DGC Sprouts

Welcome Sprouts Members & Guests!

DGC Sprouts is our Youth Garden Club for children and families!

This initiative helps inspire and engage a new generation of gardeners by way of Regular Meetings, Gardening 101 Lessons, and Child Friendly Activities both at home and in community gardens. DGC Sprouts delivers the garden club’s mission to the littlest green thumbs! All ages are welcome to attend, and must be accompanied by an adult.

Sprouts Mission Statement

Darien Garden Club’s Sprouts program delivers our club’s mission to children and families interested in learning about gardening and horticulture. We emphasize hands-on, child-friendly lessons and activities for home and community gardening. Our purpose is to inspire and engage a new generation of gardeners.

The Next DGC Sprouts Youth Garden Club Monthly Meeting Is:

May 27, 2026 6-7pm

Sprouts and Scouts Planting Day

Sprouts families and local Scouts families are welcome to join us in the Learning Garden!

We will be planting seeds and seedlings for our seasonal vegetable garden.

Learn how to transplant seedlings and grow your own food!

Details and Register: HERE

Please Register on Eventbrite HERE!

For Sprouts Meeting Info and Registration Follow DGC on Eventbrite

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Our Next Meeting Dates

We Meet In The Evenings (6-7PM) On The 4th Wednesday Of The Month, In General.

We will also plan field trips and other activities during the year.

Mark Your Calendar Now To Save The Following Dates…,

2026

  • Monthly General Meeting - Wednesday - May 27, 2026 Registration LINK

  • Monthly General Meeting - Wednesday - June 24, 2026

  • Monthly General Meeting - Wednesday - July 22, 2026

  • Monthly General Meeting - Wednesday - August 26, 2026

  • Monthly General Meeting - Wednesday - September 23, 2026

  • Monthly General Meeting - Wednesday - October 28, 2026

  • Monthly General Meeting - Wednesday - November 18, 2026

  • Monthly General Meeting - Wednesday - December ?, 2026

Follow Us On Our Eventbrite Page for notification of next meeting topic and registration options:

The Sprouts Youth Garden Club collected the following at their drive-through recycling event:

11 bags of athletic shoes

53 pounds of plastic bags

266 pounds of batteries

30 pounds of Lithium batteries

Box full of Bread Tags

They sure made a difference for the environment!

Announcing our NEW FLOWER POWER Fundraiser!

ORDERS DUE BY MAY 15!

Shop for your own Spring Garden or order a gift for Mother’s Day!

Click HERE to see the wonderful bulbs and perennials that are available.

Save the Date: Learning Garden Planting/Pizza Party

May 9 11am-1pm

Illustration for DGC sprout pickle party with green pickles in a jar and a yellow lid, accompanied by text 'Pickle Party' and the DGC Sprouts logo.

Check Out Our Sprouts Club YouTube Playlist…