Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday, May 14th 10am -1pm (rain or shine) On SATURDAY, MAY 14TH, the Potting Shed located behind the Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Avenue, will become a wonderland of over 400 hardy and gorgeous perennials donated from our local gardens, pollinator-friendly plants, herbs, greenhouse-grown …
The City of Norwalk released a “Reopen Plan” on May 13th that includes a four-phase set of guidelines (some listed as still to be determined) for the use of recreational facilities, City buildings and school buildings. The guidelines are based on those that have been issued by the State of …
The Sixth Taxing District (Rowayton), the City of Norwalk and the Norwalk Health Department remind residents that social gatherings of any size are strongly discouraged until community transmission of COVID-19 has run its course. COVID-19 is a highly contagious new virus which can and is being transmitted here in Rowayton, even …
Happy New Year from Horticulture Magazine! Here are twelve resolutions for the coming months that include many things you may already have on your “to-do” list…but also others worth adding. Click here to read the full article.
Garden Design Magazine has just mailed a summary with links to the most loved articles from the past year: “We can’t believe 2019 is almost over! We’ve got exciting things happening in 2020, and hope you do too. While looking forward is always good, looking back can be just as fun.” To …
Over 60 wonderful items have been donated for us to offer in this year’s Christmas Market Silent Auction! The Auction will be held tomorrow (Saturday, December 7th), from 9 am to 1 pm at the Rowayton Community Center as part of the Rowayton Gardeners’ Christmas Market. You need not be present …
Thanks to Kevin Tepas for alerting us to this spring chores list from Horticulture Magazine! Start your winter cleanup of the lawn and planting beds. But limit walking on the lawn as much as possible. The earth is soft and wet and too much foot traffic can damage shallow roots …
Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Christmas Market will be held Saturday, December 1st from 10 am to 1 pm at the Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Avenue, Rowayton. Don’t miss this popular holiday event sponsored by Fairfield County Bank! You will find great items for holiday decorating that include more than 100 designer-quality …
It’s time for the Rowayton Gardeners’ Christmas Market and Silent Auction on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 AM to 1 PM! The Silent Auction will be showcased at the Rowayton Community Center and will be available for your perusal starting Friday, December 1st through the end of the Market. Bidding for …
The Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Christmas Market will be held Saturday, December 2nd, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Avenue. Don’t miss this popular holiday event sponsored by Fairfield County Bank and Rand Insurance. You will find great items for holiday decoration that include more …
Thanks for signing up! Send your payment of $20 for a Member or $25 for a Non-member by September 10th to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Tory Woodruff 70 Bluff Avenue Rowayton, CT 06853 Your registration will be complete only upon receipt of payment.
Welcome our new officers for the coming year: President: Kathy Leeds Vice President: Lisa Shanahan Secretary: Karin Van Sloten Corresponding Secretary: Lynn Anderson Treasurer: Ellen Duggins Assistant Treasurer: Michele Casey Ex-Officio: Betsy Bain
January 19th was warm and boasted blue skies as we set off on our annual field trip – this year to Grand Central! Our tour was terrific, the logistics worked out ahead of time guided us flawlessly from the RCC to Darien/Metro North and then via the subway and shuttle …
More than 100 young and creative pumpkin carvers took part in our 2016 Carve-A-Thon event. Thanks to volunteers and parents – and in spite of the less than perfect weather, the two days of carving and the Pumpkin Stroll that followed were clearly a big success. Take a look at …
Hello Fellow Gardeners and Friends: It is time, once again, for the Rowayton Gardeners’ Christmas Market and Silent Auction on Saturday, December 5th from 10 AM to 1 PM. The Silent Auction will be showcased in the Board Room at the Rowayton Community Center and will be available for your perusal …
Every Saturday (10 am to noon) from September 12th to November 7th, our fabulous team of Rowayton Gardeners will host kids and parents for some amazing fall experiences and all are welcome to join us at the Potting Shed! Enjoy free nature-inspired crafts, garden art and harvest snacking for kids …
The Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Spring Plant Sale fundraiser was held Saturday, May 2nd from 9 am to 1 pm at The Potting Shed (located behind the Rowayton Community Center at 33 Highland Avenue).
Growing your own food successfully is a constant process of learning which techniques work best for you and your plants. Often simple bits of advice from other gardeners can help provide shortcuts to achieving success in your garden. Take a look at this wonderful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u31l960Ggx0&feature=youtu.be
Welcome back after summer! Please arrive promptly for this meeting as our annual photograph of members will be the first order of business. Please note that this meeting will take place at the Bayley Beach Pavilion. 10 – 10:30am Arrival & Group Photo 10:30 …
Members, please help us sow some Plant Sale love this month at the Potting Shed from 10-11:30 am on Monday, March 31st. We will provide all of the materials, just show up and help toss in a seed or two. We are also looking for seedling caregivers to take home a …
The Spring 2014 Market is now history, and a happy history it IS! Beautiful weather and our new location at the Potting Shed set the backdrop for a fabulous morning with throngs of happy shoppers. The tag sale tent teemed with bargain hunters and attractively arranged items flew off the …
This year’s Christmas Market, held at the Rowayton Community Center on December 7th, was a great success. Proceeds will be used to fund upcoming community projects that improve and beautify our public spaces. An added benefit of the Market is the creativity, team work and camaraderie it inspired among Club …
Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Need some new ideas to spice up your feast? Or dress up your table? Or some healthy & garden-fresh options that are seasonally appropriate and fabulous to wow your guests? If so, then come join us at the Potting Shed on Friday, November 15th, from 7 …
On Wednesday, October 23rd (9:30 – 11:30 am), bring your favorite patio pot or window box to the Potting Shed and we will supply the soil and plants for a lovely fall container garden. Cost: $35 per person Please register so that we may gather materials for your container. Email …
Join us at the opening ceremonies for this new show! The festivities will run from 12-4 pm and include exhibits in the Rowayton Community Center, Rowayton Library, and at the Potting Shed – all on the grounds of the former Farrell Estate. There will be a special gardening event in …
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. Participants will attach wires and tags so that wreaths are ready for embellishment by Club members who decorate them for sale.
Since its inception, Broken Arrow Nursery has striven to be one of the premier specialty nurseries of woody plants and perennials in the country. Plant contacts worldwide allow its owners to acquire and propagate the “latest and greatest” for their gardening friends. As a result of their determined collecting efforts, …
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. This workshop is open to all members and will take place upstairs at the Community Center. Participants will learn how to make bows for wreaths and will create several for the Market.
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. This workshop is open to all members and will take place in the Moose Room at the Community Center. Participants will learn how to make decorate wreaths and swags and make several for …
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. This workshop is open to all members and will take place in the Moose Room at the Community Center. Participants will learn how to make table arrangements and will make several for sale …
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. Participants will attach wires and tags.
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Participants will decorate pre-made boxwood trees (we are not making them this year).
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. Volunteer yards are needed for greens cutting. Wreaths will be picked up by participants today as well.
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. This workshop is open to all members and will take place upstairs at the Community Center. Participants will learn how to make bows for wreaths and will create several for the Market.
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. This workshop is open to all members and will take place in the Moose Room at the Community Center. Greens arranging will be taught in advance of the Christmas season.
