Historic York: The Garden Club of York

THE GARDEN CLUB OF YORK: Beautifying Downtown York for 100 years!

BY MATTHEW SECHRIST | Project Manager, Downtown Inc

The Garden Club of York was organized in 1922 and federated in 1930, and work together to beautify the city through members passionate about conservation, education, beautification, horticulture, and floral design. Among their many projects is the placement of over 200 hanging baskets in Downtown York, as well as working with Downtown Inc to fill the City’s planters. They also have two Plant It Pink Gardens, and will commemorate their 100-year anniversary with a gala in September.

The majority of their work is in Downtown York. “We want to bring nature to the city and keep things beautified,” shared Kim Keese of The Garden Club. “We want to be part of our community, we have a passion for it, we took ownership and embraced what was needed.”

Linda Hanson, a Garden Club member of 24 years and counting, sees The Garden Club as a group that can do good for their community and have fun doing it. For Linda and many members, The Garden Club allows them to enjoy something that their grandparents taught them growing up, and who themselves were members. For others, it allows them to continue to pursue their love of gardening even if they no longer have a garden of their own. “York has so many awesome little places that are unique to the area,” added Kim. “We are like the flower arrangement on the dining room table. You walk in and see it and you want to be part of the beauty.”

This ever-growing club is open to anyone and everyone with any level of gardening knowledge, as long as you’re okay with getting your hands dirty every once and a while.

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