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The Council is a non-profit corporation formed in 1950 from
existing garden clubs and plant societies who joined forces to offer
education and services beyond the resources of a single group.
The Garden Center was built in 1976 with funds raised through the efforts of its members,
local businesses, and the County of Bernalillo. The Garden Center is
located in Los Altos Park, on Lomas between Wyoming and Eubank.
Today, most garden clubs, plant societies, and related groups in the
area are members of Council. They work together to maintain the
Garden Center and provide learning opportunities to their members and to the
community at large.
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Master Gardener Hotline
is
staffed by Albuquerque Area Master Gardeners and operates February
through October. Master Gardeners work to provide advice and offer solutions to
your gardening questions. Call 292-7144
weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Library contains a comprehensive collection of books and
periodicals on horticulture, gardening, floral design, and related
topics. Members may check out books and the public is welcome
to use the resources on site.
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Newsletter
is available upon request or by clicking on this link as
a pdf file. Call 296-6020 and
get on our mailing list TODAY!
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Speakers List
can be provided to groups seeking talks by knowledgeable people on a
wide variety of gardening and conservation topics. To request
this list by email
click here and provide the following information:
Name, Club Affiliation, contact number and reason for request.
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Soil Testing
Kits
are offered for a nominal fee in our Garden Shop.
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Courses
in horticulture, home landscaping, and floral design are offered
through the year. These address the special needs of our
Southwestern climate, soils, and regional character.
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Garden Shop
open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., stocks gardening books
and supplies, including fertilizers, special potting soils, tools, seeds. The Garden
Shop also carries gifts and cards.
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Fairs and plant sales
are held
throughout the year and give gardeners a chance to purchase locally
grown and proven plants, as well as the newest introductions. |
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Garden Center may be
rented for luncheons, business meetings, weddings, and a variety of
other events. A lovely courtyard garden compliments the accommodations.
See
Party Package Rental Info and
Weekday Rental Package Info for more information.
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