The Burlington Garden Club’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon was held on June 24, 2025 at the Delta Hotel in South Burlington. The room was beautifully adorned with purple linens and spectacular centerpieces designed by member Jean Henshaw. A Silent Auction was organized by Linda Lane and Darilyn Peters included some fun items to bid on including two beautiful hanging plants donated by Claussens.

During the Business Meeting, BGC President Jody Gendron, reminded members that social networks have far reaching value. “Whether we volunteer in the gardens or on a committee, whether we join in a garden event or a project,  or whether we serve as a chair or on the executive board, we are connecting with others and benefiting…it’s the experience that counts.” To exemplify the many contributions made by BGC members, Linda Lane presented the State and National Awards. Along with introducing new members, eight members with 25+ years experience in the club were recognized.  

After a wonderful lunch, members enjoyed speaker Jana Milbocker, author and garden designer, who presented a captivating slideshow with her own insider tips on public and private gardens to visit in New England.  

Special thanks to Linda Lane and Barb Gaida for arranging and organizing this year’s Annual luncheon.

DEDICATION OF THE BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKER ~ May 27th, 2025

American Legion Post 91, Colchester, VT

Presented by the Federated Garden Club of Vermont, Inc.

The Blue Star Program honors all men and women that serve in the United States Armed Services. This program began with the planting of 8,000 Dogwood trees by the New Jersey Council of Garden Clubs in 1944 as a living memorial to veterans of World War ll. In 1945, the National Council of State Garden Clubs (now NGC, Inc) adopted this program and began a Blue Star Highway system that covers thousands of miles across Continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont sincerely thank the following Burlington Garden Club that made this dedication possible:

Flora Bell -FGCV Blue Star Memorial Marker Coordinator raising over 2,500 dollars

Doris Van Mullen - President FGCV

MARCH 7-9, 2025
Champlain Valley Exposition 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction. VT

SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF VERMONT, INC - NORTH DISTRICT - Burlington Garden Club, Inc., Four Seasons Garden Club, Granite Center Garden Club, Inc., Seed and Weed Garden Club, St. Albans Garden Club