MANCHESTER — This spring, the Garden Club of Manchester (GCM) invites the community to dig into the season at their highly anticipated “All Things Gardening – Plant, Bake, and Tag Sale.”
On Saturday May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Southern Vermont Arts Center’s Arkell Pavilion will transform into a green and vibrant marketplace featuring locally grown starter plants, member’s perennials, unique garden treasures, and artisanal baked goods.
More than just a sale, this annual tradition serves as a fundraiser to support the GCM’s beautification and scholarship programs.
Grown by Neighbors, For Neighbors
Whether you are a seasoned horticulturalist or a first-time gardener, the selection is curated for success in the Vermont climate.
Attendees can browse a robust collection of:
Locally Hardy Perennials: Hostas, Bleeding Hearts, Daisies and much more.
Starter Plants: Healthy herbs and annual geraniums grown by GCM members and the historic Hildene estate.
Garden Treasures: A “tag sale” featuring gently used tools, decorative planters, and unique outdoor décor.
“Purchasing from our sale means bringing home plants that are proven to thrive right here in our soil,” said Carolyn Brogan, event co-chair. “Our members take pride in cleaning and examining every plant to ensure it arrives at your home healthy and ready to bloom.”
Expertise and Edibles
The event offers more than just greenery. Several GCM members are Master Gardeners who will be on-site to offer personalized advice on what to plant and how to help your landscape flourish.
Additionally, and for those who prefer the kitchen to the garden, the Annual Bake Sale is a destination in itself.
“Our members are as talented in the kitchen as they are in the greenhouse,” said Co-Chair Anne MacLaurin. “From savory focaccia and scones to homemade jams and fudge, there is truly something for everyone. It’s a quintessentially Vermont way to spend a Saturday.”
Event goers are advised to come early for the best selection, and stay for special afternoon deals.
The GCM is dedicated to the protection and beautification of the Manchester area. Through civic planting, conservation efforts, and scholarships, the club works to ensure a greener future for Vermont.
The Garden Club of Manchester was established in 1920 and was the first garden club in Vermont. Today, it’s more than 100 members are involved in civic beautification projects – as well as education and scholarship programs for the community and its youth.
For more information, please visit gardenclubofmanchester.com.
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