This fall, GBC’s gallery will feature the magical multimedia artworks of Cinzia Meneghello, on view from September 21 through November 9. Stepping into Cinzia's mystical world opens our eyes and imagination. During her exhibit, the artist will be teaching a two-hour workshop on capturing the botanical world using a variety of materials and techniques, Gold & Light: A Mixed Media Botanical Art Workshop with Cinzia Meneghello. Meet the artist and learn from her, surrounded by her art.
Artist's Statement: Cinzia Meneghello: Enchanted Greenwich celebrates Connecticut's natural beauty, reimagining it as a luminous ecosystem blooming with vibrant organic forms, fairytale beings, and symbolic motifs. From abstract florals to whimsical illustrations and intricate, multi-layered large fantasy paintings, each piece reveals nature as a space where wonder
and imagination flourish, and where the sacred, the joyful, and the magical harmoniously coexist.
Rooted in her deep connection to the local flora and fauna, the artist distills botanical and animal forms into expressive colors and textures. Evocative figures often emerge from ethereal, semi-abstracted landscapes, glowing in dreamy hues delicately accented by gold and ivory lights. Created largely on paper, these works combine an impressive array of media such as watercolors, gouache, inks, carved textured grounds, pastels, oils, graphite, acrylics, tempera, as well as natural materials such as petals and leaves, making the paintings feel as tactile and alive as the environments that inspired them.
“My art practice is guided by a strong interest in the healing and contemplative qualities of art, from the cathartic effect of viewing art to the reflective process of artmaking itself. My inspiration comes from prolonged sessions of prayer and meditation as well as from the sights and sounds I encounter in my daily walks in nature. Through my paintings I strive to unveil the sacred all around us, in seemingly ordinary places, animals, and people. My goal is to capture the universal essence and interdependence of our inner stories. I hope to inspire viewers by offering glimpses of harmony and beauty, stillness and play, the divine and the human.”
About Cinzia Meneghello: Originally from Italy, Cinzia Meneghello is an artist and designer based in Greenwich, CT.
Her paintings delve into the deep interplay between spirituality and the creative process and often incorporate themes from fairytales, myths, and the sacred. Cinzia splits her time between making art and working as a web and graphic designer for myriads of nonprofits, arts organizations, independent theaters and small businesses in the Tristate area and beyond. With a background in curatorial and education, she has also worked and collaborated extensively with museums, galleries and other cultural venues across the country. Visit cinziameneghello.com to learn more.
Details: September 21 - November 9, 2026
Gallery - Main Building | Greenwich Botanical Center
The Plant Doctor is in on the first Thursday of every month in the greenhouse! Stop in for GBC's monthly drop-in series for houseplant lovers of every experience level.
During the drop-in clinics, the greenhouse becomes an open workspace where you can bring your houseplant questions, troubleshoot challenges, learn repotting techniques, and get expert advice from GBC Horticultural Education Director Tiana Santasiere and the GBC horticulture volunteers. Whether you're nurturing a collection of tropical plants or caring for your very first Pothos, you'll find practical guidance, hands-on learning, and inspiration for keeping your indoor garden healthy and beautiful.
Drop-in anytime during clinic hours, stay for a few minutes or a few hours, and enjoy a relaxed Thursday morning, learning to care for your indoor plants. Please remember to either bring in your houseplant or a picture. There is no fee to stop in and GBC members receive free plant re-potting (up to 16” containers) and 20% off on greenhouse purchases.
First Thursday of every month/no registration required: 10AM-3PM
GBC Horticultural Building
Offered in partnership with Greenwich Dahlia Society
Join the Greenwich Dahlia Society meeting, where they will discuss weed suppression methods and open the floor to share knowledge and experiences. The group will also have a preliminary discussion regarding the September Dazzling Dahlia Show. This is a meeting of the Greenwich Dahlia Society that is open to all; the format is an informal sharing of knowledge and information. Registrations go to support the operations of Greenwich Dahlia Society.
Details:
Cost: Free to GDS members | $25 for GBC members | $40 for non-members
5:30-6:30PM | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Horticulture Building | Greenwich Botanical Center
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 9AM-4PM
Garden Tour Tickets are SOLD OUT. If you have already purchased tickets, they may be picked up at GBC 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob M-F | 9AM-4PM
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Grandiflora Garden Tour!
