About Us

The Broad Bay Island Garden Club (BBIGC) is a Member of the Council of Virginia Beach Garden Clubs. The Council has more than 25 garden clubs in its membership. The founders' vision of improving and beautifying the Tidewater area continues through Council's support of beautification, conservation and preservation projects around the city.

Our Mission

The Broad Bay Island Garden Club consists of individuals dedicated to fostering a passion for working together to encourage a love and knowledge of gardening. It is our mission to protect our native shrubs, flowers and trees while promoting sustainable practices that enhance our unique waterfront environment. Through these efforts, we enhance the beauty and appeal of our neighborhood and cultivate a sense of community and pride.

The club invites outside guest speakers, supports local philanthropies, and organizes projects and field trips to achieve its mission.

Guest Speakers

BBIGC brings in guest speakers with unique expertise, including Virginia Beach Master Gardeners, Lynnhaven River Now and the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Examples of past topics include:

Salt Tolerant Plants
Understanding our Wildlife Neighbors, the Mallards
Wildlife Photography
Can the Wooly Bear Caterpillar Predict Winter?
Color in Your Garden
Your indoor plants - propagating them and keeping them happy
10 Plant Problems in Tidewater
Native Plants for your Habitat at Home
Container Gardening
DIY Mosquito Ovitrap
Shrub and Perennial Pruning
Landscape Design for the Novice
Gardening and Weather

Philanthropies we have supported:

Lynnhaven River Now
Foodbank of South Hampton Roads
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Virginia Beach Hospice House

Projects and Field Trips Past and Current:

Trex plastics recycling for the Broad Bay Island neighborhood
Updates to landscaping at the main entrance to the neighborhood and Bay Island signs
Planting of spring and fall flowers at the main entrance and the Bay Island signs
Trips to local garden centers, including the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners Sales
Tours of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens