Greensburg Garden Center
True Value Product Fundraiser
Second Order Opportunity
Orders are now extended into a second delivery
If you attended the GGC October 2022 'Meeting Out' at the Greensburg Country Club, you know we were treated to a plethora of fabulous products by our guest Speaker: "Handy Andy" Amrhein from True Value Hardware and KDKA.
Andy is offering us a host of products at a reduced price as a fund raiser.
A second round of orders will be delivered at a date yet to be determined. Check back for more info.
An order form can be picked up at the GGC office Tuesdays or Thursdays during office hours. Order forms are also available here to print - Go to: Menu/forms
For more information please contact the GGC office.
Longwood Gardens - Day Trip
May 17, 2023
Longwood Gardens - Kennet Square, PA
When: May 17th, 2023
7:300 A.M. – Depart GGC via Bus
10:30 P.M. – Return to GGC (approx)
COST: $130 Members
$140 Non -Members
Longwood Gardens is arguably the premier public garden in Pennsylvania, featuring multiple themed gardens, a huge 19th century gothic conservatory and fabulous fountains. If you've never visited Longwood Gardens, you owe it to yourself to witness the breathtaking beauty of this special place. If you've been to Longwood before, you will want to take this opportunity to join us for a lovely day of spring blooms. G.G.C. is timing the date of this trip with hopes of seeing the Wisteria garden in full bloom.
We will be leaving by bus from Greensburg Garden Center at 7:30 AM for the 4.5 hour ride to Kennett Square outside of Philadelphia. There will be a stop for a quick breakfast halfway to Longwood – and a supper stop about halfway back to Greensburg on the return trip.
A 12:00 Noon arrival at Longwood will give us 5 hours to explore. All meals are on your own. There is a cafeteria as well as a lovely restaurant on the property, or pack your own lunch for a picnic.
The bus will depart Longwood Gardens around 5 PM with a projected arrival time of 10:30 PM back at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.
Contact the GGC office today at 724-837-0245 to purchase your ticket for the trip to Longwood Gardens.
Local Biennial Garden Tour
June 24, 2023
Date – June 24, 2023
Time – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TICKETS – $25 Advance purchase
$30 Day of the Tour - ONLY AVAILABLE at the G.G.C. Office
Tickets may be purchased NOW.
Tickets will also be available in the office the day of the garden tour
Saturday morning June 24th – 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon.
2023 is the year for our Biennial Garden Tour featuring 'open house' at seven of our local gardens. This is a great afternoon of visiting meticulously cared for gardens in the area at your on pace. Gardens will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
It’s so much fun to see what other people do to tame the wilds of nature and produce beautiful gardens. There are always unique interpretations of gardening and the use of plants for specific areas. Keep in mind, there aren’t many garden tours around anymore so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to visit the beautiful private gardens in our area. All of the open gardens are within a half hour of Greensburg.
For more information or to purchase tickets contact the G.G.C. office.
Deep Creek Lavender Farm – SOLD OUT
July 12, 2023
Deep Creek Lavender Farm
When: Wednesday July 12th, 2023
8:00 A.M. – Depart GGC Via Bus for Maryland
3:00 P.M. – Return to GGC
COST: SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST ONLY
$75 Members –Includes lunch
$85 Non -Members – Includes Lunch
Cliimb aboard the bus for a delightful day trip to Deep Creek, Maryland to visit the beautiful Deep Creek Lavender Farm. Our group will be treated to lavender lemonade and shortbread cookies along with a talk on the best way to grow lavender. The farm will only be open to our group during the visit.
We will be leaving by bus from Greensburg Garden Center at 8:00 AM for the 1 hour 45 minute ride to the Lavender Farm. A 10:00 AM arrival at the farm gives us time to learn and explore.
At 12:00 noon a lunch of gourmet sandwiches will be delivered by FIREFLY FARMS, a local farm that makes their own cheeses. Lunch includes a sandwich, chips, a pickle spear, pickled tomato and house made slaw.
The bus will depart around 1 PM with a projected arrival time of 3:00 PM back at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.
We are looking forward to a lovely day on July 12th, when the lavender will be in full bloom. Contact the office today at 724-837-0245 for more information or to sign up for the trip.
Please give your sandwich choice when making your reservation.
Fresh and Fig – Fresh goat cheese, prosciutto, fig jam, fresh arugula dressed with balsamic vinaigrette. Served on an artisan baguette.
Paris at the Lake – Our bloomy breeze, Brie style cheese , sliced ham with cultured butter served on an artisan baguette
Smoked Salmon Bagel – with fresh goat cheese with chives , pickled red onions and capers.
