Experiencing Gardening Withdrawal?

Try out a Gardening Club, especially...

If you have ever asked for gardening tools for your birthday...or mulch... or compost...

If you schedule your vacation around your vegetable harvest...

If you prefer to buy plants rather than shoes...

If you have ever stepped into your gardens to check on things, then realize it's noon...

We have a few great garden clubs, plant societies and conservation groups in the area. It's a great way to connect with others who understand your love of gardening.

Some groups will welcome you to a meeting or activity so you can try it on for size before deciding to join.

Here are a few. If you know of more, or have better info, please comment at the end of the article. ((Thanks!))

Scituate's Gentian Garden Club, Inc. was organized in March 1935. Members tend a garden near the gazebo and planters in the village. Some of their members are involved with elementary school programs and programs for senior citizens, grow vegetables for local food closets, teach flower arranging. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the North Scituate Community House at 7 pm, except during summer recess of July and August. In December and February, meetings are the 1st Tuesday and 2nd Tuesday of the month, respectively. Dues are $20. Contact Mimi Cooke at 934-1899 or email Mimi.cooke@verizon.net for more info.

Rhode Island Wild Plant Society is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of Rhode Island's native plants and their habitats. you value Rhode Island's unique environment and want to protect our native plants and their habitats, then please consider becoming a member of the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society. We rely on our members' support to continue our many plant conservation and education initiatives. Print and mail this form with your payment to RIWPS, P.O. Box 414, Exeter, RI 02822. We accept payment by check or Visa/MasterCard. We can also take your membership request over the phone; contact us at (401) 789-7497.

Or just volunteer as you are able:

The Northern Rhode Island Conservation District (NRICD) - In Providence County, farmers care about the quality of our water and soil resources. The Conservation District provides assistance to them through the Farm, Forest and Open Space Program, assistance with the Land Link Program, and through our partners at the USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Volunteers are needed to serve as Associate Directors on our Board or to assist with projects. Please call the office for more information at (401) 949-1480.