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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.

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

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Recent and Upcoming Events

2025 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED THIS MAY

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

KENNETT SQUARE BARRELS

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

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.

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 recently relocated & rebuilt by the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Transplanting by our members is underway.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FOR BRANTWYN CLASSICS

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

2025 PHS PHLADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
"Gardens of Tomorrow"

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 in 2024 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.

LONGWOOD GARDENS FLOWER SHOW

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

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

HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP

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

KENNETT SQUARE HOLIDAY VILLAGE MARKET

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
-Rosemary Trees
-Pine Cone Swags
-Ornaments
-and more!

Recent and Upcoming Events

​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. ​

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.​

​HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP​Each December, members of the club make about 80 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.

HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP

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