Calendar of Club and Affiliate Organization Events

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MAY 2012

Note: All mart, market, and sale events are RAIN or SHINE unless otherwise noted. Clubs use proceeds to maintain various community gardens, provide scholarships, and support club events. All or almost all clubs sell perennials from members’ gardens, annuals, and vegetables; »PAV indicates that these items are for sale. As the Wilton GC says, “Come early; bring a friend and bring a wagon!”


3 Branford GC. Matthew Oppel: “Window Box Designing with Cacti and Succulents,” designing a long-lasting window box. Also, bring in cacti that need help. Branford Community House, 46 Church Street. Light lunch. Guest fee $10. 12 Noon

3 Goshen GC. Holly Taylor: “How to Coordinate Flowers with the Personality of Any Room in Your House.” Congregational Church, Rte. 63. Info: 860-491-3820. $5 guest donation includes lunch at Noon and presentation at 1:30 PM

3 West Hartford GC. Jenny Rose Carey, Director, Ambler Arboretum Temple University: “Gardens of the Jazz Age,” presenting the heyday of American gardening, during the peaceful period between the two world wars. Westminster Presbyterian Ch, 2080 Blvd, W. Hartford. Guest donation $10. Light lunch. Reservations required: 860-561-0724 12 Noon

4 Southbury GC & Pomperaug Valley GC. Luncheon and program by Sydney Eddison: “The Passage of Time in the Garden.” Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Rd. Limited seating available for guests with a suggested $10. donation. Reservations required. Call Faith Moss, 203-264-0183. Business meeting, 11:45 AM; luncheon, 12:30 PM; program, 1:30 – 2:30 PM

5 Middlebury GC. Plant Sale Plants from Middlebury Public Library Garden, as well as a stunning variety of plants from member gardens! Middlebury Public Library, Crest Road. Info: Christine Peckaitis, 203-758-8165 or cpeckaitis@sbcglobal.net. Come EARLY for the best selection. 9 AM – 1 PM.

5 Windsor African Violet Society. Annual Judged Show & Sale. NEW LOCATION: Grace Episcopal Church, 311 Broad St., Windsor, CT On the Green, next to the Library. Saturday only 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Free Admission! Info: Nancy 860-242-0162 or visit http://www.instafax.com/wavs

7 Ledyard GC. Carole Miller: “Beyond Parsley,” lesser known and common herbs. Ledyard Senior Center, 12 Van Tassel Drive, Gales Ferry. 6:30 PM

7 Suffield GC. Tony Bermani: “Bee Friendly with Local Bees.” Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall. Light refreshments precede program and business meeting. Guest fee $5. Peruse our website at www.suffieldgardenclub.org 10 AM

8 Cherry Brook GC. “A Spring Fling!” Annual Luncheon and Plant Sale. Plants will be locally grown and many come from our members’ gardens. Silent auction. First Congregational Church of Canton Center, 184 Cherry Brook Road. Sale at 11 AM. Luncheon 12 Noon. Tickets $20. For luncheon reservations call Dana: 860-693-3048

8 Wallingford GC. Peter Picone: “From THE DEEP.” Guests $5. First Congregational Church. 11:45 AM

10 Lyme GC. Gerry Miller: “Mushrooms—Edible or Poison?” A/V program about variety of wild mushrooms growing in CT. River Valley. 11 AM. Guests arrive at 9:30 for refreshments and to meet club members. No charge.

11 Westport GC. Annual Plant Sale. »PAV Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Rd. East. Info: westportctgardenclub@gmail.com 9 AM—1 PM

11-12 Caudatowa and Ridgefield GCs Plant Sale, “Plant with a Purpose.” Ballard Park, Main Street, Ridgefield. 9 AM – 4 PM both days. Info: www.caudatowa.com or call Ballard Greenhouse on weekdays from 9 AM – Noon at 203-438-5816. Sale times: 9 AM – 4 PM both days

11-12 Essex GC. 60th May Market.»PAV Varieties of tomatoes grown from seed and cultivated at middle school greenhouse, garden accents, treasures (used garden tools and household items), jewelry, famous garlic salt. Essex Town Park. Friday, 3 PM – 5 PM. Saturday, 9 AM – 2 PM. Members plants sold only on Sat-urday.

11-12 Hill-Stead Museum. May Market Benefit Event. Farmington Valley’s Premier Garden & Crafts Empo-rium. Friday, 11 AM: “From the White House to Your House: A Garden Party,” presented by White House special events florist Ruth Loiseau as part of May Market, 2-Day Garden & Crafts Emporium. Lecture $25. 35 Mountain Road, Farmington. More than 65 exhibitors, hard-to-find perennials, shrubs and quality crafts for home and garden. Consult with Master Gardeners, attend daily gardening lectures and demonstrations. Information: 860-677-4787 or www.hillstead.org.
$8 members, $12 non-members; additional lecture fees apply. Info: 860-677-4787 or trutterb@ hill-stead.org.10 AM – 4 PM both days.

