Members Cocktail Party – July 2026

What a lovely evening at the Potting Shed!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Rowayton Gardeners Summer Cocktail Party last night. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather, a wonderful turnout and the opportunity to recognize our outgoing president while welcoming our new co-presidents, Sarah and Robyn. Members enjoyed cocktails, an incredible assortment of homemade appetizers and great conversation surrounded by the beautifully tended gardens. From croquet on the lawn to harvesting the season’s very first carrot, the event was perfect for celebrating friendship, gardening and community.

Thanks also to all of the volunteers who helped with setup, cleanup and bringing such delicious appetizers. We look forward to a wonderful season together!

June Annual Meeting Recap

The Rowayton Gardeners hosted their annual meeting with a festive brunch on June 10. Two new Co-Presidents, Sarah Boles and Robyn Kammerer, were voted into office for their two year term beginning July 1. Bridget Bennett, who served two terms as President, was presented with gifts during a lovely presentation by Lissa Short and Kathleen Raby, Co-Vice Presidents as well as Amy Tyson, Nominating Committee Chair, to thank her for her four years of inspiring leadership. Congratulations to all!

Annual Spring Market Saturday, May 9

HOW LUCKY ARE WE! The rain held off for all the shoppers at our annual Spring Market sale Saturday, May 9 – thanks to all who came and shopped at our annual fundraiser. The event benefits our club’s mission of conservation, sharing gardening knowledge and civic beautification through the maintenance of eight community gardens. Special thanks to sponsors Davey Tree Expert, drbank and Reynolds Farms Nursery for their support.

Spring After-School Nature Program Series – May 2026

The Rowayton Gardeners’ after-school nature program is back for a second session! Join us at the Potting Shed to explore nature’s wonders. Guided by instructors, children ages 7 – 10 years will learn about the interdependence between people, animals and plants.

Our second spring series will include two programs:

• May 20 – Flower Superpowers
• May 27 – Talking Plants

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

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

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!