Again, this year, the Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs has received a grant from the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust. The Club thanks the Trust for its gift, which funds the care of the healing Garden of Hope, at the entrance of the Saratoga Hospital’s Radiology-Oncology Center, the historic Gideon Putnam Burial Ground containers, and the relaxing Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center Garden (once the garden space and back patio reopens).  

 In addition, they have also taken on the care of a garden at the Knights of Columbus on Pine Street, where their monthly meetings are held. To improve the area, debris was cleared around their Statue of the Blessed Mother, an assortment of perennials and annuals planted, and mulch laid. 

A dedicated and hard-working group of gardeners, this club spreads joy and creates beauty everywhere they go.  While they remain active and busy tending to the many gardens mentioned above, members of the club are hopeful that the garden space at the Visitor Center will reopen soon so they can continue their gardening efforts there as well, and others can continue to enjoy this peaceful public space.  

The Heritage Garden Club, established in 1987, is a member of the Federated Garden Club of NY District IV.  This year, they are continuing their support for the Water for Sudan World Gardening Project. Through their donations, more than 100 wells have been dug to help those in underserved, conflict-torn countries access clean water. 

The Club’s various member activities throughout the year include selling garden crafts during the Soroptimist Garden Tour and providing residents at Woodlawn Commons with floral arrangements and décor. They also support community organizations including Saratoga Adopt-a-Family, the Pitney Meadows Community Farm, and the Franklin Community Center. Two scholarships are awarded annually to BOCES students pursuing horticulture.

The 10th Annual Plant and Herb Sale will be held on June 10th, 9am until sold out, at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs.  Perennial plants and herbs, as well as garden decor and crafts will be available.  

New members are always welcome - you don’t have to have a green thumb to belong!  Meetings are held at noon on the second Monday of every month (except July and August) at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Street, Saratoga Springs.  For information call 518-495-6309.