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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 […]
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At 77 years young, Hill-Stead will be making her silver screen debut this year, and we can’t wait to celebrate! Please join us in toasting our beloved Museum, as we bring a taste of Hollywood to Hill-Stead. Saturday, May 17: Seated Dinner Tickets$600 per personLimited to 150 guests ScheduleCocktails at 6 pmDinner at 7 pm *The
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It’s Plant Sale Season!Here’s a list of some of the sales in the state. As we receive them, we’ll keep adding to the list, so be sure to check back often. May Market at Hill-Stead MuseumSat., May 3 and Sun., May 4, 10am-4pm35 Mountain Road, Farmingtonhttps://hillstead.org/$10 admission Kensington Garden Club Plant SaleSat., May 3, 9am-1pmVFW
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Hollister House Gardens presents “Beyond No-Mow May: Ecological Lawns” with Tom Christopher on Saturday, April 26 at 10 am. Horticulturist Tom Christopher has been working for over a decade to return the American lawn to a more environmentally healthy condition. Join him to learn about the new generation of grasses and maintenance practices that deliver a beautiful
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The Federated Garden Clubs of CT is offering a trip to New Hampshire this fall. Click here for the brochure containing all of the details.
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Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens has announced its lineup for its series, Music@the Bartlett Summer Concert Series: Dates:July 6: Joe Corsello Trio July 13: GunsmokeJuly 20: Yesterday Today July 27: Maria Tiscia with Rio Bound Aug 3: Cookie Thomas Aug 10: Paul GabrielAug 17: Otis and the HurricanesAug 24: Sun Kings Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is
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by Cheryl Marino, CT Hort Past President When tallied, the CT Hort Annual Plant Sale & Auction comes down to 500 Plants, 125 members and friends, 40 donors, 35 trips to nurseries, 28 volunteers, and three auctioneers. Which means record sales of more than $10,000 to fund our Scholarship and Cares Grants programs! The afternoon of
A personal best! CT Hort Annual Plant Sale & Auction is biggest success in its history Read More »
THE Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut is thrilled to have Larry Weaner as their featured speaker at this year’s FGCCT Annual Meeting. The meeting is Wednesday, April 16. Doors open at 9am and the speaker will start at 10 am. Lunch is at 12:15 pm. Mr. Weaner is a world renowned landscape architect and a very-much-in-demand lecturer on ecological renewal. He is author of
96th FGCCT’s Annual Lunch is April 16 Read More »
Jan Johnsen’s show of photographs – ‘The Art of Stillness: Japanese Garden Principles in Focus’ at the Hammond Museum and Japanese Garden located at 28 Deveau Road, North Salem, NY.The opening will be Saturday, April 5 from 2 pm – 5 pm. The show will through July 20, 2025.The public is invited for libations and conviviality. “My show explores the various elements
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News from the Woodbridge Garden Club:Several members of The Garden Club of Woodbridge won ribbons at the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut “Signs of Spring” Garden and Flower show in Hartford, in February. Winners for Floral Design: -Ambitious and Powerful (Angular Design) – Cindy Marien, 1st place (pictured)Petite Creative Design – Nancy LaBianca, 3rd placePetite
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