General Meetings
Jeff Woodward, Owner-Founder of Woodward Greenhouses in Chaplin, CT will be the speaker at our meeting on Thursday, April 6th. Using interesting plant combinations, Jeff will demonstrate “how to create a living wreath”. Additional samples of his work will also be on display. Should you wish to complete a living …
All members are invited – and encouraged – to attend our year-end meeting and luncheon on Thursday, June 1st, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Rowayton Community Center! We’ll celebrate our membership and its many volunteers, take a look at the past year’s accomplishments, and talk about the year …
Location: Bayley Beach Pavilion Note: Come promptly at 11 am for the club photo! Agenda: To Come
Location: United Church, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton CT 9:30 am Business Meeting Agenda: 10:30 am Program: The Spirit of Stone Jan Johnsen, author of The Spirit of the Stone and Heaven is a Garden, has won awards as a landscape designer and instructor at the NY Botanical Gardens. In her talk, …
Location: United Church, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton An agenda will be published prior to the meeting. All members are welcome and urged to attend. Program: Breathing Life into Aging Gardens Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, originator and owner of Natureworks, in Northford, CT is an educator, writer, much sought after speaker and co-author of …
Location: United Church, 110 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton, CT An agenda will be published prior to the meeting. All members are welcome and urged to attend. Program: Our ever popular ‘Ring in the New Year Brunch’ features sweet and savory brunch items, fruit and baked goods prepared by our talented members. …
Location: United Church, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton All members are welcome and urged to attend. An agenda will be published prior to the meeting. Program: Mid-Winter Mood Elevation, with Barbara Boland Ms. Boland is a Master Gardener with a MA from NYU in photography. She lived in Los Angeles for 20 …
Location: United Church, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton All members are welcome and urged to attend. An agenda will be published prior to the meeting. Program: Odd Ball Plants for Odd Ball People Fasten your seatbelts for this ‘fun-tastic’ program presented by Adam Wheeler of the renowned Broken Arrow Nursery, in Hamden, CT. Broken …
Location: United Church, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton An agenda will be published prior to the meeting. All members are welcome and urged to attend. Program: Bloom Where You are Planted, with Linda Fleming. Our April speaker is a lively and talented Master Gardener who has been studying, planting and growing …
An agenda will be published prior to the meeting. Please note that our location will change during the period of construction at the Rowayton Community Center. All members are welcome and urged to attend.
Our opening membership meeting of the year will take place at the Bayley Beach Pavilion from 11 am until 1 pm. Please come early and be in place for our annual photo of members that will take place precisely at 11 am. We’ll catch up on what’s happened over the …
This meeting will be held at the United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Avenue An agenda will be provided prior to the meeting. The speaker for October will be Patrick Comins presenting about “Landscaping for Birds, Bees and Other Critters” Patrick Comins, Executive Director of the Connecticut Audubon Society, will speak …
An agenda will be provided prior to the meeting. Program: Stacy Bass ‘The Art of Garden Photography’ Award winning photographer and author of ‘In the Garden’and ‘Gardens at First Light,’ Westport resident Stacy Bass, will share her passion for capturing light, color and the essence of place, as it manifests itself …
All members are invited and encouraged to attend. An agenda will be provided prior to the meeting. Program: ‘Kick Off’ the New Year Potluck Brunch featuring a presentation on ‘The Norwalk Land Trust’ by Rowayton Gardeners, Mary Verel and Sarah Graber. Mary and Sarah will share details about the nature and …
All members are invited and encouraged to attend. An agenda will be provided prior to the meeting. Program: Laurie Masciandaro ‘Connecticut’s Historic Gardens’ Laurie Masciandaro, founding member of Roseland Cottage, presented this program at the 2018. Connecticut Flower & Garden Show to great reviews. We’ll be introduced to the history and …
All members are invited and encouraged to attend. An agenda will be provided prior to the meeting. Program: Charlie Nardozzi ‘Container Revolution’ Charlie Nardozzi is an award winning, nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio and TV personality with a 25-year plus career. In his energetic and information-packed presentation, Charlie will …
All members are invited and encouraged to attend. An agenda will be provided prior to the meeting. Program: Peter Stephens ‘Simple to Spectacular Arrangements for Spring’ Peter Stephens, owner and designer for Elegant Effects Floral Design, in Fairfield, CT, will demonstrate how to bring the beauty of spring into our …
Our Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held at The Potting Shed on June 13th from 11 am to 1 pm. More details to come.
Our first General Meeting of the 2019-20 year will take place at the Bailey Beach Pavilion from 11 am to 1 pm and will be followed by a lovely luncheon.
