member benefits

There are many benefits to joining the Andover Garden Club. Club members make lasting friendships based on a common love of nature, gardening, ecology, and horticulture. Club members enjoy many social events throughout the year, as well as educational opportunities through formal courses, workshops and lectures. Specifically, membership to the AGC provides:

  • Socializing with club members, many with years of gardening experience, as well as professional certifications in Landscape Design and Garden Study.

See our Social Events page to learn more about these fun activities.

  • Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts (GCFM) Scholarships.

  • Access to professional speakers during the Club’s monthly general meetings

See our Club Activities - Education page to learn more about these educational benefits.

Tower Hill Botanic Gardens and The Gardens At Elm Bank

Members of the Andover Garden Club can reserve daily membership passes to both of these breathtaking properties.

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Tower Hill Botanic Gardens

Located within a half hour drive from Andover, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, MA is a spectacular horticultural resource—a place for people to experience the wonder of plants, learn about the natural world, and make joyful connections. The Garden sits on nearly 200 acres. It includes conservatories, formal and naturalistic gardens, a café, Garden Shop, walking trails, accessible pathways, and expansive views of the Wachusett Reservoir. Tower Hill is open to the public year-round for garden viewing, trail walking, educational programs, exhibitions, and more.

The Gardens at Elm Bank

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The Garden at Elm Bank is a 36-acre property in Wellesley, MA featuring both traditional and modern gardening styles. These gardens can serve as inspiration for your home garden, a place to relax in the natural world, and a backdrop for time spent with family and friends. The display of different plants, flowers and trees provide a beautiful setting for gatherings, walks, picnics, and more. The buildings, grounds and gardens of Elm Bank are accessible with paved and crushed-stone paths.

 

Click here to learn more about the gardens at Tower Hill and Elm Bank.