Garden Tour: Saturday, June 6 | 9AM-4PM - SOLD OUT
The Patron Party on Friday evening, June 5, at a private backcountry estate is SOLD OUT.
Now in its 69th year, GBC's Grandiflora Garden Tour is a self-guided tour of exceptional private gardens across Greenwich; open exclusively in support of Greenwich Botanical Center.
Your Tour Booklet is your ticket and allows one visit per garden. Carpooling is encouraged; parking is limited. Gardens are private homes; open thanks to the generosity of their owners.
Enjoy this rare opportunity to experience Greenwich’s most beautiful gardens all in support of GBC’s mission to connect our community to plants and nature.
For safety: strollers, dogs, and children under 10 are not permitted. Infants in carriers are welcome. Handicap access is not guaranteed.
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 6:00-8:00PM | GBC Gallery | Ages 18+
$145/Member | $160/Non-Member
Celebrate peak peony season with an evening of creativity, beauty, and mindful design. In All Things Peonies, students will explore the lush forms, colors, and character of these beloved early-summer blooms while learning how to construct a bountiful floral arrangement using sustainable, reusable techniques with inspiring, creative floral designer Dijana Xocoy of Toolbox Florals.
This workshop blends expert demonstration with hands-on creation, allowing participants to develop their own arranging style while gaining a deeper understanding of floral mechanics. Emphasis will be placed on eco-friendly design practices, including the use of chicken wire in place of floral foam, a technique favored by professional designers for its versatility and sustainability.
Perfect for flower lovers of all skill levels, this class offers a relaxed, inspiring environment to slow down, work thoughtfully with seasonal materials, and leave with a stunning peony arrangement to enjoy at home.
Pricing includes:
Space is limited — join us for an unforgettable evening immersed in the fleeting beauty of peony season.
Offered in partnership with Greenwich Dahlia Society
Join the Greenwich Dahlia Society meeting, where they will discuss various ways to care for your dahlias in season, including coping with pests and management. The group will also provide an update regarding the September Dazzling Dahlia Show. This is a meeting of the Greenwich Dahlia Society that is open to all; the format is an informal sharing of knowledge and information. Registrations go to support the operations of Greenwich Dahlia Society.
Details:
Cost: Free to GDS members | $25 for GBC members | $40 for non-members
5:30-6:30PM | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Horticulture Building | Greenwich Botanical Center
Just because summer’s tomatoes are winding down doesn’t mean your vegetable garden has to. July is the perfect time to start planning a productive fall harvest filled with crisp greens, root vegetables, and other cool-season favorites.
Join GBC Horticultural Education Director Tiana Santasiere to learn how to transition your garden from summer abundance to fall productivity. You'll discover how to clear space as warm-season crops finish, use your local frost date to create a planting timeline, and select the best vegetables for a successful autumn harvest. Whether you're new to vegetable gardening or looking to get more from your garden each year, this workshop will help you extend the growing season well into the cooler months.
You'll learn how to:
This workshop is part of our Vegetable Gardening Series, presented in partnership with the Greenwich Community Gardens and led by GBC Horticultural Education Director, Tiana Santasiere.
$10/Member | $20/Non-Member
Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 10:00-11:30AM
GBC Horticulture Building
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00 PM | GBC Gallery
Offered in Partnership with New York Botanical Garden
Celebrate Native Plant Day on Saturday, July 11 with an immersive, three-class course at Greenwich Botanical Center, presented in partnership with the New York Botanical Garden. Led by native plant expert Kim Eierman, this program is designed for gardeners, designers, and plant enthusiasts looking to create landscapes that are both beautiful and ecologically supportive.
Guests may register for individual sections or attend all three. From native plant selection and understanding ecotypes, to designing a succession of blooms that support pollinators from spring through fall, to applying ecological principles in native landscape design, each session offers practical guidance rooted in regional ecology. Join us for one class or the full day and leave inspired to build healthier, more resilient landscapes.
Section One: 10am-12pm: Native Plant Selection
When choosing native plants, you must ask the right questions to get the best results. Kim Eierman will help you sort out the mysteries and complexities of native plant selection including: Am I buying a genetic clone, and does it matter? What are local ecotypes and where can I buy them? Are native cultivars ok? Are dwarf nativars ecologically-useful? Which native plants require pollination partners and how do I source them? Get the answers you need to make your native landscape both beautiful and eco-beneficial.
