Diseases that Affect our Plants - Alec Benoit
Alec has been a dedicated professional in the tree care industry since 2012. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Ecological Forest Management from Paul Smith's College in 2010. As an ISA Certified Arborist, a Connecticut Licensed Arborist, and a TRAQ-qualified risk assessor, Alec leverages his deep expertise in arboriculture and plant health care to deliver tailored landscape solutions.
Permiculture - Dr. Hannah Reynold
Hannah is the current chair of the Jane Goodall Center. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 2004 with a B.S. in Organismal Biology and performed research in France on a Fulbright Scholarship after graduating, then earned a Ph.D. in Biology from Duke University (2011). She completed postdoctoral studies at the University of Akron and The Ohio State University on the fungal pathogen White-nose Syndrome. Her area of research is fungal ecology and evolution. Dr. Reynolds joined the faculty at WCSU in 2017. (photo courtesy of WCSU)
Annual Summer Luncheon
and Officer Installation
Garden Club members joined together
to celebrate another successful year and to install officers for the 2026-2027 season.
Loreta Daka - Floral Design
Loreta is a "floral designer" - an artist who specializes in using flowers to create custom-made pieces for weddings and events. Each design is one-of-a-kind and tailor-made to meet the specific needs of their clients. She is the owner of Floral Boutique, a floral studio based in Connecticut.
Amy Ziffer - Shade Plants 101
Amy is a garden designer and public speaker. She has been a Master Gardener for over twenty-five years and is a former staff editor and photographer for Fine Gardening magazine and the author of several books about shade gardening.
Dr. Richard Benfield - Around the World in 80 Gardens
Dr. Benfield is a former geography professor and internationally recognized expert in garden tourism. He is best known as the author of Garden Tourism and New Directions in Garden Tourism.
Tovah Martin - Easiest Houseplants Ever with Style
Tovah is an Author and gardener specializing in houseplants and organic gardening and grows over 200 houseplants in her home.
Member Luncheon
The Member Summer Luncheon and Officer Installation will take place on June 10, 2025 at 12 noon at Greca Mediterranean Kitchen in New Milford.
Spencer Lord—Oracle Mushroom Co
Spencer Lord, the owner of ORACLE Mushroom Co, says his gourmet mushroom farm brings the ancient benefits of fungi out of the shadows and into your life.
August 2023
On September 12th Garden Club members met at Trinity Lutheran Church. They enjoyed an extended social time and light luncheon followed by the business meeting. Members discussed a wrap-up of the 100th anniversary celebration and made plans for the fall and next spring.
Planting bulbs with students from Holy Infant Pre-School.
Making arrangements with seniors.
Garden Club members plant flowers in town gardens, in sidewalk tubs, in front of monuments, and at town hall.
To stimulate interest in gardens & gardening, encourage conservation of natural resources, promote civic improvement, and study & enjoy the artistic use of plants. Some of our affiliations include the The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc., New England Garden Clubs, and National Garden Clubs, Inc. Join us!
We tend gardens at:
All-Wars and WWI monuments
Main & Church St Planters
Mayor’s Garden at Town Hall
Town Hall Church St. Garden
Service projects have included:
Garden Therapy for Seniors
CT Flower & Garden Show
Christmas decorations on the green
Route 7 Welcome Sign
For over a century, the Garden Club of New Milford has been cultivating a beautiful, vibrant community. Since 1923, our active non-profit has been deeply rooted in town life—planting trees, landscaping public spaces, designing gardens, and funding impactful local projects. Through hands-on education and community exhibits, we take pride in caring for the place we call home.
Our meetings bring together friendly neighbors for fun, social gatherings that explore everything from hands-on gardening and conservation to local public service.
Anyone can attend a meeting to determine if they are interested in joining.
Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month from 1–3PM, location announced the prior month. Membership responsibilities include:
• Attend meetings regularly
• Take an active part in activities
• Support fundraising projects
• Host twice a year
• Pay annual dues
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