Butterfly Garden
Among the many treasures at Tod's Point, the beautiful Butterfly Garden is particularly special. You can enjoy the lovely flowers and butterflies while appreciating the stunning view of Eagle Pond. The steps and terraces date back from the original mansion. The Garden Club of Old Greenwich has been planting and tending this special treat for nature lovers and pollinators since 2002.
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Old Greenwich School Secret Garden
To let kindergarten kids experience the joy of planting bulbs, we created a small garden on the south side of the elementary school. Now, several raised beds along the building’s wall burst every spring with brilliant yellow daffodils. Each year the bulbs multiply so there are now thousands. We also planted perennials to bloom from late spring until fall. Along the fence, we planted an undulating curve of low-maintenance shrubs and perennials that can thrive in the dry, shady conditions. These plants complement the mature trees and make a great backdrop to the large containers of flowers that we help the kindergartners plant each year. You may have already found the "secret" part of the garden, which is a garden bench surrounded by more of the containers, hidden among the shrubs in the shade.
Post Office Garden
Many little pockets in Old Greenwich benefit from our club’s attention. For several years, we has been gardening in front of the Post Office. This spot is very challenging because plants growing among mature tree roots and near hot pavement need lots of water. We hope the garden brightens your day and inspires reflections on how life and beauty can be encouraged everywhere.