Suffield Garden Club, Inc.
Organized June 24, 1934
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Community Activities
"for the love of gardening"
Sat., June 26, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tour 11 private gardens in Suffield, Connecticut.
Stimulate your senses and marvel at the talents of local gardeners.
$25; $20 in advance.
Advance luncheon reservations available.
For ticket info, call 860-668-7110.
Sat., April 10, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Held for more than 20 years, this annual event allows Suffield residents to bring their household hazardous waste to a collection point in town for responsible disposal. Co-sponsored with Town of Suffield Public Works Commission. Click here to find out what items can be dropped off or find more info on the town's website.
May MarketSat., May 8, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our major annual fundraiser and community event offers flowers from members' gardens, local nurseries, and our high school Agriscience students; members' baked items; attic treasures; a teacup drawing; various vendors and more. More info...
Arbor Day Program - McAlister Intermediate School
Phelps-Hatheway House Gardens
Posies-to-Go
We present each fourth grade student in the Suffield school system a sapling tree along with a presentation about planting and caring for the young trees.
Civic Beautification
Members maintain public gardens at the Civil War Soldiers' Monument, the gazebo on the Town Green, the historical marker in front of Kent Memorial Library and the Bridge Street island.
Dogwoods
We maintain more than 130 dogwood trees along Main Street within the town center including fertilizing, mulching, watering and replacing, as needed.
Garden Therapy
Members work with the elderly and handicapped to assist them in designing floral arrangements for the nursing home cafeteria and individual patient rooms.
Gateway Signs
Members oversee the maintenance of the plantings at five of Suffield's gateway signs that mark the entries into town.
Junior Gardeners
The junior gardener program is open to Suffield fourth graders who are interested in gardening and the environment. Members work with the students monthly October-May in areas which include plant study, flower arranging and environmental issues.Library Flowers
Each week throughout the year, a member is responsible for placing a floral display of their choice in Kent Memorial Library.
Phelps-Hatheway House Gardens
Located on the south lawn of the museum property in Suffield owned by Connecticut Landmarks, this prestigious garden is one of our oldest devotions. Our members plant, mulch, weed and maintain the historic floral gardens, as well as the herb gardens on the northwest side of the house.
Posies-to-Go
The entries in this special mini exhibit during the month of February are given to Suffield residents who are house bound.
South Main Street Island
The club redesigned and replanted this large traffic island in 2003 and continues to maintain it.
