Gouverneur Garden Club
Making Our Community Bloom Since 1946
Our 80th Year
Making the Community Bloom
1946-2026
November's Garden Club meeting was a hands-on crafting experience. Club members created two large holiday wreaths. One will hang on the front of the Community Center, and the other will give holiday spirit to the Gouverneur Museum.
Pictured above, courtesy of Carol Venton, are (L-R) Cande Houghton, Garden Club VP, Club President, Miki Hopper,
long-time member, Lea Dickson, and a smiling Miki Hopper.
FALL/WINTER 2026 MEETING SCHEDULE
September 3 — 1PM, Community Center
Preparing for Mum Sale and Pumpkin Festival
Hostesses: Glenda Bickford, Joan Mason
September 10 — Betrus Residence, Time TBA
Mum pick-up. Chris Betrus (chairperson), Club members
September 19 & 20 — Pumpkin Festival, Fairgrounds
Mum and Plant sale, basket raffle. Raffle Committee: Miki Hopper, Marylou Trop (Co-Chairs), Club members. On the 20th, the first 50 visitors/households will receive free daffodil bulbs.
October 1 — TBA, Community Center
Program: TBA
Hostesses: Linda Betts, Dagny Reuss
November 5 — 1 PM, Community Center
Program: Make a wreath with Cande
Planning Christmas tree decorations for Festival of Trees. Hostesses: Carol Venton, Irene Gardner
December 3 — 12 PM, Holiday Luncheon
Hostesses: Donna Lawrence, Ruth McClure, Christine Betrus, Kathy Rust
January 7, 2027— 12 PM - TBA
Financial Audit of Books, Program Planning
Committee: Miki Hopper (Chairperson), Christine Betrus, Irene Gardner, Connie Stowell, Carol Venton, Marylou Trop, Ruth McClure
The Gouverneur Garden Club's mission is to share knowledge and experience, promote interest in all varieties of gardening, provide community beautification, environmental conservation, and instill civic pride.
Our Anniversary Poster - click to enlarge
