Spade and Trowel Club, member of the Garden Club Federation of PA (GCFP), is an organization that stimulates interest and knowledge in gardening, flower arranging and conservation for the benefit of our membership and the community.  As a member of GCFP, we are included as members of the Central Atlantic Region (CAR) of the National Gardens Club, Inc. (NGC).   

Feel free to contact us to learn more about our garden club.  ​

​Thanks for visiting our website!

Recent and Upcoming Events

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​PENNSYLVANIA GARDEN PARTY 

The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania(GCFP) hosted a statewide garden tour called the PA Garden Party.  90 gardens were opened for visitors on Saturday, June 20 and 27, 2026. 

Spade and Trowel Club sponsored local gardens, which were open to visitors on Saturday, June 27, 2026.  
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​View the videos on GCFP Website.  The 2nd video contains wonderful photos of some of the gardens sponsored by Spade and Trowel.

​LONGWOOD GARDENS FLOWER SHOW

Our club, in conjunction with seven other garden clubs in GCFP District 1, holds an NGC Standard Flower Show at Longwood Gardens every other year in the fall.  This year's show will be held September 18th - 20th.

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

​FLOWER ARRANGMENTS AT TICK TOCK EARLY LEARNING CENTER IN KENNETT SQUARE

​We provide materials and guidance to three and four year old children at Tick Tock 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. ​

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 Community Events

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​2026 PHS ​PHLADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
February 28 - March 8, 2026

The Spade and Trowel Club and individual members of the club have been exhibiting in the Philadelphia Flower Show for years.   

In 2026, we received the Red Ribbon and a class commendation in the Front Door class.  We envisioned a doorway of the lost garden of Heligan, rediscovered after years of neglect.

In 2024, we received the Blue Ribbon in 2024 and the Gardening for the Greater Good Award in the Front Door Class.

KENNETT SQUARE HOLIDAY VILLAGE MARKET

​In December, our club created holiday favorites for our fundraising sale at the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market at
The Creamery
​401 Birch Street, Kennett Square

-Waxed Amaryllis
-Holiday Floral Arrangements
-Birdseed Wreaths
-Dried Flower Ornaments
​-Swags
-and more!

​​HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP

​Each December, members of the club make about 80 holiday arrangements for Heartland Hospice Services and Friends Home Residents

WAYWOOD GARDEN 

Our members maintain a welcoming garden at the entrance to Kennett Square next to Waywood Beverages.  A 'refresh' is currently underway!

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

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​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 recently relocated & rebuilt by the Chadds Ford Historical Society.  Our members have completed the transplanting and maintenance is once again underway.

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

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​2025 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED

Since 2022, we have provided a scholarship to a Kennett High School graduate pursuing further education in Horticulture, Environmental Studies and/or related fields.  

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​FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FOR BRANTWYN CLASSICS
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Club members make floral arrangements for the Brandywine Valley Symphony's annual fundraiser, The Brantwyn Classics.  This year's event was held on Sunday, October 5th.