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Welcome back after summer! Please arrive promptly for this meeting as our annual photograph of members will be the first order of business. Please note that this meeting will take place at the Bayley Beach Pavilion. 10 – 10:30am        Arrival & Group Photo 10:30         …

Members, please help us sow some Plant Sale love this month at the Potting Shed from 10-11:30 am on Monday, March 31st.  We will provide all of the materials, just show up and help toss in a seed or two.  We are also looking for seedling caregivers to take home a …

The Spring 2014 Market is now history, and a happy history it IS!  Beautiful weather and our new location at the Potting Shed set the backdrop for a fabulous morning with throngs of happy shoppers.  The tag sale tent teemed with bargain hunters and attractively arranged items flew off the …

Did you know that conifers come in an assortment of colors? Although they are known as evergreens, in fact you can find conifers in red, bronze, yellow, and even blue. Did you know that some conifers are actually deciduous and drop their needles in the fall as the broadleaf trees …

Spring will be here before we know it and the Rowayton Gardeners will be ready!  There is much to do this year to prune and clean up the Rowayton Community Center gardens and both experienced and new gardeners are invited to join in the work on Saturday, April 5th, from …

Join us for the Potting Shed’s First Annual “Let There Be Light” Fondue Soirée on Thursday, March 27th, at 7 pm!  Originally planned for February 27th, the gathering has been rescheduled to take place on a warmer date (Mother Nature just won’t let up with the frigid conditions!).  We will …

The Rowayton Library, Green Moon and the Rowayton Gardeners are teaming up to bring you two wonderful Thanksgiving workshops at the Potting Shed on Wednesday, November 20th, from 4-5 pm (for ages 2-5) and Thursday, November 21st, from 3:30-4:30 pm (for ages 6-9). What are you thankful for? Using a mix …

This Saturday, November 9th,  is the annual final cleanup day at the Community Center and we’ll be planting at McKinley Triangle. We need many hands to help us! Please invite family and friends who might enjoy working outdoors.  All help will be greatly appreciated. Show up anytime in the morning, …

Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Need some new ideas to spice up your feast? Or dress up your table? Or some healthy & garden-fresh options that are seasonally appropriate and fabulous to wow your guests?  If so, then come join us at the Potting Shed on Friday, November 15th, from 7 …

Come join the Rowayton Parents Exchange & the Rowayton Gardeners from 10:30 am to noon on Saturday, October 26th, for one of our most popular events! Come play in the dirt – it’s time to get the RPE garden at Fodor Farm ready for the winter. We will plant bulbs, …

  Join us at the Potting Shed every Wednesday afternoon at 4 pm for some garden-inspired tales on our cozy hay bales!  This program is free and intended for kids of all ages.

The Gardeners will join in the fun on Sunday, October 13th, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm alongside The Rowayton Platform/Tennis Association as they kick off their paddle season with a RPTA Family Fun Day.  Stop by the Potting Shed to see what family activities the Gardeners have planned! There will be hot dogs …

On Wednesday, October 23rd (9:30 – 11:30 am), bring your favorite patio pot or window box to the Potting Shed and we will supply the soil and plants for a lovely fall container garden.  Cost:  $35 per person Please register so that we may gather materials for your container.  Email …

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch time (11 am – 1 pm) for our Open Hours at the Potting Shed. Bring your bagged lunch & a friend and drop in to ask our knowledgeable gardeners any of your toughest horticultural questions. Take this time to learn more about …

This fall, join us each Saturday morning between 9 am-noon for our Soccer Saturdays family garden time. We will offer a wide variety of fun activities from fairy house building, to pumpkin painting, to cold frame planting, to scavenger hunts, to bulb planting. We always have a yummy & seasonally appropriate snack …

Join us at the opening ceremonies for this new show!  The festivities will run from 12-4 pm and include exhibits in the Rowayton Community Center, Rowayton Library, and at the Potting Shed – all on the grounds of the former Farrell Estate.  There will be a special gardening event in …

Board members will discuss the agenda of our upcoming general meeting (September 12th) and other issues that concern the Club.

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  Participants will attach wires and tags so that wreaths are ready for embellishment by Club members who decorate them for sale.

Since its inception, Broken Arrow Nursery has striven to be one of the premier specialty nurseries of woody plants and perennials in the country.  Plant contacts worldwide allow its owners to acquire and propagate the “latest and greatest” for their gardening friends. As a result of their determined collecting efforts, …

Members of the Rowayton Gardeners will travel to NYC for a guided tour of “The Armory Show at 100:  Modern Art and Revolution.” Without question, the most talked about outing for the Rowayton Gardeners is our annual January trip into NYC.  This year we are excited to announce that we …

We’ll visit Frances Palmer at “A Potter’s Garden” in Wilton, CT.  Lunch will follow at Luca Wine Bar & Italian Seafood in Georgetown.  For a view of her pottery and plantings, please visit the website by clicking here.

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  This workshop is open to all members and will take place upstairs at the Community Center.  Participants will learn how to make bows for wreaths  and will create several for the Market.

