Colleyville Garden Club
Activities
CGC members conduct and participate in multiple projects from education to local civic beautification, youth grants and other service projects.
Ambassador Program:
As our club continues to grow, it is increasingly challenging for new members to feel welcome and quickly find their “niche” within the club. Our “Ambassadors Program” was created to meet this need.
Civic Beautification:
The Civic Beautification Committee will host at least one designated workday each month. Members will focus upon enhancing the areas surrounding the Colleyville Center by trimming, weeding, and planting bulbs, annuals, and perennials. Our goal, through collaboration with the City, is to beautify areas for the enjoyment of the entire community!"
Excursions:
Our excursions are a valuable part of our Garden Club experiences. Past excursions have included trips to botanic gardens, daylily, tulip and lavender farms and regional nurseries. The destinations will be announced during our meetings, in the newsletter and on Facebook.
Fundraising:
Proceeds from our fundraising activities support gardening organizations, benefit a variety of charities and causes within the local community, and support our projects in the city.
Autumn: Fa;; Gardens of Gold Daffodil Bulb Sale
Winter: Holiday Luncheon -(members only)
Hosted by the CGC on December 3 at the Colleyville Center. Enjoy beautiful holiday themed tablescapes by our members who serve as hosts and hostesses.
CGC Plant Sale
April 25 at the Colleyville Center. This event is open to the public. (CGC members have early access.)
Spring Luncheon –( members only)
Hosted by the CGC on May 6 at the Colleyville Center. Celebrate Spring with beautifully decorated tables and the opportunity to bid on a wide array of donated items in our Silent Auction. The luncheon will be a pot-luck affair allowing our talented cooks to shine.
Holiday Wreaths:
Each December, this committee holds a workshop to create beautiful, fresh balsam wreaths for each of the city buildings, including the Colleyville Center, City Hall, Police and Fire Stations, and the Senior Center.
Plant Exchange:
At our October meeting, we hold our plant exchange. Members bring plants and seeds from their gardens to exchange with other members. Members who bring plants, choose first, visitors choose next, and then the exchange is open to everyone else.
Service Project:
Please join us for the Fall and Spring service projects this year. In the fall, on Thursday, November 20th, we will meet at Volante Assisted Living (formerly Dancing River Assisted Living). Members will be asked to bring their clippers and flower arranging talents, to assist residents in creating “one of a kind” arrangements. Similarly, in the spring, on Thursday, March 19th, we will meet at Atria Senior Living in Grapevine.
Yard of the Season:
In the fall and again in the spring, outstanding yards are recognized, one member yard and one non-member yard. You can help by submitting one lovely yard from your neighborhood in the box on the check in table. Winners are recognized with a sign posted in their yard and a gift card from a nursery for the non-member winner.
Community and Educational Grants
Previously called Youth Grants, this program has been revised to include more possible applicants and additional grant money. CGC provides grant money for materials and supplies to support plant related educational or beautification projects. The project must be based in Colleyville or GCISD properties. (Application on home page). Questions? Mollyholt55@gmail.com
Activities
CGC members conduct and participate in multiple projects from education to local civic beautification, youth grants and other service projects.
Ambassador Program: Our “Ambassadors Program” was created to help new members feel welcome. Established members focus on the integration of new members by answering questions and facilitating introductions to other members, activities, and workshops.
Civic Beautification: Our club dedicates one Monday each month to enhancing the Colleyville Center. We will enhance the walkways and facility grounds for the enjoyment of the entire community.
Excursions: Our excursions are a valuable part of our Garden Club experiences. Past excursions have included trips to botanic gardens, daylily, tulip and lavender farms and regional nurseries. A stop for lunch at a fun restaurant is usually on the agenda.
Fundraising: Proceeds from our fundraising activities support a variety of charities and causes within the local community. Our September meeting will kick off a Fall Tulip Sale. "Gardens of Gold". In December, the club hosts a Holiday Luncheon, with delicious lunch; and, both live and silent auctions. Spring will include CGC Plant Sale and the annual May Luncheon. The May Luncheon will again include the chance to bid on a wide array of donated items.
Holiday Wreaths: Each December this committee holds a workshop to create beautiful, fresh balsam wreaths for each of the city buildings, including the Colleyville Center, City Hall, Police and Fire Stations, and the Senior Center.
Plant Exchange: We will hold our plant exchange at the October meeting. Members bring plants and seeds from their gardens to exchange with other members and guests.
Service Project: This fall, we will meet at Dancing River Assisted Living where we will assist residents in creating “one of a kind” arrangements for their rooms. Similarly, in the spring, we will meet at Atria Senior Living and we will help residents make Spring time flower arrangements for their rooms.
Yard of the Season: In the fall and in spring, outstanding yards are recognized - one member yard and one non-member yard. Winners are recognized with a sign posted in their yard and a gift card from a nursery for the non-member winner.
Youth Grants: CGC supports youth within our community with grants focusing on gardening/nature/environmental activities and studies. In 2023, CGC awarded 2 $250 grants. In 2024, CGC will double our grant monies to $1,000.
Pop-Up Events: Look for announcements about future workshops including botanical watercolor painting, propagation, composting, holiday gifts, using herbs and other garden related topics.
