PROJECTS
Crofton Village Garden Club members are actively engaged in a variety of projects that promote the objectives of
National Garden Clubs, Inc., Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc., and District II in our community.
National Garden Clubs, Inc., Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc., and District II in our community.
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION
BLUE STAR MEMORIAL GARDEN
Crofton Village Garden Club donated a Blue Star Memorial Marker that was unveiled and dedicated at the entrance to the Crofton Library in May 2013 to honor those who have served or are currently serving in the United States armed forces. The Club continues to care for the marker and surrounding garden through semi-annual service days, during which members provide maintenance and upkeep. In addition, the Club makes a financial contribution to support the purchase of mulch and other supplies needed to maintain the garden’s appearance as a respectful and welcoming tribute.
Project Chair: Littany Hollerbach
CROFTON CHERRY TREES
Crofton Village Garden Club, in celebration of Crofton's 50th Anniversary, planted seventeen cherry trees along Crofton Parkway to add to the first plantings, a project spearheaded by the garden club in 1965. Each spring, the Club participates in the Crofton Cherry Blossom Festival. This event provides an excellent opportunity for community outreach, where members answer questions, interact with residents, and identify potential new planting sites. Members participate in fundraising activities to help fund the purchase of additional cherry trees for this ongoing project.
Project Chair: Jessica Kruse
NATIVE GARDEN
Crofton Village Garden Club received a 2016 Unity Grant of Maryland to transform an overgrown border of non-native plants at Crofton Library into a garden filled with native plants. This project was a collaborative effort supported by the Anne Arundel County Library System and the University of Maryland Master Gardeners. Located along the northwest corner of the library, the garden faces Riedel Road, making it visible from both the sidewalk and street. Its accessible location invites the public to stop and enjoy the garden, and discover the many benefits of native plants, which are better suited to our local ecosystem. The garden offers an opportunity for both children and adults in our community to discover how native plants reduce the need for watering, pest control, and maintenance, while providing valuable habitats for local wildlife.
Project Chair: Nancy Percivall
PEACE CIRCLE GARDEN
Crofton Village Garden Club maintains the Peace Circle Garden at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church. Planted in the fall of 2023 with native shrubs and flowers funded by a Unity Gardens Grant, this garden enhances the landscape while supporting local biodiversity.
Project Co-Chairs: Nancy Durose and Littany Hollerbach
POLLINATOR GARDEN
Crofton Village Garden Club received a 2014 Unity Grant of Maryland to establish a pollinator garden at Crofton Library. This collaborative project, supported by the Anne Arundel County Library System and assisted by University of Maryland Master Gardeners, was further enhanced by compost and mulch donations from Patuxent Nursery. The garden not only helps support pollinator populations but also serves as an educational resource to raise awareness about the vital role pollinators play in our environment. In response to the decline of pollinators and their declining health, the Club encourages the creation of pollinator gardens both in public spaces and in home gardens.
The garden is registered with the National Pollinator Garden Network as part of the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge and serves as a “stepping stone” on the Anne Arundel County Pollinator Pathway.
Project Co-Chairs: Littany Hollerbach and Jessica Kruse
SWANN PARK
Crofton Village Garden Club partners with enSprout, Inc. and the Crofton Civic Association to restore a woodland area in Swann Park located on Swinburne Avenue. Members remove invasive English Ivy to prevent future loss of trees and other wildlife. A native pollinator garden was installed in October 2021, made possible by a grant from Unity Gardens. Volunteers from the Crofton area help maintain the garden throughout the growing season. The pollinator garden is registered as a "stepping stone" on the Anne Arundel County Pollinator Pathway.
Project Chair: Littany Hollerbach
VILLAGE GREEN MEMORIAL GARDEN
Crofton Village Garden Club maintains a garden that was relocated in 2024 to the Village Green for better accessibility. This garden of native and ornamental plants includes a memorial plaque that honors deceased members of our club. Visitors and residents in “Old Crofton” — the community bordered by Routes 3, 424, and 450 — enjoy this garden when visiting the Village Green.
Project Co-Chairs: Littany Hollerbach
Crofton Village Garden Club donated a Blue Star Memorial Marker that was unveiled and dedicated at the entrance to the Crofton Library in May 2013 to honor those who have served or are currently serving in the United States armed forces. The Club continues to care for the marker and surrounding garden through semi-annual service days, during which members provide maintenance and upkeep. In addition, the Club makes a financial contribution to support the purchase of mulch and other supplies needed to maintain the garden’s appearance as a respectful and welcoming tribute.
Project Chair: Littany Hollerbach
CROFTON CHERRY TREES
Crofton Village Garden Club, in celebration of Crofton's 50th Anniversary, planted seventeen cherry trees along Crofton Parkway to add to the first plantings, a project spearheaded by the garden club in 1965. Each spring, the Club participates in the Crofton Cherry Blossom Festival. This event provides an excellent opportunity for community outreach, where members answer questions, interact with residents, and identify potential new planting sites. Members participate in fundraising activities to help fund the purchase of additional cherry trees for this ongoing project.
