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.
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Dr. Juliana Medeiros, Plant Biologist at Holden Arboretum, will speak on “The Science of Color: How Pink, Orange, Red & Purple Help Rhododendrons Survive and Reproduce in a Stressful World”. Please email ctrhody@gmail.com to get the link for the meeting. |
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May is the month when many birds arrive back to their nesting territories, some flying thousands of miles. We will learn about what causes birds to migrate in spring and fall, how latest technology is used to track them, and dangers to migrating birds. We will discuss the Bobolinks of Bloomfield and the issues they […]
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Christine Cummings director of A Place Called Hope will talk about Connecticut's raptors and the role they play in our ecology and controlling pests. She will introduce us to a live owl, hawk, and falcon from her rehabilitation facility. |
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Explore the French tradition of the potager—artful kitchen gardens where colorful flowers, fruits, vegetables, and fragrant herbs grow side by side. Drawing from her award-winning book, The Elegant and Edible Garden, author Linda Vater guides you through the process of designing a kitchen garden that is as beautiful as it is productive. At the heart […] |
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Believe it or not, wintertime is the BEST time to prune young trees. Become a badass arborist with badass arborists! Join Hartford City Forester, Sophia Rodbell, and Urban Forester and PhD student at UMass Amherst, Candace Powning, with an introduction and hands-on experience. Participate in pruning several young trees on the Stowe Center campus, including […]
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After a long, cold winter, gardeners are eager to get back outside. Kick off your 2026 gardening season by joining WDS Head Gardener Peter Winne for a hands-on workshop focused on pruning techniques and other essential early-spring garden tasks. Learn about which plants to prune now, how much to cut back, and the right tools […]
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Explore the basics of permaculture, with a focus on rain gardens and bioswales, and how you can apply the learnings in your own landscape. |
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Leete's Island Garden Club invites Pamm Cooper, Public Service Garden Specialist at UConn Home and Garden Education Center who will cover insects that are pests, insects that are beneficial and those that are benign, all commonly found in Connecticut. Guests are welcome at this free event. Contact 203-453-0780 with questions and to register. |
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Please join us for this hike with TRLC volunteer Dave Mogul at West Hartford Reservoir #6. Although the route may vary due to trail conditions, the planned hike is a circular loop of about 3 miles using multiple trails (including the Metacomet), and it’s expected to take 2-3 hours, depending on our group’s pace. This […] |
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Presentation by Jen Plasky, floral designer and horticulturalist, on selecting and arranging plants in seasonal containers for best visual impact. Hosted by The Watertown Garden Club with free admission to the public. |
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We invite you to the Elizabeth Park Conservancy’s annual Spring Greenhouse Show, where a stunning array of colorful blooms and other botanical offerings will be on display. Featured plants include: Muscari, tulips, daffodils, Fritillaria, snowdrops, Amaryllis, scented and zonal geraniums, Coleus, culinary herbs, Canna, ferns, papyrus, hanging baskets, perennials, and a collection of tropical flowering […] |
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Tim Lomasney from Star Roses and Plants will present on the production of Star Roses from the growing fields to the catalog pages. Star Roes and Plants has been a wholesaler of plants since 1897 and seeks to introduce plants with beneficial trails to make the gardening experience more beautiful.
