Set time aside for a mid-summer afternoon conversation with Nancy Ballek McKinnon on Unusual Plants for the Late-Summer Garden. We’ll meet at Ballek’s Garden Center and have time to shop the Farmer’s Market from 4-6 p.m., hear about the out-of-the-ordinary annuals and perennials that Nancy’s garden can’t be without, and enjoy a light bite. Although free to CHS […]
Sorry you missed: Begonia House Tour with Cheryl Whalen at White Flower Farm
Private Tour with the Begonia Boss : White Flower Farm, Litchfield, CT. Horticulturist & Head Gardener, Cheryl Whalen gives CHS an insider’s private tour of the Begonia House…
SOLD OUT: Sorry you missed: Thurs. Sept. 17, 2015 5:30-8:30: Evergreen Heaven: The Artist & The Expert with CHS
Gifted artist, gardener extraordinaire Chrissie D’Esopo will host Tom Cox, past president, American Conifer Society, in her Avon, CT garden for an exclusive members only CHS fundraiser…
Sorry you missed: May 30, 2015 Private Collection & Garden Tour
Nutmeg Orchid Society president, Sandy Myhalik opens her garden and orchid collection to CHS. On Saturday afternoon 5/30/15, Our private tour is of her indoor collection and the outside grounds followed by refreshments.
Learn to Grow Your Own: January: SOLD OUT
CHS Educational Program: SOLD OUT Vegetables 101, SOLD OUT call 860-529-8713 It’s Time to Learn How to Grow Your Own Vegetables Okay, I may be a Master Gardener, a member of CHS, a supposed expert… and yet every year I can’t wait until John T., my coworker, brings in his extra zucchini, and Bill […]
Holiday HOW-TO Workshop: Make your own holiday topiary
Holiday Topiary Décor-Step-by Step: SOLD OUT & PAST Thursday, December 4, 2014 10 a.m. Woodland Gardens Greenhouse, 168 Woodland Street, Manchester, CT 06042 Don’t buy it –Make It! Holiday Decorating is made easy with floral crafters Bea Przysieski and Becky McRoberts of Glastonbury. Spend a few hours with friends and fellow gardeners while constructing a […]