Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 2-5PM | Flower Sale 5PM

The Dazzling Dahlia Show is open to the public from for growers and enthusiasts to join in our passion for dahlias. The Greenwich Botanical Center is our parent organization.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 6:00-8:00PM | GBC Gallery | Ages 18+
$165/Member | $190/Non-member

Celebrate peak dahlia season with an evening of creativity, beauty, and mindful design. In All Things Dahlias, students will explore the lush forms, colors, and character of these beloved early-fall blooms while learning how to construct a bountiful floral arrangement using sustainable, reusable techniques with inspiring, creative floral designer Dijana Xocoy of Toolbox Florals.

Joining Dijana is local flower farmer Rosann Berman of Rocky Ridge Farm, who will share her dahlia growing expertise: from planting and dividing to storing.

This workshop blends education and 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 dahlia arrangement to enjoy at home.

Space is limited — join us for an unforgettable evening immersed in the fleeting beauty of dahlia season.

Bring the whole family to learn to make pickles! Using fresh cucumbers, beans, and garden herbs, we'll craft a flavorful jar of refrigerator pickles to take home and enjoy. All materials are provided in this fun, hands-on make-and-take program — no experience necessary!

Please register the number of jars you'd like to make and the number of people attending per family.

Friday, October 2 | 4:30-5:30PM
$30/16-Ounce Jar - 1 jar can be shared per family or multiple jars can be purchased.
GBC Horticulture Building

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10:30AM-12:30PM | GBC Main Building
$55/GBC Member | $70/Non-Member

Step into the fascinating world of fungi with naturopathic physician, herbalist, and mushroom educator Dr. Lindsay Chimileski. Together we'll explore the remarkable kingdom of fungi—from their unique biology and essential role in healthy ecosystems to the ways humans have celebrated mushrooms throughout history, folklore, food, and medicine.

We'll highlight some of Connecticut's most iconic autumn mushrooms, including maitake, lion's mane, chicken of the woods, oyster mushrooms, chanterelles, and more, exploring what makes each species unique, where they grow, and how to begin recognizing them in the landscape. Along the way, we'll discuss the nourishing and health-supportive qualities of medicinal and culinary mushrooms, with simple ideas for incorporating them into everyday meals and wellness routines.

Whether you're spotting your very first mushroom or already find yourself slowing down to admire every log and stump, you'll leave with a richer understanding of the fungal world, fresh perspectives, and plenty of fascinating stories, practical knowledge, and fun facts to inspire your next walk in the woods. We'll conclude with a guided walk around the Greenwich Botanical Center grounds to observe seasonal fungi in their natural habitats and discover the hidden kingdom growing all around us.

Dr. Lindsay Chimileski, ND, MS, RH(AHG) is a Connecticut-licensed naturopathic doctor, acupuncture specialist, and registered herbalist with over a decade of clinical experience. She weaves together evidence-based naturopathic medicine, plant and mushroom wisdom, and heart-centered healing to help people reconnect with their innate resilience. She founded Hawthorn Holistic Health in 2017, a family-medicine natural health clinic serving patients of all ages. A former botanical medicine professor for seven years, she now teaches through conferences, community events, and small-group programs. She is known for her grounded teaching style, deep connection to the earth, and ability to make herbal traditions accessible and inspiring. At the Greenwich Botanical Center, Dr. Lindsay shares her passion for local plants, seasonal wellness, and nature-based practices that support whole-body vitality.

Please note this event will conclude with a walk around the Montgomery Pinetum.  Please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and be prepared to be outdoors. 

Offered in partnership with Greenwich Dahlia Society

Learn how to dig and store your dahlia tubers from the experts at Greenwich Dahlia Society.  They will discuss the variety of methods that people use for the best results.   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: $25 for GDS members | $30 for GBC members | $40 for non-members
5:30-6:30PM | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | Horticulture Building | Greenwich Botanical Center

With the summer behind us and winter on the horizon, fall is a great time to take steps to prepare your vegetable garden for next spring to ensure even greater success next year. Tiana Santasiere, horticultural education director, will be discussing how to properly put your vegetable garden to bed for winter. She will cover the final harvest of crops and disposal of plant debris, in addition to final garden tasks and strategies on how to prepare your soil for spring by adding amendments and planting cover crops.