The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event. This workshop is open to all members and will take place Underground at the Community Center. More information will come about what will be provided and what you should bring. At least one …
Agenda Reports Minutes – Susanne Miller for Sarah Graber Treasurer’s Report: Lisa S Correspondence Report – Ellen Bieber for Carol G Membership Report: Stella T Potting Shed – Erin C Programming Update Lease Drafting Discussion Electrical Panel Installed Plant Sale Update – Erin C Junior League of Stamford/Norwalk Civic B …
Meeting Agenda BRIEF General Business Meeting Reports: Minutes – Sarah G Treasurer’s Report: Lisa S. Correspondence Report – Lisa S for Carol G Brief Committee Reports Potting Shed Update – Erin Combs Interim Lease in Progress – Sarah Graber Programming Update Volunteer sign-up Program: Plant Sale Preparation Please, oh, please …
General Business Meeting 1. Reports Minutes – Sarah G Treasurer’s Report: Lisa S Correspondence Report – Carol G 2. Membership: Stella T New members: Deborah Connelly & Cathy Killefer 3. By-Laws Vote – Betsy B 4. Potting Shed – Erin C / Tory W Programming Update / Sign-Up Sheets Memorandum …
Agenda coffee & socializing: 9:30 am general meeting 9:45 am: Reports Minutes – Sarah G Treasurer’s Report: Lisa S. Correspondence Report -Lisa S for Carol G By-Laws Committee Presentation – Betsy Bain Potting Shed – Tory Woodruff Programming Document Discussion / Questions Discuss Interim Lease Agreement with District Vote to …
An agenda of business to be conducted and the topic of our program will be posted prior to the meeting. coffee & socializing: 9:30 am general meeting: 9:45 am program: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Agenda 9:30 am Arrival / Tea (everyone welcome) 9:45 -10:30 am General Business Meeting 9:45 am Executive Committee Reports 1. Secretary’s Minutes Presented (via email) – Sarah Graber 2. Correspondence Report – Carol Guinta 3. Treasurer’s Rerport – Frani Taylor for Lisa Shanahan 9:50 am Committee Reports (3-5 min each) …
Welcome back after summer! Please arrive promptly for this meeting as our annual photograph of members will be the first order of business. Please note that this meeting will take place at the Bayley Beach Pavilion. 10:00 – 10:30am Arrival & Group Photo 10:30 Welcome & Introductions of New Members and Guests …
Rowayton Gardeners held their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 9 am to noon at the Rowayton Community Center. The sale featured an outstanding collection of annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, planters and hanging baskets offered at very reasonable prices. Many of the perennials were taken from our …
Our Annual Meeting will take place at Rowayton Community Center. All members are encouraged to attend to hear a summary of our year’s activities, receive an overview of our finances at year-end, and celebrate the difference we have been able to make in our community this year. Notable among new …
The Rowayton Gardeners invite members and non-members to an upcoming program by Kim Eierman called “Gardening Strategies for the Climate Crisis” on Thursday, April 4 at 10:30 am in the Moose Room at the Rowayton Community Center. The event is free. Kim Eierman is a noted ecological landscape designer and environmental horticulturist. She is …
THANKS TO ALL who donated food and funds to buy more breakfast goodies for Person to Person plus the hardworking Rowayton Gardeners who planned and staffed the event. Pictured here left to right: first row Cathy Konstantin, Bridget Bennett, Julie Griffiths, Amy Tyson, Lisa Lauhaussois, and in back Carol Giunta, …
Advanced Master Gardener Lorraine Ballato’s wealth of knowledge and love of teaching was on display at the Rowayton Gardeners general meeting on Thursday, March 7. An expert on horticulture and hydrangeas, Lorraine delivered an information-packed talk on “Success with Hydrangeas” to over 50 attendees! She is pictured here (at left) …
There is a strong coalition forming to press Connecticut’s legislature to follow New York State in banning pesticides commonly referred to as “Neonics” (neonicotinoids) for all but certain agricultural uses. The CT Audubon society is hosting an afternoon seminar March 11, available via Zoom (info here). You can learn more …
It was a full house as members and non-members enjoyed a program by Sefra Alexandra called “The Ecotype Project: Putting the Right Plant in the Right Place” at the Rowayton Community Center. Sefra Alexandra, an internationally known ethnobotanist who is also known as ‘The Seed Huntress,’ is on a hunt …
Did you know that gas-powered lawn equipment is endangering our air quality? With 2-stroke engines that do not have pollution controls, this equipment is contributing to air pollutants proven to be detrimental to human health: small particular matter, nitrogen oxides (ozone-forming), excess CO2 as well as toxins such as benzene, …
The January New Year’s Kick-off Brunch is one of the RGs favorite meetings. Homemade baked goods and savory dishes were contributed by our talented home cooks. Member John Nestro, who is a certified arborist for Davey Tree Company, presented an interesting and informative program on “Tree Preservation.” John is a …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ” plant hardiness zone map ” was updated Wednesday for the first time in a decade, and it shows the impact that climate change will have on gardens and yards across the country. Climate shifts aren’t even — the Midwest warmed more than the Southeast, for example. …
The Rowayton Gardeners Club is pleased to offer its Potting Shed and designated grounds for rental use for small gatherings to larger events, up to 75 attendees. Rental is available to nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals over the age of 21. The policies for the use of the facility are …
The National Wildlife Federation has created a cool new tool to help us feed the birds with our choice of plants. Put in your location and find plants. Next to each tree, flower or shrub photo is the number of butterfly and moth species that feed on the plant as …
Forty members and guests attended this month’s general meeting and program at the Rowayton Community Center. The presentation by Jan Johnsen, principal of Johnsen’s Landscapes and Pools, “Learning from Before and After” was highly informative and inspiring. Jan Johnsen has been a principal in Johnsen Landscapes and Pools, a landscape …
Kyle Riccoboni, floral designer extraordinaire and owner of his own business Modern Houseplant, encouraged members to think outside of the box when making seasonal arrangements during the “Richness of Fall” program October 5. Nature has so many wonderful textures during autumn and by foraging for materials from your garden, you …
Thanks to everyone for making this year’s carvathon so special! Pumpkins will be available for pick up Sunday Oct 22nd after 10am outside in the Potting shed garden
April Meeting ProgramThe Rowayton Gardeners invite members and non-members to an upcoming program by Kim Eierman called “Gardening Strategies for the Climate Crisis” on Thursday, April 4 at 10:30 am in the Moose Room at the Rowayton Community Center. The event is free. Kim Eierman is a noted ecological landscape designer and environmental horticulturist. …
Here’s an article about the spotted lanternfly from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station that is filled with facts about this new plant pest. Thanks to Vice President Kevin Tepas for bringing this to our attention! Read the article here. Also please not that between now and Spring, if people see …
Water restrictions are in effect immediately until October 31 – many thanks to the Rowayton Library notification on this message! Watering anytime: Drip watering systems, hand watering and soaker hoses Sprinklers are allowed twice weekly for odd numbered addresses.
Horticulture Magazine suggests 10 plants for bug control in your kitchen garden. Try them out, then tell us what you think! Keep those persistent bugs at bay! Click here for more information.
The Norwalk River Valley Trail will soon be the longest trail in Fairfield County — 30 miles of trail connecting Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, Connecticut to Rogers Park in Danbury, passing through Wilton, Ridgefield, and Redding along the way.
The day starts with breakfast – Let’s make it a good one! The Rowayton Gardeners have partnered with Person to Person to provide food for underserved families in our community. Drop off your donations of Breakfast food items Friday, March 24th 3-6 pm and Saturday, March 25th 10 am to …
When you give a little, you help a lot! Please donate to the Rowayton Gardeners’ Breakfast Food Drive to support Person to Person’s efforts to feed underserved families in our community. Friday, March 24th 3-6 PM and Saturday, March 25th 10 AM to 1 PM click here for more details …
Lisa Laible, Chair The Rowayton Gardeners have collaborated with USTA-sponsored Norwalk Grassroots Tennis and Education at 11 Ingalls Ave in South Norwalk for several years, providing gardening and healthy snack activities after school for middle school students during the school year, with more flexibly during the summer months. During the …
The Rowayton Gardeners are hosting their first ever Community Gardens Walk and Great Gnome Hunt on Sunday, June 13th from 10 AM to 2 PM. It’s a fabulous event for nature lovers, area residents of all ages, and people who love our seaside village. The Community Gardens Walk will feature …
From The Natural Web: White or Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) blooms in late spring to early summer, offering nectar and pollen to flower visitors. It’s easy to recognize in fields and along roadsides by its upright habit and its inflorescence of many whitish flowers, all positioned perpendicularly to the stem. …
Benefits of Bats Many people have serious misconceptions about bats. Myths that they are vicious carriers of rabies and pests are abundant. The fact is that bats are actually quite harmless and are important indicators of a healthy environment. Because bats are sensitive to high pollution and pesticide levels, they …
Local Girl Scouts have recently received the gift of 24 bat house box kits from the Rowayton Gardeners and are a step closer to earning a badge for their efforts in assembling, staining and distributing the bat homes throughout our community. The boxes will be mounted on 15 foot poles …
“A grass-roots movement is transforming traditional landscapes into pollinator way stations”, writes Susan Shea in the April issue of Natural History. “Amidst the historic homes, posh estates and manicured lawns of southwestern Connecticut, a new, almost radical, movement is gaining strength.” Read the entire article here.
