The Rowayton Gardeners annual Christmas Market was the place to be on Saturday morning December 7! Thanks to all who came and shopped our festive decor plus sponsor The Fairfield County Bank as well as supporting sponsors Cross Private Client Insurance (Rand), Tammy Langalis & Katie Sparkman with William Raveis. …
Rowayton Gardeners’ Program Chair, Amy Tyson, presented “Seasons of Change at Egret Landing” on Thursday, November 7 at 10:30 am in the Moose Room at the Rowayton Community Center. Tim and Amy Tyson have owned ‘Egret Landing,’ located in the private community of Wilson Point, since 2009. The presentation …
Trees in Our City: Why They Matter and How You Can Get Involved An In-Person Talk by Arborist Sarah Cruz at Norwalk Library Thursday, November 7, 6:30-7:30pm – Register by email HERE Join in a discussion on the importance of trees and how Norwalk is working to grow and maintain …
Thanks to all who came to our Carvathon 2024 – here are photos of the festive fun around our potting shed at the Rowayton Community Center. Then it was a perfect evening for the Rowayton Gardeners’ Pumpkin Stroll which showcased dozens of artfully carved pumpkins by the kids of Rowayton …
45 enthusiastic members and non-members attended the Rowayton Gardeners’ October 10 evening program at the Rowayton Community Center. Our speaker Jen Plasky, horticulturist, educator and container gardening expert, shared tips of the trade on “Perfect Performing Planters for Fall and Winter.” One lucky attendee took home the planter that Jen …
There’s a new tick in town! According to the Norwalk Hour, “a tick-borne disease previously seen in the southeastern part of the country had a human case in Connecticut, marking the first report of this disease in the Northeast, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. The disease — Rickettsia …
What a picture perfect day for our September General Meeting and Luncheon at Bailey Beach Pavilion to kick off the year! Thanks to all who attended and especially to new RG Hospitality Chairs Sally Walker and Sarah Messmore for putting everything together for our lovely lunch. Here’s a link to …
Members are invited to join us for a private tour of the Seven Bridges Foundation on Thursday, September 26 to view their special collection of fine art as well as the extensive outdoor collection of sculptures located throughout the beautiful 80-acre property. To start our excursion, we’ll meet at the …
Please note that the new rules for leaf blowers in Norwalk start on Labor Day! See below for details. Fall and Spring clean up October 15 – December 15 and April 1 – June 1: Gas and electric powered blowers may be used between October 15 and December 15 and …
The Rowayton Gardeners are happy to announce their children’s after-school nature program is back in action this fall! Join us at the Potting Shed to explore autumn’s wonders and support your child in developing a love of science. Guided by instructors, children will learn about the interdependence between people, animals …
READY FOR THE RIVER RAMBLE THIS WEEKEND!!! We have offered up our Potting Shed for some lucky host to throw a fabulous cocktail party for up to 25 people – includes a server and a bartender for 4 hours, wine from The Town Cellar, a cheese board from Palmer’s Market …
Polinator Pathway Summer Webinar: “Goodbye Lawn!” on Thursday June 27, 6:30-8:00 pm Register for Zoom link here! Looking to get rid of your high-maintenance lawn? Replacing existing lawns with native plants is a great way to save water, time and energy PLUS provide much-needed habitat and food for local wildlife. …
The Rowayton Gardeners had a great turn out at our June members meeting and luncheon with lovely desserts brought in by some of our members!
Join new member Debby Boots and the environmental committee for an informal walk to learn about the wildflowers and worthy “weeds” growing along the railroad track in Selleck Woods. Meet at the Potting Shed at 8:45am to carpool or meet at 9:00 am at the end of Little Brook Road …
How wonderful to celebrate spring into summer, our achievements throughout the year and to have a chance to hear about what’s on the horizon for the Rowayton Gardeners from Fall 2024 to Spring 2025. All are invited: new members, prospective members, longtime members, and everyone in between! We’ll be serving …
To All of the Rowayton Gardeners, Wow, now THAT was fun! Congratulations to everyone that participated in this year’s Spring Market & Plant Sale. Saturday’s event was a smashing success! A special thank you goes to the Committee heads and all of the Volunteers that made it possible. Here are …
Be part of a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s unbelievable. It’s unfamiliar. It’s the New York Botanical Gardens (NYBG) like never before! Head down the rabbit hole as “Wonderland Curious Nature” transforms 250 acres through the classic story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. An exhibition specialist will guide our group on a two-hour private tour …
The Rowayton Gardeners are happy to announce that the children’s after-school nature program is back in action this spring! Join us at the Potting Shed to explore nature’s wonders right outside our shed. Guided by instructors, children will learn about the interdependence between people, animals and plants. Our spring series …
Over 45 people braved the weather to attend the RG April Program at the Rowayton Community Center by Kim Eierman called “Gardening Strategies for the Climate Crisis.” She offered great tips on plant selection and planting for pollinators to improve the environment around you, by starting in your own yard …
The UConn Extension & Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division has published a Connecticut Native Perennial, Tree and Shrub Availability List online with links to resources including: Participating Nurseries Map, CT Native Tree and Shrub List, CT Native Perennial List, Nursery Address and Contact List, Native Trees, …
THANKS TO ALL who donated food and funds to buy more breakfast goodies for Person to Person plus the hardworking Rowayton Gardeners who planned and staffed the event. Pictured here left to right: first row Cathy Konstantin, Bridget Bennett, Julie Griffiths, Amy Tyson, Lisa Lahaussois, and in back Carol Giunta, …
Advanced Master Gardener Lorraine Ballato’s wealth of knowledge and love of teaching was on display at the Rowayton Gardeners general meeting on Thursday, March 7. An expert on horticulture and hydrangeas, Lorraine delivered an information-packed talk on “Success with Hydrangeas” to over 50 attendees! She is pictured here (at left) …
There is a strong coalition forming to press Connecticut’s legislature to follow New York State in banning pesticides commonly referred to as “Neonics” (neonicotinoids) for all but certain agricultural uses. The CT Audubon society is hosting an afternoon seminar March 11, available via Zoom (info here). You can learn more …
It was a full house as members and non-members enjoyed a program by Sefra Alexandra called “The Ecotype Project: Putting the Right Plant in the Right Place” at the Rowayton Community Center. Sefra Alexandra, an internationally known ethnobotanist who is also known as ‘The Seed Huntress,’ is on a hunt …
Did you know that gas-powered lawn equipment is endangering our air quality? With 2-stroke engines that do not have pollution controls, this equipment is contributing to air pollutants proven to be detrimental to human health: small particular matter, nitrogen oxides (ozone-forming), excess CO2 as well as toxins such as benzene, …
