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SUMMARY:Dreamland Flower Farm Dahlia Tuber Sale
DESCRIPTION:Dreamland Flower Farm Tuber Sale open January 17th at 10am ONLINE ONLY. Select from over 125 dahlia varieties for your garden. Organically grown dahlias\, hand picked and harvested. Merrie Avallone has been growing dahlias for over 20 years.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/dreamland-flower-farm-dahlia-tuber-sale/
LOCATION:Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Community,Middlesex County,Virtual
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITION of Botanical Impressions: Preserving Nature's Beauty
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is open to the public from March 25 – May 18\, 2026. \nPlease visit during the Kerri Gallery hours: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 2pm or by appointment (860) 456-8615
URL:https://cthort.org/event/exhibition-of-botanical-impressions-preserving-natures-beauty/
LOCATION:Kerri Art Studio and Gallery\, 861 Main Street\, Willimantic\, CT\, 06226
CATEGORIES:Community,Windham County
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeDe Delaney":MAILTO:redtwigct@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fine Art & Flowers at the Wadsworth Atheneum
DESCRIPTION:Experience the flowers at their freshest! As a valued member\, you’re invited to an exclusive first look at the stunning floral arrangements. During this special member morning\, designers will be on-site at their arrangements to share insights into their floral interpretations of the artwork. Registration encouraged. Keep an eye on your inbox for the link to register. \nA $5 surcharge is added to all admissions during this annual fundraiser\, presented by the Friends of The Wadsworth. All proceeds support exhibitions and education programs at the museum.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/fine-art-flowers-at-the-wadsworth-atheneum/
LOCATION:The Wadsworth\, 600 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wadsworth":MAILTO:TheWadsworth.org
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SUMMARY:Barn Talk: The Tasteful Garden: Kitchen Garden Favorites with White Flower Farm
DESCRIPTION:White Flower Farm Nursery Manager Barbara Pierson shares her favorite plant selections for today’s kitchen gardens. Drawing from the farm’s extensive trial gardens\, Barb will spotlight outstanding edible varieties—including proven All-America Selections (AAS) winners—that deliver great flavor\, high performance\, and reliability. She’ll share practical\, low-maintenance growing techniques\, along with smart choices for small spaces and patio containers. Essential cultural basics will also be covered\, including soil preparation\, fertilizing\, spacing\, managing insects and disease\, and knowing when and how to harvest for the best flavor.  Along the way\, you’ll discover creative ways to pair edibles with ornamentals to create beautiful\, productive combinations that not only look great\, but also attract pollinators and support a healthy garden ecosystem. \nBarb Pierson is celebrating 26 years as Nursery Manager at White Flower Farm in Litchfield\, CT. Her responsibilities include greenhouse production of hundreds of species of plants including vegetables. As Kitchen Garden trial manager\, she grows dozens of new and heirloom vegetables assessing their performance for vigor\, harvest and taste. In 2025\, WFF became an All-American Selections trial garden further expanding the selection of seed varieties for both ornamentals and edibles. Barb heads up the biological control program at WFF\, and all edibles are grown using natural methods. She is a graduate of Cornell University and grew up in a family greenhouse business. Her passions include the fascinating world of plants and mentoring future gardeners. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/barn-talk-the-tasteful-garden-kitchen-garden-favorites-with-white-flower-farm/
LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hollister House Garden":MAILTO:office@hollisterhousegarden.org
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms’ annual Earth Day celebration offers a family-friendly day inspired by our season’s programmatic theme\, “We all build.” Explore the many ways intentional design can benefit humans and nature through hands-on activities\, nature-inspired arts and learning\, and endless fun for all ages.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fairfield County
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