President's Message
Gardens grow communities as much as they do plants, fostering connections through the simple act of sharing."
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Anonymous
Welcome to the 2025-26 year of the Village Garden Club of Dennis!
How does a garden club not only survive—but thrive—for 53 years? It begins with a shared love of plants, beauty, and community. But lasting success comes from something deeper: teamwork. No single person carries the load. It’s the work of many hands—across committees, events, and ideas—that allows our club to grow. Some members dig, others plan. Some write, welcome, arrange, bake, budget, scout, photograph, organize, or host. All contribute in their own way—and together, we make it bloom. Our club is continuing to grow—by listening, experimenting, and supporting one another. We’ve stayed rooted in tradition while also embracing fresh approaches—like our summer pop-up garden visits of members gardens, our speaker series, and continued community outreach.
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This year, as Co-Presidents we plan to carry that proud legacy forward. We will honor what’s worked and plan to stay open to what’s possible. Our committees are the engine of the club—small groups with big impact—and we encourage everyone to find a place to get involved, whether you’re brand-new or have years of experience. Your ideas, energy, and curiosity keep our club vibrant and growing.
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We are honored to serve as Co-Presidents and are committed to helping the Village Garden Club of Dennis continue to flourish—through shared leadership and collaboration with a spirit of inclusion, joy, and fun. Let’s nurture another year of connection, learning, and celebration in the garden—together. Here’s to the 2025–26 season of growing, giving, and gathering!
With You in Service to Garden and Community,
Kate and Nancy
2024–25 Highlights:
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Hidden Gems: A Tour of Dennis Gardens,
On June 28, 2025 our fundraiser held every 3 - 4 years welcomed over 350 garden enthusiasts who wandered through seven uniquely beautiful private gardens. Substantial funds were raised to continue our scholarship program and civic beautification projects—ensuring our mission flourishes for seasons to come. -
Garden Club Presidents Day
A festive and inspiring gathering that welcomed past presidents and leaders from 12 other clubs, featuring an ikebana demonstration, pumpkin bouquet giveaway, and teak adirondack chair raffle. -
Dennis Village Stroll
Participation in the December event boosted visibility, energized members, and expanded fundraising reach. -
Garden Pop-Up Visits
Introduced by Bethany and Marie, these informal gatherings fostered camaraderie, conversation, and garden knowledge-sharing among members, as well as creating a tradition for summers to come. -
New Civic Beautification Site
A new site was added at the South Dennis Public Library, furthering efforts to enhance public spaces. -
Membership Growth
Membership increased by over 20% for the second consecutive year, bringing in individuals with expertise in gardening, marketing, tech, business, and environmental issues. -
Collaborative Programming
A meeting featuring a lecture titled “Postcards from Plants” presented by local gardening celebrity C.L.Fornari in collaboration with the Harwich Garden Club expanded our audience and impact, showcasing the benefits of club partnerships.