Wethersfield Garden Club

06/05/2026

Wonderful evening celebrating our 100th Anniversary. More photos to come!

NGC and FGCCT certificates of merit celebrating Wethersfield Garden Club’s 100 th anniversary presented to club president Joann Sullivan (center) by First Vice President, Kelle Ruden (R) and Federated Garden Clubs of Ct President, Nan Merolla.
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06/04/2026

Texture, Texture, Texture!

Serviceberry, duetzia, hosta, wegelia, ligularia, coneflower, lamium, andromeda, beautyberry create a beautiful tapestry that still affords privacy while allowing a peek at the gardens beyond.

06/03/2026

WGC Member Gail shares: The baptisia is fabulous this year. We certainly agree!

06/03/2026

Check out the new growth!

Japanese Andromeda (Pieris japonica) is an popular evergreen shrub with year-round interest, featuring drooping clusters of lily-of-the-valley-like flowers in early spring, colorful new foliage (bronze, red, or orange), and attractive winter flower buds. It thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained, acidic soil, making it ideal for woodland gardens, foundations, and borders, and it is deer-resistant.

05/30/2026

Going Native: Think of it as a goal-

Using native plants doesn't have to be an "all or nothing" decision. If you've got a garden filled with nonnative cultivars of perennials,shrubs,and trees think about setting a realistic goal you can work toward achieving. Perhaps you try for 70% natives? You don't need to rip everything out today, but choose natives as you edit your garden over time. I'm not throwing out my mother's peonies or my grandmothers's lavender, but I'm likely to make other choices for new additions. Do try to avoid invasives at all costs.

05/27/2026

Ladybird poppy! What's not to love? This self seeding annual was sown in March with a seed bomb. Let some blooms go to seed so you'll always have more to follow.

05/21/2026

In honor of World Bee Day, enjoy these photos from our resident beekeeper, Judith! This day is celebrated annually on May 20 to raise global awareness about the critical role bees and other pollinators play in sustaining ecosystems and addressing global food security. The date was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Anton Janša, an 18th-century pioneer of modern beekeeping from Slovenia!

05/11/2026

Look at this cool gift one of our members received for Mother's Day! Excellent choice for the avid gardener.

05/10/2026

The WGC May program included a presentation by Margery Winters of Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton, focusing on bird habitats in Connecticut and practical advice for gardeners on how to create bird-friendly environments. Thanks to our hostesses Katie and Anita who made our refreshments extra special!

05/10/2026