Gardeners Supply Company has a nifty article on what those words used to describe plants actually mean. Author Suzanne de John says, “Choosing plant varieties can be challenging; however, understanding certain horticulture terms can go a long way to helping you choose just the right plants for your needs. You …
Nasturtium cocktail: Put four nasturtium flowers in a cocktail shaker with ice and the spirt of your choice. (Non-alcoholic: use lime juice and simple syrup, with 1⁄4 cup water). Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with a nasturtium flower. Poison Ivy Acres is in Sandwich, MA on Lawrence …
Do NOT bag (paper or plastic), box or bundle recyclables! Put them loose in your recycling bin, EMPTY, RINSED AND CLEAN. Please do NOT put the following items in your blue bin: plastic checkout bags, plastic garbage bags or plastic film (produce bags, newspaper bags), plastic bubble wrap, plastic pillows …
Bill Thompson, Editor of Bird Watcher’s Digest, has created an informative list of foods that will tempt and nourish North American birds. There are a couple of surprising suggestions! Click here to see the full article.
To rake or not to rake – that is the question! Horticulture’s Greg Coppa has devised a plan to make the most of Nature’s autumn bounty. I have come to look at fallen leaves as a gift from Mother Nature. My neighbors to the north and west smile as September …
I promise that if I ever find anything positive to report on I will make every effort to send along asap. This, however, is not that. We have a new disease to worry about, -at least new to us. Several club members with Master Gardener certificates have discussed this and …
If you receive a package of unsolicited seeds from China in the mail, please DO NOT plant these seeds. Unsolicited seeds could be invasive species, could introduce diseases to local plants, or could be harmful to livestock. Invasive species wreak havoc on the environment, displace or destroy native plants and insects …
Garden Gate Magazine has a wonderful article about what perennials to divide in summer – and how. “While spring and fall are traditionally the best time to divide, there are plenty of reasons you may need to divide a plant in the summer. Whether you’re moving or just haven’t had …
Thanks to Garden Gate magazine for some excellent suggestions that will bring perennial color to those shady spots in your garden: “Struggling to find flowers for those shady spots? Not to worry. Shade offers the opportunity to grow wonderful plants that not only tolerate a lack of sun but actually …
Horticulture Magazine just published a good article on how to manage both your lawn and your expectations as you migrate away from chemicals and adopt organic lawn care products. They suggest that you ask yourself these questions: What’s your motivation? Will you like the new look? What’s your tolerance for …
Recycling can be confusing. To that end Skip the Plastic Norwalk is posting weekly recycling tips to help clear up some of the confusion. This week: OOPS! Plastic toys are not recyclable. Sharing this weekly recycling tip from Skip the Plastic Norwalk: Plastic toys (hard plastic) are not recyclable regardless of …
Check out this article from Audubon Society about when to expect migrating hummingbirds in your yard and how to attract and feed them: When to Expect Hummingbirds in Your Yard This Spring.
Here’s How To Do It: COLLECT your food scraps at home in a pail or other container. Although not required, you may line your pail or other container with a BPI certified Compostable Bag but NOT a Plastic Bag. TRANSFER food scraps into a larger pail or bucket with a …
ANNOUNCING the rollout of the City of Norwalk Food Waste Collection pilot program starting on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 at the Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Avenue. This is the perfect time to make good use of this program while we are all home and cooking for the whole family!!!! Food …
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and we depend on funds from our major fundraisers, program revenues grants and donations from local businesses and individuals to underwrite our activities and offerings. Please help us to continue our mission to keep Rowayton green and growing for generations to come. Fill in …
Last spring, the City of Norwalk issued new guidelines for recycling in response to the dramatic changes in the recycling business. Almost a year later, some confusion remains about what belongs in the blue recycling bin and what should be relegated to the trash. Note that plastic bags are NOT …
Pledge Your Yard as a Pesticide-Free Zone! Organic lawn and garden care is friendly to pollinators, birds and humans. Going organic doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice an aesthetically pleasing lawn and it certainly doesn’t mean that you have to devote long hours to tending your lawn. It DOES mean planting …
A new invasive pest has emerged and it is very important that we keep a sharp eye out for signs that it is in our area. The Spotted Lantern Fly, is yet another unwanted invader from Asia. These flying/jumping insects propagate readily and have no known natural predators to keep …
A new invasive pest has emerged and it is very important that we keep a sharp eye out for signs that it is in our area. The Spotted Lantern Fly, is yet another unwanted invader from Asia. These flying/jumping insects propagate readily and have no known natural predators to keep …
A recent issue of Garden Gate Magazine includes a look at some beneficial insects you actually want living in your garden because they eat the bad bugs. Learn to identify and attract them.
“So you say you love birds, Friend. That means you want a healthier, safer world for them. With these simple ideas, you can show it — and you can start today.” National Audubon Society offers 10 simple ways to attract and protect these lovely creatures. Have a look!
Children ages 2-4 and their caretakers are invited to join us in our summer Rowayton Library program at the Potting Shed! This year we will be focusing on nature inspired and upcycling projects: Please register 1 child at a time for each session so we can have an accurate headcount. …
Pollinator Pathway has created a terrific illustrated guide to plants that will attract hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators through most of the year. Plan your buffet for the bees with this handy chart.
From Protect our Pollinators, here is a way to prevent grubs in your lawn without using products that can harm our insect friends. It involves some common sense organic steps to diagnose and then control the grubs that can decimate lawns.
American Beauty Native Plants has put together a list of native shrubs and trees that pollinators love. See their website for more information, but this list includes plant type, bloom time and preferred exposure. A second list includes native plants that will attract pollinators…have a look!
From Bringing Nature Home, By Doug Tallamy, this list of native trees includes the number of butterfly species supported by each and a ranking of the twenty most valuable Mid Atlantic plant genera in terms of their ability to support butterflies. Thanks to the Pollinator Pathway for compiling these lists!
There are many plant varieties that butterflies love and this garden plan includes many of them. From trees to shrubs to perennials and annuals, the scheme would be a veritable magnet!
Natureworks in Northford, CT has created a 5 step process that starts with searching for Monarch eggs on milkweed plants and feeding the larvae leaves, watching the chrysalis emerge and finally releasing the adult butterfly. Take a look and consider adding milkweed to your landscape.
More than 85% of the earth’s plants require pollinators to exist. Using these plants in your landscape with keep our butterfly and moth pollinators thriving! Check out this list from American Beauty Native Plants that includes plant type, whether it is a nectar source and/or a host plant, its bloom time and …
American Beauties Native Plants says, “1 out or every 3 bites of food you eat comes from plants that are pollinated by bees. Your help is crucial to keep these bees thriving!” See their list of native plants that includes plant type, bloom time and exposure requirements.
