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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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SUMMARY:New trip to Andalusia\, Spain (May 8-19\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The tour includes transfers to and from Seville/Malaga airports for arrival and departure\, transportation to all destinations\, eleven nights lodging in Four Star Hotels\, breakfast daily\, 10 group lunches\, six group dinners\, host throughout tour–Cole Burrell\, a local guide throughout the tour\, admissions to all parks and gardens\, guided tours and excursions\, hotel taxes and service charges\, gratuities for your tour host\, gratuities to your local driver and guides. \n\n\n\nThe tour is limited to 24 passengers:$5\,495.00 Land Price — Double Occupancy $1\,400.00 Single Supplement PRICING FOR 15-19 TRAVELERS$5\,895.00 Land Price — Double Occupancy $1\,400.00 Single Supplement Fewer than 15 travelers may result in a small surcharge. Don’t purchase air flight until you have been advised that the minimum registration has been reached. FOR RESERVATIONS: www.friendshiptours.net or call Barbara at Friendship Tours at 860-243-1630. \nClick here for the brochure.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/new-trip-to-andalusia-spain-may-8-19-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
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SUMMARY:Goshen Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order plants by May 1 or visit the Goshen Garden Club Plant Sale\, being held at the Goshen Fairgrounds on May 16 from 9am-noon. Hangin baskets\, potted annualsm perennials\, herbs and our member-dug perennial plants. Cash and carry at the fairgrounds.\, where there will also be a bake sale and raffle. If you would like to pre-order\, go to goshengardenclub.org\, or pick up a form at town hall\, the Goshen Public Library or Goshen Wine & Spirits.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/goshen-garden-club-plant-sale/2026-05-16/1/
LOCATION:Goshen Fairgorunds\, 116 Old Middle Street\, Goshen\, CT\, 06756
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goshen Garden Club":MAILTO:https://goshengardenclub.org/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T123000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Brook Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual fundraiser plant sale with perennials\, herbs\, houseplants\, and member created annual containers as well as a Bake Sale and garden related Tag Sale.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/cherry-brook-garden-club-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Masonic Lodge\, 123 River Rd\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Goshen Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order plants by May 1 or visit the Goshen Garden Club Plant Sale\, being held at the Goshen Fairgrounds on May 16 from 9am-noon. Hangin baskets\, potted annualsm perennials\, herbs and our member-dug perennial plants. Cash and carry at the fairgrounds.\, where there will also be a bake sale and raffle. If you would like to pre-order\, go to goshengardenclub.org\, or pick up a form at town hall\, the Goshen Public Library or Goshen Wine & Spirits.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/goshen-garden-club-plant-sale/2026-05-16/2/
LOCATION:Goshen Fairgorunds\, 116 Old Middle Street\, Goshen\, CT\, 06756
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goshen Garden Club":MAILTO:https://goshengardenclub.org/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:Simsbury Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our exciting annual plant sale on 5/16/2026. Beginning at 9:00 am @ Simsbury Farms Skating Rink 100 Old Farms Road West Simsbury\, CT\, 06092 \nOffering a fine array of native plants (many from member gardens)\, premium annuals and hanging baskets\, gardening advice (bring your photos)\, garden goods including pots/vases/repurposed tools\, etc.\, kid’s activities\, and much more. \nCash\, check\, credit/debit cards.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/simsbury-garden-club-annual-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Simsbury Farms\, 100 Old Farms Road\, west simsbury\, CT\, 06092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simsbury Garden Club":MAILTO:periodhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
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SUMMARY:Simsbury Garden Club - Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The annual sale featuring plants from local gardens and other beautiful offerings. \nProceeds fund the Simsbury Garden Club activities\, and scholarships\, typically given to Smsbury High School graduates.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/simsbury-garden-club-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simsbury Garden Club":MAILTO:periodhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
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SUMMARY:East Windsor Garden Club Plant Sale which also includes a Tag and Bake Sale & Raffle!
DESCRIPTION:The East Windsor Garden Club Plant Sale is coming up on Saturday\, May 16 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Old Melrose Schoolhouse\, 195 Melrose Rd / Route 140\, Broad Brook\, CT. \nWe’ll have plants\, a tag sale\, bake sale\, and raffle — something for every gardener and plant lover! \nAll proceeds support town beautification projects\, educational programs\, and a scholarship fund. Come shop\, browse\, and support a great local cause!
