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For more than 70 years, the Pound Ridge Garden Club has been home to generations of horticulture and floral design enthusiasts. In addition to learning together about gardening technique and flower arranging, we collaborate on a wide range of civic projects to preserve and enhance the natural beauty and neighborly spirit of Pound Ridge.
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Garden Club members at Memorial Day parade
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In Memoriam
Janet Buckbee
1933-2021
Janet Buckbee
1933-2021
Janet (Jan) Buckbee was an active member of the Pound Ridge Garden Club for 51 years from 1970-2021.
She was elected to a 2-year term as President of the Pound Ridge Club (PRGC) in 1977. Besides the Presidency, Jan served in many other key positions. For her hard work at the PRGC and her work as a Trustee for the Pound Ridge Historical Society, Jan was the recipient of the Club’s “2001 Margery Fay Sach’s Award for Outstanding Service” given for over 30 years of outstanding service and continuous contributions to the community and the Club, the highest honor the PRGC can bestow on an individual. In the 20 years following this prestigious Award, Jan continued to serve in other Garden Club positions.
Having been the President and the Chairperson of so many Committees, Jan had a vast knowledge that she was willing to share with any member, who assumed the Presidency or a Committee Chairmanship. It was always comforting to those of us who had questions that we knew there was a high probability that, if asked, Jan could answer them. She was a mentor to all of us.
Jan loved making floral arrangements and she knew her flowers, having owned her own floral business.
She was generous with her knowledge of Floral Design and Horticulture, not just to the Club but to the Town as well. She supported the Town’s activities that ranged from making the Memorial Day wreaths placed at the Pound Ridge Cemetery and Conant Hall to decorating the 48-inch Balsam Fir wreath that was hung outside the Town House during the holidays.
Jan loved the Garden Club, our flower shows and our activities to support the community. We will miss her greatly.
She was elected to a 2-year term as President of the Pound Ridge Club (PRGC) in 1977. Besides the Presidency, Jan served in many other key positions. For her hard work at the PRGC and her work as a Trustee for the Pound Ridge Historical Society, Jan was the recipient of the Club’s “2001 Margery Fay Sach’s Award for Outstanding Service” given for over 30 years of outstanding service and continuous contributions to the community and the Club, the highest honor the PRGC can bestow on an individual. In the 20 years following this prestigious Award, Jan continued to serve in other Garden Club positions.
Having been the President and the Chairperson of so many Committees, Jan had a vast knowledge that she was willing to share with any member, who assumed the Presidency or a Committee Chairmanship. It was always comforting to those of us who had questions that we knew there was a high probability that, if asked, Jan could answer them. She was a mentor to all of us.
Jan loved making floral arrangements and she knew her flowers, having owned her own floral business.
She was generous with her knowledge of Floral Design and Horticulture, not just to the Club but to the Town as well. She supported the Town’s activities that ranged from making the Memorial Day wreaths placed at the Pound Ridge Cemetery and Conant Hall to decorating the 48-inch Balsam Fir wreath that was hung outside the Town House during the holidays.
Jan loved the Garden Club, our flower shows and our activities to support the community. We will miss her greatly.
It is not too late to order bulbs for Fall planting. Information, including descriptions of the available bulbs and a mail-in order form are now available under the Bulb Sale tab.
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June 12th was our annual “Day at the Nursery Fundraiser” at the Pound Ridge Nursery and Garden Center. Club members were on hand to assist customers with their purchases. There was a raffle for a $250 gift certificate to be used at the Nursery which was won by a lucky Pound Ridge Resident.
Meeting notes:
The July meeting is a trip and currently members only. The August meeting has not been arranged yet so stay tuned for details. You can click the registration button below to contact us for more information about upcoming events or membership.
The July meeting is a trip and currently members only. The August meeting has not been arranged yet so stay tuned for details. You can click the registration button below to contact us for more information about upcoming events or membership.
More Club Doings:
Members of our club have been working in the Rain Garden in the Moat Family Triangle on route 172. We have weeded and divided plants. As the summer progresses, stop by and see the water tolerant plants that we have planted. Identification pictures of the varieties planted may be found in the Rain Garden section on the drop-down menu of the Photos/Events tab or by clicking the link below.
The Pound Ridge Historical Society Museum has reopened and a tableau depicting the predicted growth cycle of the Flame Amur Red Maple tree, Acer tartaricum, that we planted behind the Town House in honor of the Society’s Time Capsule 2020 exhibit is on display. Photos of the tree will be included in the buried capsule.
Pictured are Kathy Conroy, Beth Statman, and Virginia Bulzacchelli. Not pictured are Mary Bailly and Lynn Princisvalle
Interested in joining the Pound Ridge Garden Club?
We are always happy to welcome new members at any level of experience. Some have joined us with extensive knowledge of horticulture and floral design, while others have joined with little or no knowledge at all. The garden club is a place to share ideas and information, learn from our many accomplished and talented speakers, and develop your skills as a gardener and designer. Interested in joining? Please click "Contact" at the top of the page or attend one of our meetings (check out our calendar page for dates/times/speakers) and speak with a member.
We are always happy to welcome new members at any level of experience. Some have joined us with extensive knowledge of horticulture and floral design, while others have joined with little or no knowledge at all. The garden club is a place to share ideas and information, learn from our many accomplished and talented speakers, and develop your skills as a gardener and designer. Interested in joining? Please click "Contact" at the top of the page or attend one of our meetings (check out our calendar page for dates/times/speakers) and speak with a member.