Annual Plant Sale
May
16
9:00 AM09:00

Annual Plant Sale

The annual sale featuring thriving plants from local gardens and other beautiful offerings. Many plants are from members’ gardens, grown in the Simsbury area..

*Offering a fine array of native plants
*Premium annuals and hanging baskets
*Gardening advice (bring photos of your yard - we can help!)
*Garden goods (pots, vases, repurposed tools, etc.)
*Activities for kids and much more
#Notyourtypicalplantsale
*Cash, check and credit/debit cards

Proceeds fund the Simsbury Garden Club activities, and scholarships, typically given to Simsbury High School graduates.

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Apr
21
2:00 PM14:00

Arrangers: Mini Terrarium

Mini Terrarium - A special activity, laying the components of a small terrarium in a glass container. Using a cylindrical, globe, square or rectangular clear glass vase, you will layer your terrarium and then add a few small succulents and other plants. All supplies will be ready for you to complete this tropical project.

Limit: 15 participants

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General Meeting
Apr
20
11:30 AM11:30

General Meeting

Join us for a presentation and light lunch.

Speaker: Marlene Snecinski, a long-time Garden Club and CT Mycological Society member, will discuss foraging for mushrooms and wild foods witha focus on preserving and preparing them for the table.

Guest fee $10

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General Meeting
Mar
16
5:30 PM17:30

General Meeting

Join us for a presentation Light refreshments will be served.

Speaker: Laura Greene, Research and Extension Forester, Yale School of the Environment, presents “Our Changing Forests, Past, Present and Future in Connecticut Woods.”

Admission: free

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Doug Tallamy lecture: Homegrown National Park
Mar
11
6:30 PM18:30

Doug Tallamy lecture: Homegrown National Park

  • West Hartford Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dr. Doug Tallamy, entomologist, ecologist and conservationist, is a professor at the University of Delaware. Driven by the belief that everyone can play a role, Doug co-founded Homegrown National Park to encourage people to plant natives in the spaces they care for.

His vision is simple: when we all take part, we create the connected habitats that life depends on.

Doors open at 5:30. The Simsbury Garden Club is a co-sponsor of this event.

Livestream information from the West Hartford Library: Hello all! I was finally able to get a livestream option for March 11 thanks to Dr. Tallamy himself and our friends at West Hartford Community Interactive!

Folks must register to receive the livestream link. I am getting the word out now, so please feel free to share the registration link far and wide: https://bit.ly/DougTallamyWH_Virtual

Leah Farrell
Programs, Publicity & Outreach Librarian
Studio 20 South Manager
West Hartford Public Library
O: (860) 561-6998
C: (959) 273-1222
lfarrell@westhartfordct.gov
www.westhartfordlibrary.org

 

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Feb
10
2:30 PM14:30

Arrangers: Tiny Flowers of Love

Members will provide materials for community residents to create small arrangements in glass decorative containers with a Valentine feel. We will be assisting the residents in completing one arrangement. You can also join in the fun and make one for yourself! Additional flowers with small buds are always welcome.

Limit: 8 participants

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Dec
16
2:00 PM14:00

Arrangers: Christmas Hanging Swag

Create a lovely Christmas/holiday swag for your entry door, using local greens from around your yard and wooded areas. The swag will have added decor and a ribbon. If possible, please bring a variety of greens for yourself or for sharing to add to the supplies we will have on hand.

Limit: 15 participants

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Oct
14
2:00 PM14:00

Arrangers: "Squash Medley"

An interesting Fall arrangement, using an acorn, summer, butternut, pumpkin or any type of fall squash as the base. Bring one of the above, experiment and test for a good sitting position on one end. Seasonal flowers,ferns, greens, decor, etc., will be supplied for use. If you can bring extra flowers for yourself or for sharing, your kindness is appreciated.

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