The mission of the Keyport Garden Club is to encourage civic pride and enhance the natural beauty of Keyport, New Jersey’s neighborhoods, public spaces, and highway corridors. Through volunteerism, education, and community partnerships, we promote environmentally responsible horticultural practices to benefit our town and its residents.
Join the Keyport Garden Club!
The Keyport Garden Club welcomes a wonderfully diverse group of members—from Keyport residents and neighbors in surrounding communities to novice gardeners, Master Gardeners, teachers, retirees, artists, professionals, and more. Whether you're digging in the dirt for the first time or a seasoned horticulturist, there's a place for you here.
As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
We are especially excited to expand our programming this year to include more activities for children and young adults—nurturing the next generation of gardeners and stewards of the environment.
Our Mission
The mission of the Keyport Garden Club is to encourage civic pride and enhance the natural beauty of Keyport, NJ’s neighborhoods, public spaces, and highway corridors. We strive to achieve this through volunteerism, education, and partnerships, using environmentally sound horticultural practices.
We welcome you to join us!
Please see the membership form below to get started.
Committee responsibilities include:
The Plant Sale Committee plays a vital role in organizing and supporting the KGC's Spring and Fall Plant Sales, which help raise funds and beautify our community.
Committee Responsibilities Include:
A dedicated group of volunteers, who work hard to keep Keyport blooming and beautiful all year round. Maintains planters throughout town, highway entrance signs, and key community spaces. Responsibilities include:
The Welcoming Committee plays a vital role in creating a warm, friendly, and inviting atmosphere at all KGC meetings and events.Committee responsibilities include:
This is the perfect committee for those who enjoy hospitality, meeting new people, and making others feel at home.
The Fundraising Committee plays a key role in supporting the ongoing success of the KGC, KGW and ESCG by organizing creative and effective fundraising efforts throughout the year. Committee members help with:
A vital part of the Fundraising Committee focuses on grant research and writing. If you enjoy digging into research, writing, or helping others behind the scenes, this role may be a perfect fit. You'll help identify and pursue funding opportunities that support KGC initiatives. Whether you love being front and center at events or working quietly behind the scenes, your talents are welcome here. This committee is ideal for those who are creative, and passionate about helping the Club grow.
This committee assists the Newsletter Chairperson in gathering and organizing content for the KGC newsletter. Responsibilities may include:
For those who enjoys writing, organizing info or helping share the Club’s activities with members and the community.
This committee plays a key role in promoting the KGC and keeping members and the public informed. Responsibilities include:
This is a great opportunity for tech-savvy members or those looking to get more involved behind the scenes by helping us stay connected and visible in the community.
At the end of each growing season, we invite members and community gardeners to save and donate seeds from their gardens. These collected seeds—along with a selection of commercially sourced seeds—are cleaned, packaged, and made available to the public.
You’ll find our Seed Sharing display boxes at the Keyport Public Library and at KGC events throughout the year. It’s a wonderful way to share the joy of gardening, promote sustainability, and keep our community growing together.
There are many resources available to help with planning, including contacts through the Garden Club of New Jersey, Master Gardeners, and other local experts in gardening. Responsibilities include:
For those who enjoy planning, and helping bring valuable learning opportunities to our members.
Monthly Floral Display at the Keyport Library
Each month, Keyport Garden Club members prepare a floral arrangement to be displayed at the Keyport Public Library—a small but beautiful gesture shared on behalf of the Club for the enjoyment of all who visit.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your creativity and love of flowers with the community in a simple, meaningful way.
KGC members sign up for a month, create and deliver small floral arrangements to the residents of Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center —a thoughtful gesture that brings beauty and joy to their day. This is a creative and rewarding volunteer opportunity!
Use your imagination with fresh or faux flowers, grasses, or greens. Arrangements can be made in teacups, mason jars, small vases, or any unique container you have on hand. No floral experience necessary—just a caring heart and a creative spirit.
The Sunshine Committee helps foster a warm, caring, and connected community within the Keyport Garden Club.
Responsibilities include:
This is a small but meaningful way to brighten someone’s day and nurture the spirit of friendship that makes our Club so special.
Organizes one trip per year —a fun opportunity to explore gardens, attend shows, or enjoy a group outing together. Responsibilities include:
A unique and honored tradition of the Keyport Garden Club. Responsibilities include: