Celebrating 69 years!
Minutes of Richmond Garden Club meeting held 1957! (61 members) ~ Mrs. Allen, Secretary
"The Richmond Garden Club was formed on February 21, 1957 when a small group of people interested in the formation of such a club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kroft.)
At a second meeting on March 7 this first slate of officers was elected.
President ~ Mr. E. Kroft
Vice-president ~ Mr. Caldwell
Secretary/Treasurer ~ Mrs. Allen
It was at this meeting that the name 'Richmond Garden Club' was chosen for the group with the day for meetings being Thursday.
A succesful beginning was made with some interesting speakers being heard, namely:
1. Mr. Webster of the Department of Agriculture on "Soil Preparation and Preparation of Types of Fertilizers."
2. Mrs. Mary Matthews of Vancouver Rose Society on "Pruning Roses".
3. Mr. Paulley of Point Grey Chrysanthemum Society on "Growing and Caring for Chrysanthemums."
4. Mrs. Keith Wyles and Mrs. Roy Whilely on "Flower Arrangements".
5. Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Matthews on "Care and Planting of Gladiolas and Roses".
"The Richmond Garden Club was formed on February 21, 1957 when a small group of people interested in the formation of such a club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kroft.)
At a second meeting on March 7 this first slate of officers was elected.
President ~ Mr. E. Kroft
Vice-president ~ Mr. Caldwell
Secretary/Treasurer ~ Mrs. Allen
It was at this meeting that the name 'Richmond Garden Club' was chosen for the group with the day for meetings being Thursday.
A succesful beginning was made with some interesting speakers being heard, namely:
1. Mr. Webster of the Department of Agriculture on "Soil Preparation and Preparation of Types of Fertilizers."
2. Mrs. Mary Matthews of Vancouver Rose Society on "Pruning Roses".
3. Mr. Paulley of Point Grey Chrysanthemum Society on "Growing and Caring for Chrysanthemums."
4. Mrs. Keith Wyles and Mrs. Roy Whilely on "Flower Arrangements".
5. Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Matthews on "Care and Planting of Gladiolas and Roses".
Our story today!
Today our members continue to plant food for their families, with a strong focus on attracting pollinator insects and wildlife to their gardens, and to ensure that we educate many more people in the community to protect our environment through best practices in gardening.
We continue strong partnerships in the community with City of Richmond and Steveston Harbour Authority. Paulik Neighbourhood Park and the Steveston Boardwalk seasonal containers are our key projects in the community.
Today our members continue to plant food for their families, with a strong focus on attracting pollinator insects and wildlife to their gardens, and to ensure that we educate many more people in the community to protect our environment through best practices in gardening.
We continue strong partnerships in the community with City of Richmond and Steveston Harbour Authority. Paulik Neighbourhood Park and the Steveston Boardwalk seasonal containers are our key projects in the community.
Download our membership form and email to:
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Membership dues: $15 single/$20 family annual fee. Electronic Fund Transfer to [email protected]
or by cheque payable to Richmond Garden Club, 8631 Myron Court, Richmond BC V6Y 3K2.
[email protected]
Membership dues: $15 single/$20 family annual fee. Electronic Fund Transfer to [email protected]
or by cheque payable to Richmond Garden Club, 8631 Myron Court, Richmond BC V6Y 3K2.
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Richmond Garden Club is a proud member of BC Council of Garden Clubs. Richmond Garden Club member Lynda Pasacreta, is the current chair of the Council. For more information visit www.bcgardenclubs.com.
Growers Delight - works to improve soil damaged by chafer beetle, new seedings, transplanting. Richmond Garden Club members receive a 15% discount with code: BCCGC12. Email: [email protected]
2026 Richmond Garden Club Board of Directors
Richmond Garden Club Executive:
President: Suzanne Barclay
Vice President: Jennifer Morgan
Past President: Lynda Pasacreta
Treasurer: Janice Lake
Secretary: Margaret Sherwood
Directors at Large: Lisa Colby, Roberta Massender, Lynda Pasacreta
Committees:
Speakers: Vidyut Aklujkar
Membership: Joyce Novick, Roberta Massender
Paulik Park Co-ordinator: Jill Wright
Parlour Show: Janet Cullis, Vacant
Richmond Cultural Centre Rooftop Garden: Lorraine Dowdall, Ruth Henderson, Donna Morin
Plant Sale: Adhoc
Communications: Gary Lake/Lynda Pasacreta/ Lisa Colby (Newsletter)
Website: Lynda Pasacreta/Gary Lake
Members Garden Tour: Adhoc
Advertising Sales: Vacant
Meet and Greet: Diane Lawrence, Elizabeth Waroway
Raffle Draw: June Astley, Karen Cowling
Steveston Boardwalk: Karen Hakansson
Thrift Store Garden: Kate Herring
Refreshments: Maria Silva
Photographers: Visnja Gasparic Vojvodic, Alice Jensen-Stanley, Jennifer Morgan, Thora Gislason
Richmond Garden Club Executive:
President: Suzanne Barclay
Vice President: Jennifer Morgan
Past President: Lynda Pasacreta
Treasurer: Janice Lake
Secretary: Margaret Sherwood
Directors at Large: Lisa Colby, Roberta Massender, Lynda Pasacreta
Committees:
Speakers: Vidyut Aklujkar
Membership: Joyce Novick, Roberta Massender
Paulik Park Co-ordinator: Jill Wright
Parlour Show: Janet Cullis, Vacant
Richmond Cultural Centre Rooftop Garden: Lorraine Dowdall, Ruth Henderson, Donna Morin
Plant Sale: Adhoc
Communications: Gary Lake/Lynda Pasacreta/ Lisa Colby (Newsletter)
Website: Lynda Pasacreta/Gary Lake
Members Garden Tour: Adhoc
Advertising Sales: Vacant
Meet and Greet: Diane Lawrence, Elizabeth Waroway
Raffle Draw: June Astley, Karen Cowling
Steveston Boardwalk: Karen Hakansson
Thrift Store Garden: Kate Herring
Refreshments: Maria Silva
Photographers: Visnja Gasparic Vojvodic, Alice Jensen-Stanley, Jennifer Morgan, Thora Gislason