Annual Spring Market Saturday, May 9

The annual Spring Market returns Saturday, May 9 at the Potting Shed located behind the Rowayton Community Center from 10 am to 1 pm (rain or shine). It’s a splendid sale of over 400 locally sourced perennials, tomato plants, herbs and Dahlias grown from tubers by our members, as well as beautiful hanging baskets and fresh Dahlia Bouquets-To-Go. There will also be a Garden Goods & Vintage Treasures boutique with lightly used garden items and home accessories. Plus don’t miss the Spring Market Bakery with whole breads, pies and cakes available for purchase – all wrapped and ready to take home.

Master Gardeners will be on hand to help answer any of your garden questions and arborists from Davey Tree will answer tree and yard questions. Come support our club’s mission of conservation, sharing gardening knowledge and civic beautification through the maintenance of eight community gardens.  Special thanks to sponsor drbank and supporting sponsors Davey Tree Expert and Reynolds Farms for their support.

Don’t miss this annual FUNdraiser!

April Meeting Recap

The Rowayton Gardeners ushered in the month of April with a presentation by Laura Green, Research and Extension Forester for the Yale Forests at the Yale School of the Environment. Her program “Our Changing Forests: Past, Present, and Future in Connecticut’s Woods” gave great insights on the state of our region’s woodlands. Laura manages over 10,000 acres of forestland across three states – her work emphasizes the overlooked components of forest ecosystems and the connection between land management and wildlife. Laura’s presentation was exceptionally informative, evidenced by the high level of audience engagement and numerous follow-up questions!

Rowayton Gardeners Breakfast Food Drive to Benefit Person to Person March 27 and March 28

THANKS TO ALL who donated food and funds to buy more breakfast goodies for Person to Person plus the hardworking Rowayton Gardeners who worked hard on Friday and Saturday during the Rowayton Civic Association Egg Hunt. Here’s a photo recap – taking donations and loading up the van with food.

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Spring 2026 After-School Nature Program Series

The Rowayton Gardeners’ after-school nature program is back in action! Join us at the Potting Shed to explore nature’s wonders. Guided by instructors, children will learn about the interdependence between people, animals and plants.

Our spring series will kick off on Earth Day and focus on:

• April 22 – Seasons, Seeds & the Water Cycle
• April 29 – The Magnificent of Trees 

Each program will be held after school these two Wednesdays at 4–5:15 pm.

• The programs will only be offered as a series (2 classes)
• The cost of the series is $70
• Scholarships to support students are available upon request

PROGRAM IS FULL – email us to be put on a waiting list.

**Due to the overwhelming response, we have decided to add two new programs May 20th and May 27th.  Details to follow and registration will be available the first week in May!

Questions or need further info? Contact: Elizabeth Harleman (eharleman@gmail.com)

March Meeting Recap

The Rowayton Gardeners March General Meeting was well attended despite the rainy weather! Members and guests were enthralled with Debra Kaye’s program “The TLC Approach to Gardening: There’s Always a Fix” and story of her life from business executive to one of the country’s top dahlia growers. Debra’s talk with stunning images captured the spirit of renewal and transported us to springtime.