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Newburyport Horticultural Society Known locally as "e Hort," the Newburyport Horticultural Society (NHS), established in 1944, has roots dating back to 1832. According to president and horticulturalist Molly Janicki, NHS is an active group that tends many public gardens throughout the city. Recently, at their monthly meeting, Janicki gave a lecture on sustainable gardening. In addition, the NHS has an annual fundraiser called "Books in Bloom" that brings the community together to view approximately 45 floral arrangements inspired by a beloved book. Done in conjunction with the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library, the money raised goes for scholarships for local high school seniors as well as the Friends of Newburyport Trees. Check for new dates of Books in Bloom with the Newburyport Public Library. For information, visit newburyporthort.org North Shore Garden Club e North Shore Garden Club (NSGC) started with a meeting in the living room of Mrs. Philip Dexter, of Manchester, in 1915. Over one hundred years later the club is still going strong. As a member of the Garden Club of America (GCA), the NSGC follows the GCA mission of leadership in horticulture, conservation, and civic improvement. And, it has supported many local organizations over the decades including the Beverly Hospital Memorial Garden, the Herrick House, and e Trustees of Reservations. "We have a long history with the Sedgwick gardens at Long Hill in Beverly including the annual plant sale in May," says Susan Barry, president of NSGC. e members also play a key role in helping e Trustees maintain the property by volunteering many hours a year with Dan Bouchard, senior horticulturalist at Long Hill. "I can't thank the North Shore Garden Club enough for their enthusiasm, advice, hard work and friendship over the years in making the Sedgwick Gardens one of the most special gardens in New England," says Bouchard. e Plant Sale at Long Hill is scheduled for later this year. For more information and updates on the plant sale, visit thetrustees.org With our picturesque landscapes, inspiration for many artists, it is no surprise that almost every town on the North Shore has a garden club. According to The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc., our area has close to 50 active organizations. Many communities have more than one club, some clubs partner together, and a few are private. One of the common denominators of the organizations featured below is their dedication to civic beautification and volunteerism through the language of gardening. 79 PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAVID COX The North Shore is home to several garden clubs with long histories of making the region a beautiful place to live. Right, Generous Gardeners in Gloucester created gorgeous spring gardens along Stacey Boulevard.