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Federated Garden Clubs of CT (FGCCT) is a Connecticut garden club federation whose stated mission is to coordinate, stimulate and encourage higher standards in all aspects of garden club work, protect and conserve natural resources, preserve heritage, and promote civic beauty. The site says Connecticut has over 6,500 garden club members. It is useful if you are looking for a Connecticut club to join, want to attend garden-related events or schools, or need resources on topics like flower shows, youth education, scholarships, and awards.
What the organization says it does
The mission statement on ctgardenclubs.org lists two main purposes:
- Coordinate, stimulate and encourage higher standards in all aspects of Garden Club work.
- Protect and conserve natural resources, preserve heritage and promote civic beauty.
The site also states that Connecticut has over 6,500 Garden Club members and invites non-members who like what the organization does to join.
Main sections of the site
The navigation shows the site is organized around membership, education, events, projects, awards, and club support.
| Area | What it covers |
|---|---|
| About Us | Mission, officers, history, affiliations, press releases, donating, logo use |
| Membership | Why join, finding a CT club, life membership, affiliates, starting a club |
| Education | Schools for environmental study, flower shows, gardening, and landscape design; four and five star memberships |
| Councils | Environmental Council, Judges Council, Gardening Council, Landscape Design Council |
| Events | Events calendar, tours, Connecticut Symposium, New England Annual Meeting, annual meeting, awards meeting, CT Flower Show, roundtables, Club Officers' Day |
| Projects | President's Project, Youth, Blue Star Memorial, Healing Therapy & Senior Gardening, World Gardening |
| Awards | Awards by category, by deadline, awards manual, award recipients |
| CFNews / Club Corner | Club news, event scheduling, featured clubs, federation Fridays, field trips in CT |
| Resources | Flower design speakers/programs, tips for clubs, increasing membership, publicity, flower show simplification, financial management/taxes, fundraising ideas, native plants, pollinators |
Events and programs mentioned
The site highlights several recurring activities:
- Regional Roundtables — monthly 1.5-hour Zoom workshops hosted by FGCCT Board Members, described as a "deep dive" on topics such as membership, club finances, fundraising, events, flower shows, awards, social media, and youth.
- 97th Annual Awards Meeting and Luncheon — listed for October 21, 2026, at Aqua Turf Club.
- President's Project 2025–2027 — the current FGCCT President invites visitors to view the project page and schedule.
- Connecticut Symposium, New England Annual Meeting, CT Flower Show, and Club Officers' Day are also listed among events.
Education and awards
FGCCT lists several educational "schools": Environmental School, Flower Show School, Gardening School, and Landscape Design School. It also mentions Four and Five Star Memberships. Under awards, the site provides awards by category and by deadline, an awards manual, and award recipients.
How to get involved
If you are not a member, the site points to a "Find a Club" path under Membership, along with options to join, become a life member, become an affiliate, or start a club. There is also a Member Login and a Donate link. The site includes a search function and a sitemap.
What is not stated on the page
The provided page content does not list membership fees, event prices, or login requirements beyond the presence of a Member Login link. It also does not describe eligibility rules for scholarships or awards in detail. For those specifics, check the linked pages directly rather than assuming terms.