Events
Farmington, Connecticut
2025-2026
Riverbend at Farmington (formally Anthology), 1 Bridgewater Rd.
The Executive Committee will conduct end of the year business
Lunch will be provided by Riverbend.
Farmington Senior Center
All members are invited to assist with creating the Memorial Day Baskets for our senior citizens.
Riverbend at Farmington
1 Bridgewater Rd, Farmington, CT
11:30 - 12:30 Member meeting & luncheon - Family Dining Room
Luncheon hosted by Riverbend
1:00 - 2:00 Program Open to the public - Theater 1
Speaker: Catie Resor from the CT Audubon Society
Many of our North American bird species are in trouble, including many of our familiar backyard birds. Join CT Audubon to learn about how the choices you make around your home and garden can impact birds. Explore how to make your home and neighborhood an oasis for hungry birds.
Guests - $10
Riverside Nursery, 56 River Road, Collinsville
11:00 - 12:30 2026-2027 budget discussion,
followed by Member meeting & luncheon
Canton Library, 40 Dyer Ave., Collinsville
1:00 - 2:00 Program at Riverside Nursery Open to the public
Speaker: Tara Hanrahan
Demonstration of container gardens using perennials with annuals which can be changed with the season. Completed containers will be auctioned off to attendees.
This will be a bring your own lunch with drinks and dessert provided.
Guests - $10
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Member meeting & luncheon
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Program Free & open to the public
Farmington Main Library, Jay Johnson Community Room, 6 Monteith Drive
“Throw the Burning Bush on the Brush Pile; Overused Plants and Superior Alternatives”
Adam Wheeler, Broken Arrow Nursery
Many familiar landscape staples have become so ubiquitous that they're losing their impact and in some cases, creating ecological challenges. In this lecture, Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery will explore some of the most overused woody plants, discussing why they became popular and why it might be time to retire them. Most importantly, he will highlight superior alternatives that deliver outstanding performance and beauty without negative environmental effects. Attendees will leave with practical ideas to refresh their planting palettes and design landscapes that truly stand out for all the right reasons.
Please bring a non-perishable, non-expired food item to support the Farmington Food Pantry.
Farmington Food Pantry suggestions:
canned meats like canned beef or SPAM
applesause (either big jars or the 6 pack of individual containers)
snacks (either family size bags of chips or popcorn or boxes of individual snack packs)
NOTE: Members - Please bring your own lunch.
Senior Baskets assembled beginning at 9:00 AM.
Farmington Food Pantry drive
41 Cotswold Way, Avon
Yankee Gift Swap
(contact Val for potluck suggestions)
326 Old Mountain Rd., Farmington
Wreaths for the non-profits assembled & delivered.
Vincent Tanner, Bonsai Society of Hartford
Farmington Main Library, Community Room
The Bonsai Society of Hartford presents an introductory talk about the history, horticulture, and aesthetics of the Japanese art of bonsai.
Guests - $10
Kari Milne, Maple Tree Nursery, 1085 Farmington Ave., Farmington
Demonstrations on how to prune a variety of trees and shrubs.
This will be a bring your own lunch with drinks and dessert provided.
Gather in the Greenhouse for business meeting and lunch.
Guests - $10
General business meeting to distribute directory, financial report, update on social media (Facebook & Instagram) followed by Garden Bingo! Come and win a prize!
Annual Meeting & Luncheon
June 9th, 11:30
At the Home of Holly Holden
All members are invited to assist with creating Senior Memorial Day baskets.
Senior Center. 10:00 AM
Presented by the UConn Home & Garden Cente - Pamm Cooper
Rivverbend (formerly Anthology)
1 Bridgewater Rd., Farmington
3rd floor Pub Room
Letter and renewal application sent in early May. Application and dues can be submitted at the May or June meeting. Committee sign-up will be available at both meetings,
Dedication Ceremony for Arline Whitaker
Plaque & Red Bud Tree
Town Green
April 23 at 11:00 AM
Tour of the organic farm and presentation on how it accomplishes the purpose of providing clean, nourishing food while promoting healthy lifestyle, and loving stewardship of the land.
Bring your own Brown-bag lunch for this one. Liquid refreshments & dessert will be provided.
Guests welcome.
Rain or shine!
“Pots with Pizzazz” - Jana Milbocher from Enchanted Gardens
Jazzy containers are the “jewelry” of a garden. Learn how to brighten shady spots and create focal points for welcoming usings pops of color.
Farmington Main Library
Holiday Luncheon
Food Drive to benefit The Farmington Food Pantry
Yankee Gift Swap
Farmington Senior Center
Create Holiday Greens baskets for our elderly citizens
Senior Center
Decorate Holiday Wreaths & deliver to various non-profits in town.
Terry’s garage.
“Houseplants” by Nancy McKinnon
Farmington Main Library
Luncheon at 11:30 followed by member meeting. Program begins at 12:30.
Jen Greco will present a demonstration on Fall Flower arranging where she will also discuss the processing and handling of flowers.
Anthology of Farmington, 1 Bridgewater Rd.
Third floor meeting room.
Hill-Stead in the Makeshift Theater. The meeting will begin at 11:00 with a light lunch at 11:30. Sue Allaire's presentation will begin at 12:30. Her talk will focus on the original three 1901 H-S gardens, their history, what they looked like, etc.
