The Patterson Garden Club's Mission is to promote and advocate gardening, horticulture, landscape design, floral design, civic beautification, and environmental conservation through member education, engagement, and pure enjoyment of growing where we are planted.

Meetings

Monthly Meetings begin with a social time at 9:00 a.m. with the meeting starting at 9:30 a.m., except where noted.

Meeting locations are announced before each meeting.

General Meetings for 2025-2026

September 25
October 23 - "How does your Garden Grow" presentation by Thomas Chaplain
November 20
December 18 (Potluck at 11:00am)
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 23
May 21 (Starts at 11:00am)

Projects

The Patterson Garden Club has been a continuous, active part of the community since established in 1958. Recent Patterson Garden Club projects reflects the various populations of the community. The club supports the following projects:

City of Patterson Partnership

Patterson Garden Club joined the city to plant and maintain nine large flower pots in the downtown circle and the planter box under the WELCOME sign at the corner of Highway 33 and Las Palmas Avenue. Club members volunteer to help with this project.

Stanislaus County Fair Garden Display

Patterson Garden Club won the 1st place award and ribbon in our division for 2025 for the given theme of "Outdoor Western Display"; winning $250 prize. The Fair Garden committee that creates our fair exhibits is formed in April. We look forward to participating in the themed garden exhibit at the Stanislaus County Fair Grounds again in 2026.

Local Scholarships

The Patterson Garden Club joins other community civic organizations and individuals as sponsors of the local PRIDE scholarships. This past year, we awarded scholarships to two graduating seniors. One was a $1500 scholarship. PRIDE also awarded a second scholarship of $1500 in our name in recognition for work that we have done in the past.

Rising Sun Farm and Garden

Patterson Garden Club partners with the Rising Sun Farm and Garden, a continuing education school for special needs students between the ages of 18-22. The club helps with special events, lavender harvesting, and providing supplies. The school provides plants and other products for some of the Garden Club events. Ways for club members to help at the school are announced in the monthly PGC Newsletter.

2025-2026 Executive Committee

President - Cecilia Santos-Chavez
Vice President - Christine Rodriguez
Vice President - Cheryl Huckaby
Recording Secretary - Sandi Boschi
Corresponding Secretary - Sharon Capote
Treasurer - Carolyn Cooper