Town & Country Garden Club
Newtown, Connecticut
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an educational and charitable 501(c)(3)non-profit organization
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Founded in 1964, our clubhas set out with these objectives in mind:
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To promote interest in horticulture.
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To increase knowledge of artistic use of plant material.
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To further the conservation of natural resources.
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To encourage and assist in civic projects.
Recommended Links
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Conservation Information:
7. Black Bear - CT.gov
https://portal.ct.gov › DEEP › Wildlife › Fact-Sheets
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8. https://newenglandcottontail.org
9. Controlling Lily Leaf Beetles, Lilioceris lilii | Gardener's ...
1. Creating Pollinator Gardens: Flower
Fragrances to Attract Pollinators
2. The Newtown Pollinator Pathway- is sponsored by Protect Our Pollinators. We are a non-profit group that seeks to increase awareness of threaten pollinator species, encourage planting of native plants, encourage the elimination of harmful pesticides and provide safer alternatives.
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4. Help Our Pollinators by Planting the Right Shrubs
(excerpted from the Newtown Bee’s article 3/28/25 submitted by Protect Our Pollinators)
Instead of Burning Bush, plant
Black Chokeberr, Highbush Blueberry
Maple leaf Viburnum
Instead of Butterfly Bush, plant Buttonbush,
New Jersey Tea,Summersweet Clethra or Sweet Pepperbush
Instead of Asian spirea varieties, plant Meadowsweet, Shrubby St. Johnswort, or
Bush Cinquefoil
Instead of hybrid roses, plant Carolina or Pasture Rose, or Virginia Rose