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Maplewood Garden Club at 98 Years and Still Growing Strong!
Since 1927, the Maplewood Garden Club has been a hands-on garden club, open to the people of Maplewood, NJ and the surrounding communities. Meetings are held September through May at The Woodland in Maplewood at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
2025-26 MGC Season
Our 2025-26 Garden Club year kicked off on September 8th 2025. We’ve had a great year, an exciting Design Exhibit theme, club trips and our usual club events. All of it cumulating in the 89th Annual Plant Sale in May. We hope to see you around and about this Summer.
It’s April, it’s Daffodil Season!
This Spring the Maplewood Garden Club will hold its 89th Annual Plant Sale
at the Maplewood Community Pool on May 7, 8, and 9.
This is the Plant Sale of the year! Everything you need for a great garden is here. Meet our Garden Club experts who can help you pick out plants and answer most of your questions. Come for your vegetable and fruit plants. Browse through the annuals, perennials, tender perennials and tropicals. Do not miss the fragrance of the herb tent. Look for Mother’s Day baskets, houseplants, and beautiful hanging baskets for that special someone. Looking forward to seeing you there!”
For more information see our MGC Plant Sale page.
May Club Meeting
Monday, May 4th, at 7:30 PM
Subject: Rainbow of Dahlias
Speaker: Fred Carl
Where: The Woodland, Maplewood
This presentation offers an informative look at the world of dahlias, highlighting their wide range of colors, forms, and growing habits. Through a series of slides & personal stories, this program explores the basics of dahlia cultivation, including planting techniques, season care, and tips for maintain healthy blooms. Whether you’re new to dahlias or have been growing them for years, the presentation will provide practical insights and a deeper appreciation for these striking plants.
Five generations of Fred’s family have been growing dahlias since 1928 as a part-time passion.
For information about our programs visit our Monthly Programs page.
For more details please see the May Club Meeting Event page.
GARDEN CLUB EXHIBITS THEME 2025-2026
THEME: Expressing Weather Forecasts Through Floral Design
Each month we will explore potential weather forecasts and express our interpretation through floral design. Delve into your inner creative genius and channel your emotions regarding good or bad weather forecasts by creating pleasing floral designs.
May
Theme: Rain or Shine: Flowers with a Mix of Shapes and Colors
Challenge: Creative Mass Design, see Handbook, p.74.
Intermediate: Framed Spatial Design, see Handbook, p.74.
Novice: European Traditional Design – English – Victorian Era, see Handbook, pp. 69-70.
Open: Designer’s choice (one entry per member).
Please see our Design Exhibits page for more details!
Show us your horticultural and creative talents by participating in the horticultural and floral design exhibits. It’s up to you to accept the challenge and join the fun by participating in the Artistic Design and/or Horticultural Exhibits each month! We are looking forward to seeing your exhibits this season!
2025 Plant Sale Photos
Here are some photos from last year’s Plant Sale to get you excited!
MAPLEFOOD YOUTH GARDEN PROGRAM
Calling all garden educators! I am planning the spring season for our MapleFood Garden and am calling on volunteers to help in the garden and work with kids this spring, summer, and fall.
The MapleFood garden teaches kids and families about how to grow and maintain vegetables organically. We harvest the food for kids to take home and deliver food to the community foodbanks and community fridge on Springfield Ave.
If you would like to volunteer or know kids/families who would like to participate in our program, please reach out to me at youthgarden@maplewoodgardenclub.org.
~ Monika Hannemann
Monthly Gardening Tips – May
Early May is a continuation of April with more pruning, planting, dividing and bed prep. Prune dead stalks from rose bushes; get your peonies stakes setup now while it’s easy to work with them.
May is also a good time to start planning your vegetable garden layout. A good plan will pay dividends in the summer and fall.
Please visit our May Gardening Tips page for a list of garden tasks you can start tackling.