Like other environmentally concerned organizations, Rowayton Gardeners has become increasingly aware of the significant dangers to humans as well as the environment in using hazardous synthetic pesticides like Roundup. We encourage all of our neighbors to avoid glyphosate and other toxic pesticides used in landscape management to kill crab grass, …
Thanks to Priscilla Feral and Meghan McIntire for a great video (mounted on YouTube) on pollinators and how we can help them survive. This is such an important time of year to be particularly aware of how our actions can help bees. butterflies and birds thrive in our community and …
As you embark on maintenance of your lawn and garden this year, please make them part of the “Pollinator Pathway” that now stretches from Ridgefield to Greenwich and beyond. Municipalities and residents are recognizing the importance of bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators to the overall health of our environment …
Horticulture Magazine has a great list of resolutions for all of us who enjoy our gardens. They preface the article: “The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past and dream for the future and maybe set some new year’s resolutions. These 12 ideas can help you …
Thanks to the efforts of a group of dedicated volunteers under the guidance of Gardener Priscilla Feral, Rowayton Gardeners ran the first ever vegetarian chili booth at Pinkney Park for the annual Rowayton Historical Society cookout fundraiser. Though we didn’t win a prize, the terrific compliments and stream of those …
Compost is well-decomposed organic plant and/or animal materials transformed by soil microorganisms into their original components. The process of composting allows one to enhance and accelerate this natural process to produce a regular supply of “black gold” for your landscape. Our Horticulture Chair, Kevin Tepas, has put together a fascinating …
Garden Gate Magazine just published a nifty illustrated list of fall gardening chores for us. They say,” Taking care of your fall garden makes your garden healthy and gorgeous next year, too. Here’s a fall garden checklist that will help you know what to do now.” Check it out! (click here)
Join us for one of our most popular family activities! We will provide the carving tools, the pumpkins, a yummy after-school snack, our ever-charming Potting Shed ambiance and friendly volunteer staff. As always, we’ll offer two afternoons (choose either Wednesday, October 24th or Thursday, October 25th from 3:30 to 5 …
As you may have read in The Hour, The Rowayton Gardeners have launched an environmental initiative for our community! Spearheaded by Priscilla Feral, the objective of the drive is to let Rowayton homeowners know how important (and easy!) it is to “go organic” when feeding and treating our lawns and …
Join us on five Mondays at the Potting Shed for some free and terrific summer fun.This weekly program, presented by the Rowayton Library and the Rowayton Gardeners, will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 pm and is intended for crafty kids ages 5 and up. If you’re under 6, please …
What a fabulous Spring Market we had, despite the wind, cool temps and RAIN! Gardeners turned out in force to welcome the hoards of buyers who braved the conditions. Full of smiles, helpful advice and toting strength, Gardeners spurred sales and happy customers. We did have some prime items remaining …
Soil testing is an important part of managing a garden or lawn. The information obtained from testing will inform you as to the pH of the tested area and will help you determine what fertilization is needed and, more importantly, what fertilization is not needed. The pH level can be …
As temperatures drop, we will soon be breaking out the snow shovels and ice chippers and whatever it is we use to make walking and driving less treacherous. Our Horticulture Chair, Kevin Tepas, has found a couple of articles that are worth consulting before you make that annual trip to …
By all accounts, the 2017 Christmas Market was a great success! Good weather, the delayed construction schedule at the Rowayton Community Center, generous sponsors and donors, excellent publicity, hard work by our Gardener “elves” and a wonderful selection of items (wreaths, gifts, silent auction offerings, plum pudding, tabletop trees, table …
Pledge Your Yard As A Pesticide-Free Zone Organic lawn and garden care – friendly to pollinators, birds and humans Going organic doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice an aesthetically pleasing lawn and it certainly doesn’t mean that you have to devote long hours to tending your lawn. It DOES mean …
From Pesticide-Free New Canaan 203.594.7288 www.pesticidefreenc.org Weeds are the plant world’s canary in the mine, alerting us that something isn’t right with the soil. Weeds love soil that’s compacted (from traffic or poor drainage), poorly fertilized, not pH balanced and lawns that are improperly mowed, watered, and seeded. Hitting weeds …
Member Priscilla Feral has put together a straightforward guide to Ten Things You Can Do Right Now to Fight Climate Change. Learn how to get involved, cutback on your waste, change the way you travel, make every drop of water count, switch to “green power,” think about what you plant, make …
Horticulture Chair, Carol Giunta, warns us all to take a look at our the underside of Viburnum bush leaves as they emerge this month. Soon it will be time to spray for the Viburnum Leaf Beatle to prevent defoliation down the road. “Spray when larvae first appear in early May for …
Tips from our Horticulture Chair, Carol Giunta: October’s Theme is Sanitation, sanitation, sanitation! Make next year’s garden healthier by giving it special care now! Even though we’re expected to get above average rainfall the first week in October, remember to continue watering plants until we have a hard frost as plants need …
In past months and years, our horticulture and environmental awareness chairs have presented and posted interesting items about the environment, plant care and identification, gardening chores and materials, and so much more. We include them here for future reference. “Oak Wilt Disease,” by Kevin Tepas “What to Prune in Winter, …
Horticulture Chair Kevin Tepas wants us all to consider not being so neat at this time of year in our gardens. He cites a new perspective from the Habitat Network: Gardens are havens for wildlife–even at the end of the growing season. Overgrown grassy reeds, dried flower stalks, and shrubby …
The Rowayton Gardeners thrive on member participation. Let’s get dirty! GRASS ROOTS Grass Roots Tennis & Education is sponsored by the USTA and the Rowayton Gardeners have collaborated for several years in providing gardening and healthy eating sessions after school for middle school students (generally 4-5:30 pm during the school …
Thank you for signing up for our Trish O’Sullivan floral design workshop! The cost for this very special Trish O’ Sullivan workshop is $75 per person and we can accept only 15 registrants. In case of cancellation, your fee will be refunded only if we can fill your space from our …
Thank you for registering for our Backyard Birds 101 session! There is no cost for this program. Curious individuals and families are welcome to come and may bring kids ages 10+.
Thank you for registering for our Election Day Bulb Planting Social! Pay online via PayPal or credit card on the screen that follows registration – or ignore the payment option screen and send your check made out to Rowayton Gardeners for $15 per adult and $5 per child to Tory …
Thank you for registering your child (age 10+) to create floral jewelry with Trish O’Sullivan on Tuesday, September 22nd and/or September 29th. Separate registrations are required for these two workshops. You may pay online via PayPal or credit card on the screen that follows registration – or ignore the payment …
Thank you for registering for our trip to New York City to visit the flower market with Trish O’Sullivan on Tuesday, September 19th. You may pay online via PayPal or credit card on the screen that follows registration – or ignore the payment option screen and send your check for …
Thanks for signing up for our trip to Kykuit on Thursday, September 28th. Your registration will be complete upon receipt of payment. Note that we have room for only 35 participants and a waiting list will be created in case of cancellations. No refunds will be issued unless your spot can be …
Thank you for renewing your membership! Your renewal will be recorded when your payment is received (payment is due by July 1st) and we ask that you pay online. If you would prefer, you may mail your check (made out to Rowayton Gardeners) to Dianne Scott, Treasurer, PO Box 164, …
A Potting Shed gathering for young moms took place in June to benefit the Jessie Lewis Choose Love Foundation was a great success. The event was sponsored by many local businesses and organizations, including the Rowayton Gardeners. Have a look at the following photos to see some of the participants …
We’re excited to once again offer 6 weeks of free garden-focused programming for children in partnership with the Rowayton Library each Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm beginning July 10th and running through August 14th. Each week, we will feature a gardening or nature lesson that carefully ties into this year’s …
Please join us every Friday this summer between 9 and 11am as we tend the Potting Shed vegetable and flower gardens. There are always fun gardening tasks for all ages, levels & abilities. Kids are welcome to join the fun! Contact Bridget Bennett for more information at bridget.bennett1@gmail.com.
All Rowayton Gardeners are asked to submit a new smartphone photo of themselves for our updated member directory now. Many have already sent in their photos and 30 members had photos taken at the recent Annual Meeting. Photos should show head and shoulders only with no sunglasses or hat. With …
The Rowayton Gardeners are excited to announce the opening of their new Seed Library! Please come by the Potting Shed to browse our plentiful supply of flower and vegetable seeds generously donated by the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company. We invite you to fill an envelope (or envelopes) with the seeds of your …
Member Priscilla Feral has put together a straightforward guide to Ten Things You Can Do Right Now to Fight Climate Change. Learn how to get involved, cutback on your waste, change the way you travel, make every drop of water count, switch to “green power,” think about what you plant, make …
Calendar Donate Q & AAsk Us a Question Membership FacebookFollow Us on Facebook InstagramFollow Us on Instagram April Meeting Program The Rowayton Gardeners invite members and non-members to an upcoming program by Kim Eierman called “Gardening Strategies for the Climate Crisis” on Thursday, April 4 at 10:30 am in the Moose Room at …
Thank you for registering for our Stone Barns/Union Church Trip on May 18th. Registration for this event is full, but if you wish to be put on a waiting list, please fill out and submit the form below. We will let you know if a space opens up, at …
This event has been canceled. Please join us for our 2nd annual Potting Shed Zen Retreat on Saturday June 3rd (8 am to 5 pm). It is a day-long affair that is certain to refresh the body and soul. This peaceful experience will treat you to a wide variety of hands-on activities, demonstrations …
Thanks for signing up for our Hypertufa & Succulents workshops! Send your payment of $60 for members/$65 for non-members by March 14th to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Tory Woodruff 70 Bluff Avenue Rowayton, CT 06853 Your registration will be complete only upon receipt of payment. This two-part event is limited to …
Thanks for signing up for Fooling With Flowers on March 31st! Send your payment of $40 per child to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Tory Woodruff Rowayton, CT 06853 Payment must be received by Friday, March 24th. Space is limited to 15 children; your registration will be secured only when your check is received. All fees …
Horticulture Magazine says, “What better way to wile away the winter than by sinking into a great novel that includes plenty of garden and plant imagery and maybe a gardening protagonist, too? Here are some of our favorite works of fiction in which gardens and gardeners play a role (click …
Thanks for signing up for our trip to New York City on Thursday, January 19th. Your registration will be complete upon receipt of payment. Note that space is limited and a waiting list will be created in case of cancellation. No refunds will be issued unless your spot can be …
Our 2016 Christmas Market was blessed with sunny skies, though the stiff winds and cold temperatures reminded us that winter is almost here.The RCC Courtyard was unveiled just in time and the crowds were steady throughout the morning after the usual 10 am surge. Want a visual?
