Lewiston Garden Club

Lewiston GardenFest

2024 GardenFest Volunteer Form

The Lewiston Garden Club is a not-for-profit organization that promotes all phases of home gardening, good horticultural practices, civic beauty and conservation of natural resources. The club plays a major role in the beautification of the Village of Lewiston from one season to the next by planting flower beds, maintaining gardens at several locations and stringing hundreds of yards of garland along Center Street. Their fundraising events have allowed them to contribute fountains, benches, trees, landscaping and much more to the Lewiston community. The club has sponsored projects around the world that promote horticultural growth and civic responsibility.

The Lewiston Garden Club has a long history. It originated in 1927 and became a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State in 1946. The club meets once a month throughout most of the year on the fourth Monday of each month at the Lewiston Public Library. Each meeting is highlighted by some activity, from a guest speaker or hands-on community project to a field trip to a nearby point of interest.

Along with meetings, the club contributes ideas and manpower to annual Garden Club activities and community events- from perennial sales, potluck picnics, assisting with a garden festival, and lending our hands and tools to beautify our lovely village. Impact on the future is done by encouraging youth to engage in gardening activities and the provision of scholarships.

The pictures above are from our March meeting.

Meeting Information

On 5/7/2024, Club members can come learn how to create rock masterpieces for GardenFest. Club members will share their expertise and help you create painted rocks. Contact Kay Kalick for more information.

During the April meeting, members were reminded about the upcoming perennial sale in May. All members should plan on contributing plants or garden treasures to the sale. Please try to pot your treasures up early so that they will properly display their attributes on the day of the sale. Please label the plant with their name, size, color of flower if any and light requirements. Garden Club members should drop off the items they are donating on Friday 5/17/2024 to the Red Brick Sale area between 8 am until 10 am and then from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm so they can be sorted and priced. Club members should report on the day of the sale at 9:30 am.

The Lewiston Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale will be held on 5/18/2024 from 10 am to 1pm on the grounds of the Red Brick Building at 145 North 4th Street. Come find some new treasures for your gardens!

Planting day will be held on 5/20/2024 starting at 9 am. Club members will be working at Hennepin Park, the Lewiston Museum, and the Lewiston Library. Report to one of those sites and check in with the Officer in charge of that location. Following the planting, come to the Library for a light lunch and short business meeting.

The GardenFest committee has the additional meetings scheduled to date:

5/22/2024 at 10:30 am at the Library,

6/10/2024 at 12:00 Noon location to be determined, and

7/10/2024 at 5:00 pm at Carter on the Lake.

Lewiston Garden Club Scholarship Opportunity

A scholarship is offered to a graduating High School Senior who has provided service to their community and plans to pursue further education in a field related to the environment. Scholarships were awarded in 2023 to two Seniors from Lew-Port Senior High School.

Congratulations to Amanda Huang and Gwyneth Edwards!

GardenFest Volunteers- Individuals who are interested in assisting the Lewiston Garden Club with GardenFest 2024 are asked to volunteer with the club for this event. Please complete and submit a volunteer form.