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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. Here, you will discover our club's history, activities, events, design and horticulture information and a local public gardens list.

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Upcoming Events

Holiday Greenery Sale
December 3rd and 4th
11 am - 5 pm

Club members will create holiday favorites to sell at the 2022 Kennett Square Holiday Village Market, held at the Creamery on Birch Street.
- Holiday Greens
- Paperwhites
- Amaryllis
- Holiday Floral Arrangements

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

The Spade and Trowel Club has been exhibiting in the Philadelphia Flower Show for years. We are proud to again exhibit in the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show. Our members are creating a display in the Windowsill class that illustrates the theme, which is "Best Light in the House".

Come view our creative design on March 4 - 7!

Community Events

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 on September 10th and 11th. 'From Sea to Shining Sea' was enjoyed by club members and Longwood Gardens visitors alike.

WAYWOOD GARDEN

Maintenance of Waywood Garden, a welcoming garden at the entrance to Kennett Square.

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

BARNS BRINTON KITCHEN AND HERB GARDEN

Maintenance of Barns Brinton House, located in Chadds Ford. Club members maintain this herb and kitchen garden throughout the year.

FLOWER ARRANGMENTS AT HEAD START IN KENNETT SQUARE

In May, we provided materials and guidance to three and four year old children at Head Start in Kennett Square so they could make flower arrangements.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN KENNETT SQUARE

On May 3rd, we provided materials and guidance to three and four year old children at the Montessori School in Kennett Square so they could make flower arrangements.

KENNETT SQUARE SAPLING GIVEAWAY

We gave away 150 saplings to local residents on the Farmer’s Market on Arbor Day. The saplings were 150 eastern redbuds (Cercis canadensis). We provided instructions for planting and care.

KENNETT SQUARE BEAUTIFICATION PLANT SALE

Supporting the beautification efforts in Kennett Square, the members of our club teamed with another local garden club to have our annual spring plant sale.

Proceeds from the plant sale pay for the planters and hanging baskets that adorn the streets of Kennett Square throughout the spring and summer seasons.

KENNETT SQUARE BARRELS

Our garden club and another Kennett Square garden club worked with the Beautification Committee to plant street barrels in the spring and summer in Kennett Square.

Upcoming Events

Community Events

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

BARNS BRINTON KITCHEN AND HERB GARDEN Maintenance of Barns Brinton House, located in Chadds Ford. Club members maintain this herb and kitchen garden throughout the year.

FLOWER ARRANGMENTS AT HEAD START IN KENNETT SQUARE​In May, we provided materials and guidance to three and four year old children at Head Start in Kennett Square so they could make flower arrangements.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN KENNETT SQUARE​On May 3rd, we provided materials and guidance to three and four year old children at the Montessori School in Kennett Square so they could make flower arrangements. ​

KENNETT SQUARE SAPLING GIVEAWAY​We gave away 150 saplings to local residents on the Farmer’s Market on Arbor Day. The saplings were 150 eastern redbuds (Cercis canadensis). We provided instructions for planting and care.

KENNETT SQUARE BARRELS ​Our garden club and another Kennett Square garden club worked with the Beautification Committee to plant street barrels in the spring and summer in Kennett Square. ​