At a recent meeting of the Federated Garden Clubs of CT, our Club received a lot of accolades! Congratulations to all: FGCCT Silver Tray Arboreal Award – Planting of a Tree; FGCCT Certificate of Achievement – A small standard Flower Show – Celebrating Historical Rowayton; FGCCT Citation – Horticulture – A small …
We will review our insurance coverage every 3 years (more frequently if there is a significant change in our activities or the environment in which they occur) to assess appropriateness and cost. We will maintain an appropriate level of liability coverage, based on the nature of our activities. We will …
The Rowayton Gardeners Club has worked over the past several years to document their policies and practices so they can be made available and reviewed/revised as necessary from year to year. The Club is also committed to preserving and protecting important records. This page will serve as an index to the …
Priscilla Feral, chair of our Environment Committee, recently distributed an article she has written on “The Joy of Backyard Birds.” It is fascinating reading for those among us devoted to our feathered friends, and the article is based on a new book (October 2016) by Stan Tekiela entitled “Backyard Birds: …
Only the President may speak on behalf of the membership. Any statement regarding Club advocacy or opinion, regarding use of the Club logo or regarding Club sponsorship must be approved by a majority of the Board. Our mailing list may not be used for private purposes and should not be …
FINANCIAL RECORD KEEPING & REPORTING A. REPORTING PROCEDURES Access to Records by Board Members The Rowayton Gardeners will allow members of the Board of Directors (on a confidential basis) to inspect the financial records of the organization. Further distribution of these records is at the discretion of the Treasurer and …
ARTICLE I: NAME The name of this organization shall be the Rowayton Gardeners. ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP Anyone interested in actively supporting the mission and purpose of the Rowayton Gardeners may be considered for membership. Those individuals wishing to join the Club shall submit their applications to the Membership Committee. Members: Members …
Officers President Presides at all General, Board and Annual meetings Appoints all committee chairs May choose to attend any and all committee meetings (ex officio) Serves as the legal and public representative of the Club Vice President Serves as President in his or her absence Acts as Parliamentarian at meetings …
Committees are important to the achievement of Club goals and objectives. There are several standing committees and others may be formed by the President(s) on an as needed basis. These ad hoc committees may be dissolved by the President once their charge has been executed. A list of active committees …
It is drawing near to that time of year where we find ourselves huddled up inside dreaming of green leaves and warmer temps. As Gardeners, we love to surround ourselves with those “gorgeous garden fresh memories” so as to remind us that all seasons have inspirational green features. These reminders help to …
Thanks for signing up for Winter Wreath Making on November 10th at the Potting Shed! Send your payment of $75 per person by November 7th to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Amy Tyson 6 Point Road Norwalk, CT 06853 Your registration will be complete only upon receipt of payment. Note that we have a limit of …
Please email torywoodruff@mac.com to be placed on a wait list – our always popular Thanksgiving Potluck is full! Fall ushers in one of our favorite Gardener events: the Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner! The cost is $30 per person and we have room for 50 adults in all. If you have registered already, bring …
The Rowayton Gardeners took advantage of a Federated Garden Clubs of CT grant to purchase and plant a beautiful columnar oak tree at Farm Creek Preserve recently. Several members welcomed the tall young oak to its new home.
Horticulture notes, “In the fall, ladybugs often enter homes, looking for shelter and warmth. To help keep these insects outdoors, caulk around your windows and add weather-striping to your doors. While they are nuisances, these bugs will not harm people, pets or homes. You can vacuum up any that do get …
Take a look at the following sites for tips about fall gardening: TopTips for Great Fall Gardens (Mother Earth News), Fall Lawn Care (Organic Life) and the host of articles and videos on fall planting and care from gardenguides.com. Let us know if you have some favorite fall gardening resources to share …
Soccer Saturdays at the Potting Shed are designed for soccer players AND their families and run from September 10th to October 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. There is no fee, but all are welcome, as are their donations. Check out our super-fun lineup of programs for 2016 and stop …
Thanks for registering for our Soups, Salads and Scapes program on Tuesday, September 13th! Please send your registration fee immediately (to arrive by September 8th at the latest) to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Amy Tyson 6 Point Road Norwalk, CT 06854 This event is limited to 20 participants and your registration …
Thanks for signing up! Send your payment of $10 for an individual or $25 for a family by September 11th to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Tory Woodruff 70 Bluff Avenue Rowayton, CT 06853 Your registration will be complete only upon receipt of payment. Note: Space is limited to 125 participants; your registration will be secured …
Thanks for signing up for Honey Tasting Night on October 11th at the Potting Shed! Send your payment of $50 for members and $55 for non-members by October 7th to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Amy Tyson 6 Point Road Norwalk, CT 06853 Your registration will be complete only upon receipt of …
The Rowayton Memorial Day Parade had the good sense to occur on sunny Sunday, May 29th, and the crowds were treated to their first look at the Gardeners’ shiny new friend – Tory & Sam Woodruff’s red tractor. Our cart of plants, signs and marchers all promoted environmentally sound and …
Thanks for signing up for our Potting Shed Retreat! Send your payment of $150 immediately to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Tory Woodruff 70 Bluff Avenue Rowayton, CT 06853 Your registration will be complete only upon receipt of payment. There will be no refunds for this event unless your space can be …
Thanks for signing up for our May 19th trip to Untermeyer Gardens in Yonkers, NY! Send your payment of $55/members or $60/non-members to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Charlotte Gannon 38 McKinley Street Rowayton, CT 06853 Your registration will be complete upon receipt of payment. Note that we have room for only …
Join the Rowayton Gardens on May 19th for a visit to Untermyer Garden, the remaining 43 acres of Samuel Untermyer’s 150-acre estate which included elaborate gardens and greenhouses. Untermyer’s centerpiece is a Persian Garden surrounded by stone walls and turrets and crisscrossed by canals. You’ll see fountains, sculptures, mosaics and …
We got some terrific shots of the two sessions that floral design guru Justin Cox ran for the Rowayton Gardeners. Both sessions – one for kids and the other for adults – were fully subscribed and entirely enjoyed! Take a look at the slide shows – photos were taken by …
The 2016 Flower Show was a success due to hard work and participation by many of our members. Saturday and Sunday afternoons, March 12th and 13th, the Pinkney House was transformed into a springtime burst of blooms and creativity. Have a look at some of the photos…
Our registration is full for this event. Please contact Tory Woodruff if you would like to be put on a waitlist. This is the rowdy evening mothers and sons (ages 6-12) have been dying for. Come get dirty with us at the Potting Shed on Friday, April 22nd from 3:30 to …
Thanks for signing up! Please send your check for $60 per mother/son combo, $20 per additional child to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Tory Woodruff 70 Bluff Avenue Rowayton, CT 06853 Payment must be received by Friday, April 14th. Your registration will be secured only when your check is received. All fees …
Thanks for signing up! Send your payment of $40 per child to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Erin Combs 6 Logan Place Rowayton, CT 06853 Payment must be received by Friday, March 25th. Space is limited to 15 children; your registration will be secured only when your check is received. All fees are non-refundable.