Project Chair: Jessica Kruse
NATIVE GARDEN
Crofton Village Garden Club received a 2016 Unity Grant of Maryland to transform an overgrown border of non-native plants at Crofton Library into a garden filled with native plants. This project was a collaborative effort supported by the Anne Arundel County Library System and the University of Maryland Master Gardeners. Located along the northwest corner of the library, the garden faces Riedel Road, making it visible from both the sidewalk and street. Its accessible location invites the public to stop and enjoy the garden, and discover the many benefits of native plants, which are better suited to our local ecosystem. The garden offers an opportunity for both children and adults in our community to discover how native plants reduce the need for watering, pest control, and maintenance, while providing valuable habitats for local wildlife.
Project Chair: Nancy Percivall
PEACE CIRCLE GARDEN
Crofton Village Garden Club maintains the Peace Circle Garden at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church. Planted in the fall of 2023 with native shrubs and flowers funded by a Unity Gardens Grant, this garden enhances the landscape while supporting local biodiversity.
Project Co-Chairs: Nancy Durose and Littany Hollerbach
POLLINATOR GARDEN
Crofton Village Garden Club received a 2014 Unity Grant of Maryland to establish a pollinator garden at Crofton Library. This collaborative project, supported by the Anne Arundel County Library System and assisted by University of Maryland Master Gardeners, was further enhanced by compost and mulch donations from Patuxent Nursery. The garden not only helps support pollinator populations but also serves as an educational resource to raise awareness about the vital role pollinators play in our environment. In response to the decline of pollinators and their declining health, the Club encourages the creation of pollinator gardens both in public spaces and in home gardens.
The garden is registered with the National Pollinator Garden Network as part of the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge and serves as a “stepping stone” on the Anne Arundel County Pollinator Pathway.
Project Co-Chairs: Littany Hollerbach and Jessica Kruse
SWANN PARK
Crofton Village Garden Club partners with enSprout, Inc. and the Crofton Civic Association to restore a woodland area in Swann Park located on Swinburne Avenue. Members remove invasive English Ivy to prevent future loss of trees and other wildlife. A native pollinator garden was installed in October 2021, made possible by a grant from Unity Gardens. Volunteers from the Crofton area help maintain the garden throughout the growing season. The pollinator garden is registered as a "stepping stone" on the Anne Arundel County Pollinator Pathway.
Project Chair: Littany Hollerbach
VILLAGE GREEN MEMORIAL GARDEN
Crofton Village Garden Club maintains a garden that was relocated in 2024 to the Village Green for better accessibility. This garden of native and ornamental plants includes a memorial plaque that honors deceased members of our club. Visitors and residents in “Old Crofton” — the community bordered by Routes 3, 424, and 450 — enjoy this garden when visiting the Village Green.
Project Co-Chairs: Littany Hollerbach
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
GARDEN THERAPY
Crofton Village Garden Club has been hosting hands-on workshops for residents at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton (formerly Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center) for over 30 years. The club members provide personalized, one-on-one attention, offering residents the opportunity to participate in various design projects and engage creatively.
Project Chair: TBD
GIVING FLOWERS
Crofton Village Garden Club members design fresh floral bouquets for hospice patients each week. Members pick up donated flowers, potted plants, and other plant materials from Trader Joe’s in Annapolis and bring them to Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, Maryland, where they create the bouquets. These arrangements are then delivered by hospice staff, clergy, social workers, and volunteers to patients in their homes or care facilities throughout Anne Arundel County. This thoughtful project brings comfort and beauty to patients and their families during difficult times.
Project Co-Chairs: Diane Gallow and Carol McNemar
VETERANS FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Crofton Village Garden Club members create patriotic-themed flower arrangements to honor and show appreciation for the men and women who have served our country. The arrangements are delivered to veterans residing in local care facilities, bringing a touch of beauty and gratitude to those who have sacrificed for our freedom. Through this project, the Club expresses its deep respect and appreciation for our veterans.
Project Co-Chairs: Barbara Emden and Cindy Hansen
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
Crofton Village Garden Club makes an annual monetary donation to Wreaths Across America to support the mission at the Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. Members also participate in the wreath-laying ceremony each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, honoring veterans by placing remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes and saying each veteran's name aloud.
Project Chair: Becky Hogan
Crofton Village Garden Club has been hosting hands-on workshops for residents at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton (formerly Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center) for over 30 years. The club members provide personalized, one-on-one attention, offering residents the opportunity to participate in various design projects and engage creatively.
Project Chair: TBD
GIVING FLOWERS
Crofton Village Garden Club members design fresh floral bouquets for hospice patients each week. Members pick up donated flowers, potted plants, and other plant materials from Trader Joe’s in Annapolis and bring them to Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena, Maryland, where they create the bouquets. These arrangements are then delivered by hospice staff, clergy, social workers, and volunteers to patients in their homes or care facilities throughout Anne Arundel County. This thoughtful project brings comfort and beauty to patients and their families during difficult times.
