Holiday Wreath Workshop presented by Beth Brunone
Assumption RC Church
Manchester Garden Club · Est. 1926
Growing Beauty, Knowledge, and Community in Manchester, Connecticut
The Manchester Garden Club is a nonprofit volunteer organization where people of all ages and backgrounds come together through a shared passion for plants, conservation and giving back to our community.
“Holiday Mug Floral Arrangements for Ada Lane” presented by Joyce Trainer and Bonnie Lindland
Assumption RC Church
“House Plants and Their Personalities” presented by Nancy Ballek Mackinnon of Ballek’s Garden Center
Assumption RC Church
“Basics and Beyond for Vegetable Gardening” presented by Jessica Forrest-Grover
Assumption RC Church
What We Do
Our Commitment to
Our Commitment to
Excellence
The Manchester Garden Club is dedicated to the art and science of gardening, conservation and civic beautification — maintaining community gardens, hosting workshops, and welcoming members of every background to get involved.
Our HistoryCivic Beautification
Planting and maintaining public gardens across Manchester's streets and parks.
Educational Programs
Monthly meetings, workshops and lectures for gardeners of every level.
Conservation
Promoting pollinator health, native plantings and sustainable landscapes.
Community Gardens
Hands-on volunteer stewardship that keeps civic gardens thriving year-round.
Join Us
Monthly programs, seasonal tours, and lasting friendships.
Join us for monthly programs featuring guest speakers, design demonstrations and seasonal garden tours. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, you'll find inspiration, friendship and a shared sense of purpose.
Come and check us out
Learn, Grow, and Connect
Resources for a healthier garden and a healthier Manchester.
Discover resources to improve your own garden — from pollinator-friendly plant lists to guides on managing invasive species. Together, we're creating a healthier, more vibrant environment for people and pollinators alike.
Pollinator Pathway
Habitat corridors of native, pesticide-free plantings for pollinators.
Native Plants
Plant lists and guidance for beautiful, resilient native landscapes.
Invasive Species
How to identify and responsibly manage invasive plants.
Gardening Topics
Vegetable gardening, lawn care, pruning and more.
Our History
A Century of Cultivating Community and Beauty
Founded in 1926, the Club has planted gardens, hosted flower shows, supported conservation and inspired generations of gardeners in Manchester.
1926
The Manchester Garden Club is founded
1928
First Annual Plant Sale launched
1941
Joins the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut
1967
Margaret Trotter Memorial Garden dedicated downtown
1985
Vietnam Memorial Park Garden dedicated on Memorial Day
1994
Buckley Memorial Garden dedicated at Manchester Green
2011
Gateway Garden established for "Plant It Pink"
2024
Buckley Garden redesigned as a native landscape
2026
The Club celebrates its Centennial
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