Greenwich Botanical Center’s annual May Gardeners Market is set for Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Come dig in! Celebrate the power of plants and spring-time. Join us for a day of fun, education, food and shopping in support of the Greenwich Botanical Center. The May Gardeners Market will feature educational opportunities, plant sales, gardening demos, children’s activities, food trucks, a garden equipment tag sale, plant and flower vendors! Have a picnic on the grounds, learn about new gardening skills and new possibilities for your garden. Make your life and community greener while supporting the Greenwich Botanical Center.
This year we welcome an exciting lineup of expert speakers.
10:00am – How to Create a Beautiful Container for your Space with Landscape Designer, Char Barnes
11:00am – Conifer Walking Tour with Dr. Greg Kramer, Greenwich Tree Warden
12:00 pm – Why Aren’t My Hydrangeas Flowering? With Lorraine Ballato, Hydrangea Expert
1:00pm – Sustainable Landscapes: Designing with Native Plantings with Louis Fusco, PLA, ASLA
2:00pm – Composting in your Own Backyard with Britta Calkosz of Waste Free Greenwich & Tiana Santasiere, GBC Horticultural Education Director
The GBC welcomes new and fan-favorite vendors to the 2025 May Gardeners Market: Sam Bridge, Amsonia Design, Toolbox Florals, Gazy Brothers, Smith Acres, Turtle Moon, Marvin Gardens, McCue Gardens, Caffé Bon and Melt Mobile and more.
Can’t make it on Saturday? Come on Friday, May 2 from 4-7:00pm for the Early Buyers Sale.
Enjoy wine and cheese, exclusive art show, and first look at the sale. $20 donation to shop. “Nature’s Imprint: A Vintage Botanical Art Exhibit” celebrates the timeless beauty of plant life through a curated collection of antique botanical prints, all drawn from the archives of the Greenwich Botanical Center.
This exhibit highlights the intersection of science and art, where botanical study met exquisite craftsmanship. Each print, delicately rendered and historically rich, offers a glimpse into the past! Select framed prints will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the ongoing educational and conservation efforts of the Greenwich Botanical Center.
An opening reception is set for the evening of Friday, May 2 from 4:00-7:00pm, in the GBC Gallery, featuring wine and cheese to toast to art, nature, and community.
The Greenwich Botanical Center is located at 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT