The Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont, Inc.
UPCOMING EVENTS
VERMONT FLOWER SHOW
September 2024 – March 2025 - Planning
Garden Club Members throughout Vermont are asked to join in to help in small or large ways to make this a spectacular event. Creating an exhibit, being a clerk, volunteering to assist with set-up or take-down, helping with morning treats for the judges, volunteering during the flower show are some of the ways - members can help.
Contact: Doris Van Mullen
The Show will consist of:
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Design Exhibits
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Horticulture Exhibits
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Educational Poster Exhibits
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Visit from Charlie Nardozzi
Charlie Nardozzi will stop by and answer questions about gardening (time to be determined). Charlie is a nationally recognized garden writer, radio and TV show host, consultant, and speaker.
EDUCATIONAL POSTER – BRING TO JUNE 11TH ANNUAL MEETING

Each FGCV club is invited to submit an educational poster(s) to be exhibited at the annual meeting.
2025
Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont Schedule*
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2025 Boston Trip
New England Botanical Garden & Isabella Gardner Museum
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January 15, 2025
National Garden Club Award applications: “Celebrating 100 Years”
The award year is January 1 – December 31.
Deadline for FGCV award applications to be in the hands of the FGCV is January 15, 2025
Awards Chair Jo Fretz
694 Upper Cold River Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738
(802)773-2554 or (802) 345-1814
January 27, 2025
FGCV Executive Meeting at 1:00 pm
(via zoom)
February - March 2025
Photo Series Contest: "Beauty of Winter"
Submission Dates: February 1 - March 15th
Open to all garden club members
Send your photo to Doris Van Mullen (djvanmullen@gmail.com)

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners selected by an expert. Each winning photographer will receive $25 for your club.
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March 15, 2025
FGCV The Leaf Newsletter Submission Deadline
Requesting club submission from:
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Burlington Garden Club
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Granite Center Garden Club
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Mountain Gardeners Garden Club
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Seed and Weed Garden Club
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Springfield Garden Club
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St. Albans Garden Club
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Randolph Garden Club
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Weathersfield Garden Club
April 15, 2025
Ready to post
The Leaf – FGCV Newsletter
FALL LEAF – Riina Viise (rmviise@gmail.com)
April 15, 2025
FGCV Award Application
Deadline for FGCV award applications to be in the hands of the FGCV
Awards Chair Jo Fretz
694 Upper Cold River Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738
dfretz39@gmail.com
802-773-2554 or 802-345-1814


April 2025 District Meetings
April 14, 2025 - North District – Karen Villanti – District Director
April 21, 2025 - Central District – Esther Swett – Central District Director
April 28, 2025 - South District – Jean Freebern – South District Director
May 18-21, 2025
NGC Convention - National Garden Club
Embassy Suites Hotel, North Charleston, South Carolina
May 27. 2025 at 10:00 AM
Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication & Ceremony
American Legion, Post 91, 8 South Street, Colchester, Vt


June 3, 2025
Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont Annual Meeting
Central District host
Location TBD
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*Dates are subject to change.
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