To that end, members lead floral therapy and design sessions at Parkwood Hospital and Wellspring. They provide creative displays for Ronald McDonald House and Anova. A dedicated group from the club also maintains Woodland Garden, which is located on the east side of Springbank Gardens and offers a calming educational walk among native plants. Every third Saturday in November, the Garden Club operates a one-day boutique to sell handcrafted natural products made by members, including fresh-made urns for your front step. A portion of these sales supports the successful continuation of all the above, as well as scholarships that the Garden Club gives to horticulture students from the Thames Valley District School Board and Fanshawe College. Are you interested in coming to a meeting or becoming a member of the Garden Club, contact us at gardencluboflondon@gmail.com “As followers of Jesus, ser- vice lies at the heart of our cal- ling – and that service takes many forms,” said Rev. Mich- ael Bruce, Rector, St. James Westminster Anglican Church. “We offer heartfelt thanks to the dedicated members of the St. James Westminster com- munity who volunteer their time and energy to care for our bea- utiful gardens. Your efforts are a quiet blessing – not only to our church family, but to all who pass by.”
Garden Club of London celebrates 75 years!
Seventy-five years ago, Mrs. Ann Cousins founded the Garden Club of London, a nonprofit organization providing education on design, horticulture, and conservation. As the first president, Ann helped establish the goals and principles, which continue guiding the club today. To celebrate their 75th anniversary and pay tribute to those members who have passed away, the club is hosting a dinner and demonstration on October 1, 2025. This is open to the public where you can join Garden club members from London and other Ontario locations, floral designers, horticulture enthusiasts, master gardeners or other floral enthusiasts. The evening will start with a welcome reception and dinner, followed by a demonstration by featured Canadian Floral designer Lea Romanowski, who will showcase her award- winning arrangements. To see her work, find Lea on Instagram at Designing on the Edge. For more information about this, send an email GCLCelebration@gmail.com The club will also host workshops led by Lea on Thursday, October 2, 2025, where participants will take home their designs. There are a few seats still available for the following workshops. If you are interested in attending one of these workshops, please email GCLCelebration@gmail.com Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Cost: $125. 7 Stem Challenge – Economy of Means – Simple and Elegant Branches to build a base will be provided. “7 stems” refers to flower stems. The club will provide foraged branches to use, or you can bring your own. Thursday, October 2, 2025, 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Cost: $125. The “Un”structure” – Unique, Unexpected, Unforgettable – Unusual materials Interesting items to use in the design, plus unconventional building materials, will be provided. With their motto “A Gateway to a Botanical Adventure,” the club strives to restore and protect the environment, increase awareness of floral art through exhibitions and education, share knowledge with the community, provide scholarships, create and market botanical crafts, encourage interest in horticulture, and enjoy a friendly and social atmosphere. Wharncliffe Pharmacy and Walk-in Clinic Transfer your Prescription Today to a Friendly, Neighbourhood Pharmacy offering: Free Delivery • Open 7 days a week No Appointments Needed for Flu and Covid Shots Walk-in Minor Ailment • Blister Packaging ODSP Supply Walk-In Clinic: Mon to Thurs 9-3 • Fri 9-1 Pharmacy: Mon to Fri 8:30-6 • Sat 9-1 • Sun 10-1 11 Baseline Road (at Wharncliffe) saffronhealth.ca • (519) 204-0361 Calvary United Church volunteer gardeners.
St. James Westminster Anglican Church volunteer gardeners.
Join the Garden Club of London Wednesday, October 1, 2025 to celebrate our 75th anniversary at a dinner and demonstration presented by Canadian Floral Designer Lea Romanowski. Hands-on workshops October 2, 2025.
For more information, email GCLCelebration@gmail.com.
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