National Garden Week
Celebrate the beauty of nature, local gardens, and community with a full week of events designed to inspire and engage!
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Calendar of Events
Sponsored by National Garden Clubs, Inc. & Gates Mills Garden Club Sunday, June 1, 12PM – Kickoff & Mayor’s Proclamation Join us at the Gates Mills Arboretum entrance, just south of the Post Office, as we launch National Garden Week with a special proclamation from Mayor Steve Siemborski. Monday, June 2 – Floral Displays Around the Village Enjoy fresh floral arrangements and National Garden Week flyers in village buildings throughout the week. Tuesday, June 3, 4:00PM – Garden Club Board Meeting At The Barn (members only). Wednesday, June 4, 5:30-7:00PM – "Restoring Nature’s Beauty: Celebrating 90 Yrs of the Gates Mills Arboretum" Bryan Kuchta, CEO of Better Meadows & Woodlands, will share insights on identifying invasive plants and restoring native landscapes in your backyard. Open to guests. Free native plant gift. Refreshments provided. Location: GM Garden Club Barn, 1280 Chagrin River Rd. RSVP required: [email protected] Thursday, June 5, 9:00AM – Floral Tribute to Honor Our History Create and place bouquets at the gravesites of past members in the North and South Cemeteries. At The Barn (members only). Friday, June 6, 4:30-6:30PM - Garden Tour at the Historic Gates Mills Garden Club Tour the beautifully restored gardens and hear from members who helped shape them. Open to guests. Refreshments provided. Location: GM Garden Club, 1280 Chagrin River Rd. RSVP required: [email protected] Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 AM – "Tiny Gardens, Big Fun!" Tween Terrarium Workshop Youth ages 12–18 can build their own mini terrarium in this hands-on workshop at the Gates Mills Library. Space is limited. RSVP: Alicia Raffa, Youth Librarian, 440-423-4808. |
