Arlington Garden Club Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Then and Now
In 1934, 24 ladies wearing hats and gloves, intent on creating beauty in home gardens and public places, started the Arlington Garden Club. In April of that year, members planted their first perennial garden in Terrace Park.
Today, the legacy lives on. Our membership has grown to include approximately 100 members, who support a variety of projects. Included are ongoing efforts to maintain the Mayor’s Garden and Boulton Memorial in front of City Hall in Arlington, WA.
During the first year, members also sold plants and bulbs to raise funds to support activities. In recent years, our annual Plant Sale remains as a major source of funds as is the Holiday Garden Art and Crafts. These fundraisers support the club's community service projects including our scholarship program.
Photo above: AGC members during a recent work party to spruce up the Mayor's Garden.
Articles about our history
In celebration of its 90th Anniversary, the Arlington Garden Club included tidbits of its history in feature articles that appeared in its monthly Garden Scoop Newsletter.
In addition, AGC recently donated its historic documents to be housed at the Stillaguamish Valley Museum, preserving them for generations to come.
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AGC historic documents donated to local museum
To be housed at the Stillaguamish Valley Museum
This summer, AGC President Tam Conrad (right) handed over historic documents to the museum. They provide a glimpse into the club's beginnings and information about the community.
Special thanks to members Bea Randall and Carol Jacques for unearthing these documents, and Marcia Kelley for getting them delivered.
October Garden Tips
Enjoy this monthly column from AGC member and gardener extraordinaire Kian S.