We promote, encourage and support the use of flora to enrich and beautify Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, and surrounding areas.

Welcome to the Saugatuck Douglas Garden Club website!

Please take a minute to look around our site. If you’d like additional information about membership or have questions about our garden walk/plant sale or programs, please use our contact form.

Join us for the Saugatuck Douglas Garden Club’s enchanting 2026 Garden Walk and Plant/Treasures Sale! The fun begins at the Saugatuck Douglas History Center at 130 Center Street in Douglas. This year, we are excited to feature six stunning gardens, each one a unique masterpiece designed to inspire
and delight.

By participating in this wonderful event, you will not only experience the magic of these gardens but also play a vital role in supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds from the day will support scholarships for deserving local high school students, empowering them to chase their dreams. Come and celebrate a day filled with beauty, community spirit, and the joy of giving back!

WHO WE ARE

About Our Club

Scholarship Activities

Fundraisers

Our Fundraiser profits go towards our 2 scholarship awards each year.

Public Spaces

Community Beautification

We plant flowers and help maintain flowerpots in the downtown areas.

Flower Power

Garden Awards

We give awards for “best” gardens

Events

Annual Programs

We have monthly programs to learn and have fun!

Explore Membership in Our Club

Become a Member of Our Club

Thank you for your interest in the Saugatuck Douglas Garden Club and its mission of using flora to enrich and beautify our communities. The club was founded in 1928, and it is vital today with over 85 members.

The Club is grounded by volunteer activities including planting and maintaining greenery in Saugatuck and Douglas, working with the local schools on special projects, and fundraising to provide two scholarships for high school seniors. There are opportunities to supply food at meetings and socials, and floral arrangements. We also make an annual monetary donation to Christian Neighbors, with discretionary gifts from members.

General garden education is the bedrock of the meetings, with each having a presentation or a field trip. If you want to learn more about gardening, or simply get inspired, this is the place for you. Meetings are generally the third Monday of each month, although we don’t officially meet in the winter.

This group is also an excellent way to seed new friendships. If you decide to join, a “buddy” will be assigned to you to answer questions, encourage attendance at meetings and suggest ways to get involved. An annual tea (April), summer new member party (June) and holiday gathering are planned socials that are always fun.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Here are our events for the year.

23
April
Date
April 23, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue
Huntree Nursery
Organizer
Carla Vacco
11
May
Date
May 11, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Venue
Margaret VanderPlas
12
May
Date
May 12, 2026
Time
10:00 am
Venue
Old School House
08
June
Date
June 08, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Venue
Carol Brodie

WHY JOIN US

We have a mission to give our local high school students scholarships and to educate and beautify!

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Become A Member!

We would love to have you visit us and join some of our activities. It would be helpful to know what your interests are and how we could communicate with you.

You can join the fun by filling out our membership application.

We are excited about making our community a better place to live in.