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Spade and Trowel Club, member of Garden Club Federation of PA, is an organization that stimulates interest and knowledge in gardening, flower arranging and conservation for the benefit of our membership and the community.

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Recent and Upcoming Events

LONGWOOD GARDENS FLOWER SHOW

Our club, in conjunction with seven other garden clubs in GCFP District 1, will hold an NGC Standard Flower Show at Longwood Gardens on October 4th-6th.

All gardeners and flower arrangers are invited to exhibit in the show. The show is open to the public with admission to Longwood Gardens.

Community Events

WAYWOOD GARDEN

Our members maintain a welcoming garden at the entrance to Kennett Square next to Waywood Beverages.

With the permission of PennDot, club members maintain the bed throughout the year.

BARNS BRINTON KITCHEN AND HERB GARDEN

Barns Brinton House is a historic colonial tavern and garden located in Chadds Ford. Our members have maintained the appropriate period herb and kitchen garden for over 45 years. The beds were rebuilt in 2015.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FOR BRANTWYN CLASSICS

Club members make floral arrangements for the Kennett Symphony's annual fundraiser, The Brantwyn Classics. This year's event will be held on Sunday, October 6th.

KENNETT SQUARE BARRELS

In conjunction with Kennett Collaborative, we plant the street barrels with seasonal flowers and greenery.

KENNETT SQUARE HOLIDAY VILLAGE MARKET

Our club creates holiday favorites for our sale at the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market at
The Creamery
401 Birch Street, Kennett Square

-Wreaths
-Holiday Greens bundles
-Waxed Amaryllis
-Holiday Floral Arrangements
-Birdseed Wreaths
-Candle votives and ornaments
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HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP

Each December, members of the club make holiday arrangements for Heartland Hospice Services and Friends Home Residents

2024 PHS PHLADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
"United By Flowers"

The Spade and Trowel Club and individual members of the club have been exhibiting in the Philadelphia Flower Show for years. We entered the Front Door class for the first time:
"Front Stoop - Join the Party!"
and won the Blue Ribbon!

We were also honored with the Philadelphia Horticulture Society Gardening for the Greater Good Award.

FLOWER ARRANGMENTS AT HEAD START IN KENNETT SQUARE

We provide materials and guidance to three and four year old children at Head Start in Kennett Square so they can make flower arrangements.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN KENNETT SQUARE

We provide materials and guidance to three and four year old children at the Montessori School in Kennett Square so they can make flower arrangements.

Recent and Upcoming Events

Community Events

WAYWOOD GARDEN Our members maintain a welcoming garden at the entrance to Kennett Square next to Waywood Beverages.With the permission of PennDot, club members maintain the bed throughout the year.​

​BARNS BRINTON KITCHEN AND HERB GARDEN Barns Brinton House is a historic colonial tavern and garden located in Chadds Ford. Our members have maintained the appropriate period herb and kitchen garden for over 45 years. The beds were rebuilt in 2015.​

​HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP​Each December, members of the club make holiday arrangements for Heartland Hospice Services and Friends Home Residents

​FLOWER ARRANGMENTS AT HEAD START IN KENNETT SQUARE​We provide materials and guidance to three and four year old children at Head Start in Kennett Square so they can make flower arrangements.

​FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN KENNETT SQUARE​We provide materials and guidance to three and four year old children at the Montessori School in Kennett Square so they can make flower arrangements. ​

WAYWOOD GARDEN

Our members maintain a welcoming garden at the entrance to Kennett Square next to Waywood Beverages.

With the permission of PennDot, club members maintain the bed throughout the year.

BARNS BRINTON KITCHEN AND HERB GARDEN

Barns Brinton House is a historic colonial tavern and garden located in Chadds Ford. Our members have maintained the appropriate period herb and kitchen garden for over 45 years. The beds were rebuilt in 2015.

HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP

Each December, members of the club make holiday arrangements for Heartland Hospice Services and Friends Home Residents

FLOWER ARRANGMENTS AT HEAD START IN KENNETT SQUARE

We provide materials and guidance to three and four year old children at Head Start in Kennett Square so they can make flower arrangements.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN KENNETT SQUARE

We provide materials and guidance to three and four year old children at the Montessori School in Kennett Square so they can make flower arrangements.