General meetings are held from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Rowayton Community Center Moose Room, unless otherwise noted. An agenda will be sent prior to the meeting. Our program will be ‘The Life and Gardens of Beatrix Farrand:’ Karyl Evans This 40 minute documentary by six time Emmy award …
General meetings are held from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Rowayton Community Center Moose Room, unless otherwise noted. An agenda will be sent prior to the meeting. Our program will be ‘The Magic of the Winter Garden:’ Jana Milbocker The garden can be a magical place – even in …
General meetings are held from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Rowayton Community Center Moose Room, unless otherwise noted. An agenda will be sent prior to the meeting. Our program will be; ‘You Bought an Orchid…How to Make it Bloom Again!’: Kim Feddersen Orchid expert, Mr. Kim Feddersen, is a …
General meetings are held from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Rowayton Community Center Moose Room, unless otherwise noted. An agenda will be sent prior to the meeting. Our program will be ‘Using Native Plants in your Garden’: Bill Kenny Mr. Kenny, has more than 30 years of experience as a …
General meetings are held from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Rowayton Community Center Moose Room, unless otherwise noted. An agenda will be sent prior to the meeting. Our program will be: ‘How Dry I Am! Xeriscaping’: Renee Marsh Business owner/garden designer/educator Renee Marsh specializes in educating gardeners and promoting …
This meeting has been canceled due to the Coronavirus.
NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAM STARTS ON ZOOM AT 9:30 AM and PRECEDES OUR BUSINESS MEETING. “The Magic of the Winter Garden” Jana Milbocker The garden can be a magical place – even in winter! Stripped of summer flowers and fall foliage, the success of a winter garden lies in …
NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAM STARTS ON ZOOM AT 9:30 AM and PRECEDES OUR BUSINESS MEETING. “Gardentopia, Design Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces” Jan Johnson Join us for a return engagement by one of our members’ favorite presenters! Jan Johnsen is a highly regarded garden designer and popular speaker whose …
An agenda and directions for Zoom logon will be sent to members prior to the meeting and program (TBD).
An agenda and directions for Zoom logon will be sent to members prior to the meeting and program
‘Nature Inspired Floral Design’ by Christine Bloom and Sarah Shaw, from Hedge, will entertain, inform, and delight us with their demonstrations of unique floral design using foraged and found items, along with beautiful floral elements. Zoom link will be emailed on Wednesday, March 3rd. Our monthly business meeting will follow at …
NOTE THAT BUSINESS MEETING WILL PRECEDE THIS PROGRAM “Wake Up Your Garden” Renee Marsh Renee’s presentation last spring on “Xeriscaping – How Dry I Am” was so well received that we’ve invited her back to tackle another topic, “Wake up Your Garden.” It’s time to get back outside and get the garden …
Mark your calendar on the evening of June 17th for this gathering at the Potting Shed – details to be announced.
Rowayton Gardeners’ General Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month (no meetings in July, August, December and May) at the Rowayton Community Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All are welcome – particularly to attend our fabulous programs that precede or follow the business meeting. Meeting …
Rowayton Gardeners’ General Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month (no meetings in July, August, December and May) at the Rowayton Community Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All are welcome – particularly to attend our fabulous programs that precede or follow the business meeting. Meeting …
Rowayton Gardeners’ General Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month (no meetings in July, August, December and May) at the Rowayton Community Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All are welcome – particularly to attend our fabulous programs that precede or follow the business meeting. Meeting …
Did you know that more than 75 percent of all residential land is covered in turf grass? Maintaining an expansive green lawn is not very realistic when you consider challenges like chemical use, weather, weeds and pests. A meadow, large or small, is an alternative. We are pleased to have …
Rowayton Gardeners’ General Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month (no meetings in July, August, December and May) at the Rowayton Community Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All are welcome – particularly to attend our fabulous programs that precede or follow the business meeting. Meeting …
Rowayton Gardeners’ General Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month (no meetings in July, August, December and May) at the Rowayton Community Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All are welcome – particularly to attend our fabulous programs that precede or follow the business meeting. Meeting …
Raising her family, growing a garden, her career, and having a few hobbies, on the side, were goals to which our February speaker, Frances Palmer, of Weston, CT aspired. Frances was trained as an art historian, and later began her professional career as a printmaker, then, became interested in pottery. …
Rowayton Gardeners’ General Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month (no meetings in July, August, December and May) at the Rowayton Community Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All are welcome – particularly to attend our fabulous programs that precede or follow the business meeting. Meeting …
Meaningful progress on climate change in this decade will require significant changes to almost every global sector, including energy, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and land use. Our November speaker, Christine Darnell, will provide insights and guidance on this important topic. Owner of Christine Darnell Gardens, Christine operates a boutique landscape and …
Rowayton Gardeners’ General Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month (no meetings in July, August, December and May) at the Rowayton Community Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All are welcome – particularly to attend our fabulous programs that precede or follow the business meeting. Meeting …
Are weeds driving you to your wits end? The timing is perfect to get a head-start on weed control for the coming season. Join us for our April program featuring Garden Expert, Michele MacKinnon, who is an Advanced Master Gardener and an Organic Land Care Professional. She is a frequent …
Rowayton Gardeners’ General Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of the month (no meetings in July, August, December and May) at the Rowayton Community Center from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All are welcome – particularly to attend our fabulous programs that precede or follow the business meeting. Meeting …
Rowayton Gardeners’ opening meeting and luncheon at Bayley Beach. All members are invited and encouraged to join us! Our Hospitality Committee will organize dish-to pass offerings.We will introduce new officers and committee chairs.
General Meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated) and all are welcome to join us for both business meetings and the wonderful programs that often follow them. Advance notice will be given for speakers and topics. An agenda will be distributed to members prior to …
General Meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated) and all are welcome to join us for both business meetings and the wonderful programs that often follow them. Advance notice will be given for speakers and topics. An agenda will be distributed to members prior to …
General Meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated) and all are welcome to join us for both business meetings and the wonderful programs that often follow them. Advance notice will be given for speakers and topics. An agenda will be distributed to members prior to …
General Meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated) and all are welcome to join us for both business meetings and the wonderful programs that often follow them. Advance notice will be given for speakers and topics. An agenda will be distributed to members prior to …
General Meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated) and all are welcome to join us for both business meetings and the wonderful programs that often follow them. Advance notice will be given for speakers and topics. An agenda will be distributed to members prior to …
General Meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated) and all are welcome to join us for both business meetings and the wonderful programs that often follow them. Advance notice will be given for speakers and topics. An agenda will be distributed to members prior to …
Location: Rowayton Community Center Moose Room Program: The Richness of Fall with Kyle Ricobboni Kyle Ricobboni, floral designer extraordinaire and owner of his own business, “Modern Houseplant,” will encourage us to think outside of the box when making our own seasonal arrangements. Nature has so many wonderful textures during autumn …
Location: Rowayton Community Center Moose Room Program: Landscape Design Tips: Learning From Before and After, with Jan Johnsen Ms. Johnsen, one of our our members’ favorite speakers, will use illustrative “before and after” photos of various projects she has designed and executed throughout her career as a landscape designer to …
Location: Rowayton Community Center Moose Room Program: Tree Preservation with Rowayton Gardener, John Nestro In addition to being a valued contributor to our club, John has a degree in Unban Forestry from UMass at Amherst and is an Arborist for Davey Tree Company
Location: Rowayton Community Center Moose Room Program: The Ecotype Project: Putting the Right Plant in the Right Place, with Sefra Alexandra. Sefra, who is also known and the “Seed Huntress,” is on a hunt to preserve the biodiversity of our wild and cultivated landscapes through see conservation. She’ll be talking …
Location: Rowayton Community Center Moose Room Program: Success with Hydrangeas with Lorraine Ballato Lorraine Ballato is an expert horticulturist, an instructor at the New York Botanical Gardens and the region’s authority on hydrangeas. Her most recent book, Success with Hydrangeas, is an international best seller. Through slides and discussion, learn …
Location: Rowayton Community Center Moose Room Program: Gardening Strategies for the Climate Crisis, with Kim Eierman Climate change, flooding, drought, rampant species loss and diminished ecological resources are now environmental realities. It’s time to connect the ecological dots and to make a difference – starting with our own properties. Many …
Members are encouraged to attend this luncheon and wrap up of the 2023-3024 year. They will also vote upon the Officers and Budget for 2024-2025 year. Location : Rowayton Community Center Moose Room
October General Meeting and Program at the Community Center 6:30 pm Business Meeting 7:30 pm Program (see info below!) The Rowayton Gardeners invite members and non-members to a program by Jen Plasky called “Perfect Performing Planters: Fall and Winter” on Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 pm in the Moose Room at …
The Rowayton Gardeners invite members and non-members to an upcoming program by Toshi Yano called “From Formal to Free: New Approaches in the Garden” on Thursday, November 7 in the Moose Room at the Rowayton Community Center. Our business meeting will start at 9:30 am followed by our featured program at 10:30 …
