Greenwich Community Gardens

[partner event] Planting the Summer Vegetable Garden
2025-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Learn the tips and strategies of planning and planting your warm season vegetables. Weather direct seeding or buying transplants, this program will help you plant them with success. You will learn how to purchase the best transplants, prepare for insects and diseases, proper watering techniques and review planting strategies for increased yields.

This is part of our all about vegetable gardening series in partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens.

Thursday, May 8 | 1PM$10/GBC Member | $20/Non-MemberGBC Horticultural Building

[partner event] Planting the Early Vegetable Garden
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:00
Let’s Plant!

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 months ahead. We will be discussing the vegetables to start now, best planting practices, succession planting and more.

This is part of our all about vegetable gardening series in partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens.

Thursday, April 3 | 10AM$10/GBC Member | $20/Non-MemberGBC Horticultural Building

[partner event] Safe Solutions for Gardens & Landscapes with Lorraine Ballato
2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
Come learn from gardening master, Lorraine Ballato, about non-toxic pest control alternatives for your garden. This fun and informative talk will open your eyes to the array of current products and techniques available to deal with common flower and vegetable garden issues as well as safe solutions for sick trees and shrubs. We’ll cover multiple options to keep your landscape healthy and better able to deal with pests, diseases, the stresses of drought and other seasonal challenges with little or no toxic impact on children, pets, the environment and most importantly, you, the gardener. We will NOT cover lawns in this talk.

[partner event] Preparing your Vegetable Garden for Spring Planting
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00
Get your hands dirty! Preparing your vegetable garden for 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 geared toward those with existing vegetable gardens.

This is part of our all about vegetable gardening series in partnership with Greenwich Community Gardens.

Tuesday, March 25 | 10AM$10/GBC Member | $20/Non-MemberGBC Horticultural Building

[partner event] Sustaining Fairfield County's Foodshed
2025-03-07 10:00 - 11:30
Support our local farmers and food system!

Connecticut’s farmers add $4 billion to our economy and provide fresh, healthy food to our communities. But many farmers face tough challenges, from finding land to dealing with changing weather.

Come learn how we can help preserve and strengthen farming in Fairfield County. Our panel discussion will explore ways to:

Support both urban and rural farmers

Build stronger connections between farmers and consumers

Create a more equitable food system

Get more local food into our schools

Host: Jovan Bryan from Connecticut Land Conservation Council

Want to attend? Email ali@thefoodshednetwork.org

2025 Community Garden Sign Up Days: day 2
2025-03-02 13:00 - 16:00
Greenwich Community Garden Plot Sign-up Days will be Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 from 1 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 2025.

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.

2025 Community Garden Sign Up Days: day 1
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00

[partner event] All About Vegetable Gardening Series - How to Start A Kitchen Garden For Beginners
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:00
Grow your own vegetables and have fun doing it in your own kitchen garden! This workshop will give you the basics of kitchen garden design, best materials, and practical information on how to start your own vegetable garden right outside your door. Bring the kids and learn how to get started together!

This is a part of the GBC All About Vegetable Gardening Series in partnership with Greenwich Community GardensThursday, February 27, 2025 | 10AM$10/GBC & GCG Member | $20/Non-MemberGBC Horticultural Building

Tour de Veggie 2024
2024-07-25 10:00 - 15:00
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.
