VALLEY GARDEN CENTER

1809 North 15th Avenue
(one block north of McDowell Road)
Phoenix, AZ   85007

(602) 252-2120
Marylen Lane, Manager



 
 
 
 
 
 

      The Valley Garden Center is a totally self-supporting, private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is:
 
to be a Center of community interest for the enrichment of the mind and spirit by providing opportunities for the study of nature, flower arrangement, the art and science of gardening and community planting;

to promote, foster, and encourage planting of gardens, flowers, and trees of various kinds;

and, when requested, to serve as advisor in matters relating to gardening.
       The Center carries out its purpose on a beautifully landscaped three acre facility featuring colorful gardens, a koi pond, and many mature trees surrounding the spacious Club House.

       It is located 1/2 mile north of Interstate 10, 1 mile east of Interstate 17, and only five miles northwest of Sky Harbor International Airport.
      One of only two similarly self-supporting bodies in the United States, the Valley Garden Center was incorporated in July 1939.  At the end of 1946, a lease was signed with the City of Phoenix Parks Board for a section of land south of Encanto Park.  The Center's building was completed and dedicated in January 1949.  It includes two banquet/meeting rooms, a kitchen, restrooms and changing areas, in addition to a large patio area.

      The building and gardens -- including a nationally accredited rose garden -- are available for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, business meetings, club meetings, lectures, and other functions at reasonable fees.  This provides nonmembers the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Center and helps defray the cost of operations.

      Providing meeting space for garden clubs and plant societies is one of the ways the Center supports gardening in the Metropolitan area.  The gardens are open to the public at no charge.

      Currently there are ten Active and nine Associate clubs belonging to the VGC.  A portion of club dues goes towards the Center, which also holds a library of about 1,400 volumes on horticulture, design, gardening and related subjects.  These are available to members of our Clubs.  In addition to the books that may be checked out, there is a "Reference Only" section.

 

UPCOMING EVENT :

 

Annual Spring Festival
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
and
Pancake Breakfast
(all-you-can-eat for $5.00)
8:00 to 11:00 AM
Advance Tickets Available at V.G.C. -- Door Prizes Given at Breakfast

Sunday, March 17, 2002

Featuring...

Bonsai Society Seminar -- 10:00 to 11:00 AM
"Learn the Techniques of Growing Bonsai"

Phoenix Chrysanthemum Society Seminar -- 11:00 AM to Noon
"What and Where to Grow Mums in the Phoenix Area"

Sun Country Iris Society Seminar -- Noon to 1:00 PM
"Exciting New Seminar on Irises"


 
Something New at the Garden Center!
"Japanese Tea Ceremony" -- 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Conducted by Mrs. Michiyo Brooks
Arizona Association of Chado Urasenke Tankokai, Inc.
Discover the spirit of Harmony, Respect, Purity and Tranquility
through the traditional Japanese Art of Tea

Phoenix Rose Society Seminar -- 2:00 to 3:00 PM
"How to Grow and Care for Roses"

" FOR SALE "
Delicious Fresh Produce at the Farmer's Markets -- In the Garden
White Elephant Items  *  Plants  *  Garden Books  *  Baked Goods, Etc.

TABLES FOR RENT  Call: (602) 252-2120

FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING

Don't Miss Strolling through Our Lovely Rose Gardens!


 

Active Member Garden Clubs and Plant Societies


Beekeepers of Central Arizona
          Meetings at 7:00 p.m., 3rd Thursday, September through June.  Visitors welcome.

Gardeners and Arrangers Guild
          Meetings at 7:00 p.m., 4th Wednesday, September, October, January through May.  Visitors welcome.

Judges' Council
          Meetings at 9:30 a.m., 3rd Monday, October, November, February through April.  For Flower Show Judges only.

Old Fashioned Garden Club
          Meetings at 9:00 a.m., 3rd Thursday, September through May.  Visitors welcome.

Orchid Society of Arizona
          Meetings at 7:00 p.m., 1st Thursday, every month.  Visitors welcome.

Phoenix Bonsai Society
          Meetings at 7:30 p.m., 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays, September through May.  Visitors welcome.

Phoenix Chrysanthemum Society
          Meetings at 7:30 p.m., 3rd Wednesday, every month.  Visitors welcome.

Phoenix Rose Society
          Meetings at 7:30 p.m., 1st Wednesday and 3rd Tuesday, every month.  Visitors welcome.

Sun Country Iris Society
          Meetings at 6:00 p.m. social time, 7:00 p.m. regular meeting, 1st Tuesday, every month.  Visitors welcome.

Washington Garden Club
          Meetings at 9:30 a.m., 2nd Friday, every month.  Visitors welcome.

 
 
Associate Member Garden Clubs and Plant Societies


Arizona Herb Association
Fairway Estates
Gatestone Garden Club
Good Earth
Litchfield Park Garden Club		 Osborn Garden Club
Roadrunner African Violet Society
Scottsdale Garden Club
Valley of the Sun Gardeners

And, remember, your gift to support the Valley Garden Center and help keep its doors open is fully tax-deductible.
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