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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:Tulip Mania at the Garden at Elm Bank
DESCRIPTION:75\,000+ Tulips for Display & Pick-Your-Own \nThe Garden at Elm Bank \n900 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA 02482 \nPlan your spring trip to one of Boston’s closest tulip fields (less than 20 miles from Downtown!). Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required. \nTickets are on sale for Thursday\, April 23 through Sunday\, May 3 \nEntries from 10am-5pm most days (10am-4pm on 5/2 and 5/3). \nAdmission: \n$5 for MHS members \n$20 for Adults \n$10 for Kids (3-17) \nChildren 2 and under are free \nPick-Your-Own stems are included with paid tickets while supplies are available. Your best chance for a PYO experience is attending early! Pre-cut stems are available throughout the event. \nPose for photos in the display-only area in the Trial Garden and take Tulip Mania home with you as pick-your-own stems (while available) or precut stems (available throughout the festival). See spring flowers throughout the Garden at Elm Bank with rows of daffodils in the Italianate Garden\, fragrant Magnolias and Lilacs\, decades-old Rhododendrons\, and purple Alliums from April to May. \nOn Saturday\, May 2\, MHS will celebrate World Labyrinth Day from 11am to 2pm. Guests are invited to step into a peaceful and meditative walk through the labyrinth accompanied by soothing wooden flute music by Brenda Fingold and John Gass. \nThrough educational programming like Tulip Mania\, Massachusetts Horticultural Society advances the art and science of horticulture to help people lead healthier and happier lives. MHS looks forward to welcoming thousands of guests to experience firsthand the joy of horticulture this spring and throughout the Garden Season (April 1-November 24\, 2026).
URL:https://cthort.org/event/tulip-mania-at-the-garden-at-elm-bank/
LOCATION:The Garden at Elm Bank\, 900 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outside Connecticut
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Horticultural Society":MAILTO:marketing@masshort.org
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SUMMARY:Gardens of the Gilded Age by Jana Milbocker | Lecture & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age in America (1870-1920)\, wealthy industrialists\, such as the Vanderbilts\, Rockefellers\, and Gardeners\, built extravagant homes and gardens that rivaled the palaces and villas of Europe. Gardens of the Gilded Age showcases a selection of estates all down the East Coast\, diving into their histories and the elements that make them striking and unique. Each garden profile includes enticing information about the estate’s owners\, history\, and the evolution of the garden\, including significant plants and architectural features. Enjoy beautiful color photographs of the gardens and mansions\, augmented by historic photos of the owners and the gardens when they were first built. Along the way\, learn the Gilded Age intriguing garden history\, its international movement\, and the associated trends. \nJana Milbocker is an avid gardener\, designer\, speaker\, and author. She combines horticulture\, design\, and travel tips to educate\, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. Jana loves to visit gardens and historic sites and share her trips through her books\, photos and blog. She is the author of garden travel guides to the Mid-Atlantic\, New England and Florida\, and has lectured at a multitude of flower shows\, horticultural societies\, garden clubs\, and libraries. Jana also organizes tours to beautiful gardens in the U.S. and abroad. Jana is the owner of Enchanted Gardens\, a landscape design firm in the Boston area. \nLecture & Lunch: $50 / Book: Gardens of the Gilded Age ($39.95) — Pre-order at: enchantedgardensdesign.com
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardens-of-the-gilded-age-by-jana-milbocker-lecture-lunch/
LOCATION:Pond House Café\, 1555 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Park Conservancy":MAILTO:knolen@elizabethparkct.org
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