Suffield Garden Club, Inc.

05/16/2026

Join us at the Phelps Hatheway grounds and barn for May Market! It’s a beautiful day to pick up some geraniums, perennials, garden decor, hanging baskets and more! We’re here till 3 pm.

05/14/2026

When you see the yellow and white “circus tents” go up at Phelps Hatheway, you know what’s coming…May Market! Every year it couldn’t be done without Dave and Marie, Roger and Connie, Todd and Larry, and this year our member Caroline’s terrific tall son Noah. Join us this Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm to get great deals on perennials, vegetable plants, herbs, local honey, garden decor, jewelry, baked goods and more.

05/05/2026

04/07/2026

Yesterday we welcomed Spring and four new members…from left to right, Aggie Schulte, Membership Director, Erin Calender, mentor to new member Sheilyn Brown, new member Shana Motherway and mentor Sue Mayne, new member Mary Gagnon and mentor Rita Chmura, and new member Ellie Seiler and mentor Connie Murray. Congratulations all, what a wonderful time to join Suffield Garden Club!

03/05/2026

Today Joyce Zien and Jean Egan presented George Fields, owner of Suffield Hardware, with a certificate of appreciation and gift certificate. George has supported the Garden Club for many years and sold hundreds of tickets for us for the holiday home tour, helping to ensure its success. George became a part owner of the store in 1997 and bought the business from his parents in 2014 when they retired. He is hands-on, knowledgeable and friend to everyone in Suffield. Thank you, George!

03/04/2026

At our Monday meeting we enjoyed a presentation by Laurie Masciandaro on the history and designs of Connecticut’s Historic Gardens. Our own Phelps Hatheway Garden in Suffield is one of 16 official gardens, which was the result of our member Lynn Mervosh’s efforts in 2018. When she discovered original designs in the archives Lynn and Joyce led the team of volunteeer member gardeners to restore the garden’s heritage to become one of the historic gardens. Lynn oversees three historic homes and two gardens for Connecticut Landmarks, and we greatly appreciate her passion for this work!

03/03/2026

Garden Club members and guests came together for camaraderie, conversation and lunch at our March meeting. Can you spot the imposters in the beautiful, clever Spring flower arrangements made by Dave Witkins?

02/28/2026

Despite the snow still on the ground, a sunny, almost balmy day
like today gives us hope that Spring is on the way.
With Spring comes our annual May Market…save the date!

02/20/2026

Jean, Marie, Griffin and Kathleen took in the CT Flower and Garden show on opening day. The theme was A Storybook Garden, and our own Vana Nespor, as always, took on one of the challenges …interpreting Jack and the Beanstalk and winning a second place ribbon. Congratulations Vana! Our favorite blue ribbon winners were a petite arrangement for The Princess and the Pea, and the incredible Hermes Winged Sandal. The show continues at the Hartford Convention Center through Sunday and along with the exhibits features many of wonderful vendors with great plants, cut flowers, air plants and many other interesting products.