The Long Hill Garden Club of Trumbull, Connecticut
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The purpose of the Long Hill Garden Club is to encourage interest in all phases of gardening and promote better horticultural practices, civic beauty and the conservation of natural resources. Funding for the projects and donations comes from the annual plant sale and a grant from the Carstensen Memorial Foundation, 2007.
New Projects
Landscape & Gardening Consultants
This new committee is comprised of members having expertise in planning gardens, some of whom have taken FGCC courses in landscape design and garden study. Any LHGC member who has a garden design problem may submit a request for an on-site consultation. The committee will troubleshoot their problem and arrive at a variety of possible solutions.
Chairperson: Pattie PittsContinuing Projects
Twin Brooks Natural Habitat Recreation Project
This project provides a habitat and food for birds and butterflies through the planting of native trees and plants in Twin Brooks Park. When completed, it will look natural and require little or no maintenance. The proposed site is an area of up to 12 acres and is located next to the skating pond. The project is a multi-year project of 3-5 years with a start up fund of $3,000. The materials will be planted in large communities of 20 - 30 plants. The project will be established in phases, with several cultivars added each year. The installation of the trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants will be done by the LHGC with support from the Parks Department.
Chairperson: Ruth MohrScholarships and Donations
Members present at monthly meetings approve the disbursement of funds for donation.
Grant to Schools
One grant totalling $500 was awarded to the Frenchtown Elementary School. Students will study the life cycle of a bulb through the integration of library skills, literature, art and science, as well as, a special visit by an author who writes about flowers and bulbs. Chairperson: Barbara Pezzullo.
Monetary Donations
Long Hill Garden Club supported the new Trumbull Arts and Nature Center with a $300 donation to develop a butterfly garden at the site. Chairperson: Ruth Mohr
Museum Passes
The Long Hill Garden Club purchased passes to the Discovery Museum, the Beardsley Zoological Gardens. These passes were given to the Trumbull Library and can be checked out by town residents, like books, giving them free admission to the museums. Additionally, a list of the public gardens in Connecticut, most of which are free to the public, was developed and added to the museum pass information. We hope that free access will interest more town residents in the natural wonders of our State that are highlighted in each museum and the public gardens.
Gardening Programs for the Public
Seven monthly programs are planned, open to the public. Horticulture and Floral Design are discussed at each meeting to educate members as well as any visitors.
Chairperson: Barbara Treadwell Herb Garden – 1996 to Present
Planted at the restored original Trumbull Town Hall building, this garden was designed to replicate an herb garden appropriate to the time frame of the original building now known as the Helen Plumb building. Visitors to the garden can learn about herbs and their uses. Club members maintain the garden by monthly work sessions from April through October.
Chairpersons: Pat Mati & Betsy StellaIndoor Plants - Trumbull Library – 1985 to Present
All of the indoor plants at the Trumbull Library are donated and maintained by the club. The plants beautify the library for patrons and staff alike.
Chairperson: Millie KrisakMemorial Garden – 1965 to Present
Located in Aldo Park, the garden serves as a living memorial to our deceased members. Kalmia, our Connecticut State flower, is planted to honor the memory of each deceased club member. Mrs. Anthony Aldo, who served as President of the Long Hill Garden Club in 1947, donated the land for this park to the Town of Trumbull in memory of her husband. Over the years, trees, shrubs and perennials planted by club members have formed an oasis of beauty for both retreat and passive recreation. This green space also provides a safe haven for birds and small wildlife. Seasonal displays of daffodils, tulips, iris, peonies and daylilies delight both the spirit and the eye.