Cost includes instruction and handouts.

Member - $10
Non-Member - $15

Wednesday, October 7, 2025 | 10AM-11:30PM
GBC Horticulture Building

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00AM-- 1:00 PM | GBC Gallery

10AM-12PM: Principles of native landscape design throughout the seasons
12-1PM: One-hour Walk in Pinetum to identify and discuss native plants

With a little bit of planning, your garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even after the flowers fade.  Instructor Kim Eierman will introduce you to a variety of native plants that will extend the color show and textural interest in your garden through fall and winter, with beautiful foliage, striking structure, colorful branches, berries, and seed pods.  Beyond extending the aesthetic interest in your landscape, learn how you can boost ecological value for wildlife through four seasons.

The talk will be followed by a one-hour walk on GBC grounds to identify and discuss the native plants found there. 

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: $55 GBC Members | $70 Non-Members

10 AM- 1 PM | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Gallery - Main Building | Greenwich Botanical Center

Learn the easy steps you can take to reduce waste and feed your plants, right in your own backyard by composting! Join Tiana Santasiere, Horticulture Education Director at GBC, and Britta Calkosz of Waste Free Greenwich, as they share tips on starting and maintaining a backyard compost bin, along with troubleshooting advice and best practices.

Whether you're already composting and have questions, or you're a beginner ready to get started, this program is for you.

Handouts included.

Tuesday, October 20 | 10:30-11:30AM

Free/GBC Member | $10/Non-Member
GBC Horticultural Building

There's something deeply satisfying about tucking cloves into the soil in fall, knowing they're quietly working through winter to reward you with a bountiful harvest next summer. Join our Horticultural Education Director, Tiana Santasiere, for a hands-on workshop that will teach you everything you need to know to grow your own garlic and shallots at home.

You'll learn the ins and outs of clove selection, proper planting depth and spacing, soil preparation, and the care your crop will need through the colder months ahead. To make sure you leave ready to plant, we've got you covered — each participant will take home approximately one-third of a pound each of premium garlic and shallots, purchased in advance just for this workshop.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener looking to expand your fall planting repertoire or a curious beginner eager to grow your own kitchen staples, this workshop offers the perfect blend of expert guidance and practical takeaways. Come learn and set yourself up for a delicious harvest next summer!

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 10:00-11:30AM
$20/GBC Member | $25/Non-member
GBC Horticultural Building

Thursday, October 22 | 6:30PM | GBC Gallery
$20/Member | $25/Non-Member

Discover the powerful health benefits hiding in the herbs you already know and love in Healing Herb Garden: Botanical Ways to Nourish Gut & Brain Health. Integrative health coach (and former Greenwich resident) Sara Englis shares practical, science-backed ways to incorporate fresh and dried culinary herbs into everyday meals for better digestion, immune support, reduced inflammation, and overall wellness.

This engaging and flavorful talk focuses not on supplements or herbal remedies, but on the accessible herbs already in your garden or in your kitchen. Participants will explore how common culinary herbs can help support gut and brain health while adding vibrant flavor, color, and creativity to daily cooking.

Sara will offer easy, approachable strategies for using herbs in dips, dressings, sauces, snacks, and simple meals, along with guidance on the differences between fresh and dried herbs, the gut-supportive properties of popular varieties, and practical recipes to recreate at home.

Perfect for curious beginners, home cooks, gardeners, and wellness enthusiasts alike, this lively discussion will leave you inspired to cultivate small, delicious habits with lasting benefits.

As a professional teacher and a certified integrative health coach, Sara Englis helps individuals achieve vibrant health, increasing energy, nourishing the body and soul, and achieving vitality. Sara specializes in helping professionals create small, attainable goals that result in long-term, sustainable changes to their diets and lifestyles. For more than ten years, Sara has studied and implemented transformational health principles. She combines her years of experience in investment banking and corporate training, teaching, and coaching with a deep, holistic understanding of how work-life balance influences our gut health and ultimately our overall well-being. Sara’s workshops and coaching programs help people break through limitations and achieve greater results than they have known before.