by Bill Loehfelm ·
Friday, May 22, 2026
On behalf of the Garden Club of Harvard, I want to thank the community for such a wonderful turnout at the annual plant sale last Saturday.
It is a true community event. The Lions Club helps organize the parking and keeping everyone safe; the Green family provides the space at Westward Orchards, the building, and the apple donuts; and Maureen, Beth, and Jane did a remarkable job organizing the whole affair. Many club members were present to provide expertise, advice, and good cheer.
This event raises money the Garden Club uses to support other community nonprofits. More important than the profit is the impact on the Harvard community. At 10 a.m., there were about 200 visitors selecting their favorites. No one was looking at their phone; there was no drive-thru service. Rather there were different generations of neighbors talking to each other, small children carrying their own plants, and folks pulling red wagons full of plants. Lots of smiles.
Thank you all for making this a success and a memorable morning for us all.
Bill Loehfelm, president
The Garden Club of Harvard