Why is this important? Botanical Latin, taxonomy, or naming is important for gardeners for several reasons, among which are the following: Our Flower Show. Most immediately we are required according to the Federated rules that all horticultural entries (flowering branches and container plants in bloom) be identified by their botanical names, …
A Two-Day Spring Flower and Design Competition “Celebrating Historical Rowayton” Saturday, March 12 – Sunday, March 13 Rowayton, CT.—Rowayton Gardeners and Rowayton Historical Society join talents in presenting a National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show at Pinkney Park’s Seeley-Dibble Pinkney House on Rowayton Avenue on March 12-13, 2016. The theme for the …
Forcing bulbs: The process involves planting bulbs in pots, chilling them to mimic winter and then moving to a warmer room temperature and sunny window to simulate the arrival of spring. Bulb Cold Period Light Period Hyacinth 12 – 15 weeks 2 – 3 weeks Daffodil 12 – 15 weeks 2 …
Thanks to Horticultural Chair, Carol Giunta, for this information: Cutting basics: When cutting branches for forcing blooms, if possible, try to prune on a day that’s above freezing. It is easier for the plant to heal, plus the branch will transition faster to the indoor temperature. Always consider a plant’s …
Rowayton Gardeners present a NGC Small Standard Flower Show Celebrating Historical Rowayton March 12, 2016 Saturday 1-4 pm, Sunday, March 13 12-3pm At the Pinkney House in Pinkney Park Rowayton Ave., Rowayton CT 06853 Open to the Public at no charge Rowayton Gardeners are members of The National Garden Clubs, …
Thanks for signing up! Member registration is free. Send Non-Member payment only of $10 to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Amy Tyson 6 Point Road Norwalk, CT 06854 Your registration will be complete upon receipt of payment.
Thanks for signing up! Send your payment of $60 to: Rowayton Gardeners c/0 Linda Paolini 11 Old Field Place Rowayton, CT 06853 Your registration will be complete only upon receipt of payment. Please note that space is limited to 20 attendees and this is a “members only” event.
Q. My wife and I just moved to Rowayton (Ledge Road) and we’ve discovered what appears to be a few mole holes in our lawn. Is there a preferred/efficient method of mole removal in Rowayton? While the holes are on the lawn (and not in a garden bed) I figured …
Horticulture Chair Carol Giunta has suggested three terrific articles for your reading pleasure. Gardenista’s True Colors: 9 Best Shrubs for Fall Foliage has some old favorites and a few new ideas for the fall palette. Fine Gardening’s 10 Tips on Dividing Perennial Plants is a must read now as we clean up our …
Q. How do I prune my Hydrangeas and when is the best time of year to do it? A. Hydrangea pruning is a complicated matter! It depends… If you have the new hybrid reblooming Hydrangeas, you may cut them back in fall to the size and shape you desire. Examples: …
Tips from our Horticulture Chair, Carol Giunta: October’s Theme is Sanitation, sanitation, sanitation! Make next year’s garden healthier by giving it special care now! Even though we’re expected to get above average rainfall the first week in October, remember to continue watering plants until we have a hard frost as plants need …
Registration is full for the Gardeners’ Third Annual Carvathon at the Potting Shed. Parents and other volunteers will help carvers create cute or creepy pumpkins on Monday, October 26th or Tuesday, October 27th from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Tuesday night, October 13th, from 6 to 8:30 pm, we will spend an inspired evening with Terrian’s fabulous designer, Deb Herbertson! Many of you may remember the trip we took to see her create table decorations and terrariums a couple of years ago at the Westport Terrain store & restaurant. Both charming and …
Thanks for signing up for our Farmers Market Camp on September 8th and 9th! Pay online using PayPal or your credit card – or ignore the payment options and send your payment of $25 per camper to: Rowayton Gardeners Tory Woodruff 70 Bluff Avenue Rowayton, CT 06853 Payment must be …
Thanks for signing up for our 2017 Carve-a-Thon! Please pay online as directed using PayPal or your credit card. If you would prefer, ignore the payment options and send your payment of $20 per carver to: Rowayton Gardeners c/o Tory Woodruff 70 Bluff Avenue Rowayton, CT 06853 Payment must be received by October …
Fairy World is the ultimate free-play space at The Potting Shed. There is nothing better than watching families step back and simply observe their children creating small shelters, teepees, kingdoms, etc… for our rarely-seen resident Rowayton fairy community. Each week the “building materials” are replenished and changed to suit the …
A couple of weeks ago, our gardening friend Nick Mancini filmed his weekly television program, Organic Gardening with Nick Mancini, at the Rowayton Gardeners’ Potting Shed Patch. The show is available on Public Access (Cablevision) Ch 88 on Friday nights at 9:30 pm, and you can see photos from our shoot by reading …
Carol Giunta reported today that the drought that’s developed over the summer is changing the ways in which we should nurture our lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees as fall begins. Her list of things to do is extensive and thoughtfully compiled.
Join us as we open our doors and lower our screen for Movie Night at the Potting Shed starting this fall! Bring a beverage & a blanket. Kindly let us know you are coming so that we can save you a chair. Upcoming films include (October 14th) Fed Up and (November 11th) Grey Gardens. …
In celebration of National Honey Month, the Gardeners held a “Sweet Evening” with Marina Marchese of Red Bee Honey in September. Attendees enjoyed a variety of specially selected honeys paired with gourmet cheeses, breads and delectable treats. Have a look at the amazing scene at the Potting Shed…
It’s hard to believe that our “Patch,” the spectacular organic vegetable, herb and flower garden next to the Potting Shed and Greenhouse, was just a vision last year at this time! Now it is full of color and crops and both kids and adults have a new place to gather, …
A hearty group of Gardeners heeded the call of Bayley Beach Chair Lilly Langotsky and descended upon the berms at Bayley to “coax” their vegetation back into order. In just over an hour the area was spiffed up and all the weeds and cuttings were spirited out of sight by …
We all love to be outside in the summer – gardening, golfing, hiking, even just entertaining in our own back yards. WebMD has published a nifty bad bug slideshow that can be truly helpful in identifying what has bitten you and how to treat (or avoid) that bite. Click here …
Thank you! A receipt will follow once you pay using your PayPal account or credit card. If you choose to send a check instead, please make it out to “Rowayton Gardeners” for the total amount and send it to us at P.O. Box 164, Rowayton, CT.
This summer the Rowayton Library and Rowayton Gardeners are collaborating once again to present a 6-week program from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Thursdays in July and early August at the Potting Shed. We’re featuring 6 different heroes in keeping with the American Library Association “Heroes” theme, and they’ll have a fun …
Laura Tangley of the National Wildlife Federation considers native bees the “Wild Pollinator Champs. She says that they are unsung heroes, even though honey bees (imports from Europe) are getting lots of buzz: “…with all the attention being paid to honeybees, I wonder if we’re overlooking an even more important …
Rowayton Gardeners recently did a compost lesson for all four Kindergarten classes which featured our educational & fun puppet show.. The lessons also included planting butterfly, bee & bird attractors in our new veggie bed border, amending the soil with compost and checking out our compost area. Second graders had fun …
On the evening of May 16th, a capacity crowd spent quality time with our favorite, local flower designer Adam Manjuck! For those of you who have never stopped into Flower & Flowers or worked with Adam, this was a chance not to be missed.
The Monarch butterfly is in grave danger, but in these 8 simple steps you can help reverse the trend and revitalize the species! Click here to read the entire article from our Greenpeace friends.
Garden Farm Art Camp is a new 6-part after-school program at the Rowayton Gardeners Potting Shed featuring Eco-Farm on Wheels and artists from the Rowayton Arts Center. Be sure to read on for more information and photos.
Concern about native bee colony collapse has brought attention to the critical pollination role of all bees and their plight, and also spotlighted what people can do to help, says David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation. To create a yard that’s safe and attractive to native bees, it’s important to understand them …
A national public health and environmental group, Beyond Pesticides, is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to stop the use of the country’s most popular herbicide, glyphosate, in the wake of an international ruling that it causes cancer in humans. The …
We have recently begun working with a local Norwalk organization called Grassroots Tennis (GRT). They are located only minutes from town and are a group dedicated to improving the lives of youths from broad socio-economic and cultural backgrounds with programs based on the ideals of tennis legend Arthur Ashe.