Project Co-Chairs: Diane Gallow and Carol McNemar
VETERANS FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Crofton Village Garden Club members create patriotic-themed flower arrangements to honor and show appreciation for the men and women who have served our country. The arrangements are delivered to veterans residing in local care facilities, bringing a touch of beauty and gratitude to those who have sacrificed for our freedom. Through this project, the Club expresses its deep respect and appreciation for our veterans.
Project Co-Chairs: Barbara Emden and Cindy Hansen
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
Crofton Village Garden Club makes an annual monetary donation to Wreaths Across America to support the mission at the Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. Members also participate in the wreath-laying ceremony each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, honoring veterans by placing remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes and saying each veteran's name aloud.
Project Chair: Becky Hogan
CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY POLLINATOR PATHWAY
Crofton Village Garden Club collaborates with local organizations and groups to establish and promote the Anne Arundel County Pollinator Pathway (RePollinate Anne Arundel County). This initiative creates pesticide-free corridors of native plants on both public and private lands, providing vital nutrition and habitat for pollinating insects and birds. The mission of the Pollinator Pathway is to enhance environmental stewardship across the county by engaging households, communities, HOAs, local and state governments, and public-private partnerships. By adopting simple changes in landscaping practices, we can work together to support healthy communities and thriving pollinator populations in Maryland.
Project Chair: Lauren Toomey
BAY-WISE CERTIFICATION
Crofton Village Garden Club promotes Bay-Wise Maryland, a homeowner education program led by Maryland Master Gardeners to encourage environmentally responsible landscaping. Since most Maryland residents live within a half-mile of a storm drain, stream, or river — all of which eventually flow into the Chesapeake Bay — small changes in lawn care and gardening can significantly improve water quality. By advocating for practices such as planting native species, reducing fertilizer use, and managing stormwater runoff, the Club helps protect local waterways and support a healthier Chesapeake Bay.
Project Chair: TBD
PLANT-A-TREE
Crofton Village Garden Club supports the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Plant-A-Tree program, a conservation initiative focused on reforestation and forest education. At each meeting, members contribute small change to help fund the planting of replacement trees in areas damaged by fire or other natural disasters. The funds collected are sent to NGC, which works to restore forests with trees native to the affected regions. This meaningful program helps promote environmental sustainability and the preservation of natural landscapes.
Project Chair: Angela DeLuca
HOLIDAY DECORATING
HOLIDAYS IN CROFTON
Crofton Village Garden Club has brought holiday cheer to the community since 1969 by decorating public spaces with fresh evergreen wreaths. Each year, the Club places wreaths with festive red bows at local public schools, the Crofton Library, Town Hall, and the Village Green. This long-standing tradition is a signature community service project, enjoyed by nearly 30,000 Crofton residents and visitors throughout the holiday season.
Project Chair: TBD
HAMMOND-HARWOOD HOUSE
Crofton Village Garden Club joins other District II garden clubs in decorating the historic Hammond-Harwood House for the holiday season. This collaborative effort brings festive period decorations to the house, allowing visitors to experience the charm of a historic holiday setting. The project benefits the Hammond-Harwood House Association and enhances the visitor experience during this special time of year.
Project Chair: TBD
MARYLAND STATE HOUSE AND STATE CIRCLE
Crofton Village Garden Club partners with other District II garden clubs to adorn State Circle and the Maryland State House with fresh evergreen wreaths for the holiday season. These festive decorations bring seasonal cheer to Historic Annapolis, enjoyed by residents, workers, and visitors alike.
Project Chairs: Margo Antonelli and Trish Demers
Crofton Village Garden Club has brought holiday cheer to the community since 1969 by decorating public spaces with fresh evergreen wreaths. Each year, the Club places wreaths with festive red bows at local public schools, the Crofton Library, Town Hall, and the Village Green. This long-standing tradition is a signature community service project, enjoyed by nearly 30,000 Crofton residents and visitors throughout the holiday season.
Project Chair: TBD
HAMMOND-HARWOOD HOUSE
Crofton Village Garden Club joins other District II garden clubs in decorating the historic Hammond-Harwood House for the holiday season. This collaborative effort brings festive period decorations to the house, allowing visitors to experience the charm of a historic holiday setting. The project benefits the Hammond-Harwood House Association and enhances the visitor experience during this special time of year.
Project Chair: TBD
MARYLAND STATE HOUSE AND STATE CIRCLE
Crofton Village Garden Club partners with other District II garden clubs to adorn State Circle and the Maryland State House with fresh evergreen wreaths for the holiday season. These festive decorations bring seasonal cheer to Historic Annapolis, enjoyed by residents, workers, and visitors alike.
Project Chairs: Margo Antonelli and Trish Demers
