Programs for 2025-2026
Most programs for 2025-2026 will meet in person at 6:30 p.m. at the Glastonbury Community Church, 113 Stancliff Road. Our meetings include a social gathering with refreshments before our 7:00 program which is followed by an hour long business meeting
We will have one Zoom program in January 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Most meetings are open to the public. If programs need to be in a virtual format by Zoom, members will be notified. Our Virtual Administrator will send out emails with the link to the Zoom program a few days before the meeting
To inspire all to enter our growing successes in the CT Flower Show, each month members are encouraged to bring in a plant or specimen that fits the monthly theme to share with other members. Criteria and judging tips for each specimen will be discussed.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Glastonbury Community Church
Summer Joys: Scenes and Specimens from our Gardens and Travels
Horticulture Exhibit:
- One cut specimen of a blooming flower, displayed in a clear glass bottle
- a cut herb displayed in water in a clear glass bottle.
- or any other specimen
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:30 pm
Glastonbury Community Church
Artistic Crafts: Fabulous Creations with Plant Material with Larry Huzi
Horticulture Exhibit:
- African Violet in Bloom
- Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)
- Any other specimen
Open to the Public – Contact us to Register
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 6:30 p.m.
Glastonbury Community Church
Back by Popular Demand: Pumpkin and Gourd Centerpieces
Trish Manfredi, Facilitator
Horticulture Exhibit:
- A cut broadleaf evergreen, not to exceed 30 inches in length with an apical tip
- Any other specimen
Open to the Public – Contact us to Register
Material Costs = $10.00
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5 p.m.
Home of Carole Fromer
Deck the Halls – Holiday Party and Gift Exchange
Not open to the public
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:30
***Virtual – Zoom***
Growing Irises in New England with Ruth Bennett
Open to the Public – Contact us to Register
- Preregistration through the website is required by January 10
- You will receive a zoom link by email a couple of days prior the meeting
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:30
Glastonbury Community Church
What is a Native Plant: Straight Species v. Cultivars with Ted Johnson
*Snow Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30 pm*
Open to the Public – Contact us to Register
Thursday, February 19 – Sunday, February 22,
2026 The Federated Garden Clubs of CT (FGCCT)
44th Annual CT Flower and Garden Show
A STORYBOOK GARDEN
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Glastonbury Community Church
Payoffs of a Pesticide Free Yard with Louise Washer
Horticulture Exhibit:
- Any non-bulb spring flower in water in a clear glass container
- A cut, forced flowering branch, not to exceed 30 inches in length, with apical tip, displayed in water in a clear glass container
Open to the Public – Contact us to Register
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Glastonbury Community Church
Floral Challenge with Supermarket Flowers
- Critique by Trish Manfredi
- Designers: Dorette Peterson, Virginia Valace, Shirley Jackson and Rita Patrello
Horticulture Exhibit:
- A cut Narcissus or Daffodil, in water, displayed in a clear glass container
- Any other specimen
Open to the Public – Contact us to Register
Saturday, May 9, 2026 – ANNUAL PLANT SALE
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Glastonbury Community Church
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening in Coastal Connecticut….and Recipes too! (with Pam Wright)
Horticulture Exhibit:
- Any flowering branch, not to exceed 30 inches in length, with an apical tip, displayed in water in a clear glass container
- A spring flower displayed in water in a clear glass container
- Any other specimen
Open to the Public – Contact us to Register
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Multiple Locations
A Progressive Garden Tour, Dinner and Annual Meeting
- Garden Tour #1 – With Appetizers
- Garden Tour #2 – Dinner and Dessert
- Annual Meeting
- Installation of Officers