Caudatowa Garden Club
A Community of Gardeners
Dear Garden Friends, For the first time in the history of the G&C Trust, we have a matching-gift challenge! I am excited to share this opportunity to support the Ballard Greenhouse with you! Thanks to the generosity of Doug and Kathy Coombs, every donation to the Garden and Conservation Trust will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
This unique opportunity will last until the end of January 2026. It is an extraordinary chance to double the impact of your support.
Although we have already raised some money in 2025, we still have a mountain to climb to meet the challenges of maintaining our beloved greenhouse and to pay Marie in 2026.
All contributions are tax-deductible, as the G&C Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
With gratitude, Sabine
President Garden and Conservation Trust
Please make your check payable to: The Garden and Conservation Trust and send it to The Garden and Conservation Trust, 21 R Gilbert Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 You can also donate online at the following link:
https://www.ballardgreenhouse.org/support-our-cause.html
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About Caudatowa Garden Club
Caudatowa Garden Club is a group of like-minded gardeners who enjoy sharing information about flower and vegetable gardening, pollinator gardens and native plants, as well as new varieties of plants and all things gardening. We care about the environment and making Ridgefield a beautiful place to live.
Current Caudatowa Officers
Carol Foster, President
Melene Rose, Vice President
Dot Alexander, Tresurer
Terri Wilkinson, Secretary
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What we do as a Club:
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Our events include a monthly meeting with a display of horticulture from our yards, floral arrangements, a business meeting, and an informational gardening program or workshop.
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We are concerned about natural resources and sponsor Rid-Litter Days with the town in April. We also co-sponsor the Mother’s Day Plant Sale in May at the Ballard Greenhouse with the Ridgefield Garden Club. Caudatowa members help to beautify Ridgefield by planting and caring for Town Hall planters, the Veterans’ Garden in front of the Lounsbury House, Ballard Greenhouse plantings, the Main Street Clock bonnet, the garden in front of the Ballard Green Housing Clubhouse, the Pollinator Pathway Garden at Richardson Park as well as a number of decorative triangles at street corners and small gardens around town.
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We present a yearly scholarship to a Ridgefield High School graduate and give annual donations to conservation and garden projects.
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More To Come:
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Programs are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 11 am from September to May. This is an opportunity to learn and also meet our club members.
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Come join us:
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Our informational gardening programs are now open to the public. Please let us know if you plan to come by sending us an email.
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As a Community Conservation project, the Club, along with the town of Ridgefield sponsors an annual spring weekend of "Rid Litter Days".​Please help clean up trash and debris around your neighborhood. Collection bags and drop off points are available. ​This year (2025) Earth Day is "late" so Rid Litter Days are being held earlier so that you can pickup before the poison ivy sprouts along the roadsides.
GARDEN CLUBS
PLANT SALE
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There are two garden clubs in Ridgefield - Caudatowa Garden Club and Ridgefield Garden Club.
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Both clubs share the Ballard Greenhouse and host the annual "Garden Clubs Plant Sale".
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Usually held on Friday and Saturday of Mother's Day weekend, this sale is our major fundraiser that enables us to maintain the Ballard Greenhouse and plant/maintain many civics gardens around the village.
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Come buy from a broad selection of annuals, perennials, natives, herbs, vegetables, divided perennials from member's gardens (aka. "diggings") and boutique items.
Horticulture and Artistic Displays at our Monthly Meetings
Civics Gardens Around the Village
Why Choose
Caudatowa Club?
At Caudatowa Garden Club, we are committed to providing a welcoming and educational environment for garden enthusiasts of all levels. Join us and experience the joy of gardening in a supportive community.
Passionate Gardeners
Education and Workshops
Environmental Stewardship
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