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Our lovely 2026 Annual Plant Seedling Sale supporting our Mission is upcoming in May (See below for details.)
Mission: Decades long love of gardening experience in Bellingham, MA
We are a small active nonprofit organization of women and men connected by a shared love of gardening, beautifying spaces, a sincere desire to learn from each other socially, address food insecurity for older and young people and a commitment to improve our community in Bellingham, MA and surrounding areas. Est. 1/2022 501(c)(3) BGCM meetings are a combo of education and public service. Speakers provide info on various garden topics, plant care, agriculture and food disparity. Members are actively engaged in community beautification, garden workshops, committee volunteering, fundraising, Agri-education and our Annual Plant Sale. *We also offer BGCM Student College REESE Scholarships in Gardening and related fields. The REESE Scholarship was OPEN for Applicants until Feb 28, 2026. Congratulations to the Bellingham Garden Club of MA’s 2026 REESE Scholarship Award Recipient in the amount of $500.00 for her commitment to Environmental Science, the Community & her goals in studying Forestry at the University level.
REESE Scholarship Award Recipient
REESE Scholarship DONORS FORM: https://forms.gle/WyBpmYwpXaeSXNmK8
If you, your business or organization would like to make a voluntary tax deductible donation to help support our Student Scholarship fund, please click on the REESE Scholarship Donors Form above. Your support can make a difference in the lives of our youth towards a more sustainable future.
2025 Fundraising Goals: If you have a love of nature and the outdoors, whether a native resident or from a surrounding community, we are glad you visited us to find out about our mission, garden workshops and our goals for the 2024-2025 fundraiser. Our 2025 Fundraising season including the 2025 JUNE CLOTHING DRIVE: Thank you for your support! *Membership applications are available below under Membership Application or visit us there.
We are glad you joined us for our MAY 2025 PLANT SALE, CLOTHING DRIVE, FOOD INSECURITY Fundraiser & VENDOR BUSINESS EVENT above. Thanks to our FOOD SECURITY SPONSORS and FRIENDS, some food insecure families enjoyed a season of FREE healthy Produce. Special thanks to our Generous Host Site Location: “Double Tree Hotel, Milford MA” Saturday, May 17th from 10-12:00 pm. The Fundraiser also included a Garden Skill Workshop, Vendor Tables & Vendor Coupons, FREE select plants & a chance to enter a Drawing to win a season of FREE produce. Many thanks to our 2025 FUNDRAISER SPONSORS: Silver Sponsor– Dean Bank, Bronze Sponsors–RJD Construction, Madison Farm, Chili’s Bar & Grill_Bellingham, Home Depot, & Friends like Garden Pizza, Eden’s Roofing, Outback Steakhouse and more. You too can join sponsorship at any time by emailing: bellinghamgardenclubofma@gmail.com today. Please checkout some of our other Workshops, e-Tools and other events below including our 2026 Annual Virtual Plant Sale Fundraiser details.
Our Helping Hand Program helps feed under-served communities through donations of FRESHLY grown produce, food items and seeds. We value partnerships helping us to achieve this mission. Please help us grow, your monetary DONATIONS support our Mission Statement annually. Thank You!
For Memberships, inquiries or donations contact us via email or use the button below to DONATE or SPONSOR : bellinghamgardenclubofma@gmail.com
SPONSOR PODCAST Episode 25 below;
Like to help Sponsor one or more of our “Garden Tea Talk,” episodes in support of awareness of “All things garden & food insecurity? Please click on the DONATIONS tab, enter your amount and receive a tax deductible e-receipt. You can listen to our Garden Tea Talk SPONSOR PODCAST to find out more about us by clicking on the exciting podcast below and listening. Thank you for your support. *To listen to our archived podcasts, please email us.
Payments
If you share our mission and love gardening, then consider becoming a member in the Bellingham Garden Club? Select the Annual DUES tab to pay and join. We would love to welcome you. Or consider the Subscriptions Tab which gives you 1 year of access to workshops, e-newsletter access and annual BGCM membership. To date, we helped donate more than 250 lbs of FRESH produce to food pantries and fridges locally and we beautified two Town communal spaces. Your support and donations help us support our Mission. We have entered our 2022-2025 fundraising season. You can also visit us on Facebook at: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081187121553&_rdr
NEW GARDEN 2026 COURSES STARTING THIS FALL (SEE REGISTRATION LINK)
https://forms.gle/2sR97r7qivoLCiJq8
INTRO TO GARDENING WORKSHOP
Join us and learn about planting techniques for successful gardening in this FREE Virtual Gardening Workshop. Explore those tips and tricks that successful gardeners use and know about to start off the growing season and to enjoy a beneficial harvest. Registration required to receive the Zoom link. Two dates to choose from starting on Tuesday, April 7th @ 7 pm OR Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 11 am. (See registration details for more information and to register.) Click here to register: https://forms.gle/xaBkxJ1Ubxa4wLNc8
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Join us for this informative and helpful FREE Virtual Compost Workshop. Learn how to create and design YOUR own healthy COMPOST, save money and improve plant & veggie yields. Registration required to receive the Zoom link on Tuesday, March 10th @ 7 pm. Co-hosted by the Bellingham Public Library. You can watch the archived workshop recording by clicking on the WORKSHOPS tab.