URL:https://cthort.org/event/east-windsor-garden-club-plant-sale-which-also-includes-a-tag-and-bake-sale-raffle/
LOCATION:Old Melrose Schoolhouse\, 195 Melrose Road\, Broad Brook\, CT\, 06016
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Windsor Garden Club":MAILTO:christina.posniak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
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SUMMARY:Barn Talk: Secrets to a Successful Cutting Garden
DESCRIPTION:Ready to grow your own gorgeous bouquets? Let flower farmer Elizabeth Brown\, author of the brand-new The Beginner’s Cut Flower Garden\, show you how to plan\, design and cultivate a joyful cutting garden. Learn to build a cohesive color palette that looks great in the garden and in the vase. Discover “cut-and-come-again” varieties that truly earn their keep. Find out how succession planting techniques can keep your buckets full of blooms all season long. Elizabeth will also share her favorite tips for growing healthier plants\, making the most of small spaces\, and creating sustainable flower arrangements right from your backyard. If you’ve ever dreamed of harvesting your own fresh flowers\, this session is the perfect place to start. You’ll leave feeling excited—and ready—to grow a cutting garden of your own. \nFollowing the presentation\, enjoy light refreshments and meet Elizabeth as she signs copies of her new book. To be assured of a copy\, we recommend purchasing one with your reservation. \nElizabeth Brown is the owner of Foxglove Farmhouse\, a regenerative cut flower garden in coastal Maine that brings fresh blooms to the local community. She believes flowers have the power to heal\, connect\, and bring joy—often when we need it most. Through Foxglove Farmhouse\, Elizabeth offers in-person workshops and virtual learning opportunities for beginner gardeners via her digital hub. A Maine Master Gardener volunteer and certified therapeutic horticulturist\, she is the author of The Beginner’s Cut Flower Garden\, newly published by Timber Press. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nBook $28
URL:https://cthort.org/event/barn-talk-secrets-to-a-successful-cutting-garden/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:The AWE Program Soil Stewardship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, hands-on workshop exploring composting systems\, vermiculture\, and activated biochar while learning how to regenerate soil from the ground up. Participants will gain practical experience building healthy soil\, improving plant vitality\, and supporting long-term ecosystem health. Discover how stewardship begins beneath our feet and leave with tools to nurture the soil in your own community.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-awe-program-soil-stewardship-workshop/
LOCATION:183 Windsor Ave. Windsor\, CT 06095\, 183 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keney Park Sustainability Project":MAILTO:info@aweprograms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T132650Z
CREATED:20260421T132650Z
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SUMMARY:The Connecticut Daylily Society's May plant sale
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Daylily Society’s upcoming plant sale will indulge any daylily lover in the NorthEast! Supplement your garden with some gorgeous cultivars! \nSaturday May 16\, 2026 \n10am – 2pm \n*****Shop Early for Best Selection***** \nOur sale is held outside at the Avon Senior Center\, Sycamore Hills Park\, 635 W Avon Rd\, Avon\, CT 06001. Cash or check\, rain or shine! \nOur plants are member-grown\, freshly dug\, bare-root\, hardy to our area\, and very reasonably priced. This yearly event is a Farmington Valley fixture\, with many CT residents making the trip every Spring to see what new and exciting plants await them! Big\, small\, ruffled\, spidery\, doubled\, eyed\, patterned–you name it\, we’ve got it! \nDaylilies are sun-loving perennials and the extensive variety of early\, mid-season\, and late-bloomers can really extend their presentation in the garden! \n Our sale runs from 10 am to 2 pm\, and early birds get the best selection. We give bonus plants with every purchase\, and often have a mix of hardy perennials available for sale as well!
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-connecticut-daylily-societys-may-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Avon Senior Center\, 635 West Avon Rd.\, Avon\, CT\, 06001
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Daylily Society":MAILTO:rg-nisley@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T210841Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk through scenic nature trails in search of migratory birds returning north after the winter. This walk\, for birdwatchers of all experience levels\, is guided by Brian O’Toole\, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/birdwatching-walk-2/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T133632Z
CREATED:20260502T133632Z
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SUMMARY:Westmoor Arboretum Spring Tree Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Westmoor Arboretum (located at Westmoor Park\, West Hartford CT) offers a year-long series of 2-hour Tree Tours highlighting the 137 species of trees and woody plants at the Level II Arboretum.  Please join tree naturalist Bill Gleason (a.k.a. Tree Man) for FLOWERS IN TREES II – the final Spring tour in 2026.  We highlight trees with late blooming flowers\, check on the progress of our early bloomers\, point out CT Notable trees on property (11)\, and go in search of the elusive Paw Paw flower.  The tour is free\, but we cordially ask you to pre-register (also free) via West Hartford’s RecDesk   If you do not have access to RecDesk and wish to attend\, simply send an email to billgleason101@gmail.com and he will confirm your spot.  Bill is also the author/photographer of the comprehensive Self-Guided Tour of the Westmoor Arboretum\, and led the design/creative team for both Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/westmoor-arboretum-spring-tree-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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