Section Two: 12:45pm-2:45pm: Creating a Succession of Native Blooms
If you want to attract and support pollinators, continuous succession of bloom is an absolute imperative in any landscape. From early spring through late fall, different species of pollinators look for different types of plants at different times of year. Some plants are much more useful to pollinators than others. Learn what you need to know to make your garden beautiful and pollinator-friendly throughout the growing season with great choices of regional natives.
Section Three: 3pm-5pm: Principles of Native Landscape Design
Native landscape design adds an important dimension to traditional garden design, namely ecological landscaping principles. Learn how to make your landscape beautiful while creating a high-functioning ecosystem. We’ll address techniques like referencing local plant communities, using natural layers in the designed landscape, creating natural habitats for pollinators, natural enemies, birds and other wildlife, using biodiversity and genetic diversity, incorporating keystone species and using “Cues to Care.”
About Kim Eierman:
Kim Eierman is the Founder of EcoBeneficial LLC and the author of The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening. She is an ecological landscape designer and environmental horticulturist specializing in native plants. Based in New York, Kim teaches at the New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Native Plant Center and Massachusetts Horticultural Society. In addition to being a Certified Horticulturist through the American Society for Horticultural Science, Kim is an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional, a Steering Committee member of The Native Plant Center, and a member of The Ecological Landscape Alliance and Garden Communicators International.
Details:
Cost: Full Day/All Three Sections $163 GBC & NYBG Members | $180 Non-Members
Individual Sections: $68 GBC & NYBG Members | $80 Non-Members
10 AM- 5 PM | Saturday, July 11 | Gallery - Main Building | Greenwich Botanical Center
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 10:00AM–2:00 PM
$85/GBC Member | $95/Non Member
Gallery at Greenwich Botanical Center
Celebrate the vibrant relationships between butterflies, summer's most vibrant pollinators, and the flowering plants they depend on in this immersive botanical drawing workshop with artist Jeanne Reiner. Designed for artists with some knowledge of drawing, this four-hour session invites participants to observe closely and translate the beauty and complexity of pollinator-friendly plants into detailed drawings. Working from botanical material and reference imagery, Jeanne will guide students through techniques for careful observation, proportion, line, and texture while exploring the ecological connections between butterflies and their host plants. Whether you are new to botanical drawing or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers both technical instruction and creative inspiration.
Open to members and non-members, individual artists, and art organizations or clubs. All materials will be provided. Please pack a lunch or snack.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 6–7:30 PM
$50/GBC Member | $60/Non Member
Gallery at Greenwich Botanical Center
Discover how thoughtful garden design can elevate both your landscape and your summer cocktail gatherings. Join Bethany Naccarato, owner of Blueacre Garden, for a lively evening focused on the design, planning, and planting of a home cocktail garden—where beauty, fragrance, and flavor come together. Bethany will walk guests through the essentials of cocktail garden design, including plant selection, growing guidance, and layout strategies that balance aesthetics with easy harvest and maximum enjoyment. Participants will receive take-home plan renderings for two differently sized cocktail gardens, along with six cocktail recipes created to highlight fresh, garden-grown ingredients.
Immediately following the presentation, Bethany will demonstrate how to mix three popular summertime cocktails, with a tasting of each. Guests will enjoy cocktails on the terrace at Greenwich Botanical Center and have the opportunity to ask Bethany questions. Perfect for gardeners, design enthusiasts, and anyone who loves entertaining outdoors, this program offers inspiration from the garden bed to the cocktail glass.
About Bethany Naccarato:
Bethany M. Naccarato is an author, gardening educator, and owner of Blueacre Garden. A Connecticut native, Bethany found her passion for gardening at a young age growing vegetables with her grandparents and filling the beds at her childhood home with a variety of annual and perennial flowers. Bethie continued to pursue her passion in the classroom, becoming a Certified Master Gardener.
In 2023, Bethie launched her social media presence, @BlueacreGarden, on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, where her followers learn best practices, solutions to common issues, and other advice to help them achieve the gardens of their dreams. Today, Bethie has over 500,000 followers across her social media channels and has been featured in The New York Times and gardening publication, The Spruce. She loves gardening at her home, "Blueacre," where she grows a variety of organic heirloom vegetables, and annual and perennial flowers including peonies, zinnias, and dahlias.
