The Lake Minnetonka Garden Club
Starting in 1927, The Lake Minnetonka Garden club has been active within our community and a strong supporter of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Read about our storied history in the article below.
From the time of its founding, the Garden Club of America has been an active force in the promotion of environmental awareness and the preservation of natural resources. Read more about the National Affairs and Legislation (NAL) by clicking the picture below.
Our History
Thirty-one charter members founded The Lake Minnetonka Garden club in 1927. Since then we have grown to 115 members and are now the third largest garden club in the state of Minnesota. Learn more about our history here.
GCA Connection
Learn more about the Garden Club of America. Our conservation page has links to GCA position papers on many important topics for us and our environment.
Grants and Awards
Each year the Garden Club of America awards the Freeman Medal and the Founders Fund Award. Read about both of this year’s winners below.
Our photography committee has actively participated in photography competitions within various Garden Club of America flower shows. We have won several awards. The slide show below has our recent winners.
Freeman Medal Information
The Freeman Medal: GCA Plant of the Year is the only award presented by The Garden Club of America to a plant. The medal is awarded to a North American native plant worthy of special recognition. What else do we want here? Do we want a list of winners? Do we want to link to GCA? I’m concerned that the GCA link is for members only
To view the 2018 Freeman Winner and those of past year, click here: GCA Freeman Winner
Founders Fund Award
A key priority of the GCA is to recognize both members and non-members whose accomplishments and efforts further the GCA mission. Through various philanthropies, the GCA encourages new talent and rewards achievements of mutual interest.
The Founders Fund Award is a monetary gift given to a club-sponsored project that undergoes a rigorous and thorough proposal process. Granted annually since 1936, it is the only GCA award that is voted on by the entire GCA club membership.
Information about the newest winner here: Founder’s Award Winner
Club Photography Awards
This slide show illustrates the winners of GCA photo competitions. All of our members are welcome to join in the fun of learning new photography techniques and contribute to national and local competitions.