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  This workshop is open to all members and will take place in the Moose Room at the Community Center.  Participants will learn how to make decorate wreaths and swags and make several for …

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  This workshop is open to all members and will take place in the Moose Room at the Community Center.  Participants will learn how to make table arrangements and will make several for sale …

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  Participants will attach wires and tags.

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Participants will decorate pre-made boxwood trees (we are not making them this year).

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  Volunteer yards are needed for greens cutting.  Wreaths will be picked up by participants today as well.

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  This workshop is open to all members and will take place upstairs at the Community Center.  Participants will learn how to make bows for wreaths  and will create several for the Market.

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  This workshop is open to all members and will take place in the Moose Room at the Community Center.  Greens arranging will be taught in advance of the Christmas season.

The Christmas Market is one of the Gardeners’ most important fundraisers and an extremely popular community event.  This workshop is open to all members and will take place Underground at the Community Center.  More information will come about what will be provided and what you should bring.  At least one …

Board members will be sent an agenda prior to the meeting.

Reports Minutes –  Sarah Graber Treasurer’s Report & Budget Discussion:  Lisa Shanahan Correspondence Report – Carol Giunta  Yearbook Committee- Betsy Bain & Kathy Leeds Committee Descriptions Potting Shed Committee – Erin Combs RCA Grant rental requests Policy Committee Creation:  Betsy Bain Plant Sale Update – Erin Combs Rose Bed Fence …

Agenda Reports Minutes – Susanne Miller for Sarah Graber Treasurer’s Report:  Lisa S Correspondence Report – Ellen Bieber for Carol G  Membership Report:  Stella T Potting Shed – Erin C Programming Update Lease Drafting Discussion Electrical Panel Installed Plant Sale Update – Erin C Junior League of Stamford/Norwalk Civic B …

Board members will be sent an agenda prior to the meeting.

Board members will be sent an agenda prior to the meeting.

Board members will be sent an agenda prior to the meeting.

Meeting Agenda BRIEF General Business Meeting Reports: Minutes – Sarah G Treasurer’s Report: Lisa S. Correspondence Report – Lisa S for Carol G Brief Committee Reports Potting Shed Update – Erin Combs Interim Lease in Progress – Sarah Graber Programming Update Volunteer sign-up Program: Plant Sale Preparation Please, oh, please …

General Business Meeting 1. Reports Minutes – Sarah G Treasurer’s Report: Lisa S Correspondence Report – Carol G 2. Membership: Stella T New members: Deborah Connelly & Cathy Killefer 3. By-Laws Vote – Betsy B 4. Potting Shed – Erin C / Tory W Programming Update / Sign-Up Sheets Memorandum …

Agenda coffee & socializing: 9:30 am general meeting 9:45 am: Reports Minutes – Sarah G Treasurer’s Report: Lisa S. Correspondence Report -Lisa S for Carol G By-Laws Committee Presentation – Betsy Bain Potting Shed – Tory Woodruff Programming Document Discussion / Questions Discuss Interim Lease Agreement with District Vote to …

An agenda of business to be conducted and the topic of our program will be posted prior to the meeting. coffee & socializing: 9:30 am general meeting: 9:45 am program: 10:30 am – 11:30 am

  9:45 -10:30 General Business Meeting 9:45 Executive Committee Reports 1. Secretary’s Minutes Presented (via email) – Sarah Graber 2. Treasurer’s Rerport – Lisa Shanahan 3. Correspondence Report – Erin Combs for Carol Guinta 9:50 Committee Reports (3-5 min each) 1. Website Presentation – Kathy Leeds 2. Christmas Market – …

Agenda 9:30 am Arrival / Tea (everyone welcome) 9:45 -10:30 am  General Business Meeting 9:45 am Executive Committee Reports 1. Secretary’s Minutes Presented (via email) – Sarah Graber 2. Correspondence Report – Carol Guinta 3. Treasurer’s Rerport – Frani Taylor for Lisa Shanahan 9:50 am Committee Reports (3-5 min each) …

Welcome back after summer!  Please arrive promptly for this meeting as our annual photograph of members will be the first order of business.  Please note that this meeting will take place at the Bayley Beach Pavilion. 10:00 – 10:30am Arrival & Group Photo 10:30   Welcome & Introductions of New Members and Guests …

The Garden Education Center of Greenwich will present Grandiflora: Follow the Blooms on June 6th. This year, the self-guided tour features wonderful Greenwich properties that range from magnificent estates to mid-country gems.  Wander through intimate garden rooms and stroll among a tapestry of flowers and manicured hedges. Admire the texture of tiered fountains and the …

Volunteers assemble at the Community Center to make the final arrangement of tables. Hanging baskets, patio pots to be staged for sale (moved out on sale day. Annual and perennial plants will be displayed on tables and carts. All shrubs and plants are to be checked for price tags (if …

Receiving & unloading shipment of plants from growers.

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Topic: Environment

Our Annual Meeting will take place at Rowayton Community Center. All members are encouraged to attend to hear a summary of our year’s activities, receive an overview of our finances at year-end, and celebrate the difference we have been able to make in our community this year. Notable among new …