Sharing the Love of Gardening: The History of the Westport Garden Club

The fifty founding members of the club came together in July 1950 because of their mutual love of gardening and because they wanted to belong to the prestigious and influential Garden Club of America (GCA), which happened in June 1956. From the club's inception, members have worked tirelessly to beautify Kansas City; educate the public about conservation, horticulture, and the use of native plants; restore the landscape of historic houses, remnant prairies, and areas destroyed by flood and tornado; and partner with city park departments as well as various organizations like Kansas City Community Gardens and Powell Gardens.

Besides finding peace and inspiration in their own gardens, WGC members have shared their love of gardening and inspired others to take care of our planet and make the world a better place.