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
Starting From Seed
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.
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!
Welcome
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.
CornwallGardenClub.org
Visit us for 2022 Events
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.
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
Gardener’s Adventure
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
Gardener’s Lab
Roxana Robinson shared here expertise tackling issues and exceeding expectations in her Cornwall meadow.
xCollab The Cornwall Library
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.
