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We are proud to be one of the oldest garden clubs in the country and welcome all who are interested in sharing and expanding their love of gardening. We garden in Takoma Park and surrounding areas including the District of Columbia, and Montgomery and Prince Georges County, Maryland.

About

Takoma Horticultural Club, or THC, is among the oldest, continuously active garden clubs in the nation. Each month throughout the year the club sponsors speakers, workshops, trips, or Open Garden visits. Special members’ events include two plant exchanges, two potluck dinners and special trips.

2023 Events

See our listserve for additional details

January 18

MEMBERS-ONLY WINTER POTLUCK

February 15

GROWING FIGS WITH JAFAR VOSSOUGHI

March 15

PERENNIAL HERBS: Beyond Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme WITH HEATHER WHIRLEY

March 25 (raindate March 26) CENTENNIAL GARDEN WORKDAY

April 16 CENTENNIAL GARDEN WORKDAY

April 21

MEMBERS-ONLY TOUR OF BROOKSIDE GARDENS See list serve for more details

May 2

MEMBERS-ONLY TOUR OF POPE FARM PLANT PRODUCTION NURSERY See list serve for more details about the schedule and carpooling

May 7

SPRING PLANT EXCHANGE

Koiner Farm 1:00 – 3:00pm

June

FRIDAY EVENING OPEN GARDENS

June 2 Olivia Devereux

June 9 Kit Gage

June 16 Wendy Bell

June 23 No Open Garden

July 1 Saturday Tom Smerling

July 4

March with the Club this year in the Takoma Park Parade! Details to come

Join

Although many of our events are open to the public, some are for members only. For only $12 per year you can enjoy these special members-only benefits and support all the Club’s activities:

- Plant exchanges
- Potlucks
- Special trips & workshops

We welcome your membership!

2023 Events
January - June

January 18

MEMBERS-ONLY WINTER POTLUCK

Hefner Community Center 6:30 – 8:30 pm See the list serv for more details

February 15

GROWING FIGS WITH JAFAR VOSSOUGHI

Takoma Park Fire Station Community Room 7:30 – 9:00pm (doors open at 7:00)

March 15

PERENNIAL HERBS

Takoma Park Fire Station Community Room 7:30 – 9:00pm (doors open at 7:00

April (date TBD)

A SPECIAL TOUR OF BROOKSIDE GARDENS

May 7

SPRING PLANT EXCHANGE

Details to come

June

FRIDAY EVENING OPEN GARDENS

Details to come

About

Join

Although many of our events are open to the public, many are for members only. For only $12 per year you can enjoy these special members-only benefits and support all the Club’s activities:

- Plant exchanges
- Potlucks
- Special trips & workshops
- Garden consults

We welcome your membership!

The Centennial Garden

In 2016, to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Takoma Horticultural Club, the Club decided to create a permanent memorial garden. Club leaders approached the City of Takoma Park with the request for a suitable spot. After looking at several parks and other spaces, the Club chose the empty lot at the corner of Piney Branch and Philadelphia. It presented many challenges – busy street traffic, compacted soil, a lot of shade, and use as a cut-through by pedestrians. Members of the THC worked with city staff to clear out weedy vegetation, spread leaf mold and wood chips, and level the site in preparation for planting… Read More

We welcome volunteers at the Centennial Garden workdays, held every month during the growing season. Look for announcements on the THC listserv or on our Facebook page. If you have questions about volunteering, please contact [email protected]. It’s a fun way to get to know the garden and your fellow club members, learn about plants and contribute to beautifying our community!

The Centennial Garden

We welcome volunteers at the Centennial Garden workdays, held every month during the growing season. Look for announcements on the THC listserv or on our Facebook page. If you have a question about volunteering, please contact [email protected]. It’s a fun way to get to know the garden and your fellow club members, learn about plants and contribute to beautifying our community!