Parkwood Hills Garden ClubMadison, WisconsinFounded 1969

We are a group of about 25 plant enthusiasts, many of whom live on the west side of Madison in the Parkwood Hills neighborhood. Our meetings are held monthly, usually on a Tuesday at 12:30, and feature a guest speaker or a garden related activity. Annual events include a spring plant sale, field trips, garden tours, a picnic, fall and holiday luncheons, service projects and philanthropic grants. Our objectives are to promote horticultural education, neighborhood beautification, community service, conservation and friendships!

CLUB CALENDAR FOR 2006

January 24 — Educational Meeting: “Favorite Plants” presentation

February 18 — Educational Meeting: “Seed Starting Clinic”

March 28 — Educational Meeting: "Basic Flower Garden Design" presentation by Lisa Johnson

April 25 — Plant Sale Planning Meeting

May 20 — Plant Sale at 409 Ozark Trail, 8 AM to 3 PM

May (dates to be announced) — Planting Project: Entrance Gardens at Blue Ridge Parkway

June (date to be announced) — Educational Project: “Garden Maintenance” presentation by members for members and neighborhood guests

Summer Garden Tours and Field Trips (dates and locations to be announced)

July (date to be announced) — Social Event: Club Picnic

September (date to be announced) — Annual Business Meeting at Olbrich Gardens

October 24 — Educational Meeting: "Shrubs and Ornamental Trees" presentation by Mike Maddox

December 5 – Social Event: Club Holiday Luncheon at Nakoma Country Club

PAST PROJECTS

The following organizations and projects have been supported by the Parkwood Hills Garden Club through the contributions of our members and with proceeds of our spring Plant Sales:

Olbrich Botanical Gardens (1987-2005)
UW Arboretum (1987-92; 1994)
Scholarship - UW-Madison, College of Agriculture horticultural student (1992)
Owen Conservation Park (1993-1996, 2001-2003)
WHA-TV “The Wisconsin Gardener” (1994-1996, 1998, 2003-2004)
Dane County Parks (1994-1996)
Madison School Forest (1994)
UW Hospital Garden Terrace (1994)
Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin chapter (1994-1998, 2001)
John Muir Elementary School (1995)
Allen Centennial Gardens (1996, 1998-2002)
Fish Lake Legacy (1999)
Hospice Care (1999)
Children’s Gardening Network (2000)
Home Garden Project (2000)
Olbrich Gardens Rose Campaign (2002-2004)
“Wild Ones” Rain Gardens promotion (2002)
Operation Fresh Start (2003-2005)
Parkwood Hills Entrance Gardens solar lighting (2003)
Wexford Children’s Garden (2004-2005)
Senior/Disabled Container Gardens (2004-2005)
Plantings for John Muir Elementary School landscaping (1970-1988)
Landscape planning for Jefferson Middle and Memorial High Schools (1972)
Planting of patio garden and entrance at Oakwood Village (1975-1976)
Planting and maintenance of Parkwood Hills entrance gardens (1970-2004)
Community Action Coalition Community Gardens (2005)

MEMBERSHIP

New members are always welcome!
For more information, please contact us at parkwoodhillsgardenclub -AT- gmail.com.