Congratulations to the Garden Club of Norfolk
We received the following awards and recognition at the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Annual Meeting, held on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Thanks to our Awards Committee, Emily, Jill, Launa, and Liz, for their amazing work on behalf of GCN!
From the National Garden Clubs
Landscaping of Public Grounds Award – Norfolk Library Initiative includes Library Landscape Maintenance, monthly library flowers, Library Display Case, Circular Entrance Garden, Seed Exchange and Patio Garden
Certificate of Appreciation Honors – Our Wildlife Gardens, which includes the Stony Brook Mass Audubon Butterfly Garden, Federated Church Butterfly Garden, H. Olive Day Elementary School Butterfly Garden and the Veterans Native Plant Garden at the Town Cemetery.
From the New England Garden Clubs
Teamwork Award – Our work on the holiday baskets for the Norfolk Food Pantry
From the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts
Continuing Civic Development Award – Norfolk Library Initiative includes Library Landscape Maintenance, Library Flowers, Library Display Case, Entrance Garden, Seed Exchange and Patio Garden
Patricia Dennett Grant (Conservation and Environmental) – Systematic Plant Labeling initiative – Grant is for $200
Congratulations, Rick Tedoldi, for receiving the Floribunda Award
On behalf of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and The Garden Club of Norfolk, we are pleased to present this award to club member Rick Tedoldi.
Rick is a long-term GCN member who donates his time and talents to our club.
Every year, Rick presents a workshop for club members on floral design, holiday decorations, and other topics of interest. All materials are purchased as a gift to the club from Rick. His energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and his passion for gardening is noteworthy, particularly his care and nurturing of our Veterans’ Garden.
Rick Tedoldi is a treasure to The Garden Club of Norfolk.
Join the Garden Club of Norfolk!
The Garden Club of Norfolk’s Membership Drive for 2026-2027 is running through the end of May! The Garden Club of Norfolk is dedicated to the advancement of gardening through education and community service. From maintaining 16+ civic gardens to offering scholarships, hosting educational programs, and beautifying our town, our members make a real difference.
Our membership year runs from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. New and returning memberships are only $35 for the year. Our members enjoy:
- Weekly newsletters with gardening tips, resources, and event updates
- Access to public and exclusive workshops
- Discounts at local nurseries
- Opportunities to participate in civic beautification projects and leadership roles
Complete the online membership form and submit your credit card payment via Square, or email us at gardenclubofnorfolkma@gmail.com to request a paper form.
Let’s grow together and continue to make Norfolk beautiful!
The Garden Club of Norfolk, Inc. 