Hart, who grew up in League City, took this as an opportunity to take personal ownership in her community, she said. As chairman of the project, Hart and the group resumed a previous beautification project meant to enhance the highway with an array of wildflowers that November.
Established on Sept. 28, 1949, the League City Garden Club celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024. The nonprofit organization was presented with its own proclamation day by League City in January.
The club currently has 90 members and hosts monthly educational programs for gardening and plant enthusiasts; provides scholarships for students pursuing degrees in horticulture; and engages in beautification projects around the city.
The annual garden walk tour, which takes place in September, is the organization’s biggest fundraiser every year, Hart said. The club selects six yards and one public area to highlight, and attendees pay $15 for a self-guided walkthrough.
In its 75-year history, Hart said The League City Garden Club’s membership has included iconic League City figures, such as Helen Hall—for which the city’s library, as well as the highly-photographed community nature space, Helen's Garden, is named after.
Hart said the club isn’t just for professionals with green thumbs but anyone who is interested in gardening and enjoys plants and flowers.
“Some people aren't even good plant growers, but they want to learn,” Hart said. “Some people don't do well in gardens, but they want to learn and they love plants. And I'll tell you what, it's the most awesome group of people.”
- P.O. Box 1273, League City
- www.leaguecitygardenclub.org
