boonecountrygardenclub, Neighbor

Boone Country Garden Club was founded in March 1973 as a Federated garden club, and has continued to support the goals and objectives of the district, region and national organizations. The club is located in Defiance, Mo. Members live in Defiance, New Melle, Augusta, Femme Osage, St. Charles and St. Louis County areas.

Club objectives:

- To advance the fine arts of gardening, landscape design, floral design and the study of horticulture;

- To preserve the natural beauty and historical significance of the Femme Osage Valley; and

- To aid in the conservation of our natural resources and stimulate interest in roadside and community beautification.

The club is active in the surrounding communities with varied gardening projects. It received a grant, and planted trees, at the Katy Trail trailheads in Defiance and Matson, Mo. The club also received a Historic Gardens grant in 2004 from Principal Financial Group, and established an herb garden at the historic Kamphoefner House in New Melle, Mo. On the state level, the club was honored in 2002 and 2003 as the "Garden Club of the Year" for the many projects and activities the members accomplished.