We’ve got a few new fun offerings for you. Patrick McDuffee will discuss his famr, where he grows hundred sof species of scented geraniums. We also have a trip to Tower Hill and Logee’s. Spend the day!
A Scented Geranium Deep Dive with Patrick McDuffee, Well-Sweep Herb Farm
Thurs., September 24 at 7pm
Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT
Well-Sweep Herb Farm’s geranium collection reached 84 varieties of pelargoniums, or scented geraniums, in 2023. Patrick McDuffee believes everyone should have at least one geranium on their windowsill for year-round fragrance or color. Come smell and learn about the most unique and wonderful flavors and how to keep them happy for years to come.
You’ll receive a geranium to take home, and have the chance to buy more from what Patrick will bring. Well-Sweep Herb Farm is a plant nursery & farm located in Port Murray, NJ with 2,000 varieties of herbs and perennials, one of the largest in the country.
Members: $25 / Non-members $35. Seating is limited.
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zj7hdza
Gardens & Greenhouse Treasures:
A Day Trip to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and Logee’s Plants for Home & Garden
Friday, September 25, 8am-6pm
Join CT Hort President Jim Sirch on this delightful day of gardens and greenhouses!
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is full of unique garden spaces, including the Climate Garden, Cottage Garden, Winter Garden, Limonaia, Secret Garden, The Ramble, Wildlife Refuge Pond and more.
Stroll the gardens at your leisure, enjoy your included boxed lunch at the Farmer and Fork Cafe. Choose your boxed Lunch choice in advance: Roast Beef Cheddar, Classic Chicken Salad, or Roasted Veggie Wrap.
Then, enjoy a special visit to Logee’s Plants for Home & Garden, a destination every plant lover should visit at least once. During our guided tour you’ll learn about this historic nursery’s remarkable collection of tropical and exotic plants before enjoying time to browse the famous greenhouses and shop for unique additions to your own home or garden.
Price Includes: Admission and Boxed Lunch at Tower Hill, Guided Tour of Logee’s Plants for Home & Garden, and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation.
$170 per person / $165 per person with a CT Hort Member Discount
Spots are limited! Register online or call Friendship Tours at 860.243.1630.