Welcome To The Garden Club of Ramsey County Website
The Garden Club of Ramsey County (GCRC), with a membership of approximately 150, is one of the largest affiliates of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society (MSHS). Established in 1912 we are the oldest continuously operating garden club in Minnesota.
Open to all, GCRC serves the community by
sponsoring educational speakers at monthly meetings
maintaining public gardens
holding an annual plant sale
providing expert volunteers to tutor new gardeners
6:30 p.m. Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. Refreshments and Conversation
7:25 p.m. Guest Speaker, Dr. William Cook
Topic: Plant Propagation Dr. Cook is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at St. Cloud State University who teaches a variety of courses on ecology, wildlife and conservation. He has tried his luck gardening in New Hampshire, Kansas, Arizona and Minnesota, and now works with the Stearns County Master Gardeners. He is interested in most areas of gardening but currently has particular interests in cacti and succulents, perennial and wild food-bearing plants and composting.