Special Events
ENGC Holiday Tree for 2026 Botanical Garden Event Depicts Australia's Great Barrier Reef
It took a planning meeting on June 4th, subsequent working meetings on July 7th, a club workshop on September10th and wrap up session on October 21st, as well as individuals completing multiple decorations at home, to finesse the “Treasures from Down Under: Rainforest to Reef” tree. The overall theme this year is “Tropical Holiday.”
ENGC’s tree depicts the tropical environment at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Members handcrafted tropical fish, ocean waves, sand ornaments, jellyfish, turtles, coral, flowers and birds that make their home there. The topper features Santa-hatted Koala bears (because it is Christmas), fan foliage and the Australian flag.
Trees will be installed November 15 and the CBG holiday event opens on November 21.
September 28, 2026
Pressed Flower Workshop at Brecksville Library
Adults were invited to the Brecksville Library for a workshop to make bookmarks and cards with pressed flowers. A wide variety of flowers was available for participants. The popular workshop is sponsored by Emerald Necklace Garden Club. Club members assisted Sheila Humphrey, who organized the event, at the workshop.
September 27, 2026
A Perfect Fall Day for Fallfest
562 “posies in pots” arrangements completed; beautiful flowers from gardens and red roses galore; a perfect fall day; continuous crowds; appreciative parents; proud kids with their arrangements. One of our best Fallfest celebrations! Many thanks to ENGC members who contributed flowers and helped throughout the day, to Kennicott Bros., The Schoen Family and Donna Shirer, Roots Community Garden, for flower donations. And to April Roth who took the leftover roses to make floral arrangements for hospitals and nursing homes.
A Very Successful Plant Sale & Garden Faire on May 9, 2026
At the 2026 Emerald Necklace Garden Club Plant Sale & Garden Faire on May 9, shoppers picked up home-grown perennials, annuals, herbs, indoor plants and tomatoes (including heirlooms).
In addition to gently used garden treasures, vintage holiday decor was available. The winning name in the special “Name the Iris” Promotion was “Twinkle,” submitted by Joanne Cornelius.
Proceeds from this event fund scholarships for college horticultural students and local conservancy organizations. Thank you to all who shopped the sale. Good gardening to all!
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.
