 10” provided by exhibitor, with a dominance of components attached in a non-realistic manner. Components include plant material and other found objects. Staged in upright position on easel provided by committee. Designer’s Choice of plant material and components. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card. Staged on a shelf at approximate eye level. Exhibitor must provide easel for display. PHOTOGRAPHY: Through the Magnifier 4 entries Macro photograph of flower or foliage. Must be 8” x 10”, matted in white, with a maximum size of 11” x 14” including the mat provided by exhibitor. Staged on a table using an easel provided by exhibitor. April 27, 2026 Register with Florence Leyssène by Thursday, April 23 . ARTISTIC CRAFTS: Garden Stroll 4 entries Decorated Sun Glasses provided by exhibitor. Must be wearable. Designer’s choice of plant material and components. Staged on white cube 9” x 9” x 9” on table 30”high covered off-white. Plant material must be identified with binomial names on a 3” x 5” index card.