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Hollister House Garden Study Weekend will once again bring together some of the most important voices at work today in the fields of horticulture and garden design for a weekend of learning, inspiration, and networking. The symposim will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Symposium Speakers include Cassian Schmidt, William Cullina, Joann Vieira, George […]

In 1965 the State of Connecticut purchased F.A. Bartlett’s home and property, setting in motion the establishment of what today is the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens.To celebrate, the Bartlett is hosting a year-long series called 60 Years / 60 Trees.This series of six walks, one every other month, is designed to tell the story of

Native Plant Trust, the nation’s first plant conservation organization dedicated exclusively to native plants, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Lea Johnson as Director of Conservation. Dr. Johnson brings extensive experience in community ecology, ecological restoration, and urban ecosystems, blending foundational scientific research with practical applications for sustainable land management and ecological design.

If you want your bulbs to bloom again next spring, patience is key, say the experts at Colorblends.. You must allow the foliage to turn yellow and collapse. If leaves are cut before they yellow, it will prevent the bulbs from storing up the energy required to produce next spring’s flowers. The leaves of most small bulbs, such as

The Mark Twain House & Museum, the Stowe Center for Literary Activism, and the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association invite you to join us for the Lawn Party at Nook Farm on June 14 from 11am-3pm. Gather your friends and family, pack your blankets and snacks, and get ready for a day full of excitement! Enjoy dancing, music, and

CT NOFA is proud to be a Core Partner in the Northeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), a mentorship program that pairs experienced organic producers with producers who are transitioning to organic. If you’re a farmer who would like consultation related to becoming certified organic, or if you’re an existing organic producer who would like to

Everyone is welcome to join the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens Bartlett Horticulture Club on Thursday, May 13 from 6-7pm.They will be potting up trees at the next meeting and working on a garden cleanup project.The club is open to anyone 13+ or children accompanied by an adult. Anyone who has an interest in plants, horticulture,

Native Plant Trust is open for the season. Native Plant Trust’s newly released spring/summer course catalog offers a robust lineup of in-person and online offerings, from hands-on workshops to special events and lectures. The catalog is available for download now. In tandem with its spring programming, Native Plant Trust is proud to unveil Personalized Pathways,

Herbariums have been used for centuries to document and preserve plant species for scientific study. Today pressing plants serves both botanical and artistic purposes. Explore the history of herbariums and the art of flower pressing in this fun workshop. Learn techniques for pressing and preserving plants, and explore ways to use your specimens- whether for