CANNING WORKSHOP
Join us for this exciting FREE Virtual Canning Workshop. Learn how to easily can your fresh veggie produce and extend your season of healthy food. Registration required to receive the Zoom link for either session or both on Tuesday, Dec 9th @ 7 pm OR Saturday, December 13th @ 11 am. You can watch the archived workshop recording by clicking on the WORKSHOPS tab.
2026 ANNUAL PLANT Sale is virtual this year on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00 – 12:00 pm for pickup. View the Seedling Plant Order form below & place your orders online, then click on the PLANT SALE PURCHASE link at the bottom of the page or the DONATIONS tab, enter your amount & pay. *Online Pre-orders with payments are due by May 2nd, 2026. A BEAUTIFUL array of affordable herbs, veggie and floral seedlings available. Here’s your opportunity to shop local and to support our Garden Club Mission and to get your garden ready. Visit us in person @ 200 Center St, Bellingham for pickup. Pre-purchase order forms here: https://forms.gle/s3XA6k1WLhJojCBaA
Seedling Listing for Plant Sale
*See Seedling listing next to the PLANT SALE PURCHASE link at the bottom of page.
Last Year’s Annual Plant Sale was on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 am -1:00 pm. Lots of BEAUTIFUL VEGGIES, HERBS and an amazing array of FLOWERS available for purchase from 10:00-12:00 PM for your home or garden. Contact us for Pre-Order purchases: bellinghamgardenclubofma@gmail.com
CLOTHING DRIVE on Saturday, May 17, 2025– looking for your gently used textile clothing (shoes, clothing, belts, scarves, hats, backpacks, handbags, bedding, towels, washcloths, ties, costumes & bedding) bagged items in 13 gal kitchen bags to support our “Fighting Food Insecurity,” fundraiser. Great opportunity to clear out your closets and help a worthy cause. *Please email us to arrange for delivery at: bellinghamgardenclubofma.com or bring “2” FULL textile bags and get a FREE plant.
MONTHLY PODCASTS: Join us for our free monthly Podcast, “Garden Tea Talk.” Find out about helpful garden tips, overcoming garden challenges, products/supplies, interviews, LIVE Q&A’s and other helpful garden information, hosted by the B.G.C.M. Email your questions to: bellinghamgardenclubofma@gmail.com AND sign up by below here: https://forms.gle/9xopWro8vBEdBtZU8
Virtual Events, Webinars & PODCASTS 2026:
PODCAST AUDIO INTRO Listen to below:
Our Podcasts and videos are available on Spotify, iHeart, BGCM Youtube and our website BELOW. *To listen to our archived podcasts, please email us.
Podcast Episode 29.d Part IV “Bruynswick Winery 2026 Farm Tour, Wrap Up“
Podcast Episode 29.c Part III: “Bruynswick Winery, Vacationing & Touring the Lovely Farm“
Podcast Episode 29.b Part II: “Bruynswick Winery Tour, Roles & Harvesting“
Podcast Episode 29 Part I: “Bruynswick Farm Winery 2026 Tour,”
Podcast Episode 28.d Part IV: “Bee Wrap up”
Podcast Episode 28.c Part III: “Harvesting Honey & A.I. Tools”
Podcast Episode 28.b Part II: “Harvesting Honey, Predators & Climate Change”
Podcast Episode 28 Part I: “Harvesting Honey & Bees in the Garden”
SPONSOR PODCAST Episode 25
Click below to find out more and listen to how you can help support our Mission and to be a proud Sponsor on one of our “Garden Tea Talk podcasts.”
FOOD RESOURCES
PODCAST Episode 23.c. Part III: “Things to look out for with invasive pests, Tick Updates & preparing for Spring to protect your crops and plants.”
PODCAST Episode 23.b Part II: “Bugs & how they affect plants & trees”
PODCAST Episode 23 Part I: “Harmful Insects & ways to protect Plants & Trees.”
PODCAST Episode 12.2 b: “Local Events_3 click below to listen to all episodes on SPOTIFY or individually below.
PODCAST Episode 12: “Local Events_2
Part I: “Bellingham Historical Commission.”
PODCAST Episode 11: “Harvest at Bruynswick Winery, Parts I & II”
Part II: “Harvest Time & Wine Selection.”
