Greenwich Community Gardens

Tour de Veggie 2024
2024-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Inspirational and educational tours of private and community vegetable gardens

Embark on a delightful journey through vibrant, lush, and thriving vegetable gardens at the 2024 Tour de Veggie. Each stop on our tour offers a glimpse into the diverse artistry and dedication of passionate gardeners. Whether you’re a seasoned horticulturalist or simply curious about the magic of growing your own produce, this immersive experience promises inspiration at every turn. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of nature’s bounty and green living. Secure your spot and cultivate memories that will bloom forever!

This event is sponsored by Sotheby’s International Realty, Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses, McArdle’s Floral and Garden Design, and Happiness Is Market and Cafe.

THURSDAY, JULY 25 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

PATRON PICNIC5:30 – 8:00 PMAT THE GLT MUELLER PRESERVE

[partner event] Deer Browse and Biodiversity [partner event]
2024-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Greenwich Land Trust, 370 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
Hosted by the Greenwich Land Trust: Jeffrey S. Ward, Ph.D. is sharing his expertise on deer browsing and the biodiversity issue. This presentation will look at how excessive deer browsing, invasive species, and non-native diseases affect wildflowers, tree regeneration, and the health of forests.

[partner event] Native Plant Sale [partner event]
2024-05-10 09:00 - 2024-05-11 13:00 | Greenwich Land Trust, 370 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
[click the image for a full species list]

Shop for native plants for your yard and containers! These seedlings are native to southwestern Connecticut and were grown from gathered seed at the Greenwich Land Trust greenhouse and over-wintered.

Friday May 10 from 9am to 3pm andSaturday May 11 from 9am to 1pm

[partner event] May Gardener's Market [partner event]
2024-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT, 06807, United States
A day of fun, education, food and shopping in support of the Greenwich Botanical Center! The 2024 May Gardener’s Market will feature new educational opportunities along with plants and seedlings for your garden and home.

[partner event] Composting Workshop In Partnership With Waste Free Greenwich [partner event]
2024-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT, 06807, United States
Thursday, April 25 | 4PM

Join us for a fun and interactive program on why and how to compost! Britta Calkosz of Waste Free Greenwich and Tiana Santasiere of Greenwich Botanical Center will lead an interactive discussion on how compost is made, worms and their role in the process, as well as how to create your own indoor worm bin composter.

Vegetable Gardening Part 4: Planting Cold Crops & Succession Planting
2024-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT, 06807, United States
Let’s get planting! Get the season started early with planting vegetables that prefer the cool spring weather. Learn how to put your plan into action by starting with cool season crops and planning for the month ahead. We will be discussing the vegetables to start now, best planting practices, succession planting and more. This workshop is part of the GBC vegetable gardening series presented in proud partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens. You do not need to register for the whole series- you may register for individual classed within the series.

Vegetable Gardening Part 3: Spring Garden Prep
2024-03-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT, 06807, United States
Get your hands dirty preparing your garden for new plants and seeds! Knowing when and how to properly prepare your garden for spring is dependent on many factors. We will discuss timing, tools, soil preparation and planting schedules. This program is part of GBC’s vegetable gardening series presented in proud partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens. You do not need to register for the whole series, but may register for individual classes in the series.

Beautiful Vegetable Garden Design With Florence Boogaerts
2024-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT, 06807, United States
Come learn what makes a vegetable garden both beautiful and productive. Bible Street Community Garden member Florence Boogaerts will walk through a variety of possible designs and approaches using images of gardens from around the world and her vast experience as a garden designer and teacher.

Since 1988, Florence Boogaerts was the landscape designer at Sprainbrook Nursery in Scarsdale, New York, where she designed and supervised the installation of gardens and landscapes. Since 2003, Boogaerts has had her own landscape design business. According to clients, Boogaerts strives to create maintainable and beautiful landscapes. “I like it when clients have something specific in mind. Then, I can give it to them in a tasteful, practical manner,” she says. She received her certificate in landscape design from the New York Botanical Garden, where she has lectured since 1994.

This lecture is offered as a part of our Vegetable Gardening series presented in proud partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens.

[partner event] Starting Garden Seeds Indoors (Vegetable Series) [partner event]
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Greenwich Land Trust, 370 Round Hill Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831, United States
Join Dean Fausel, Greenwich Land Trust’s Greenhouse and Garden Manager to learn how to start your garden vegetable seeds indoors. We’ll talk about the easiest seeds to start early and what time in the spring many common vegetable seeds need to be started. GLT will provide any soil needed as well as a variety of seeds. Attendees should bring their own pots/trays and any additional seeds they have that they would like to grow this spring.

Community Garden Sign Up Days: day two
2024-03-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Cos Cob Firehouse, 200 E. Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, 06807, United States
Greenwich Community Garden Plot Sign-up Days will be Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, March 3 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. New or returning gardeners interested in gardening at the award-winning Armstrong Court Community Garden or the Bible Street Community Garden, please come to the Cos Cob Firehouse, 2nd floor, at 200 East Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, to reserve your garden plot for 2024.

Garden plots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The gardens have raised beds filled with organic soil and compost, as well as onsite tools, wheelbarrows, composting systems, and rainwater collection. Gardeners must use non-GMO organic seeds and seedlings. The Bible Street garden features 12 tabletop-height “Universal Access” plots for gardeners with limited mobility.

Community Garden Sign Up Days: day one
2024-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Cos Cob Firehouse, 200 E. Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, 06807, United States

Vegetable Gardening Part 2: Seed Starting
2024-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT, 06807, United States
Get a jump on spring with seed starting! This is the second workshop in our vegetable garden series where you can learn how to start seeds at home. This hands on workshop will review planting schedules, planning and germination techniques for success. This is part 2 of our vegetable gardening series presented in proud partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens. You do not need to register for the whole series. You may register for individual classes in the series.

Vegetable Gardening Part 1: Planning and Soils
2024-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT, 06807, United States
This event will be held either Feb 23 at 10 am or Feb 24 at 3 pm.

Start a vegetable garden! Whether you have a vegetable garden or are ready to start one, get tips and instruction for success. We will discuss design, planning, and soils to create a productive vegetable garden. This is part 1 of our vegetable garden series proudly presented in partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens.