Butterfly Release
August 5, 2023
Magical Magnificent Monarchs Butterfly Release
When: Saturday August 5th, 2023
11:00 am and 1pm
RAIN or SHINE
Where: LeFevre Butterfly Garden
951 Old Salem Road Greensburg, PA 15601
The beautiful Monarch butterfly is widely considered the “king” of all butterflies.
Treat yourself and your family to the breath-taking sight of butterflies taking flight at our annual Butterfly Release event.!
To reserve your Monarch Butterfly to release in the garden call the Garden Center office. Choose a release time to attend; either 11 A.M. or 1 P.M.
The release will take place in the beautiful LeFevre Butterfly Garden located at the bottom of the parking lot behind the main Garden Center building. The colorful flowers there will entice the released Monarchs to stay and take a sip of nectar.
There will be plenty to see and enjoy:
- Monarch larva will be happily munching milkweed in one of our troughs.
- Novelty items will be available for fun and excitement for the little ones.
- Educational displays and butterfly books are inside the Garden House.
- Buy a flower wand for a butterfly to coax a Monarch to land.
- Take a picture on the butterfly bench.
- We have a limited number of Milkweed plants.
- Get a butterfly tattoo or have your face painted for $1 donation.
Mark your calendar and bring the family for a wonderful butterfly experience
Annual Plant Auction
September 5th 2023
When: September 5, 2023
11 a.m. (During membership meeting)
Where: Greensburg Garden Center
951 Old Salem Road , Greensburg, PA
The September membership meeting will include the yearly plant auction. Our members contribute plants from their own beautiful gardens to share with other gardeners. Non-members and guests are welcome to attend.
This is our most interactive meeting of the year, as we enjoy good-natured bidding for the plants brought in by all. The highest bidder takes home a lovely new addition for their garden.
Members; Dig up your perennials, bring houseplants, seeds, vegetables, bouquets or whatever you have from your garden that others may be interested in!
Mark your calendar – The plant auction is a lot of fun and a meeting you want to be sure and attend!
Autumn House Tour & Barbecue
September 23, 2023
– SAVE THE DATE –
When: September 23, 2023
Time and Location to be announced,
Greensburg, PA
Join us for some fabulous Fall Fun at the lovely Mid-Century Modern Home of a our G.G.C. Neighbor and host for a house tour and Barbecue. Entertainment by country singer Gary Pratt. Specific details will be announced as determined so check back.
G.G.C. Annual Holiday Party
After a year of botanical and environmental events and fundraisers, G.G.C. members enjoy an annual Holiday Party. A yearly theme is chosen and the party is always full of entertainment, door prizes and a plethora of raffle baskets.
Be sure to join us in 2023!
Christmas Gifts and Greens Sale
December 1– 2, 2023
Friday and Saturday
Our holiday elves get busy creating gorgeous decorations with preserved and fresh greens.
Be sure to join us in 2023!
Delicious Pie Sale – Annual Fundraiser
Annual Event
Annual Pie Sale
When: Check back for 2023 Time and Date
Where: Greensburg Garden Center
951 Old Salem Road Greensburg, PA
The annual PIE SALE is another favorite fundraiser for GGC. Delicious frozen pies in a variety of fabulous flavors are available to purchase. A delivery date is set for pie pickup. Pies are fun and easy to bake making for a delicious dessert for party's and dinners.
"Together Again" Spring Tea 2023
March 25, 2023
Thank you to the Community, to all of our Guests, and to the Volunteers that made the Annual G.G.C. 2023 Spring Tea a Fabulous Success! Delicious food, gorgeous raffle baskets and Musical entertainment all contributed to a wonderful afternoon that will long be remembered.
Please visit the photo section to view a sampling of the beautiful tables presented by our Volunteers.
May Mart Plant Sale & Flea Market 2023
May 5th and May 6th
When: May 5th & May 6th
MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME OUT TO MAY MART. WE HAD BEAUTIFUL WEATHER BOTH DAYS WITH BEAUTIFUL PLANTS, FLEA MARKET, FOOD AND LOTS OF FUN!
Tours & Workshops
Garden Tours
Church/House Tours
Church/House Tours
One day special tours to member gardens or the annual Philadelphia Flower Show.
The Flower Show also has demonstrations and seminars to inspire and educate gardeners.
Church/House Tours
Church/House Tours
Church/House Tours
Once a year either a group of houses, buildings or churches are decorated by local florists/designers and we take a self paced tour. So much fun for all!
Workshops
Church/House Tours
Workshops
Join us for our hands-on design workshop. Have fun learning to design a flower arrangement, a bird bath, cement leaves or Hypertufa pots. Make new friends at the same time.