Gates Mills

National Garden Week - June 1-7, 2024
Wednesday, May. 21st
 a retangular green border with various outdoor plants, animals such as a cardinal, butterfly, owl, bee, fox, with a white center containing National Garden Week June 1-7, 2025
Celebrate the beauty of nature, local gardens, and community with a full week of events designed to inspire and engage!
 
Calendar of Events
​Sponsored by National Garden Clubs, Inc. & Gates Mills Garden Club
Sunday, June 1, 12PM – Kickoff & Mayor’s Proclamation
Join us at the Gates Mills Arboretum entrance, just south of the Post Office, as we launch National Garden Week with a special proclamation from Mayor Steve Siemborski.

Monday, June 2Floral Displays Around the Village
Enjoy fresh floral arrangements and National Garden Week flyers in village buildings throughout the week.

Tuesday, June 3, 4:00PM – Garden Club Board Meeting
At The Barn (members only).

Wednesday, June 4, 5:30-7:00PM"Restoring Nature’s Beauty: Celebrating 90 Yrs of the Gates Mills Arboretum"
Bryan Kuchta, CEO of Better Meadows & Woodlands, will share insights on identifying invasive plants and restoring native landscapes in your backyard. Open to guests.
Free native plant gift. Refreshments provided.

​Location: GM Garden Club Barn, 1280 Chagrin River Rd.
RSVP required: thegatesmillsgardenclub@gmail.com

Thursday, June 5, 9:00AM Floral Tribute to Honor Our History
Create and place bouquets at the gravesites of past members in the North and South Cemeteries.
At The Barn (members only).

Friday, June 6, 4:30-6:30PM - Garden Tour at the Historic Gates Mills Garden Club
Tour the beautifully restored gardens and hear from members who helped shape them. Open to guests.
Refreshments provided.  
Location: GM Garden Club, 1280 Chagrin River Rd.
RSVP required: thegatesmillsgardenclub@gmail.com

Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 AM"Tiny Gardens, Big Fun!" Tween Terrarium Workshop
Youth ages 12–18 can build their own mini terrarium in this hands-on workshop at the Gates Mills Library.
Space is limited.
RSVP: Alicia Raffa, Youth Librarian, 440-423-4808