Welcome!
NOTICE: Due to the decline in membership over the 56 years as well as a decrease in active participants, it was sadly decided to disband the organization effective December 31, 2025. Therefore, this website will be removed at that time.
We wish to thank everyone who has supported us in the past.
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
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The East Longmeadow Garden Club was organized in 1969 under the direction and our founder, Esther Rosati.
The Club has been an active organization since 1969 with challenging projects, educational opportunities, and informative programs. Members have been eager and dedicated, and their enthusiasm inspiring.
Our purpose is to educate and facilitate interest in all phases of home gardening, better horticultural practices, civic beauty and conservation of natural resources in the Town of East Longmeadow. You do not have to be a gardener to belong, but you should have an interest in our purpose.
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We welcome men and women from East Longmeadow and surrounding towns to join.
TRIBUTE TO LARRY LIROT
From left to right: Kathy Coffey, Suzanne Reed and Laura Palmer
Walkers and bicyclists will find a new dogwood tree planted on the side of the Redstone Rail Trail off of Denslow Road in East Longmeadow. Recently the East Longmeadow Garden Club decided that it would be appropriate to plant something that will last a lifetime to commemorate the life of master gardener Laurance (Larry) Lirot who died on March 7, 2025
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Larry was legendarily renowned for his gardening expertise, being able to readily quote Latin pedigree of herbs, flora, trees and shrubs. He was the owner of a tiny building and business called "The Plant Shed." It was located on Maple Street alongside the old railroad tracks from 1974 into the 1990s.
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According to an article about container gardening published on June 16, 1985 and written by Marcia Motichek: "what Larry sold was not nearly so important as the goodwill and gardening advice he patiently dispensed free of charge day after day, season in and season out."
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Larry was often invited to be the guest speaker at local organizations. From a comment made on the obituary website: "Larry's lectures and seminars will be remembered for the knowledge he shared and imparted to all who were fortunate to attend."
HOLIDAY TUBS AT THE LIBRARY
On a very brisk November afternoon, East Longmeadow gardeners prepared the tubs in front of the Town's Library with an array of holiday greenery.
Suzanne Reed, Diane Tiago, Alice Anderson and Kathy Coffey
Photos by: Laura Palmer