CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION The Canton Garden Club (CGC) plants seasonal flowers at three watering troughs, six flower boxes, the boxes/urns at the Historical Society, Armando Center and
Canton Library. In addition, we maintain our Memorial Garden at the Paul Revere Historic Site. Starting in May, members are asked to water and maintain these town plantings through the summer and early fall. In winter months the boxes are filled with winter greens to get us through the cold months. In observance of Arbor Day in April, the Garden Club plants a tree at a predetermined site in Canton.
GARDEN THERAPY Every other month we hold floral workshops for the Canton's Senior Citizens at the Senior Center. All are welcome!
CANTON FARMER'S MARKET We open and close the Canton Farmer's Market. On opening day we promote membership in the club and sell leftover plants from our annual plant sale. On closing day, Fall Fest, we sponsor along with the Farmer's Market, a fun seasonal pumpkin floral arranging event for kids of all ages
FESTIVE WREATHS & DECOR EVENT Our first on-line event Festive Wreaths & Decor will go live October 1st and close no later than November 15th. Preorder offerings are: 12” decorated balsam wreaths, winter green mailbox swags, 7 loop bows and outdoor holiday green containers. Visit shop.cantongardenclub.org to see our selection.
DECORATE A WREATH EVENT On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, we hold a Decorate
a Wreath event at the Senior Center. All are welcome to start the holidays off right by decorating their own holiday wreath. All items needed (12" wreath, ribbon, pinecones, ornaments and other decorative items) to create your wreath are supplied for a $50 fee.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Held on the first Saturday in December at the Senior Center, 500 Pleasant Street in Canton. A garden club sponsored event where various vendors/crafters attend. We have our own table with holiday crafts created by our members. In lieu of the $5 entrance fee, we encourage attendees to bring an item or two for the Canton Food Pantry.
ARTISTS IN BLOOM In conjunction with the Canton Public Schools, to be held in the spring of 2025. Students from grades 1-12 artwork is interpreted by club members in beautiful floral arrangements. Proceeds go to a special Visual Arts Scholarship for a graduating senior pursuing further education in the visual arts.
ANNUAL PLANT SALE Our annual plant sale will be on the third Saturday of May at the Armando Center on Pleasant Street. Members are encouraged to divide and donate their perennials to the plant sale, as well as to participate on the day of the event.
GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS We offer a monetary scholarship to any graduating senior, who resides in Canton, regardless of school attended. Scholarship applications will be available electronically through CHS in March at www.CantonMA.org/chs/departments/guidance/scholarships. Completed applications including essay and transcript will be due by electronic submission to the Guidance Department in April.
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