Moonflower Garden Club

  Moonflower Garden Club, named after a flower that blooms at night, was formed over thirty years ago by busy gardeners who scheduled their meetings at 7:00 p.m. so that members who worked during the day could participate. We continue this tradition today, and meet on the first Wednesday of every month, September - June for pertinent programs, comradery with garden loving members, and scrumptious refreshments.  We share our knowledge and plants with each other, and learn new interests.  We delight in garden tours for inspiration, work on service projects to engage the community and nurture others with intentional giving.  Programs are varied throughout the year as we learn about the latest gardening methods, floral designs, conservation, and create in our fun workshops.  Our Garden Therapy and Community Outreach Projects generate beauty for others to enjoy. 

Beautification and Pollinator Garden at Sojourner's Place

     We have shared pollinator-friendly plants from our own gardens and purchasd some native perennials and mums to fill in gaps along the garden beds in front of Sojourner's Place which is a residence for homeless men and women on their journey to self sufficiency.

Recycling Plastics

     Club members are continuing to recycle plastics at Eco-Plastics Products of Delaware on Germay Drive which accepts plastics labeled #2, #4, and #5.  These materials are made into useful outdoor products sold to the public.

Conservation

     We will continue to participate in organized tree plantings as they become available.  Also, several members of the club attended a hearing at the State Legislative House meeting on an important water bill which ultimately passed.

Through that Door Flower Show 

     Every meeting of the program year 2023-2024 included some tips about preparing for the production of the club's flower show, "Through that Door" in June 2024. The show was produced to draw attention to the Hockessin Colored School #107C which was built in 1920 and played a monumental role in the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education which desegregated schools nationwide.  Today it is a Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Equity.

Hockessin Village Sign

     As part of our effort for roadside beautification and community service, Moonflower members maintain the plantings at the Hockessin Village sign on Route 41 in the Elsie Walker Park.  

Hockessin Fourth of July Parade 2023 & 2024

     Club members paraded in the parade wearing their official Moonflower Garden Club shirts and carried baskets for candy which they threw to parade spectators.  

Ministry of Caring Raffles support

     The Ministry of Caring in Wilmington hosts international dinners where they have a raffle.  Moonflower Garden Club donates perennial plants and houseplants to this raffle to aid the Ministry's fundraising efforts.

RCC Fall Festival Plant Sale and Attic Treasures

     Perennials, houseplants, bowls and vases were donated to the plant sale and attic treasures sale in October 2024.

Red Clay Presbytarian Church Advent Dinner Centerpiece Workshop

     In December 2024, club members participated in a centerpiece workshop and made 27 arrangements for the Advent and buffet tables for the church's fundraiser.  Also, many small arrangements in colorful mugs were produced for shut-ins and nursing home residents.

Garden Therapy

     Last year for Garden Therapy, floral arrangements in mugs were designed for Christmas . The

arrangements were delivered to chronic home­bound patients.