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Enjoy many inspirational and creative table setting designs put together by our members. Meet new friends, help pick the winning table, shop a little, and take a chance on going home with one of the beautiful centerpieces. Suggested Donation $10 |
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St. Patrick’s Day Garden Lecture – RSVP Required In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Greenfield Hill Garden Club presents a public lecture exploring Ireland’s extraordinary garden heritage. While Ireland is widely known as the Emerald Isle, it is also home to more than 400 public gardens and an estimated two million private gardens, making […] |
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Connecticut’s three leading organizations in arboriculture and urban forestry, in partnership with the Connecticut College Arboretum, will co-host a one-day conference at Connecticut College in New London. Join the Connecticut Tree Protective Association, the Tree Wardens’ Association of Connecticut, and the Connecticut Urban Forest Council on March 18, 2026, as we celebrate these partnerships and […]
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By weaving native perennials, shrubs, and trees into our gardens, we are restoring habitats that welcome a rich variety of birds. Page Dickey will talk about the plants she particularly likes to grow to attract birds, including a number of natives that are considered herbs. Page has been gardening passionately since her early twenties, and writing about […] |
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CONNECTICUT DAYLILY SOCIETY Upcoming Spring Event Saturday, March 21, 2026 Come celebrate with us! Rich Howard, CT Daylily Club past president and hybridizer from Wallingford, CT, won the 2025 Stout Silver Medal for his stunning flower "EXPLOSION IN THE PAINT FACTORY." This award is the highest honor for a daylily and its hybridizer, given […] |
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The Farmington Garden Club, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries is pleased to welcome Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery to our Annual Founders Day Event, Throw the Burning Bush on the Brush Pile, Overused Plants and Superior Alternatives. The member meeting and lunch will run from 11:30-12:30; the […]
The Farmington Garden Club, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries is pleased to welcome Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery to our Annual Founders Day Event, Throw the Burning Bush on the Brush Pile, Overused Plants and Superior Alternatives. The member meeting and lunch will run from 11:30-12:30; the […] |
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“Pot Herbs, Sallads and Roots”: Kitchen Gardens in Early America is a program defining the role played by kitchen gardens in the lives of New Englanders 1790 to 1850. Using documentation from Samuel Deane’s book, The New England Farmer (Worcester, MA: Isaiah Thomas, 1790), with additional 19th-century publications and landscape illustrations, and the re-created gardens at Old […]
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“Pot Herbs, Sallads and Roots”: Kitchen Gardens in Early America is a program defining the role played by kitchen gardens in the lives of New Englanders 1790 to 1850. Using documentation from Samuel Deane’s book, The New England Farmer (Worcester, MA: Isaiah Thomas, 1790), with additional 19th-century publications and landscape illustrations, and the re-created gardens […]
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Even as many bird populations face decline, every backyard garden has the power to make a difference. In this hopeful and practical seminar, led by award winning journalist and author Jen McGuinness, learn what birds need to thrive, how to use organic practices and native plants to meet those needs, and which trees, shrubs, and […] |
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This exhibition is open to the public from March 25 - May 18, 2026. Please visit during the Kerri Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 2pm or by appointment (860) 456-8615
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“Insects are the little things that run the world, and if they disappear, life as we know it will change.” – E.O. Wilson Join Cheshire Pollinator Pathway and Hamden Land Conservation Trust for this FREE screening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshment. Showtime: 7 p.m. |
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Craig Repasz, Chair and Co-Founder of Lights Out CT will present an informational program: Light Pollution and its Effects on Birds, Wildlife, and Human Health: You Can Help Prevent Bird Deaths! Millions of birds pass through Connecticut every spring and fall on their way to and from their summer nesting grounds. Light pollution has wreaked […] |
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Join pressed botanical artist Marguerite Alpert for the opening reception: Botanical Impressions: Preserving Nature's Beauty. Marguerite will share insights into her creative process and present her handcrafted wooden flower presses, filled with beautifully preserved plant material. Gardeners and art enthusiasts alike will appreciate this distinctive perspective on the natural world. |
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Join Avon Land Trust and the Garden Club of Avon's presentation by Lisa Newell, Ambassador for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, about improving the pollinator population in your garden! |
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Join us for our 4th annual Spring event! UPSTAIRS:Join us for a community SEED SWAP and GIVEAWAY! Bring seeds if you have them or come to collect free seeds. Have your garden questions answered by a local farmer or Master Gardener. DOWNSTAIRS:Are your kids CRAZY for LEGOs? Supervised FREE LEGO event. Build an original design […] |