Who We Are
The Talbot County Garden Club is known for its “good and green works” that benefit the Talbot County community. The club was established in 1917 to enhance the natural beauty of the local environment by sharing knowledge of gardening, maintaining civic gardens, supporting civic greening projects, encouraging the conservation of natural resources, and fostering the art of flower arranging. Noteworthy projects include grounds maintenance at the Talbot Historical Society, Talbot County Free Library (Easton), and the Fountain and Children’s Gardens in Idlewild Park; greenery installations for Easton’s Rail Trail and U.S. Post Office; plus an ever-growing number of outreach activities. There are currently 112 active, associate and honorary members.
Summer is a Great Time to Enjoy Easton's Gardens
The Talbot County Garden Club maintains several gardens throughout the Town of Easton. Each week, April through November, members gather in each garden to hand weed, plant, water, prune, and clean the gardens. Most of the gardens are Bay Wise certified by the University of Maryland Extension Office because we do not use herbicides or pesticides.
We invite you to stop by, relax, and take in these beautiful retreats nestled within our community. Don’t miss the gardens behind the Talbot Historical Society on Washington Street, the Fountain Garden at Five Corners, the Childrens Garden in Idlewilde Park, and the gardens around the Easton Branch of the Talbot County Free Library.
The details of our involvement in these gardens can be found in our history book.
Plein Air Easton in the Talbot Historical Society Garden
The Talbot Historical Society Garden on Washington Street is a favorite with Easton Plein Air artists. The garden has been lovingly maintained for decades by members of the Talbot County Garden Club. If you are in town for Plein Air Easton, July 11-20, 2025, make sure to visit the garden to observe the painters in the quiet, cool, shade of one of the most beautiful treasures in Easton.
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