Westwood Garden Club by the Friends of the Westwood Public Library
Westwood Garden Club
The Westwood Library Garden Club had it's inaugural meeting on Monday, April 4 at 7pm in the Library, 2022. The goal of the Garden Club is to maintain the Library gardens for the enjoyment of the community; to enjoy the company of other gardeners; and to be a resource for information and plants for the community.
The Westwood Library Garden Club lovingly maintains and enhances the grounds of the Westwood Public Library, ensuring that our outdoor spaces are welcoming, vibrant, and reflective of our community’s care.
Club members oversee and care for several special garden areas on the library campus, including:
The Betty Bischak Garden
The Shy Touba Gardens
Seasonal plantings and landscape beds surrounding the library building
Meetings
The Garden Club will meet once a month on the first Tuesdsay at 7pm at the Library to discuss ongoing garden projects and new activities. Check calendar.
Activities
Garden Club members don't just work on the library gardens, there is also an opportunity to get involved with programs, looking for an applying for relevant grants, planning new gardens, providing assistance to other gardeners, hosting plant sales, identifying and labeling plants, and much more. Join the Club and get involved. All levels of experience are welcome!!
Recommended Day Trips
Looking for a great garden to visit? Our members share some of their favorites, check them out:
Garretson Forge and Farm
Stonecrop Gardens (Cold Spring, NY)
Manitoga Historical Home and Gardens
Closter Community Farm/ McBane Farm
Rutgers Gardens
Garden Q&A
The Westwood Garden Club has members of all abilities including a few Master Gardeners! If you have a gardening question, try giving the club a try? Use the form below.