As you pour over the seed catalogs this winter, keep pollinators in mind. Thanks to our Horticulture Chair Carol Giunta for letting us know about a nifty online guide specifically for our area entitled, Selecting Plants for Pollinators. For farmers, land managers and gardeners, the 24-page guide is most complete, …
Take a look at this list of 10 lovely New Year’s resolutions for us provided by the Gardener’s Supply Company. They’re simple and easy to accomplish…the best sort of planning for the future!
Funded by donations and fees from Potting Shed workshops and events with additional Rowayton Gardeners underwriting, the fence for our organic teaching garden is in the midst of installation. Stop down and take a look! It will match the fence behind the rose garden when it is completed and will serve …
The date for our much anticipated NYC outing has been set as Thursday, January 22nd! Members (only) are encouraged to join us for a trip to the Museum of the City of New York and catch a glimpse of the visual culture of elite New York in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. After …
Following up on their fall centerpieces and decorations, the Hill Top Gardeners spent time with our “Garden Therapy” Committee and put leftover Christmas Market greens to good use. Their resulting centerpieces were beautiful and festive. Click below for photos of the work session.
Hard work was made easy, thanks to great planning from our Christmas Market Committee and the presence of scores of members on hand for the various workshops and then the sale itself. Even the sprinkles and then the downpour on Saturday could not slow the purchasing frenzy or dim holiday spirits. Click …
Monarchs cannot survive without milkweed; their caterpillars only eat milkweed plants and monarch butterflies needs milkweed to lay their eggs. With shifting land management practices, we have lost much milkweed from the landscape and our monarch population is in decline. Please consider planting milkweed – November is the best …
On Wednesday afternoon, at the Annual Awards Meeting of the FGC of Connecticut, our very own Rowayton Gardeners won several important awards and citations! This formal recognition of our efforts was applauded by almost 400 garden club members from around Connecticut (a thrill for attending Gardeners June Klopfer, Carol Hooper …
The second annual Carve-A-Thon at the Potting Shed was a huge success. Kids, parents, Gardeners – a recipe for fun when pumpkins are thrown in for seasoning. Creative juices were flowing, as were grins and giggles as a record number of pumpkins were carved for Halloween. See more photos of …
Pesticide Free New Canaan has some great tips to get our lawns into good shape for next year. A SOIL TEST will take the guesswork out of fertilizing. See link. AERATE & SEED – now is the time! MOW your grass a little shorter, to about 2″, to promote growth. …
What a thrill to be in our new “home” for the annual cocktail party! Members and their spouses/significant others got together as they do each year to bid farewell to an exceptionally busy summer and greet the fall. This year the Potting Shed provided the backdrop for our festivities. Click …
Our Pot Luck Harvest Supper was a tremendous hit on September 21st. Families celebrated the opening of the Potting Shed Patch with scarecrow making, pumpkin & gourd bedazzling, a kids’ garden puppet theatre, a worm feeding session, and a “fun with compost” talk. Check out some photos by Club Photographer, Petrea …
Kids ages 7 and up were invited to come to the Potting Shed to build a fairy or gnome house out of clay with resident artist Denise Bennett Minerly. The four-part series has already proven to be a great hit, giving participants a chance to create their own clay house, compose a creative …
Every Saturday (9:30 – 11:30 am) from September 6th to November 8th, our fabulous team of Rowayton Gardeners will host kids and parents for some amazing fall experiences and all are welcome to join us at the Potting Shed! Enjoy free nature-inspired crafts, garden art and harvest snacking for kids …
The Wilton Garden Club will host this standard flower show at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, on Thursday, October 9th from 1:00-5:00pm, Friday, October 10th from 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturday, October 11th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Almost 50 spectacular floral designs, plus hundreds of horticultural specimens, photography and educational exhibits will be …
Sign up soon for this terrific opportunity – space is limited! The new UConn Master Composter Program will take place on five consecutive Saturdays, starting with October 4. The first and fourth classes will be held in the Silver Education Center at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road, …
Thanks to our resident healthy options experts (Bridget, Sam, Linda and Pippa), Potting Shed campers learned nutritional facts first hand and had some tasty treats. Then, in the final session of PS Camp,
Regular weekly weeding days have been put on our calendar and the continuous and formidable efforts are making a difference around the Rowayton Community Center! The Rose Garden/Flagpole crew works 8:30 – 10 am on Monday mornings and the Field/Building Beds crew works Saturdays from 10:45 am – noon throughout the …
Our crack program planners have designed a delightful day of gardens and art on Thursday, September 18th in Old Lyme, CT. The Florence Griswold House, Museum and Garden together form a mecca for those who love art (particularly American Impressionism) and history. Tours of house and museum will be followed …
Be sure to stop by the Potting Shed often in the next few weeks to see the how our new “educational garden patch” develops! There will be lots of opportunities to help as well. The week of June 30th, the Sixth Taxing District arranged to have several trees next to the …
It has long been known that some plants can respond to sound. But why would a plant evolve the ability to hear? Now researchers are reporting that one reason may be to defend itself against predators. A new study suggests that response is linked to self defense. To see whether …
Thanks to Gardeners Lilly Langotsky and Phyllis Padro and with a healthy dose of inspiration from Erin Coombs, the Rowayton Library Courtyard has undergone a transformation. New planters and gorgeous plants in old and new places now provide a backdrop for the bistro tables and chairs that welcome visitors. Thanks …
The Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station have published an article “Protecting Bees from Pesticides” which includes advice to homeowners on insecticide use. Note that some common trademark names of pesticides containing neonicotinoids, which pose a special hazard to pollinators, are: Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree and Shrub, Bayer Advanced 3 in 1 Insect, Disease, and …
Q: My Hydrangeas are only putting out new growth from the bottom of the plant – all the buds on old growth seem to have dried up and last year’s stalks are totally dry and dead. What should I do? A: Hydrangeas really took a hit this winter. Most of …
Q.: What is the best way to propagate roses? A.: The Royal Horticultural Society (the UK’s leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening) suggests several ways to foster growth of new plants in their pages on roses: Roses are usually budded in summer, but rootstocks are seldom available …
Please join us in signing a petition that will be delivered to Gina McCarthy( EPA Administrator) urging the EPA to adopt new herbicide restrictions to save monarchs. The National Resources Defense Council explain the need for action: As Big Ag has dramatically increased its use of genetically modified crops resistant to …
Historical Timeline 1956 Mrs. John Falsey formed a group with an interest in gardening. She and two friends, Mrs. Lewis Gage and Mrs. Peter Leavitt, formed what would become the Rowayton Gardeners (RG). The first meetings were held at a Bell Island home. First Civic …
The Garden Education Center is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting horticulture, conservation and the arts through educational programs, outreach activities and special events. Be sure to check their website and you may want to sign up for their newsletter to stay abreast of all the wonderful learning opportunities they …
Want to add beauty and wildlife value to your yard? Consider these native plant champions suggested by editors of the National Wildlife Federation website. To identify North American species worthy of “gold medals,” they turned to gardeners across the country for their recommendations. The article contains a beautiful picture and description …
If deer are munching on your shrubs, try this organic solution recommended by speaker Colleen Plimpton and vetted by Gardeners Michael & Petrea Poler: In a blender, mix 2 eggs, 1/4 cup wilt proof , 1/4 cup extra, extra hot sauce, one cup water. Mix thoroughly and add mix to …
The Rowayton Library, Green Moon and the Rowayton Gardeners are teaming up to bring you two wonderful Thanksgiving workshops at the Potting Shed on Wednesday, November 20th, from 4-5 pm (for ages 2-5) and Thursday, November 21st, from 3:30-4:30 pm (for ages 6-9). What are you thankful for? Using a mix …
– Elizabeth Harleman, Chair For two years, the Gardeners discussed the potential of cleaning out the Farrell Estate Potting Shed and Greenhouse just behind the Library/Community Center for the club and the town. The Gardeners were thrilled by the idea of restoring the building to something akin to its original …
In early November, the Gardeners convened in the Underground at the Library to create 12 wonderful shell wreaths to be offered for sale at the Christmas Market on December 7th. Signed by their creators, these one-of-a kind works of art are made from shells and other materials taken from beaches …