11-12 Wilton GC Mother’s Day Plant Sale 2012, the club’s 90th Anniversary year. »PAV Hanging baskets, grasses & groundcovers, shrubs and trees, lectures on gardening topics, wildflowers and rock garden plants. Wilton Center on the Town Green. Friday, May 11, New Extended Hours: 12 noon - 6:30 PM. Saturday, May 12, 9 AM till noon. Come early; bring a friend and bring a wagon!

12 GC of Avon May Market Plant Sale. Fabulous annuals at discount prices plus perennials from members’ gardens. Stonewall Kitchen’s Outside Garden, Route 44, Avon. 9 AM – 12 Noon

12 Bethany GC. Annual Plant Sale: »PAV Herbs, plants from members’ gardens, Courtesy coffee and snack. Bethany Town Hall Gymnasium, 40 Peck Road. 9 AM – 2 PM

12 Black Rock GC Mother’s Day Plant Sale »PAV Ornamental grasses, heirloom & organic tomatoes, and peppers. Harborview Market, 218 Harborview Avenue, Bridgeport (Black Rock). Rain date: May 13. Info: 203-870-4683. 8 AM – 3 PM

12 East Lyme GC. 56th Annual May Mart Plant Sale. Town Hall Pavillion, 108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic. 8 AM – 11:30 AM

12 Easton GC. Garden Mart 600+ perennial plants in pots sized from 6-inches to 1-gallon, ground covers, shrubs, trees, tree peonies, baked goods, hanging baskets. Easton's Firehouse Green at the intersection of Sport Hill and Center Roads. Info: Alyssa Mocco, 203-244-7639 or email eastongardenclub@gmail.com 9 AM – 12:30 PM

12 Leetes Island GC Annual Plant and Bake Sale. »PAV Just in time for Mother’s Day. Hanging baskets, bake sale, garden ornaments. Guilford Green. 9 AM—Noon

12 Gardeners of Simsbury. Plant Sale. »PAV A fine selection of Mother’s Day baskets and unusual perennials from members’ gardens. 9AM -1 PM

12 North Haven GC. May Market. North Haven Green. Rain location: First Congregational Church, 28 Church St., North Haven. 9 AM – 12 Noon

12 North Stonington G.C. Plant Sale. »PAV Member grown heirloom tomatoes, herbs, hanging baskets, Q/A booth and rummage booth. Special Mother’s Day gifts. NS Elementary School, Rte. 2. Get there early for heirloom Tomatoes. For directions and photos of heirlooms go to www.nsgardenclub.org. 9 AM – 1 PM

12 Shippan Point GC. Annual May Market Plant and Tag Sale. 100's of perennials and annuals, hanging baskets, herb baskets and collections, tag sale, vintage jewelry, Notions Nook and good food. 10 AM – 2 PM

12 Suffield GC. Shrubs, geraniums, seedlings, attic treasures, home baked goods, teacup auction and much more! Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 S. Main Street, Suffield. 9 AM – 3 PM

12 The Town & Country GC. of Newtown Annual Plant Sale / Concrete Trough Planters on the lawn at The Inn at Newtown,19 Main Street, Info: Chairperson 203-426-2652 9 AM -- 3 PM

12 Vernon GC. Annual Perennial Plant Sale. Sacred Heart Church parking lot. Route 30, Vernon. Large selection of perennials for sun and shade, shrubs, herbs, and lightly-used garden treasures at reasonable prices. Pouring rain date: May 19. Info: to fgccvernonct.tripod.com, or call 860-875-7381. 8:30-10:30 AM,

12 Trillium GC Annual Plant Sale. Plants from members’ gardens, boutique sale of assorted garden items such as gardening books, pots, baskets, tools, etc. on Saturday May 12th from 9:00-12:00 at the Groton Public Library 52 Newton Rd., Groton, Ct. Info: Lisa 860-213-1645 9AM – 12 Noon

12 Wallingford GC. Plant Sale. »PAV Shrubs. The Wallingford Railroad Station. 9 AM – 12 Noon

14 Manchester GC. Deborah Kent: "Garden Design Made Easy - Turning Your Home Landscape into a Green Getaway." Center Congregational Church, 11 Center St. Guests welcome, $5 donation. 7 PM

14 Redding GC. Andy Brand: “Woodland Beauties – Perennials for the Shade Garden.” Redding Community Center, Lonetown Rd. Guests $5. Speaker 1PM.

