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Mather Homestead Gardens Colonial

Mather Homestead Seeks Help in Restoring the Historic Home’s Colonial Gardens

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Darien’s Heather Raker is spearheading efforts to raise funds for the Mather Homestead to restore the historic home’s colonial gardens. The Mather Homestead was built in 1778 and owned by the Mather family through seven generations, until 2017 when it was donated to The Mather Homestead Foundation thanks to the generosity of the McPherson family. The home is rich in history and open for public enjoyment and education. Stephen Mather, great-grandson of Deacon Joseph Mather, was an environmentalist and the founder and first director of our National Parks Service. The original garden, which was designed by Stephen Mather himself, included both native plants and specimens from his work across the United States with National Park Service.

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YWCA Darien Norwalk

Gardening Classes This Spring at YWCA Darien/Norwalk

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For years, novice and experienced local gardeners have looked forward to the YWCA Darien/Norwalk’s gardening classes taught each spring by Darien- based landscaper, Sara McCool of Ungemack McCool Perennial Garden. The courses offer exceptional value to green thumbs — expert advice at unbeatable prices. All classes are held at the YWCA Darien/Norwalk’s office at 49 Old Kings Hwy. North, Darien. — an announcement from the YWCA Darien/Norwalk:
Landscape Design and Practice
We offer morning and evening options to make it easier for more people to take advantage of the hands-on advice.

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Gardening classes Darien Nature Center 08-20-17

You Can Sign Up for One or More Gardening Classes at Darien Nature Center

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The Darien Nature Center is pleased to announce a new gardening series starting this fall and continuing through the winter into spring. We will be joined by master gardener, Eve Mauger, and by native plant and composting enthusiast, Deepika Saksena, as we explore everything from pruning, planting, the benefits of native species, and what to do with those pesky weeds! “Adding native plants to your garden can have remarkable results — adding beautiful color and texture, simplifying care, and attracting birds, butterflies and pollinating bees,” said Mauger, who will be leading the series. “We also want to share tips on gardening basics and composting that every level of gardener can benefit from. Mostly, we will have fun in the garden and learn from each other as we share knowledge and experience.”

All classes will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and topics will include:

Propagation — Thursday, Sept.