The DCA has a long history of gardening activities. Many of the original members were avid gardeners. In our earliest history, the DCA made many plant-related improvements in Darien, such as large-scale planting of trees, and the addition of flowering window boxes at the train station.
Today’s gardening activities are proudly managed by the DCA Greenhouse Group. These events include hands-on workshops in our gorgeous Ellen Biddle Shipman-designed formal garden, a holiday craft workshop, and our annual DCA Plant Sale.
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Upcoming Greenhouse Group Events 2022
Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop
Thursday, December 1
10:00am to 11:30am
Join our Greenhouse Group as they lead you in this hands-on workshop to make a festive wreath of your very own.
Bring your gloves, pruners and imagination and we’ll provide the rest, including fresh greens, ribbons and a variety of embellishments.
DCA members $30
Public $40
Prepayment is required by Monday, November 28, or contact the DCA office at 203-655-9050 extension 10.
Maximum enrollment 37 people.
Recent Greenhouse Group Events 2022
Fall Gardening Workshop
The Greenhouse Group had its annual Fall Gardening Workshop in October. Thank you to everyone who came out to help prune, trim and weed. Our formal garden looks fantastic!
DCA Annual Plant Sale
Thank you to everyone who came out in the rain to support us!
The DCA Plant Sale, run by the DCA Greenhouse Group, offered over 1,500 naturally-grown hardy perennials from their greenhouse: sun-loving, shade-loving, native, deer-resistant, and highly-prized new plants were available. They also offered colorful annuals and some newly-introduced succulents. Tomatoes and other favorites you just can’t live without were also for sale. Many DCA Greenhouse Group members were available to help find the perfect plants for your garden and containers. Proceeds from the sale helped support the DCA’s nonprofit mission, including college scholarships for Darien High School graduates.
Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop Photos 2021
Many beautiful and creative wreaths were made during our workshop. A special thanks goes out to the members of the Duo Piano Group for playing live music during our event!
Check out our DCA Facebook page to see all photos from this event. Don’t forget to “like” us!