15 Duck River GC. Carol King Platt: “A Year ‘Round Cutting Garden. LymeSenior Center, 7 PM

15 Greenfield Hill GC. “Festival of Tables,” a room of themed table settings and centerpieces. Viewing from 10:30 AM. Carol King Platt: “Spring Floral Designs for the Home,” design demonstration from 11AM – 12:30 PM. (Sorry, luncheon is closed.) Trinity Episcopal Church, 651 Pequot Avenue, Southport. Tickets $15. Info: Bonnie Rowe 203-362-1806.

16 House and Garden Club of Eastern Fairfield County. Alison Wachstein: “How to Outsmart Deer and Live Peacefully With Them in Your Garden.” Trinity Episcopal Church, 651 Pequot Rd., Southport. All welcome. Info: Jean Moffitt, 203-374-1242. 9:30 AM

16 NOANK, CT Noank Village House & Garden Tour. 11.a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit eight homes and three gardens. Discover the simple charm of village life and enjoy the architectural and decorative heritage of earlier centuries, tastefully adapted to current lifestyles. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 day of tour. Info or to purchase tickets: 860-271-1681 and noankvillagetour.com

17 Bristol GC. Trish Manfredi: “Floral Flair: Designing for Flower Shows.” Bristol Public Library, 5 High St. Business Meeting, 10 AM; refreshments,11:30 AM; speaker, 12 Noon. Presentation only open to public. Info: 203-879-2961

17/18/19 Sasqua GC. of Fairfield: ‘Splish Splash’ – A Garden Club of America Flower Show. Christ and Holy Trinity Church, Westport. Show hours: Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM – 3 PM. No charge. A preview gala featuring a silent auction scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For tickets to the gala: splishsplashfs@gmail.com. For show info: www.sasqua.org.

18/19 Southwest Conservation District Annual Plant Sale. Lockwood Farm, Hamden (Route 10 to Evergreen to Kenwood) Friday, 10 AM-4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM. Daytime Gardeners, North Haven, and Wallingford GC. members assisting.

19 Bethel GC. Tried-and-true plants from members’ gardens, assorted garden-related items, plus free advice from Master Gardeners. 141 Greenwood Avenue, behind the Methodist Church, Bethel. 9AM – 12 Noon

19 Garden Club of Brookfield Plant Sale. »PAV herbs, baskets, shrubs and homemade baked goods. Brookfield Library, Rt. 25. Info: thegardenclubofbrookfieldct.org 8 AM – Noon

19 Goshen GC. Annual Plant Sale. Large selection »PAV hanging baskets at competitive prices just in time for planting. A selection of homemade desserts and raffle items also available. Congregational Church, Rte 63. 9 AM – 1 PM Info: 860-491-3820.

19 The Evergreen GC and Glastonbury GC Annual joint Garden Mart Plant Sale. »PAV plus large selection of locally grown shrubs, and herbs...all reasonably priced. Hubbard Green. 9 AM to Noon

19 Greens Farms GC Perennial Plant Sale. Home-grown perennials, Knockout Roses, plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies and lots more. Gazebo on the Town Green, Post Road, Fairfield. 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

19 Ledyard Garden Club.Annual Plant Sale »PAV 8:30-Noon, Ledyard Congregational Church Hall, Ledyard, CT. Perennials and annuals for sun and shade, herbs, shrubs, vegetables, ground covers, hardy plants dug from local gardens and helpful hints from club members. Bring a friend!

19 GC of Madison Annual Plant Sale: »PAV Demonstrations, native plants, hanging baskets, and arrangements. Deacon John Grave House, Meeting House Lane. 9 AM – 2 PM

19 Manchester GC. Spring Plant Sale Over 1000 plants from members' gardens; high quality and wide diversity. Gardening tips and growing advice available from growers. Community Baptist Church parking lot, 585 East Center Street, Manchester. 8:30 AM

19 Milford GC 85th Anniversary Year May Market:»PAVEnvironmental/Conservation table, crafts, home baked goods, trash into treasures. Fowler Memorial Field (behind Milford Library). 9 AM – 11 AM

19 Pomperaug Valley GC. 3rd Annual Plant Sale. Member-grown perennials, herbs, shrubs and natives, along with a selection of specialty plants. White Elephant Table with gardening gifts and miscellany. Invasive plant exhibit with Master Gardeners available to answer your questions. 9 am to 1 pm, 641 Main Street South, Woodbury. Information: info@pomperaugvalleygc.org

19 Portland GC, Portland River Valley GC. and Brownstone GC. Perennials, tried & true. RT 17A, Bank of America, 169 Main St., 8:30-11:30AM. INFO: 860-262-3784

19 The CT Unit Herb Society of America. Herb Plant Sale in the Herb Garden at Elizabeth Park, Hartford. 10 AM – 2 PM

19 Roxbury-Bridgewater GC. Annual Plant Mart. »PAV Herbs, containers, boutique items, and “steppables.” Bridgewater Firehouse. 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

19 Simsbury GC. Annual Plant Sale, 1313 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury (Former Wagner Nissan Sales site, across from Kane's Market). 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Llocally grown annual flowers, grasses, herbs, hanging baskets. Member Master Gardeners available all day to help with expert advice. Free soil test kits available.

