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The Horticultural Therapy Program at Waveny Care Center was established in 1975 when Waveny opened. Trained volunteers, including several NCGC members, met weekly with residents to work on plant-related activities. Today, “Hort Therapy” is operated entirely by NCGC volunteers who meet eight times a year with two groups of residents arranging flowers for the dining room and creating plant-oriented projects for their rooms.  Hort Therapy is a member favorite and is a fun and rewarding experience for all!    

For 20 years, the open lawns, spring daffodils, and walking trails at Irwin Park have offered a daily reminder of what makes New Canaan so exceptional. Today, the New Canaan Garden Club invites you to help write its next chapter.     Continue Reading →

NCGC began tending the Colonial Herb Garden in 1981. Over the years the garden has undergone several renovations and improvements including a redesign in 2011-2012, planting of new herbs in 2014-2015 and the installation of brick pathways in 2018.      Continue Reading →

The Waveny Walled Garden has recently received two meaningful additions, both in memory of former NCGC members.  The long bench backing up to the pond was given in memory of Nancy and Bill Sessions who were instrumental in the restoration of the garden 30 years ago.  The wood used to make the bench was  sourced from the red oak that once stood directly behind it by the pond and was donated by the Waveny Park Conservancy.  Additionally, a Limelight Hydrangea has also been planted in memory of Fran O’Neill who was often found tending to the Walled Garden when no one else was around.     

On a bright and sunny June 5^th we held our second Gardens in Bloom Garden Tour.  Building on the success of the first tour in 2023, more than 600 visitors toured four spectacular and varied private New Canaan gardens.      Continue Reading →

Enjoy the Garden Tour this THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! As a reminder, this is a self-guided tour that will be held RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS. Please check in and pick up your Tour Program at Irwin Park, 848 Weed St., New Canaan, CT, either on the day prior (Wednesday, June 4th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m) or on the day of the tour (Thursday, June 5th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon).     Continue Reading →

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• • Garden Tour tickets at $75 each: A limited number of tickets are available so purchase your tickets NOW!
  • Gourmet Garden Picnic Lunch at $30 each: Catered by Carolyn's Absolutely Fabulous Events and only available to purchase in advance. Box includes a variety of tea sandwiches, a seasonal salad, scones with clotted cream and jam and a delightful selection of house made desserts.
  • Become an Event Patron: Enhance your support by becoming an Event Patron at the Daffodil, Tulip or Hyacinth level.  Some levels include our Preview Party on Wednesday, June 4th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the garden of a private New Canaan home. Patron names received by April 1, will be included in the Tour Program.