Upcoming Events
Monday October 28th 11:00am
General Meeting: A Special Day at the Beardsley Zoo!
Meet at the Hanson Building | 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Note: No Design or Horticulture exhibits this month.
Monday November 25th 11:00am
General Meeting
Trumbull Library Community Room | 33 Quality St, Trumbull, CT 06611
Design Theme | Nature’s Bounty: A centerpiece for a dining table or fireplace mantle, using any selection of fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts, cones, etc.
Horticulture:
Class A – Cactus or Succulent
Class B – Potted Herb
Class C – Evergreen Foliage
Class D – Any houseplant/any other specimen
Friday, November 29 - Saturday, December 21
Osborne Homestead Museum | “Eco Holiday”
500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby 06418
This year our club is decorating the first room we started with nearly 10 years ago. We will transform the child’s bedroom into a depiction of the Mediterranean/Woodland biome. Visitors are treated to a free tour of the museum to view the handiwork.
Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8
Saturday, December 14 - Monday, December 16
Boothe Homestead Holiday Event
5800 Main Street, Stratford, CT. 06614
Tickets for the event are available at the door. Admission is $5.00. Children under five are free.
Wednesday December 12th 12:00pm
Annual Holiday Luncheon
Testo’s | 1775 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06468
Join us as we gather to celebrate the holidays with our garden club family. $31 - checks to be collected in October and November.
Monday January 27th 11:00am
General Meeting
Trumbull Library Community Room | 33 Quality St, Trumbull, CT 06611
Design Theme | Interpretation of a Movie or Musical: Designer’s Choice. All fresh plant material. Accessories may be included. Name of the movie or musical must be provided.
Horticulture:
Class A – Winter interest branch
Class B – Decorative needle foliage
Class C – Witch Hazel
Class D – Bromeliad or any other flowering houseplant
Thursday February 20 - Sunday, February 23
CT Flower Show | "Signs of Spring"
An NGC Standard Flower Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Monday February 24th 11:00am
General Meeting
Trumbull Library Community Room | 33 Quality St, Trumbull, CT 06611
Design Theme | Short Stuff for the Shortest Month: A Creative or Traditional design, long and low, with emphasis on the horizontal line.
Horticulture:
Class A – Forced Branch
Class B – Forced Bulbs
Class C – African Violet
Class D – Any other houseplant or specimen
Monday March 24th 11:00am
General Meeting
Trumbull Library Community Room | 33 Quality St, Trumbull, CT 06611
Design Theme | Shades of Green: A design featuring green plant material in various shades. Herbs, vegetables and other green vegetation may be used.
Horticulture:
Class A – Early blooming bulb
Class B – Orchid
Class C – Forced branch or forced bulb(s)
Class D − Any other houseplant or specimen
Wednesday April 23rd 11:00 am
Plant Sale Prep Day
Meg Barnes House
Saturday April 26th 11:00am - 2:00pm
4th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Trumbull Nature & Arts Center
Trumbull Nature & Arts Center | 7115 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611
Celebrate Earth Day at TNAC with FREE activities for everyone! Fursry Scaly Friends will bring critters, Bartlett Tree Experts offers free tree saplings, and Long Hill Garden Club provides plant info. Enjoy giveaways, crafts, and learn about home energy solutions with Avangrid. Rain Date: April 27.
Saturday April 26th 1:00 pm
Plant Sale Prep Day
Meg Barnes House
Monday April 28th 11:00am
General Meeting
Trumbull Library Community Room | 33 Quality St, Trumbull, CT 06611
Design Theme | Hats off to You!: A functional hat decorated with fresh and/or dried plant material. Accessories such as ribbons, brooches, may be included.
Horticulture:
Class A – Cactus/Succulent (single plant or collection in a dish)
Class B – Daffodil
Class C – Forsythia
Class D – Any flowering tree/shrub or any other specimen
Friday May 2nd 11:00 am
Plant Sale Prep Day
Meg Barnes House
Saturday May 10th 8:30am - 1:00pm
Long Hill Garden Club Plant & Garden Shed Tag Sale
Purchase Local native perennials, herbs, heirloom tomatoes and Mother's Day baskets to support our many community projects! Kid's crafts available for your budding green-thumbs!
Wednesday May 14th 12:00pm
Annual Spring Luncheon & Presentation of Awards for Design and Horticulture
Mill River Country Club | 4567 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614
The cost is $38 per person. Join in the fun and dress for the party, wear your favorite hat or fascinator. Reservation checks will be accepted at our upcoming meetings.
Sunday June 1st - Saturday June 7th
National Garden Week
Tuesday June 10th 10:00am
Plant Exchange
Julie Lavitola Garden
Members Garden Tour
Date and time to be determined
Sunday June 22nd 12:00 - 4:00
CT Historic Gardens Day
FREE Beardsley Zoological Gardens Pass!
Trumbull Library| 33 Quality St, Trumbull, CT 06611
Available at the library for you to check-out and enjoy with family/friends!