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?
The Potting Shed recently hosted a terrific winter wreath workshop that Erin Combs and Amy Tyson led. Fantastic materials – some purchased and some gathered locally – were one ingredient of the creative morning. Just the right amount of instruction and a great deal of fun were two more essentials. …
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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Our Healthy Lifestyles Sampler Retreat on Saturday, June 4th, was an amazing all-day experience for our participants! The retreat began with meditation and breakfast, then went on to include Yoga, creative writing, garden therapy, acupuncture talk, a lovely luncheon, floral arranging, a nutrition chat and a grand finale cocktail hour …
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 …
The next time you are downtown, take a moment to visit the Pinkney Historical Garden on the bank of the Five Mile River near the Historical Society Barn. It is gorgeously planted, staked and now surrounded by beautiful period fencing. Parts of the fence had lived in sections behind the …
Thanks to the hard work and donations of members and to the steady stream of customers for our Plant & Tag sale, we netted over $8,000 last Saturday! The week preceding the sales was challenging due to the wet weather and the sale itself was even more so. Still, in …
Rowayton Gardeners had a great time last week helping the Grass Roots Tennis kids set up their garden for spring. Any volunteers who would like to meet with the group are encouraged to contact the NGRT&E leadership team to find out how they can get involved on a onetime basis or regularly.
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 …
As you are purchasing your spring plants, remember to check the labels or ask before you buy. This photo was taken at a retail chain recently. As we know, we should not buy plants treated with neoniconoids. Bees take the pollen back to the hive and feed it to the brood …
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 …
Patience!! The weather is certainly ahead of last year, but we still have at least a month to go before we can really get back into outdoor gardening. While you are waiting, and to fend off spring fever, here are a few tasks to do while waiting for the ground to …
This is the time of year when gardeners look forward to the flood of seed and plant catalogs that arrive along with tax forms and other harbingers of the new year. We’ve collected a sampling of links to all sorts of garden-related information, including the section on “Sources” and it’s catalogs. …