Part I: “Intro to the Winery.”
PODCAST Episode 10: “Wrapping up Fall & getting ready for Spring.”
PODCAST Episodes 7 & 8: “Exploring N. Attleboro’s Pollinator Garden.“
PODCAST Episode L.1: “Conservation & What’s happening Locally”
PODCAST Episode 5: “Exploring N. Attleboro’s Hatchery & Garden.”
PODCAST Episode 4: “Think like a Bee, when Gardening as a Human,” PARTS I & II.
Click PODCAST AUDIO Buttons BELOW to enjoy PART I & PART II of Episode 4
PODCAST Episode 3: “Understanding Insects & Dealing with Jumping Worms”
PODCAST Episode 2: “Spring Planning 2024 & Climate Change”
VIRTUAL WEBINARS, OUR PODCASTS & ANNUAL EVENTS: 2023 – 2024
See the MONTHLY PODCAST section above to Subscribe to our FREE monthly podcast on the form above. *SPONSORS looking to advertise their company or organization can also use the same form above.
“Adjusting to Climate Change in Your Garden, Part II” – Garden Tea Talk PODCAST episode 6, FALL, 2024 on Spotify, iHeart Podcast, our YouTube Channel “Bellingham Garden Club of MA. See: Spotify, iHeart Podcasts under Garden Tea Talk.” Q&A session, email: bellinghamgardenclubofma@gmail.com
“Think Like A Bee When Gardening As A Human,” – Garden Tea Talk PODCAST episode 4, Mar 27, 2024 on Spotify, iHeart Podcast, our YouTube Channel “Bellingham Garden Club of MA. See: Spotify, iHeart Podcasts under Garden Tea Talk.” Q&A session w/Bee Apiary Expert, email: bellinghamgardenclubofma@gmail.com
“Understanding Insects, Jumping Worms & Other Garden Pests,“- Garden Tea Talk PODCAST episode 3, Feb 28, 2024 on Spotify, iHeart Podcast, our YouTube Channel “Bellingham Garden Club of MA. See: Spotify, iHeart Podcasts under Garden Tea Talk.“ Q&A session w/Entomologist, email: bellinghamgardenclubofma@gmail.com
“Planning Your Garden for 2024,” – Garden Tea Talk PODCAST episode 2, Jan 31, 2024 on Spotify, iHeart Podcasts, our YouTube Channel “Bellingham Garden Club of MA. See: Spotify, iHeart Podcast under “Garden Tea Talk.” Q&A session, email: bellinghamgardenclubofma@gmail.com
“Meet & Greet,” in-person OPEN Public Meeting @ Bellingham Public Library, Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
“How to run a successful business in today’s market,” Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Virtual Zoom links are sent after completion of each registration.
RECORDED Virtual Webinars: Cannot make the LIVE webinars but would still like to watch the recordings? Click on the Credit Card Payments tab and submit to watch the recordings anytime. Recordings avail contact: bellinghamgardenclubofma@gmail.com
“Grant Writing Workshop,” Registration req’d: (See below.) Credit/Debit Card Online Payments, click the CREDIT CARD/PAYMENTS/DEBIT link above. (See details on registration link for check payments or to watch the recording.)
DONOR/SPONSOR Acknowledgements: We would like to thank some of our past & present sponsors and donors including DEAN Bank, RJD Construction Co., Chili’s Bar & Grill Bellingham and other local community residents. SPONSORS:
PLANT SALE: buy fresh veggie, herbs and flower plants for your own DELICIOUS Spring garden on Saturday, May 9 2026 from 10-12:00 pm. Cash (in-person) and Credit Cards online accepted. (Or pre-purchase order form here: Preorders: https://forms.gle/sKMUQJaysERsBAR46
See our listing by clicking HERE to pre-order:
(Pay below by clicking PLANT SALE PURCHASE BUTTON BELOW.) Donations also welcome.
PLANT SALE FLYER:
EZ Pay: Ready for membership or to simply donate to the BGCM? Click Credit Cards/Debit payments link above or mail with a check payment to: “Bellingham Garden Club of MA-P.O. Box 223, Franklin, MA 02038. Annual memberships can be obtained by clicking the ANNUAL DUES tab and attending workshops for free along with other member perks. (low cost memberships avail.) Members enjoy free garden workshops, educational training, e-newsletter access, communal beautification project participation, networking opportunities and more. Meetings are Sept-May.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: ( Download application here, print & mail with check to the address on the form.) Mail Application along with payment to: to: Bellingham Garden Club of MA-P.O. Box 223, Franklin, MA 02038.
Areas of Town sites we beautified -Bellingham Community Garden
Dept of Public Works
Bellingham Garden Club of MA 