2025 March Meeting Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our March meeting! To those who could not attend, you were missed! Here is a recap of what was discussed. 

Brown's Harvest Reminds us that "Windsor is Farming" 
Alex Connor, a seventh-generation member of the Brown family, gave a fantastic presentation about the rich farming history of this legacy farm in Windsor. From shade tobacco to hayrides, strawberries, and sunflowers, if you've been in Windsor for more than a few years, Brown's has likely been part of those memories. If not, or if you’re new to town, consider checking out their farmstand or their spring, summer, and fall events. Help us all keep our farming traditions a part of Windsor! Asparagus season is right around the corner!

This presentation was filmed for Win-TV, we will share where you can watch it soon. 

Enita Jubrey, Assistant to the Town Manager also joined our meeting and shared information about the Summer of 10,000 Flowers, an initiative being put on by the Windsor 2035: Plan of Conservation and Development. The Windsor Garden Club is being asked to support the Summer of 10,000 Flowers by planting sunflowers this season and documenting with photos you can share to the town's social media. The idea is that our sunflowers will grow as the town's plans develop over the coming months. Sunflower seeds were distributed at the meeting and more will be available in April. 
Read more about this project: https://plan.windsorct.com/

The February Photo Contest Winner was Clayton Curry for his Amaryllis - perfect for the Valentines Day season! 
The contest continues into March - please submit your photos by March 30 to windsorctgardenclub@gmail.com mailto:windsorctgardenclub@gmail.com or print them and mail them to PO Box 233 (06095). Keep in mind that the rules are that the photos be current, taken in the month they are submitted for and they should be of nature, landscapes or plants, found locally. We will vote on our favorite March photo at the April meeting. 

Flo's Fabolous Prize Winner: Beryl Sampson
Each month Flo has something up her sleeve and this month, with the support of Mary Walek and her lovely shamrock bookmarks, Beryl was the big prize winner. What will the game be in April and who will be the winner?? You will have to show up to find out! Must be in attendance to play!

A few upcoming gardening events have been brought to our attention and we would like to share! 

It's back! First Town Downtown will be looking for planters and sponsors to help create upcycled planters that will be on display at business around town. If you have participated in the past, you know this is a fun and creative way to celebrate gardening and our community. Consider signing up! Sign up here. https://www.firsttowndowntown.org/programs/upcycled-planter-challenge/join-renew//