New England Garden Clubs, Inc. 9th Annual Meeting

October 14 - 15, 2025

Sheraton Hartford South Hotel

100 Capital Boulevard, Rocky Hill, CT

"We Grow Gardens & Gardeners"

Hosted by:

The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc.

Event Highlights:

Tuesday, October 14: Unique Vendor Shopping, State Presidents-themed NEGC Photography Show, a Cocktail Reception honoring Polly Brooks, NEGC Director, and her guests Donna Donnelly, NGC President, and Susan Miner, NGC 3rd Vice President, followed by a delicious Dinner Banquet and an intriguing Conservation Program by Susan Quincy, Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection.
Wednesday, October 15: Insightful Roundtable Focus Groups, a captivating presentation by renowned floral artist and educator Michael Derouin, followed by a Buffet Luncheon with friends, next an engaging and interactive "Garden Jeopardy" game with horticulturist Renée Marsh, then the NEGC Achievement Awards Ceremony, and closing with exciting Drawings, including a Silent Auction for Michael's designs!

Guest Speakers

SUSAN QUINCY

CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

MICHAEL DEROUIN

AIFD - AAF - PFCI

Floral Artist and Educator

RENEE MARSH

Advanced Master Gardener & Horticulturalist

"Garden Jeopardy"