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Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs, Inc.
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Garden Clubs and Plant Societies |
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Club names highlighted in orange can be accessed by clicking on their club name |
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Albuquerque African Violet Club. To share the joy of growing African Violets by exchanging knowledge, experience and plants. Show and sale in April and October. Meet: 2nd Tuesday of each month; 1:00 pm. Contact: Margaret Schmierer 836-1228 |
Blue Belles. Encourage interest in home gardening; stimulate knowledge of horticulture, flower arranging; promote civic development, conservation of natural resources. Participate in all levels of garden club. Meet: 1st Wednesday of most months; 7:30 pm, members’ homes. Contacts: Patti Williams, 344-5818, pwilliams@wwwlaw.us
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Green Thumb. If you enjoy gardening, enjoy talking about gardening or enjoy just being in a garden we welcome you to come to a meeting of the Green Thumb Garden Club. We have interesting speakers, go on field trips and support the activities of the Albuquerque Garden Council. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of most months at 1 pm in members’ homes. We welcome new members anytime. Contact Barbara Irwin 821-8118, email: barbi7804@msn.com. Come join us for a fun time. |
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Ko Shari. Encourage interest in home gardening and better horticultural practices; promote civic beautification & conservation of natural resources. Sponsor Chile Ristra workshop; support Council activities. Meet: 3d Monday of most months; 7:30 pm. Contact: Betty Heisler 299-3319
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Petal Pushers. Stimulate interest in and knowledge of different forms of gardening. Emphasis on private gardens, horticulture, culture and use of everlastings and herbs. Maintain Garden Center courtyard; support Council programs. Meet: 4th Tuesday of each month, 9:30 am. Contact: Nancy Davis, 798-0851 |
Uptown Garden Club Encourage interest in and knowledge of gardening and the art of flower design. Promote civic improvement, recycling and conservation. Support and encourage active participation in Council events. Meet: 3rd Wednesday of most months, 9:30 am. Contact: Ellen Reed, 265-3283 |
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Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardeners Train and educate experienced gardeners in horticulture for volunteer service to the community in a number of projcet, including the Master Gardener Hotline. Training sessions 12 weeks beginning in January. Contact: Jo Marie Anderson, 342-2537 jmzia@comcast.net
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Xeric Garden Club. Dedicated to promoting xeric landscapes which conserve water through plant selection and zoning through educational, social, and community activities. Meet: 3rd Saturday each month, 9:00 am. members' homes. Contact: Pam Schwab, 205-3871, pks@baseeight.com |
Albuquerque Daylily Society. Promote study and appreciation of daylilies through cooperation with American Hemerocallis Society. Daylily shows, sales, and tours. Meet: 6 times per year, Saturdays, 9:30 am, members’ homes. Contact: Alan Tuffnell email: abtuffnell@msn.com |
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Valley Gardeners Stimulate knowledge and love of horticulture, encourage training in flower arrangement. Promote civic beautification and conservation of native plants. Maintain gardens at Los Griegos Community Center. Meet: 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, Los Griegos Community Center, 1231 Candelaria, NW. Contact: Suzy Andrego 259-3318 sandrego@qwest.net |
NM Cactus and Succulent Society. Educate and inform public on all aspects of cactus and succulent culture; provide opportunities for discussion and learning among members. Show/sale in April. Meet: 3rd Friday, most months, 7:00 pm. Contact: CV Porter, 298-4827, cvporterrd@hotmail.com |
NM Native Plant Society. Promote appreciation of native plants and their environment and encourage preservation of endangered species. Further the use of natives in landscaping. Show/sale in August. Meet: 1st Thursday of each month, 7:30 pm. Contact: Pam McBride, 343-9472, ebotpam@msn.com |
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Albuquerque Aril & Iris Society. Contact: Cindy Rivera, 565-8285 crivera15@comcast.net
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NM Gourd Society Promote the horticulture and appreciation of gourds, gourd growing and gourd arts and crafts by providing information and educational resources to members and the general public. Quarterly meetings, Contact: Lynne Kottel, 363-6335 nmgs@att.net |
Albuquerque Rose Society Promote educational and social activities regarding history, cultivation and exhibition of roses. Spring and Fall shows. Maintain Prospect Park Rose Garden. Meet: 2nd Wednesday of most months, 7:30 pm. Contact: Andrew Core, 344-3721, email: ncore3@comcast.net |
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Ikebana International. Study and promote Japanese art of flower design and understanding of related cultural subjects. Sponsor workshops and exhibits. Meet: 1st Wednesday of most months, 1:00 pm. Contact: Dori Lynn 984-0849,email: doridolores@aol.com |
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