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

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

Pre-registration from website is required. 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:

  • 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

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

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

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

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