The Pinkney Memorial Garden was conceived of in 1996, and a committee chaired by Flo Pettus and Jeanne Bender worked with the Sixth Taxing District to establish a garden. Penny Havard designed the garden in 1999, and residents had the opportunity to purchase perennials for it in memory of loved ones. It has been enjoyed by thousands of people over the years, and cherished as a beautiful, tranquil escape from the busy world.

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By the fall of 2010, though, the garden had become completely overgrown, and work began to restore it. A committee chaired by Tia Sidey, Susan Baker, and Fiona Pritchard incorporated the salvageable plants into a new nineteenth century flower garden with plants available during that time period. The garden was replanted during the spring of 2011 but sadly fell victim to Super Storm Sandy. In the spring of 2012, the garden was completed replanted and continues to thrive.

 

Our Pinkney Garden fairy Pamela Proctor takes loving care of the garden almost year round, ensuring that every element is perfect. If you would like to make a donation towards the upkeep of the Garden, please contact Historic Rowayton.