Upcoming Events
BGC MONTHLY MEETING
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Meetings are generally held on the first Friday of each month. Locations vary; check latest posting here or on Facebook. Most meetings include a garden theme program by guest speakers. These are open to the public.
WHO
Members and non-members are welcome
WHEN
March through December
(no meetings July and August)
9:30am Socialize
10:00am Meeting
11:00am Speaker
WHERE
Municipal Center, Bennett Park, Meckauer Park, Second Meeting House
COST
Free
GARDENING
PRESENTATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
"Built To Last:
Gardening With Long-Lived Plants"
See below for presentation details
Register on Library website
ZOOM option
WHEN
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
WHERE
Bethel Public Library
189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel
COST
Free
BGC MARCH MEETING
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Open to the public
WHO
Members and non-members are welcome
WHEN
9:30am Socialize
10:00am Meeting
11:00am
Guest Speaker:
Larry Ritter, Bethel Tree Warden
Discussion regarding the tree
warden's responsibilities and
when he can assist residents
WHERE
Second Meeting House
40 Main Street, Bethel
COST
Free
2026 Annual Gardening Series
GARDENING
PRESENTATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
"Built To Last:
Gardening With Long-Lived Plants"
with Julia Cencebaugh Kloth
Do your foxgloves fizzle? Does your lupine languish? Some perennials last only a few years, while others can thrive for decades—some survive even a century or more! In this engaging talk, you will discover why longevity varies and why it isn’t your fault, even when the label promises “carefree.” Find out what you need to know in order to choose enduring plants, so you can save time, money, and a little garden-related heartbreak along the way.
Julia is a preservation specialist and archivist with the Garden Conservancy, focusing on garden documentation, plant legacy, and translating landscape history into practical preservation strategies. She is especially interested in how enduring plants function as living records of place. Julia holds certification from the New York Botanic Gardens in landscape design and the International Society of Arboriculture, and is a Master Gardener.
WHEN
Thursday, March 5
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
WHERE
Bethel Public Library
Parloa Room
189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel
COST
Free
Register on Library website
ZOOM option
GARDENING
PRESENTATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
"Poetry, Prose, and Art in the Garden"
with
Donna Katsuranis
Do you see beauty in a garden? Indeed, gardens feed our souls and our bodies—and they are also our own expressions of the beautiful! In this gentle presentation, you’ll be inspired to find creativity in your own gardening life, and you will come away with ideas for enhancing your garden space and your garden library. You will also learn about some garden artists and what inspires them.
Donna is an Advanced Master Gardener who lives and gardens in Brookfield, CT. She has been published in CT Gardener magazine and other publications, taught Advanced Master Gardener classes, and lectured throughout the Northeast. She is also a principal for the Kiwanis Giving Garden in Brookfield, which grows vegetables for local food pantries. Her aim is to educate people about the wonders of Nature, one gardener at a time.
WHEN
Thursday, March 12
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
WHERE
Bethel Public Library
Parloa Room
189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel
COST
Free
Register on Library website
ZOOM option
GARDENING
PRESENTATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
"Companion Planting"
with Karen Brown
What is companion planting? It is the best way to arrange your plantings to enhance growth, encourage pollinators, discourage pests, and improve soil. There is scientific proof that some vegetables and herbs are simply better together! And some are not. In this eye-opening talk, you will learn the tried-and-true gardening technique of companion planting so you can achieve your goal of a healthy, productive garden!
Karen completed the Master Gardener program in 2019 and enjoys gardening at the Brookfield Lions Club Community Garden, the Victory Garden in Newtown, CT, and the UCONN Extension Master Gardener's Demo Garden in Bethel, CT. She grows herbs and vegetables, donating most of what she has grown to the local food pantries in Brookfield and Newtown.
WHEN
Thursday, March 26
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
WHERE
Bethel Public Library
Parloa Room
189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel
COST
Free
Register on Library website
ZOOM option
2026 Plant Sale
Saturday, May 16
Our annual sale provides the public with a great opportunity to purchase tried-and-true member-grown perennials as well as certified organic tomato plants at great prices.
Ready to join us?
We invite new members to join anytime! Our meetings are generally held on the first Friday of each month, March to October, except July and August. We meet at the Bethel Municipal Center, Bennett Park, Meckauer Park, and Second Meeting House. Dues are $15/year, a portion of which goes to the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut. You’ll get an official Bethel Garden Club T-shirt when you join!