Today is the 98th Anniversary of the Plainfield Garden Club

98 years ago today, 39 Plainfield women gathered in a beautiful home on Hillside Avenue to learn more about horticulture.  And every year since, they have continued to meet, have fun and learn about the natural world around them.  

May 12, 1915 Minutes of the First General Meeting

May 12, 1915

Minutes of the first general meeting

First general meeting of the PGC was held at the home Mrs. Conner on Wed May 12th at 3:30 o’clock. 

President in the chair
Roll call showed 39 members present
During the meeting rain began to fall to everyone’s regret making a tour of Mrs. Conner’s garden impossible. A few words of congratulations on the formation of the club by the president was followed by some notices given and a request to have members offer to exchange plants when possible.

We then listened to a most comprehensive talk on perennials given by Mr. Maurice Field of New York which was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by the members. He brought specimens of many plants showing how to divide and separate roots, and told of exterminators for cut worms, grubs and other garden enemies. 

All felt stimulated and helped by his talk and as the rain prevented us from going in the garden and his lecture of two hours secured [not legible] none too long.

After a cup of tea the meeting adjourned. Ella M. Gilbert, Secy.

 

Enjoy this Mother’s Day!