Christmas Market 2025

NEW LOCATION! – PINKNEY PARK

The Rowayton Gardeners Christmas Market will join the Rowayton Civic Association at Pinkney Park for the first Rowayton Holiday Stroll on Saturday December 6 at 12 noon (not in the Potting Shed at the Community Center). This popular fundraising holiday event features designer-quality wreaths and centerpieces, one-of-a-kind gifts, plum puddings, as well as mini trees and ornaments – all reasonably priced. Plus there will be a range of fabulous items offered at the Silent Auction.

Our 2025 Christmas Market is sponsored by Fairfield County Bank and supporting sponsors Howard & Gay Insurance, Tammy Langalis & Katie Sparkman with William Raveis. Come support the garden club’s mission of spreading the word about conservation, maintaining public spaces, and introducing children to the joy of growing living things, along with raising community awareness about the environment. Join us and treat yourself to something beautiful for your home, family and friends!

November Meeting Recap

It was standing room only for the Rowayton Gardeners’ November General Meeting and Program. Trish O’Sullivan, Master Floral Designer, delighted our members and guests with a beautiful array of floral materials and tips of the trade during her presentation on how to create a “Thanksgiving Modern Centerpiece.” Jean Lippincott was the lucky member who won the door prize drawing for the autumnal arrangement at the end of the demonstration. VP Kathleen Raby and our Hospitality Team served seasonal goodies for all to enjoy!

Fall After-School Nature Explorers Series

WINTER IS COMING…
Leaves are on the ground
Nights are long, days are cool

For some animals, it’s time to GO! For others, it’s time to get ready to stay! Join us for two hands-on, nature-filled sessions where we explore how animals and plants prepare for winter — right here at the Potting Shed.

NOVEMBER 5 – SESSION 1: ON THE MOVE
Become a Migrator

Think and sense like a migrating bird, butterfly, or whale to discover how they travel thousands of miles to warmer places. How do they know when to leave — and where to go? Navigation • ️ Instinct • Epic Journeys

NOVEMBER 12 – SESSION 2: WINTER SURVIVORS
Life Underground and All Around

Explore how year-round residents survive the cold — from furry mammals to birds, turtles, and plants. Peek into the chipmunk’s enormous underground winter home right beneath the Potting Shed! (Spoiler: we’re too big to fit in there!) ❄️ Adaptations • Hibernation • Hidden Homes

Location: The Potting Shed at the Rowayton Community Center
Dates: Wednesday, November 5 & 12
Time: 4:00–5:15pm. Cost $35 per session
Ages: 7 to 10 years old

What to Bring: Weather-appropriate clothes, curiosity and a sense of adventure!

Register and pay online. Scholarships to support students are available upon request. There are no refunds for classes missed by the students. Should a class be cancelled by the Rowayton Gardeners, there will be a make-up class or refund offered.

 Click HERE to sign up!

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

October Meeting

The Rowayton Gardeners held their general business meeting at the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford, followed by a tour of the grounds. Under a beautiful clear blue sky, we enjoyed hearing about the history of the Arboretum and many fun side stories from our guides, led by CEO Tracy Kay along with educators Josh Appel, William Carter and James Flynn. The Bartlett is open from dawn to dusk and we encourage a visit to this very special piece of CT!

Fall Fest at the Community Center Saturday, October 4