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Our Story

About Us

Since 1963

Our History

Garden Gate Garden Club was founded in September 1963 by a small group of passionate gardeners who believed that community beauty begins at home.

In June 1964, the club formally joined a regional garden federation, connecting our members with a wider network of horticulturalists, conservationists, and civic volunteers.

In October 2018, the club was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) Organization.

“To stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, to aid in the protection of plants and wildlife, and to encourage civic beauty.”

29

Active Members

1

Associate Members

3

Honorary Members

Associate and Honorary Memberships are by invitation of the Executive Board.

Leadership

Board of Officers

President

Kelly Koontz

First Vice President

Bob Howatt

Second Co-Vice Presidents

Barbara Dinsmore & Margi Prueitt

Recording Secretary

Maria Rubino-Watkins

Treasurer

Laura Snead Berry

Corresponding Secretary

Jane Hollingsworth

Six Decades of Leadership

Past Presidents

The 2026–27 club year is dedicated to the memory of Alice Mearns Ivy (1930–2026), a member since 1999 and President in 2006–07.

  1. Laura Scanlan2023–2025
  2. Paula Hill2021–2023
  3. Elaine Hickey2019–2021
  4. Marian Simpson2017–2019
  5. Suzanne Smith2015–2017
  6. Chris Metzler2013–2015
  7. Carol Jones2011–2013
  8. Donna Curtis2009–2011
  9. Jean Boyd2007–2009
  10. Alice Ivy2006–2007
  11. Dottie Howatt2004–2006
  12. Lee Kallos2002–2004
  13. Cappy Hanke2000–2002
  14. Bobbee Vernon1999–2000
  15. Peggy Hallowell1998–1999
  16. Marian Petrillo1996–1998
  17. Barbara Noseworthy1996
  18. Phyllis Laffey1995–1996
  19. Joy Legrand1994–1995
  20. Marlene Snelling1993–1994
  21. Mary Jean Mollica1992–1993
  22. Rosemary Sausen1991–1992
  23. Betty Phillips1990–1991
  24. Lee Kallos1988–1990
  25. Elaine Ringle1987–1988
  26. Alice Witterholt1986–1987
  27. Dorothy Washer1985–1986
  28. Joanna Esry1984–1985
  29. Bobbi Heenan1983–1984
  30. Kirby Thomas1982–1983
  31. Barbara Wannberg1981–1982
  32. Carol Mellen1980–1981
  33. Doris Ladd1979–1980
  34. Becky Pease1978–1979
  35. Bobbee Vernon1977–1978
  36. Quinta Griffin1976–1977
  37. Carol Callaghan1975–1976
  38. Joy Ericson1974–1975
  39. Aggie Pringle1973–1974
  40. Virginia Waites1972–1973
  41. Alice Witterholt1971–1972
  42. Jane Smiley1970–1971
  43. Cay Trask1969–1970
  44. Frances Allmond1968–1969
  45. Marguerite Bowles1967–1968
  46. Dee Loveless1966–1967
  47. Pat Mendenhall1965–1966
  48. Claire Hanavan1964–1965
  49. Rosemary Sausen1963–1964
Our Network

Our Affiliations

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President
Donna Donnelly
Theme
“Plant America for the Next 100 Years”
Address
4401 Magnolia Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone
314-776-7574

Annual Convention

May 13-17, 2027 — Madison, Wisconsin

Convention details & registration (opens in a new tab)
Region

Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs, Inc. (opens in a new tab)

CAR-SGC

State

Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs (opens in a new tab)

DFGC

Additional Affiliates

How We Support NGC

  • GGGC supports NGC's Plant America Theme through its community service projects and contributions to the Delaware Center for Horticulture and the Delaware Nature Society.
  • GGGC supports the President's "Go Green - Plant America" Project through its monthly community gardening projects.
  • GGGC established the CEW Training Award to provide financial assistance to members who would like to attend NGC Flower Show School classes or horticulture/design classes, at accredited institutions.