Garden Club of Houston

Community Donations: Upholding our mission to "stimulate the love of gardening and to protect the quality of the environment," the Club supports organizations like Urban Harvest, Memorial Park Conservancy, and other educational institutions like Houston Museum of Natural Science Cockrell Butterfly Center for educational internships and educational publications.

Other Program Services: The Club's mission is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and to protect the quality of the environment through programs and action in the fields of education, conservation and civic improvement. Programs to accomplish this mission include open meetings, flower shows, conferences, correspondence and publications.

Bulb & Plant Mart: Each year the Garden Club of Houston gathers the best bulbs and plants suitable for our area and makes them available to the public. During this event, experts are provided to give talks open to the public and booklets are distributed describing the planting, care and maintenance of bulbs and plants. All active members volunteer for this event and are present to answer questions and provide educational information. Approximately 1,000 volunteer hours are donated to this event.

Public Gardens: The Club maintains the South Lawn Garden at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the public garden at Houston Hospice in the Texas Medical Center, and supports the restoration of the MFAH-Rienzi Gardens. The Garden Club provides maintenance and embellishment of these public spaces, which are enjoyed by all Houstonians and many visitors to our city.