We are a group of men and women gardeners meeting to learn from one another and local gardening experts. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in gardening. If you would like to contact the club, please email us for more information. We hope you join us to hear garden speakers, network and participate in community improvement projects.
Members usually gather monthly on the second Monday at the Central Valley Firehouse, 215 Wings Way in Belgrade. That is the new fire station very close to the airport. We meet September — May in the evening at 6:30 PM, except January, February, and March when we meet at 1:00 PM. This may change due to activities. Please email us for summer garden tours and specific meeting information. Find up-to-date information on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/belgradebloomersgardenclub/
We maintain a pollinator garden in Lewis & Clark Park, which is near the new Belgrade Library. The garden educates the community children about the importance of pollinators in our food systems. Members also partner with the Gallatin Rest Home Auxiliary to maintain the sensory garden at the Rest Home.
We perform various community activities at the Belgrade Library, donate Christmas floral to nonprofits and elementary schools, and donate to the local food bank. Phyllis White serves as the club president, Karen Snyder and Christie Copeland are co-vice presidents, and Lorraine Conn is the treasurer. Our members also contribute to the state, region and national gardening federations. Phyllis White and Susan Andrews are National Garden Clubs accredited flower show judges. Phyllis serves on the state Advisory Council, Long Range Planning, Mentorship and Protocol Committees, and is co-editor of the Montana Gardens publication.
President Phyllis White, gardens@bresnan.net