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. 

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

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Recent and Upcoming Events

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​The Kennett Square Library planters

A few members spruced up the planters in preparation for the grand opening of the new library!

GCFP DISTRICT I ANNUAL MEETING

Spade and Trowel Club recently hosted the annual meeting and luncheon for District I members of GCFP on September 13, 2023 at the Kennett Square Country Club.
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Speaker: Claire Agre, RLA, ASLA
Co-founder of Unknown Studio

"Microcosms:  Gardens and Landscapes of Unknown Studio Landscape Architecture & Urban Design LLC"

​Flower Arrangements for the Brantwyn Classics Fundraiser
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Club members make floral arrangements for this fundraiser which supports The Kennett Symphony.  This year's event will be held on Sunday, October 8th.
​Click here for more information.

​HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP

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

KENNETT SQUARE HOLIDAY VILLAGE MARKET

​Our club creates holiday favorites for our sale at the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market at the Creamery, held this year on December 2nd & 3rd.

-Holiday Greens
-Paperwhites
-Amaryllis
-Holiday Floral Arrangements
-Topiaries

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 Community Events

​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.

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​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.

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​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. ​

​KENNETT SQUARE SAPLING GIVEAWAY

​We gave away 150 saplings to local residents at the KSQ Farmer’s Market for Arbor Day 2023. The saplings  included native Dogwood, Red Oak, and White pine trees. We provided instructions for planting and care.



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April 2023

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​​Philadelphia Flower Show
"The Garden Electric"
March 4 - 12, 2023
Philadelphia Convention Center

The Spade and Trowel Club and members of the club have been exhibiting in the Philadelphia Flower Show for years.  We were proud to again exhibit in the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show.  Our club created a display in the Windowsill class that illustrated the theme, which was "Best Light in the House".  A member of our club entered a design too. 

LONGWOOD GARDENS FLOWER SHOW

Our club, in conjunction with six other garden clubs in GCFP District 1, held a Standard Flower Show at Longwood Gardens in September 2022.

'From Sea to Shining Sea' was enjoyed by club members and Longwood Gardens visitors.