This Saturday, November 9th, is the annual final cleanup day at the Community Center and we’ll be planting at McKinley Triangle. We need many hands to help us! Please invite family and friends who might enjoy working outdoors. All help will be greatly appreciated. Show up anytime in the morning, …
Just in time for “Farrell Day” that was celebrated throughout Rowayton in September, the Rowayton Gardeners spearheaded an effort to clean out the old potting shed and greenhouse behind Rowayton Library & Community Center. The transformation of these spaces was nothing short of spectacular and amazing, but even more importantly, …
Q: What’s happening with the lawn at Pinkney Park? I know the Gardeners were trying to make it “pesticide free” last spring and summer. A: Pinkney survived and thrived under the new lawn maintenance plan overseen by the Rowayton Gardeners and the 6th Taxing District Commissioners. The plan was executed by …
On Thursday, November 7th,, The Rowayton Gardeners’ holiday centerpiece arranging class took place in the Moose Room at the Rowayton Community Center. The class were taught by Dail DuHaime, head floral designer for Nielsen’s Florist in Darien, CT. Two of the centerpieces created that evening will be offered for sale …
The Rowayton Gardeners’ Carve-A-Thon was a grand success! Just take a peek at the happy faces, young and older, of those who participated – and what a great group of gourds!!! The ability to use the Potting Shed/Greenhouse has made a wonderful change in the sort of programs we can …
Gardeners Carol Giunta and Tory Woodruff led a group of 18 children and adults (plus 5 fellow Gardeners!) in their first class on tree identification. While the weather wasn’t too cooperative, the sunny smiles and shining faces of the kids in their Potting Shed classroom made up for the cloudy …
Come join the Rowayton Parents Exchange & the Rowayton Gardeners from 10:30 am to noon on Saturday, October 26th, for one of our most popular events! Come play in the dirt – it’s time to get the RPE garden at Fodor Farm ready for the winter. We will plant bulbs, …
The Gardeners will join in the fun on Sunday, October 13th, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm alongside The Rowayton Platform/Tennis Association as they kick off their paddle season with a RPTA Family Fun Day. Stop by the Potting Shed to see what family activities the Gardeners have planned! There will be hot dogs …
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch time (11 am – 1 pm) for our Open Hours at the Potting Shed. Bring your bagged lunch & a friend and drop in to ask our knowledgeable gardeners any of your toughest horticultural questions. Take this time to learn more about …
Rowayton Gardeners Erin Baylis, Ashley Williams, Bridget Bennett, Tory Woodruff, and Petrea Poler visited students on September 12th to help them add lobster compost and cold crops to their garden. Sunny skies highlighted the kids’ excitement and pride in their work. Vegetables and lobsters provided a wonderfully balanced workshop meal! …
The Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Christmas Market will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 10 am – 1 pm at the Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Avenue. Great bargains for holiday decorating include more than 100 gorgeous, designer-quality, hand-decorated wreaths, mini-boxwood trees, festive table arrangements…
The Community Center gardens were among the first “adopted” by the Gardeners when they moved their meetings to the Center in 1966. At last count seven beds including have been planted and are maintained by teams of Gardeners. [slideshow id=4]
Members of the Rowayton Gardeners will travel to NYC for a guided tour of “The Armory Show at 100: Modern Art and Revolution.” Without question, the most talked about outing for the Rowayton Gardeners is our annual January trip into NYC. This year we are excited to announce that we …
We’ll visit Frances Palmer at “A Potter’s Garden” in Wilton, CT. Lunch will follow at Luca Wine Bar & Italian Seafood in Georgetown. For a view of her pottery and plantings, please visit the website by clicking here.
– Frani Taylor, Chair In April 2013 the Gardeners committed to help finance the wetland restoration project. This site is approximately a 0.75 acre open space parcel south of Rowayton School Pond at the intersection of McKinley Street and Roton Avenue. It is where the pond drains forming a connection …
In 2013 the Gardeners partnered with the 6th taxing District Commissioners in an advisory role to keep Pinkney Park pesticide free. Since then it has become a showcase for organic, chemical free gardening as the Gardeners have been collaborating with Historic Rowayton to maintain two very special areas in the …
In 2013, Rowayton Gardeners helped to select a new chemical-free landscape company (Country Green, LLC) to transition the lawn care plan at Pinkney Park to a pesticide-free program. The Club has partnered in an advisory role with the 6th Taxing District Commissioners to make this town park a true showcase …
Rowayton Gardeners have committed to help finance wetland restoration at the corner of Roton and McKinley avenues over the course of the next five years. The Club is working in collaboration with the City of Norwalk and their Conservation Department as we oversee the work of All Habitat, LLC. All …
Rowayton Gardeners and Rowayton Historical Society join talents in presenting a National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show at Pinkney Park’s Seeley-Dibble Pinkney House on Rowayton Avenue on March 12-13, 2016. The theme for the show is “Celebrating Historical Rowayton,” set inside the Rowayton Historical Society’s gray shingled house, built between 1790-1820, which sits alongside …
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The Spring Plant & Tag Sale is one of the Rowayton Gardeners’ main fundraising events, and in 2013 had a profit of $6,700. The event included a successful raffle and a tag sale of slightly used garden tools, pots, books, etc. Available at the sale are a wonderful selection of …
The Rowayton Gardeners was organized in 1957 by Mrs. John F. Falsey, Mrs. Lewis E. Gage and Mrs. Peter Leavitt. These women envisioned a group that would share and experience the joys of gardening. This vision quickly grew to include civic awareness and a commitment to beautify our community. The …
– Frani Taylor, Chair In the spring of 2012, the Gardeners “adopted” this spot from the city of Norwalk. This garden was originally put in by the city when they closed that portion of the street. Initially neighbors maintained it, but over the years the garden began to get …
– Pam Nielsen, Chair In 2009, the White Bridge Triangle at the entrance to Rowayton from Darien on Jacob Street was renovated by the Gardeners – refreshing the neglected bed and introducing seasonal plants and themes. The group is particularly grateful to Rowayton Fuel for helping to provide ample water …
– Erin Combs, Chair A memorial flag and flagpole were placed on the Pinkney house front lawn in the early 1970’s. The flagpole plaque reads “In memory of Paul J. Rooney, Superintendent of the Rowayton Post Office 1964-1971 from his many Rowayton friends.” In the 1980’s, the Rowayton Gardeners decided …
– Phyllis Padro, Chair When the Rowayton Library moved to the new Community Center at 33 Highland Avenue in 1966, the Gardeners have held most of the meetings and events there. Plus the members have been enhancing the garden beds, library courtyard and flagpole area. A major restoration project by …
– Barbara Currie and Shirley Nichols, Chairs The Gardeners have been busy planting at the beach since 1956. In 2006, the Gardeners established a berm of boulders with raised beds to screen and protect the picnic area from the parking lot as a gift to the community. The rocks and …
– Mary Divett, Chair Rowayton Gardeners meet with residents of Hill Top Homes monthly from September through May. The Gardeners provide materials and guidance when needed as the residents make seasonal flower arrangements to enjoy in their apartments. Each spring, the Gardeners provide plants, flowers, vegetables, and herbs for the …
– Charlotte Gannon, Chair In 2009, the Rowayton Gardeners contracted with the City of Norwalk to maintain and care for the McKinley Triangle as part of the city’s Adopt-a-Spot program. The area was redesigned 2010 with boulders and drought resistant plantings. Ongoing upkeep of the Triangle is a project the …
Bayley Beach Planters, berms and beds are the result of hard work by our Gardeners in the area between the sand and parking lot at our town beach. Ongoing maintenance has recently included restoration after Hurricane Sandy paid a visit in fall 2012. (continue) Community Center Gardens A major restoration …
– John Nestro, Chair In November 2009, the Gardeners contacted the city of Norwalk regarding the Rowayton School Pond area next to the ball field. Invasive vines and plants were destroying desirable trees and shrubs. The Gardeners applied for and received grants from the 6th Taxing District (Rowayton) and the …
Mission, Recognition and Projects The Rowayton Gardeners Club is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Its mission is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening in those of all ages, to encourage conservation, civic planting and environmental awareness, to act …
The Rowayton Gardeners club is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Its mission is: to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening in those of all ages, to aid in the preservation of native plants and the management of invasive …