The Garden Club
of
Harwich
“When the trees their summer splendor
Change to raiment red and gold,
When the summer moon turns mellow,
And the nights are getting cold,
When the squirrels hide their acorns
And the woodchucks disappear;
Then we know that it is autumn,
Loveliest season of the year.”
~ Carol L. Riser
Community Projects
"Flowers always make people feel better, happier & more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul."
Luther Burbank
How to Dispose of Food Scraps Video
Transfer Station Food Waste Compost Bins
The Garden Club partnered with the Harwich DPW and designed a food scrap collection program that began on July 1, 2024 to widespread enthusiasm from residents. You may bring your food scraps to the Transfer Station where it is collected by Black Earth Composting. Acceptable foods that can be tossed are listed here.
The GCH partnered with the National Wildlife Federation to certify backyard wildlife habitats and open spaces throughout the Harwiches. We are happy to report that we achieved town certification in November 2019. That meant that at least 175 homes and open spaces met five criteria: to provide food sources for wildlife, water sources, places for cover to raise young, and use sustainable gardening practices. We were the first town on Cape Cod to receive the designation. Please join us in our efforts by going to nwf.org and clicking on “Get Involved” and then clicking “Certify.” Our club celebrated its 90th birthday in 2022. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if 90 more properties became certified as NWF backyard wildlife habitats? You probably have already met most of the requirements for certification.
Blooming Barrels
Civic Beautification of Harwich
Parks and Gardens
PARKS & GARDENS COMMITTEES
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Brooks Academy
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Brooks Academy Fountain
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Brooks Free Library
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Brooks Park Entrance
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Chase Library, West Harwich
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Doane Park, Harwich Port
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Exchange Park, Harwich Center
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Exit 82 (10) Entrance Ramp
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Exit 85 (11) at Route 137
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Julien Road/Route 28
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Millennium and Albro Park
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Peace Garden, Evergreen Cemetery
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Richard Rogers Memorial Park
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South Harwich Post Office
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Thompson's Field, Chatham Road
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West Harwich Post Office
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Wychmere Harbor Overlook
The garden club plants and maintains 17 gardens throughout Harwich.
Our
Streetscape Planters Brighten
the Entire Town
We Add
Flowers &Warmth Wherever
We're Needed!
We change up the contents of the planters with each season to keep it looking lovely and contributing to the town’s streetscape.
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Beautifying Our Nursing Homes
