Our Mission

To informally bring together Cornwall gardeners for fun, fellowship, and education while lending a garden-gloved hand to the town and its vital organizations.

Visit us on our website:CornwallGardenClub.org

About Us

Like many others during this difficult year, Charlotte Van Doren found solace in being outdoors and tending her garden. “Cornwall is full of passionate gardeners, many of whom are ‘artists on their land’—but something is missing,” mused Charlotte. She realized that Cornwall gardeners had no means of connecting socially among one another. Charlotte’s tentative email asking who would be interested in a garden club produced “an explosive response,” so she set out to create a modern version of a garden club.

stone stairs through white picket fence
white petals with yellow center

When asked what most excites her about the garden club, Susie Ott responded that she “loves the fact that it’s open to beginners as well as professionals, making it a way for people to learn from one another.” Susie has joined Charlotte in spearheading the “Gardener’s Sowing Circle” to offer small group gatherings at neighbors’ gardens, hoping to create a more intimate sphere in which to meet fellow garden enthusiasts and exchange garden wisdom. Dee Saloman will offer the first such tour with a woodland wildflower walk. Anyone interested in more information can contact cornwallgardenclub1@gmail.com.
—Juliet Hubbard

Get Involved!

First and foremost, the Cornwall Garden Club welcomes gardeners of all abilities. There are no membership dues. Its mission is “to informally bring together Cornwall gardeners for fun, fellowship, and education, while lending a garden-gloved hand to the town and its vital organizations.” There’s a website, cornwallgardenclub.org where you can learn about upcoming events and RSVP.  These photos were taken from a committee member’s gorgeous garden. And there is even a logo, designed by Adam, Charlotte’s artist husband. There is an exciting roster of events in 2024. Please visit our website for details.

coral and yellow zinnia in full bloom

How to reach us

a few of our 2024 events

Visit our events page:CornwallGardenClub.org/Events

Beautiful and Native Blooms Sale

Saturday, May 25th 12:00pm – 2:00pm

A one-day sale of hundreds of plugs of native flower species at gentle prices curated by native plants specialists Dee Salomon and Heidi Cunnick. Pollinator plants to beautify your garden and attract birds, butterflies, and bees. The Pink House restaurant terrace, 34 Lower River Rd, West Cornwall.

black and white flower drawing

Prepping for the Season Ahead with Pom Shillingford

RSVP here by Tuesday, May 21st

Learn about the making and keeping of the remarkable English garden of Pom Shillingford and her production of seasonal cut flowers.

Salisbury, CT. Limited to 30. $25 donation to The Jane Lloyd Fund 

 

Examples of past events

A special private tour of Wethersfield Garden in Amenia, NY with head gardener Toshi Yano. Tour & box lunch $30, limit 20 participants. RSVP by July 6 to cornwallgardenclub1@gmail.com

Roxana Robinson shared here expertise tackling issues and exceeding expectations in her Cornwall meadow. 

Contribute small cut flowers in bud vases to sell at Books & Blooms to benefit the library. Ribbons for most artistic, creative & inspired — wild and weird most appreciated! Bring your bouquet/bud vase to the library, day of by 8:45 A.M.