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This is a new foray into the world of mini-free libraries. Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens now has a Dog Stick Library was created by Catie O’Leary of Troop 48 as part of her Eagle Scout project, a major milestone toward earning the highest rank in Scouting. The library offers a simple, joyful idea for a […]

Say It with Flowers Workshop-January 30 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday January 30 at 6 PM Saturday January 31 at 1 PM People in the Victorian Era knew what greeting card companies these days have forgotten: emotions are complicated–especially love!  Any candy heart or last-minute card can say “Be mine,” but using the Victorian language of flowers,

The Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists is hosting its 2026 Annual Meeting and wetlands conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Aqua Turf Club in Southington, CT. They anticipate opening registration at the end of January. For now, SAVE THE DATE and plan on joining us for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration with wetland

New year, new chance to keep your plants alive! Moscarillo’s of West Hartford presents “Houseplant 101 with Marissa” on January 10 at 10am. This is a free lecture designed to help you understand the basics of houseplants—from beginners to plant parents in recovery. Start the year greener than last! This session is perfect for anyone

Calling all gardeners and bug enthusiasts! A UCONN Horticultural Consultant will be at the Manchester Public Library for an informative talk on what bugs are friends in our gardens and what bugs are not. Registration is not required for this event. The event is on Wednesday, January 7 from 6-7pm at the Whiton Branch Library,

Spring arrives early at the Connecticut Convention Center! The Connecticut Flower & Garden Show is coming from February 19-22, 2026. Explore acres of beautiful gardens, fresh flowers, plants, and so much more. The theme this year is “The Storybook Garden”—perfect for green thumbs, beginners, and families alike. Plus, don’t miss the Federated Garden Clubs of

Fieldday, New England’s Conference on Landscape Architecture, will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University, with optional site tours on Saturday. Fieldday is created collaboratively by the ASLA Chapters of New England. To get involved with planning or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, email conference@bslanow.org.  The Treehouse is a brand new, mass

There’s lot of news from the Garden Club of Woodbridge. The Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby hosted holiday tours of Frances Osborne Kellogg’s home from November 28 through December 20. Garden Clubs in the area volunteered to decorate different rooms in the Museum before the tours began.  This year’s subject was “Businesses that began in

“Federation Fridays” is a new series presented by the Federated Garden Clubs of CT. It kicks off January 16 at 10am with “Fundraising…Rethinking Your Annual Plant Sale.” Hosted by FGCCT Board Members, these NEW monthly 1.5 hr. Zoom Workshops will provide a “Deep Dive” on important topics such as: Membership, Club Finances, Fundraising, Events, Flower