Arbor Day

Trees are distributed to 3rd grade students in 6 South Haven elementary schools. We distribute over 200 trees in April. A short program is presented to the students on the importance of trees in our lives and in our environment.
Chairperson: Paula Schultz
8-10 members

Blue Star Memorial

The South Haven Garden Club has purchased a new Blue Star memorial. A permanent structure is being built to display the memorial. A rededication is planned.
Chairperson: Sandy Fenske
2-3 members

Flower Show

The South Haven Garden Club will hold its 44th annual Flower Show on Thursday September 3, 2009.
Chairperson: Marilyn Arnot & Lynn Toneman
All members participate

Garden Club Library

The club is in the process of updating its collection of books. The club librarian will be revising the library inventory and purchasing new books each year for the members utilization.
Chairperson: Jan Meltzer

Habitat House Landscaping

The club landscapes a Habitat house each year keeping up the tradition of planting a 'Kousa Dogwood' at each place. We also instruct the homeowner in the proper care of their new landscaping.
Chairperson: Annie Brown
8-10 members participate.

Hospice Flowers

Club members make 30-65 floral arrangements weekly for Hospice patients and their families.
Chairperson: Judy Jungman & JoAnn Harris
8-10 members participate

Kousa Dogwood Planting

The club is instrumental in planting 'Kousa Dogwood' trees at various locations throughout the South Haven area each year.
Chairperson:

Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum Gardens

Club members continue to maintain the gardens at the boyhood home of horticulturalist Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey, by weeding and planting annuals and perennials. Built in 1856, the house displays artifacts of this period. The Garden Club has provided financial support for the gardens since 1996. A portion of the proceeds from the 2007 Garden Walk will be donated to the expansion of the gardens.
Chairperson: Marilyn Arnott
10-15 members participate

Phoenix/Blue Star Garden

Since 1999 the South Haven Garden Club has worked on beautifying the entrance to the City at Phoenix/Blue Star. Several years ago we enlarged the area and planted shrubs and annuals in the area. We continue to maintain this garden.
Chairperson: Nancy Daugherty, Olga Lewis
6-8 members participate

Reading Garden at South Haven Memorial Library

In 2006 the Club had a “Reading Garden” landscaped at the South Haven memorial Library for the enjoyment of the library patrons and the community at large. Local organizations purchased four benches and a dedication was held on August 16, 2005. A recent expansion was completed. Garden Club members maintain this garden.
Chairperson: Paula Schultz
8-10 members participate

Scholarship

The South Haven Garden Club is pleased to offer a $500 annual scholarship for a college bound student from the South Haven, Michigan area. Applications are submitted in the Spring of each year and renewable. Student field of study should be in a horticulture related area.
Chairperson: Nancy Garber
3 members participate

The Petunia Patch

In February of 2001 the first copy of the Club’s newsletter rolled off the press. The newsletter was appropriately named The Petunia Patch not only for its floral name but the fact that the Petunia is the City flower. The objective is to provide news of regular meetings, special events, gardening reminders and helpful horticulture tips. The newsletter is published monthly and distributed to members.
Chairperson: Marilyn Arnott, Olga Lewis

Web Site

The Garden Club has a web site to keep members informed. It is located at www.southhavengardenclub.com. The following can be found on the web site: Meeting Calendar, The Petunia Patch, link to Michigan Garden Clubs Newsletter, listing of local events, information on Protected plants, Garden Walk and Flower Show pictures, a Reminders Calendar, and Scholarship Info.
Chairperson: Joann Johnson
2 members participate

Workshops

Club members meet to work on crafts for the various fundraining events. The workshops are held in members homes.
Chairperson: Nancy Daugherty
All members participate