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The Springfield Garden Club endeavors to meet monthly during our program year. Each monthly meeting includes a light luncheon, informative (and fun) program, and an exciting raffle.
Most programs are open to the public and guests for a fee of $5. We meet in person at Forest Park (in the Carriage House at the Barney Estate or the Old Monkey House) on Fridays at 11:30AM.
Scroll down to view details of our upcoming events.
Directions to the Carriage house at: www.barneycarriagehouse.com.
WINTER WORKSHOP "The Garden Tourist’s New England” presented by Jana Milbocker
January 31, 2026, Saturday @ 11:00 am
A travelogue to inspire us all as we spend the winter months dreaming about summer. New England has a rich gardening heritage. Author of “The Garden
Tourist's New England,” garden designer Jana Milbocker will take you on a fantastic tour of gardens and nurseries in New England and will provide all the information you need to make the most of your visit. From the breathtaking flower gardens of Mount Desert Island in Maine, to Colonial Revival gardens in Connecticut and New Hampshire, topiary gardens in Rhode Island, and botanical gardens in Vermont and Massachusetts, there is something for every gardener to enjoy in a tour of the region.
Admission: Free to SGC & Springfield Museum members / $10 for the public
The Auditorium at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
21 Edwards St., Springfield, MA
"A LOOK TOWARDS SPRING WITH A CUTTING GARDEN" presented by Becky Sadlowski, Founder of Rooted Flowers in Agawam
February 20, 2026, Friday 11:30 AM
Join us for a fresh look at how to design and grow a productive, beautiful cutting garden. Rebecca will share practical tips on garden planning, favorite varieties, and planting strategies that maximize blooms through the seasons. She’ll also offer a behind-the-scenes look at how her family-run flower farm transformed from overgrown land to a thriving intentional business rooted in sustainability and seasonal beauty. Light refreshments, including gluten-free options, sweets, coffee, and tea, will be served. Raffle open to members and guests.
Guests are welcome - Guest fee is $5.00
Carriage House at the Barney Estate, Forest Park
FREE WINTER GARDENING PROGRAM
“The Most Beneficial Late Winter Garden Chores”
presented by Melissa Pace
February 28, 2026, Saturday, 10:00 AM
As winter begins, most gardeners relish abandoning the extensive list of daily garden chores that go along with the growing season. During the holidays, we get lost in a whole new schedule of things to do. Now that the revelry has come to an end, the desire to garden often comes creeping back—just in time for late winter garden tasks.
Late winter is a critical window for setting the stage for healthy, resilient plant growth in the months ahead. This lecture will provide an overview of best practices for late winter garden maintenance, including dormant-season pest and disease management, perennial bed clean-up, soil conditioning, and tool care. We’ll discuss the timing and techniques for pruning woody ornamentals, strategies for managing overwintering pests, and how to evaluate soil conditions before spring planting. Whether you're managing ornamental landscapes, perennial borders, or edible gardens, this program will help you set the stage for an abundant spring.
Join us as Melissa walks us through the gardening tasks we can enjoy doing during the quiet time while we wait for our gardens to awaken.
Program is free with paid admission to the park.
Pre-registration is required.
The Old Monkey House at Forest Park
"BONSAI" presented by Ken Guerin
March 20, 2026, Friday 11:30 AM
Ken will share his collection of Bonsai, care techniques and his absolute love of bonsai with us. Light refreshments, including gluten-free options, sweets, coffee, and tea, will be served. In-person raffle for members and guests.
Guests are welcome - Guest fee is $5.00
Carriage House at the Barney Estate, Forest Park
FREE WINTER GARDENING PROGRAM
"Vegetable Gardening 101" presented by Gretel Anspach
March 28, 2026, Saturday 10:00 AM
Join us to learn about different types of vegetable gardens and discuss layout, variety choices, and growing techniques. Vegetable Gardening is something everyone can enjoy, from the novice to experienced gardener. It can be a way to bring fresh food to your table, a way to teach children where food comes from, or
even a way to beautify your yard! We will look at different types of vegetable gardens and discuss layout, variety choices and growing techniques.
Program is free with paid admission to the park.
Pre-registration is required.
The Old Monkey House at Forest Park
FREE WINTER GARDENING PROGRAM
"Planning and Growing a Bountiful Flower Garden"
presented by Becky Sadlowski
April 11, 2026, Saturday 10:00 AM
Join us for a fresh look at how to design and grow a productive, beautiful cutting garden. Rebecca Sadlowski, owner of Rooted Flowers in Agawam, MA, will share practical tips on garden planning, favorite varieties, and planting strategies that maximize blooms through the seasons. She'll also offer a behind-the-scenes look at how her family-run farm evolved from overgrown land to a thriving, intentional business rooted in sustainability and seasonal beauty.
Program is free with paid admission to the park.
Pre-registration is required.
The Old Monkey House at Forest Park
"LAWNS AND LAWNS ALTERNATIVES" presented by Gretel Anspach
April 17, 2026, Friday 11:30 AM
Lawns are imported garden fixtures from places with cool, wet summers. Here a “perfect” lawn is a major drain on water supplies, a source of pollution, and a lot of work. Look at options for tailoring your lawn and your lawn care to fit your needs, potentially eliminating hundreds of hours of labor and expensive treatments every year. The talk will include some discussion of alternatives to the traditional grass lawn. Light refreshments, including gluten free options, sweets, coffee, and tea will be served. In-person raffle for members and guests.
Guests are welcome - Guest fee is $5.00
Carriage House at the Barney Estate, Forest Park
ANNUAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON "Blooming Art"
May 22, 2026, Friday 11:30 AM
Club members and invited guests will enjoy our festive luncheon, review the past year, meet our scholarship winners, and enjoy a display of BLOOMING ART!
BLOOMING ART - CALLING ALL MEMBERS!! Time to have a little fun!
Choose a favorite piece of art (painting, sculpture, needlepoint, or even a dance pose)
Prepare to bring the piece of Art or an image of it to display.
Create a floral design out of anything, but it must include some plant material (cut/ potted/ dried or fresh) that captures the essence of that piece of Art (Think Festival of Flowers or Art in Bloom, but more fun)
Members and Invited Guests Only
Under the Tent at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate, Forest Park
ANNUAL PLANT SALE
May 30, 2026, Friday 9:00AM - Noon
The Old Monkey House, Forest Park, Springfield
HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
Masks are optional. Attendees at indoor, in-person functions are encouraged to wear masks if they have any personal health concerns.
Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to keep our community safe and healthy.
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