Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs

Albuquerque Garden Center

Member Clubs and Societies

All meetings are at the Albuquerque Garden Center unless otherwise noted.

Albuquerque African Violet Club. To share the joy of growing African Violets by exchanging knowledge, experience and plants. Show and sale in April. Meet: 2nd Tuesday of each month; 1:00 pm. Contact: Sharon Shannon, 865.0171

Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardeners. Train and educate gardeners in horticulture for service to the community in volunteer opportunities such as the Master Gardener Hotline. Training sessions 14 weeks beginning in January. Contact: Margo Murdock, 505.822.9410  murdock@swcp.com

Albuquerque Aril & Iris Society. Annual show in the spring; plant sale in July. Meet: 4th Sunday of February, March, April, June, & September , 2:00 pm. Contact: Valerie White, (505) 299.1350 valerie@h-a-s.com

Albuquerque Daylily Society. Promote study and appreciation of daylilies through cooperation with American Hemerocallis Society. Daylily show in late June or early July, sales in April, at the show, and September. Member garden tours. Meet: 6 times per year, Saturdays, 9:30 am, member homes. Contact: Alan Tuffnell, 298.8992 abtuffnell@msn.com

Albuquerque Rose Society Promote educational and social activities regarding history, cultivation and exhibition of roses. Spring and Fall shows. Maintain Albuquerque Rose Garden at the Hillerman Library. Meet: 2nd Wednesday of most months, 7:30 pm. Contact: Fran Hardy, 897.9032 frananddon@aol.com

Blue Belles Garden Club. Encourage interest in home gardening; stimulate knowledge of horticulture, flower arranging, promote civic development, and the conservation of natural resources. Contact: Julia Bain 363.3293, lwiggins@wwwlaw.us

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, 12:30 pm. Contact: Sylvia Webb, P.O. Box 186, Placitas, NM 87043 771.1592

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

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: Greg Smith, 256.4186 gesats@msn.com

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 Wednesday of most months, 9:30 am. Contact: Nancy Kanthack 792.0888

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: Suzy Andrego, 259.3318, sandrego@qwest.net


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: Nancy Core, 344.3721 ncore3@comcast.net

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. various locations. Contact: Jennifer Marquardt 296.4799, president@xericgardenclub.org

Affiliate Members

NM Native Plant Society
Frances Robertson, 828.4775

Albuquerque Botanical Gardens
Catherine L. Hubbard, 848.7181