WHO WE ARE
Our mission is to promote an interest and knowledge of gardening while beautifying and contributing to our community.
The Gardeners' Guild of Braintree was formed on December 1, 1975, to promote knowledge of gardening while fostering philanthropic activities for the beautification of our community. The Magnolia was chosen as our logo in 1975 for its connotation of dignity, perseverance, and love of nature; ultimately, the goals and ideals of the Gardeners' Guild of Braintree.
The Guild meets monthly on the first Monday of September through May. Committees and field trips are active all year long. We facilitate a presentation or workshop on gardening practices, host an annual perenial plant sale, and annual holiday botique featuring wreaths and arrangements made by Guild members.
We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charitable Organization. All funds raised go back into the community through scholarships, donations, and beautification gardens around town.
Adopt An Island
The Adopt-an-Island program, is managed by the Gardeners' Guild of Braintree with the town. This community beautification project is maintained by the private sector and features a garden area marked with a sign bearing the name of the individual, business or group adopting the site.
Magnolias in Braintree
The Gardeners' Guild of Braintree has planted many Magnolia trees in loving memory of deceased members and special friends of the club. These beautiful trees bloom at various locations throughout Braintree. Each tree is marked with an engraved sign with the name of the recipient as well as the name of our organization.
A Brief History
The Gardeners' Guild of Braintree was created by Lucille Barton, Peggy McCarthy and Joan Ridge. The first meeting was held at the Thayer Library on December 1, 1975 with Lucille serving as the first President. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple and follows the same format. Each begins with an invocation and a general meeting followed by an educational speaker, or hands on workshop. Refreshments and time to chat with friends completes the evening.
We can begin by doing small things at the local level, like planting community gardens or looking out for our neighbors. That is how change takes place in living systems, not from above but from within, from many local actions occurring simultaneously
Grace Lee Boggs
CONTACT US
Get in touch with Gardeners' Guild of Braintree to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
Email: guildgardeners338@gmail.com
