Holiday Donations 2022
December 2022
,Greensburg Garden Center is a Non-Profit group supported by donations, grants and fundraisers. GGC offers its members and the community free monthly programs featuring speakers, workshops and volunteer opportunities. This holiday, please consider contributing to this community group! GGC is happy to accept your tax deductible check or credit card donation. Plant a donation and watch us grow!
Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour 2022
Saturday December 10, 2022
Bus Trip to Pittsburgh's 'Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour'
When: Saturday December 10, 2022
Time: Arrive at 12:15 to board the bus
Bus Departs: 12:30 PM – Returns: 5:30 PM
Bus will be leaving/returning from the GGC parking lot.
Cost: $80 Members
$85 Non-Members
The beauty of Christmas will be on display at the Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour. Explore the beauty of six fabulously restored Victorian homes decorated in the style of the 19th Century home.
In addition we will visit the historic CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHRUCH famous for its beautiful Louis Tiffany stained glass windows. Our personally guided tour offers us a rare glimpse into the warmth of the old-fashioned Christmas.
The day trip is scheduled for Saturday, December 10th. We will be leaving by bus from the Garden and Civic center parking lot. Please arrive at 12:15 to board the bus for an 'on-time' departure.
This is a walking tour through the neighborhood which will include stairs into the homes. The tour will last approximately 2.5 hours. Please dress appropriately for the weather and walking.
Bring your friends and family along to make the holidays extra special this year by joining the Greensburg Garden Club for this special day of Holiday Magic.
From the "Old Allegheny" website:
The tour features six (6) restored Victorian homes plus the historic Calvary United Methodist Church, famous for its beautiful Louis Tiffany stained glass windows, all decorated to celebrate a Nineteenth Century Christmas.
Tour guides will explain Victorian holiday traditions, provide the history of Allegheny West and its famous Nineteenth Century residents and discuss the individual homes as they are visited.
This is a walking tour through the neighborhood which will include stairs into the homes. The tour will last approximately 2.5 hours. Please dress appropriately for the weather and walking.
ALSO – Calvary Church hosts a Christmas Shop showcasing some of the best local artisans and antiques of the season. They’ll be happy to hold your purchases while you tour.
Spring Tea
March – Annual Event
Spring Tea
When: Check back for 2023 Time and Date
Where: Check back for 2023 Location
The annual SPRING TEA is a wonderful event open to the public. Treat yourself, your friends and family to a wonderful Tea party featuring beautifully decorated tables, delicious tea sandwiches, cookies and cakes. A wide range of Gift Baskets are raffled off during the event. Tickets to the tea and for the basket raffle may be purchased at our office.
May Mart Plant Sale
May – Annual Event
May Mart Plant Sale
When: Check back for 2023 Time and Date
Where: Greensburg Garden Center
951 Old Salem Road Greensburg, PA
The annual MAY MART plant sale is a huge fundraiser for GGC. A wide array of plants are available at a very reasonable price! Pre-order is available, or join us at the Garden Center on the day of the sale to choose your own flowers and plants from a huge selection of gorgeous garden plants.
Delicious Pie Sale – Annual Fundraiser
Spring time – 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.
Butterfly Release
August 2023
Magical Magnificent Monarchs Butterfly Release
When: Check back for 2023 DATE
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, call the Garden Center office. Choose a release time to attend; either 11 A.M. or 1 P.M.
The Monarchs are provided free compliments of the Second Chance Fund, but we do ask for a reservation fee, refunded when you pick up your butterfly, to insure that everyone gets a butterfly.
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.
Mark your calendar and bring the family for a wonderful butterfly experience
Annual Plant Auction
September 2023
When: Check back in 2023 for Date and Time
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!
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
Our holiday elves get busy creating gorgeous decorations with preserved and fresh greens.
Be sure to join us in 2023!
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.