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Message from our President:

Silvis Garden Club is beginning its 23th year. Many things have changed in those years. From a small group of 12 we now have over 55 members from all over the Quad Cities. We are a non-profit, 501c3 organization. The club works with the City of Silvis, Silvis Main Street, and the Silvis Business Association. Our volunteer efforts have helped Silvis in winning the governor's Home Town Award for two straight years.

At our monthly meetings, we learn about various topics from master gardeners, other speakers, and share ideas.

We host a Garden Walk and a fall perennial plant sale each year. We have built and operate a state-of-the-art greenhouse where we grow vegetables and flowers for beautifying city spots. We also offer what we have grown for sale to the public during the month of May.

Most of all, we have fun! Please join us.

Kathy Hall, President

Officers:
President:  Kathy Hall
Vice President:  Marti Hall
Secretary:  Noreen Bailey
Treasurer:  Carolynn Reid
Member-at-Large:  Daryl Reitz
Member-at-Large:  Mike Bailey

Vision:
The Silvis Garden Club will participate actively in our global community by encouraging, promoting and developing interest in horticultural activity.

Mission:

To provide professional and supportive educational opportunities to people in the Quad City communities in the fields of horticulture and conservation.  We will continuously seek to improve our products, processes and people.

External Resources
University of Illinois Extension
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Upcoming Events:

  • Greenhouse Open to the Public – May 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  • Monthly Meeting – May 14, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. McGehee Center, Silvis, IL

  • Monthly Meeting – June 11, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Location TBD

  • Day Trip for Members – June 27, 2026 - Hornbaker Gardens, Princeton, IL

  • Monthly Meeting – July 9, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Location TBD

  • Day Trip for Members – July 30, 2026 - Ball Seed Customer Appreciation Day, West Chicago, IL

  • Monthly Meeting – August 13, - 6:00 p.m. Location TBD

  • Day Trip for Members – August 28, 2026 – Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

  • Monthly Meeting – Sept 10, 2026 – Taste of Harvest Potluck, McGehee Center, Silvis, IL

  • Day Trip for Members – Sept 17, 2026 – Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, IL