Special Events
Emerald Necklace Garden Club Plant Sale & Garden Faire, May 10
May 10, 2025 was a beautiful spring day and shoppers swarmed the plant tables to find their favorite perennials, annuals, herbs and houseplants. Garden Faire treasures were quickly snapped up. Sales were brisk and proceeds from the event will guarantee generous contributions by ENGC for scholarships and local conservancy projects.
The 2026 Plant Sale & Garden Faire is scheduled for May 9 at Brecksville United Methodist Church on the square. Doors open at 9:00. Mark your calendar!
A Pressed Flower Workshop
Held on August 11th
On August 11, 2025 adults were invited to the Brecksville library to participate in a pressed flower workshop. The workshop was led by Sheila Humphrey with assistance from several other club members. Workshop materials were pressed flowers that members had dried and pressed throughout the year especially for the workshop.
ENGC MEMBERS MADE HOLIDAY PORCH POTS
ENGC members met on November 10, 2025 to make porch pots to decorate their homes for the winter season. Greens, berries, dried florals and ribbon were donated by members and shared for all the pots. Two pots were also created to decorate the front entrance of the church where ENGC meetings are held.
Fall Fest 2025 -- A Perfect Fall Day
On September 28th, more than 500 children from toddlers to teens lined up at Emerald Necklace Garden Club’s tables to make small flower arrangements. It was a perfect fall day at Brecksville Metropark for the event.
Club members pre-filled small cat food cans with Oasis, contributed flowers from their gardens and added donations from Kennicott Wholesale Floralist, some purchased mums and roses. Cut zinnias and other annuals were donated by Schoen Gardens.
Every arrangement was beautiful and different. The children were so proud of their accomplishment. A flier that described how to take care of their arrangement to make it last was provided to each participant. Club membership information and a tri-fold with photos of club activities and programs was on display. Traditional ginger cookies baked by club members were enjoyed by children and adults alike.
ENGC HOSTED TREE AND TEA EVENT AT CHIPPEWA PLACE
ENGC members met on December 4, 2025 to host an enjoyable holiday celebration at Chippewa Independent Living in Brecksville. Beautiful tables were filled with homemade cookies, varieties of tea sandwiches, fresh fruits and special holiday-inspired chocolates. During the buffet setup, other members were busy decorating the meeting room tree, adding an additional 200 colored lights and creating a lovely new topper while residents observed All welcomed the fresh look. This holiday event was initiated in 2017 by member Jane Petrie who continues to chair the celebration and encourage member participation. It has become an annual, eagerly anticipated event by both ENGC members and Chippewa residents.
ENGC HOLIDY TREE DECORATED FOR BOTANICAL GARDEN
ENGC members met on November 16, 2025 to trim the tree with decorations made by many club members. The tree theme is “A rose is a rose is a rose.” The tree is decorated with paper roses from light pink to burgundy, complemented by crocheted yarn roses. Live baby’s breath fills in and is enhanced by other ornaments. A birdcage tops the tree with roses spilling out and birds peeking out from a nest. The holiday festival opens November 22 and trees will remain up until January 4th.
Prep for ENGC's 2025 Tree
is in Full Swing!
ENGC members met in March to decide on a theme for their 2025 10-foot tree for Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Frost holiday celebration. The tree theme is “A Rose is a Rose is a Rose.” The tree will contain a variety of roses made from paper, yarn and other materials, enhanced by baby’s breath inserts and other related ornaments. A birdcage topper with roses spilling out is planned. Members worked individually and met again in August for a group workshop.
Check back after November 16th to see the final beautiful results!
