June Meeting

There was a good turnout for the Rowayton Gardeners annual meeting and end of year luncheon. Members brought a dish-to-pass and newly elected officers were installed while outgoing officers were celebrated. Last photo below of the President’s gavel shows a miniature arrangement made by member Amy Tyson, in honor of members who have recently passed away.

Spring Adult Program for 2025

SUMMER TABLETOP PLANTER WORKSHOP
Tuesday, June 10 from 6:30-8:00pm

Summer has begun and what better way to enjoy your outdoor dining or lounging space than with a beautiful handmade living arrangement!

Our workshop presenter, Lauren Mirabile of Lauren’s Gardens, will guide us through creating beautiful, organically inspired arrangements. Each creation will be planted in a neutral and elegant low profile concrete bowl to suit any décor. Lauren will show us the steps of creating an individual arrangement that will be tailored to your home’s light, environment and style.

You will be guided in arranging a curated selection of plants suited for your sun or shade location. Options will include ferns, lush foliage, flowering annuals and other seasonal favorites. The designs will be finished with natural elements such as stones, wood and moss adding a unique and personalized touch to each arrangement. The final design will be appropriate for an outdoor dining spot, small table or anywhere you are looking for a pop of summer foliage.

Lauren Mirabile began her journey by studying at the New York Botanical Gardens, eventually pursuing a career in landscape design. Lauren joined the design team at Terrain in Westport, CT and quickly rose to become Head of Design Services. In this role, she led innovative garden and floral projects for a wide range of clients.

In 2022, Lauren left Terrain to launch her own business Lauren’s Garden, specializing in seasonal planters, bespoke floral arrangements and indoor plant creations. A passionate educator, she loves guiding groups through hands-on design projects, always encouraging individual creativity and a shared love of plants and flowers. Find her on Instagram @laurensgardenct

Attendees are asked to please indicate if your arrangement will be in a sunny or shady location, so Lauren can provide the appropriate plants for your success!

Fees/Registration:    
Cost is $60/pp for members; $75/pp non-members.
Class size is limited to 18 attendees. Registration begins Tuesday, May 20. Non-members may register starting Monday, June 2.      

Click HERE to register online.

You must register AND pay to reserve your place in the workshop. There will be no refunds unless your spot can be filled from our waiting list. Further details will be sent to paid registrants prior to the program.

Questions or need further info? Contact: Mariann Covello (mcovello@me.com)

Rowayton Memorial Day Parade 2025

The Rowayton Gardeners were proud to be a part of this Memorial Day tradition along with the Rowayton Arts Center, Rowayton Fire Department, Historic Rowayton, Norwalk Land Trust and more as as organized by the Rowayton Civic Association! Sunday, May 25

One-of-a Kind Visit to Greens Ledge Lighthouse

You are invited to join the Rowayton Gardeners for a truly special private visit to the historic Greens Ledge Lighthouse, an iconic symbol of Rowayton and surrounding communities.

The Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society (GLLP Society) is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization which acquired the Lighthouse in 2016 to spearhead restoration efforts. Their mission and current efforts are to endow the long-term preservation of the Lighthouse by bringing learning to life along our shores while connecting us with the history, ecology and environmental concerns of our area.

The GLLP Society has granted us this special opportunity with private transportation to and from the Lighthouse where we will marvel at the views from the dock and promenade plus visit interior spaces: the Research and Education Center, the Galley and Main Deck, The Quarters, and the Lantern Room. After our enlightening guided tour, we’ll enjoy lunch provided by Brendan’s 101.

Here are the details of this inspiring and memorable outing!

Date and Time:  Thursday, June 5, 2025
Meet at the RCC Lower Lot at 10:15 am to walk to the Community Dock (61 Rowayton Avenue, corner of Cook Street) for 11:00 am departure
Tour: 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Lunch: Provided by Brendan’s 101 *Select lunch choice when you register
Return: Arrive back to Rowayton Community Dock around 1:30pm
Registration: Starts May 6 for members; non-members may register beginning May 15 (last day to register is May 29)
Cost is $120/member; $140/non-member
Space for this trip is limited to 24 attendees
Fee is non-refundable.

Click HERE to register online.

Questions or need further info? Contact: Amy Tyson (ajtyson@me.com)

Spring Market 2025

WHAT A DAY! The sun came out for everyone at our Spring Market sale Saturday, May 10 – thanks to all who came and shopped at our annual fundraiser. Also a special thanks to our sponsor drbank and supporting sponsor Davey Tree Expert Company for their support!