An Independent Liaison for Area Garden Clubs with Holden Forests & Gardens
Mission
The beauty of
the natural world
lies in the details.
—Natalie Angier
In support of the vision of Holden Forests and Gardens, we promote opportunities for education, volunteering, exploration, and participation in special events to area, Affiliate Member Garden Clubs to ensure their inclusion and representation.
Affiliate Garden Club Member Options
All are welcome.
Members of Affiliate Garden Clubs are encouraged to take part in the plethora of opportunities available at Holden Forests and Gardens,
EDUCATION
Whether you're taking a class, participating in a hike, attending a special event, reading one or more of several blogs, or listening to a speaker's presentation, there is a plethora of opportunities for learning.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer to assist at an event or even providing a educational presentation.
PARTICIPATE
Represent your garden club with an entry in a public event.
EXPLORE
The Forests and Gardens of Holden await you! Visit, explore, and immerse yourself in nature and enjoy!
From the Desk of Linda Grandstaff
Affiliate Council Board Chair
Greetings,
I am honored to serve as the Board Chair for this unique group of garden clubs and organizations. Our 49 members encompass the community of Greater Cleveland garden and flower enthusiasts in supporting the mission of Holden Forest & Gardens. The Affiliate Council is unique among botanical gardens and assists in volunteer cultivation, creating great garden related events and encouraging membership. I encourage all of you to join as members of HF&G and to enjoy the diverse seasonal displays, classes and shows at both the arboretum and the botanical gardens.
If you are not a member of one of our regional garden clubs, I encourage you to explore the list of our affiliates and reach out to experience the many programs, hands on projects and nature related learning experiences that are available through their meetings. Gardening and gardening related organizations help to connect us all to our communities and our environment and enhance our quality of life. Give it a try!
Wishing you many happy gardening days ahead,
Linda Grandstaff
Affiliate Council Chair
Member, Lakewood Garden Club
Linda Grandstaff, Chair
Lakewood Garden Club
Debbie Apple
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
Kevin Borowiak
Winter Show Coordinator
Garden Walk Cleveland
Adele Burns-Blair
Forest City Garden Club
Charlene Joyce
Lake Shore Garden Club
Affiliate Council
2026 - 2027 Board Members
Shoko Morton
Ikebana International Cleveland Chapter 20
Ernestine Patterson
Lyndhurst Garden Club
Jane Petrie
Emerald Necklace Garden Club
Kathy Schubert
Western Reserve Herb Society