About Us

Keyport Garden Club is proud to welcome a diverse and vibrant community of members—from Keyport residents and neighbors in surrounding communities to gardeners of every experience level. Our membership includes novice gardeners and Master Gardeners alike, as well as teachers, lawyers, artists, business professionals, landscape architects, retirees, and full time workers.

What unites us is a shared passion for gardening, learning, and giving back to our community.

As a member, you’ll enjoy opportunities to:

• Participate in garden-themed field trips
   
• Attend educational workshops and seminars
   
• Get your hands in the dirt through hands-on gardening projects
   
• Exchange plants, ideas, and gardening tips with fellow members
   

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning to discover the joys of gardening, we invite you to grow with us.

Since its debut in 2012, the Keyport GardenWalk has blossomed into one of the premier attractions in the historic Borough of Keyport. Each year, passionate and talented gardeners open their gates to share peaceful retreats, vibrant flower beds, and thriving vegetable plots—transforming the town into a living gallery of horticultural creativity.

Visitors from near and far are invited to stroll through both public and private gardens, discovering perennial treasures tucked into charming neighborhoods. More than a collection of plants, each garden is a personal expression—designed to inspire, relax, and rejuvenate.

This enchanting, self-guided event features:

• Tours of stunning public and private gardens
• Live music and local artists 
• Educational talks and gardening seminars
• A welcoming atmosphere filled with community, laughter, and lasting memories
   

The Keyport GardenWalk is more than an event—it’s a celebration of nature, creativity, and connection. We hope you’ll join us and experience the beauty that makes Keyport bloom.

The mission of the Keyport Garden Club is to encourage civic pride and enhance the natural beauty of Keyport, New Jersey’s neighborhoods and public spaces.. Through volunteerism, education, and community partnerships, we promote environmentally responsible horticultural practices that benefit our entire community.

The Elizabeth Street Community Garden (ESCG) is managed by the Elizabeth Street Gardens Committee of the Keyport Garden Club.

ESCG is a vibrant, organic garden space dedicated to education, beautification, and community nourishment. Operated by the Elizabeth Street Gardens Committee, the garden brings members together in a spirit of cooperation and fellowship to grow fresh produce and flowers while fostering a strong sense of community.

Our mission is to maintain a safe, welcoming, and attractive environment for individuals who wish to learn about sustainable gardening practices, cultivate edible plants, and contribute to the natural beauty of Keyport. In addition to supporting its members, the garden plays an important role in building community connections and providing hands-on educational opportunities for gardeners of all experience levels.

We proudly recognize the vision and dedication of our founding members—Jim Bacci, Dennis McNamara, Clare Skeen, Bill and Andrea Shadel, Lynne Kosobucki, Diane Calabrese, and Marianne Schell—whose efforts helped bring the Elizabeth Street Community Garden to life in Keyport, New Jersey.