History of the Gardeners' Guild of Braintree

Just Ask and the Club Responds!

Beautification has been an evolving process. Each project began as an individual request or an opportunity to make Braintree a more beautiful community. When the "new" library opened it was The Gardeners' Guild of Braintree who was requested to maintain the live plants. Of course, the answer was yes. Members are always ready to evaluate and tackle another project. The holiday stroll in South Braintree Square evolved from the tree lighting ceremony at the Town Hall. The first lights were purchased by the Gardeners' Guild of Braintree and increased each year. What began as a tree illumination has become the South Braintree Board of Trade magnificent holiday stroll.

Projects throughout the years include perennial plant swaps, basket luncheons, summer garden tours, public plant sales, Election Day plant and bake sales, door and window decorating contests. In addition, many fun projects, raffles and trips are offered to members. Life's celebrations are recognized with cards and plants. Hence, the object of organization "to promote interest and knowledge of gardening and beautification of our community" comes to life in so many ways through so many dedicated women.

When the club was formed the telephone committee nearly always received an answer from the member's home. Communication now involves answering machines, voice mail, secretaries, cell phones, Email and the club web site, gardenersguildofbraintree.com.

For the Guild's 25th anniversary celebration, a limited edition silver pin was designed and made available to active members. It featured the club's symbol, a magnolia flower, and was engraved with "The Gardeners' Guild of Braintree – 25th Anniversary 2000-2001". What a delightful way to wear the magnolia each day!

The Gardeners' Guild of Braintree maintains a waiting list for new members and invites energetic persons who are eager to learn, anxious to serve and have a love of nature to join them in membership. No one has to be an expert - that is the magic of the Gardeners' Guild of Braintree - each member learns from another! Is that not the wonder of "history" throughout the ages!

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