19 Thames River GC 16th Annual Plant Sale. »PAV Water plants, hanging baskets, alpine planters, specialty plants from the gardens of Nick Nickou. St. Matthias Church Hall, 317 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme. 9 AM – 1 PM

21 GC of Avon. Reservation DEADLINE for June 5 bus trip to Edith Wharton's House and Gardens, "The Mount," Lenox, MA. Tour of 42 room house and lunch on the terrace. After lunch, tour 3 acres of gardens, bookstore and museum. On the return, the bus will stop at Meadowview Farm in Southwick, MA, with its large inventory of annual and perennials. Cost is $78; includes lunch, admission, driver gratuity and light snacks on the bus. Write check to Garden Club of Avon and mail to Moreen Zachariasen, PO Box 162, Avon CT 06001. Seats are limited. For more information, call Carol at 860-673-4961.

JUNE 2012

2 West Hartford GC 14th Biennial Garden Tour, “Garden Artistry” (Explore 5 private gardens that use colorful and varied art forms among the plantings to create interest and vibrancy in the garden.). For tickets $20 ~ $15 if purchased before May 20th~ call 860-952-9442, 10 AM – 4 PM, rain or shine.

3 Gardens by the Sea 12 – 4 PM Tour 6 Private Gardens Near L.I. Sound. Unique Garden Boutique. $15 Advance sale through May at R.J. Julia Booksellers; $18 Day of tour at Madison Visitor Information, Madison Town Green. Sponsor: Women’s Club of Madison. Proceeds to benefit Ambulance Barn

7-8-9-10 Chelsea Botanical Gardens' 5th Annual Butterfly Pavilion * 10 AM – 5 PM Hart’s Greenhouse and Florist, 43 Clinton Avenue, Norwich. $4. Children under 12; $6. Adults (No tickets sold after 4:30 PM) Mrs. B’s food/beverages available on site. For Information: 860-889-6642 * www.chelseabotanicalgardens.org

7 Branford GC. Kevin Wilcox: “Rare And Desirable Trees; Pruning Trees And Shrubs.” Branford Community Center, 46 Church Street. Lite lunch. Guest fee $10. 12 Noon

7 CAES Associates Spring bus tour to White Flower Farm, Freunds Farm and Laurel Brook Farm. Bus leaves Lockwood Farm at 8:30 AM, returns at 5 PM. Contact: Ellie Tessmer, 203-269-2653 or email: swcd43emt@sbcglobal.net. CLICK HERE FOR TOUR AND ASSOCIATE INFO AND FORMS.

9 Middletown GC HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR 10:00 am –4:00 pm Rain or Shine 8 gardens, 3 houses, music demonstrations, refreshments. $20 in advance – 860-632-9825. $25 Day of tour. Gift Certificates – 860-526-3015

9 Redding GC. and New Pond Farm Education Center. “For the Love of Gardening,” an exclusive tour of 8 private gardens in Redding. 10 AM– 4:30 PM (Rain or Shine). Tickets for Garden Tour - $40, Lunch - $12. For reservations and info, call New Pond Farm, 203-938-2117.

16 Bethany GC. Standard Flower Show "The Best Seller List." Open to the public at no charge. Bethany Town Hall Gymnasium, 40 Peck Road. Info: Geraldine S. Shaw Executive Assistant, Town of Woodbridge, 203- 389-3401 OR gshaw @ci.woodbridge.ct.us 1 PM – 5 PM

26 The Orchard Valley GC. of Southington Dr. Robert E. Marra: “Phytophthora Ramorum, The Sudden Oak Death Pathogen: A Threat to CT Forests and Landscapes.” Southington Public Library, lower floor. Guests welcome; space is limited. Contact zickfeld63@cox.net 10 AM

July 2012

20 Washington Garden Club 6 – 8 PM, Cocktail Party and Boutique, Town Hall, Washington Depot, CT. For tickets & info.email: washingtongardenclubct@gmail.com or Susie Magee, 203 266-7958
July 21, 10 AM to 4 PM, “Pick of the Crop” Kitchen & Vegetable Garden Tour with Boutique, Box Lunch, and Raffle. For tickets & information, email: washingtongardenclubct@gmail.com or Susie Magee, 203 266-7958