The Garden Club
of
Harwich
A Christmas Poem for Gardeners
Author Unknown
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T'was the day before Christmas, and all through the yard,
No gifts were being given, not even a card.
The tools were all hung, in the garage with such care,
In hope that St. Nicholas soon would repair.
The shovel with blade all rusty and cracked,
The pitchfork still shiny, but handle it lacked.
When out on my lawn, (it's brown and abused)
I could see poor old Santa, looking confused.
No list had been left for Santa to see,
No gardening gifts were under the tree.
But wait, there's still time, it's not Christmas yet,
And gardening gifts are the quickest to get.
You can forget the silk scarf, the fluffy new sweater,
Give something to make her garden grow better.
If she wants a gift shiny, then don't be a fool,
It's not a dumb diamond, but a sparkling new tool.
So ask the big guy for garden gifts this year,
Seeds, plants or tools - Santa holds them all dear.
Now Santa's flown, to the nursery he’ll go,
And his voice fills the night with a loud
Hoe! Hoe! Hoe!
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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