• The AWE Program Soil Stewardship Workshop

    183 Windsor Ave. Windsor, CT 06095 183 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • The Connecticut Daylily Society’s May plant sale

    Avon Senior Center 635 West Avon Rd., Avon, CT

    The Connecticut Daylily Society's upcoming plant sale will indulge any daylily lover in the NorthEast! Supplement your garden with some gorgeous cultivars! Saturday May 16, 2026 10am - 2pm *****Shop Early for Best Selection***** Our sale is held outside at the Avon Senior Center, Sycamore Hills Park, 635 W Avon Rd, Avon, CT 06001. Cash […]

  • Natural Watercolor Paint Workshop

    Enfield Annex 124 North Maple Street, Enfield, CT, United States

    What if your watercolor palette started in your garden? In this creative workshop, you’ll learn how to make watercolor paints from plants using simple, accessible techniques. Experiment with natural color, play with paint, and leave with the skills to keep creating at home. No experience required! EGC members are free, non-members pay $10 cash at […]

  • The AWE Program Forest Fungi Cultivation Workshop

    183 Windsor Ave. Windsor, CT 06095 183 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT, United States

    Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where participants will drill and inoculate logs with mushroom spores while learning the fundamentals of small-scale mushroom cultivation. Explore the powerful role fungi play in ecological systems, soil health, and sustainable food production. Participants will leave with practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of how mushrooms support healthy, […]

  • Small Meadows & Flowering Lawns

    Enfield Senior Center 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT, United States

    Diane will speak with us about how she turned her lawn into a pollinator paradise. She will also discuss shorter lawn alternatives to up the pollinator power in your yard. This event is free and open to the public!

  • Barn Talk: Better Together: Designing with Plant Combinations

    Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CT

    Good design happens when individual elements come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Just as you coordinate clothing or pair food and wine for harmony and impact, thoughtful plant combinations can transform an ordinary garden into an unforgettable experience. In this lively session, we’ll explore how contrasting and complementary colors […]

  • Garden Club of Woodbridge Plant Sale

    The Garden Club of Woodbridge is holding its plant sale on Sat., May 30 from 10am-2pm outside Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Rd., in the Grove. We'll have house plants, perennials, annuals, garden books, a bake sale, and the library will be hosting a children's craft event.

  • West Hartford Garden Club Garden Tour & Plant Sale, 10:00 – 4:00, Saturday, May 30, 2026 (rain or shine)

    St. James Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 8 Garland Rd, West Hartford, CT, United States

       The West Hartford Garden Club is hosting its 17th garden tour, The Voice of the Garden, on Saturday, May 30th, showcasing six private West Hartford gardens. This event includes an all-day plant sale at St. James Episcopal Church (1018 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford) with donations from Garden Club members. No ticket is required to attend the […]

  • Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden School of Floral Arts: Peonies with Debora Reynolds of Old Hill Gardens

    Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden 55 South Main Street, Suffield, CT

    Suffield is often described as a “town of farms”.  More specifically, we like to say that it is home to a “town of flower farms”.  The Phelps-Hatheway School of Floral Arts was created to showcase the magnificent blooms grown in our small community and, for the final session, in our great state of CT.  Each of the three programs will introduce participants to […]

  • Granby Wildflower Meadow Pocket Meadow Planting Day

    Granby Wildflower Meadow 175 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT, United States

    Let's spend some time outdoors together creating a masterpiece. No experience needed, just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and be part of something that will bloom for years to come! Please register in advance: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BADA628AAFFC07-62480883-pocket

  • Heirloom Pressed Botanical Art Workshop

    Heirloom Market 263 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT

    Join pressed botanical artist Marguerite Alpert for a creative and relaxing evening exploring the art of preserving nature. Learn techniques to press gorgeous fresh flowers using a traditional wooden flower press that is yours to keep, then design your own original composition using a curated selection of botanicals from Marguerite’s gardens and foraging trips. Bring […]

  • Gardens by the Sea Garden Tour

    Gardens by the Sea Garden Tour
    Wadawanuck Square 20 Broad Street, Stonington, CT

    Gardens by the Sea (June 12 & 13, 10-4 both days) is a self-guided garden tour through the historic Borough of Stonington. Experience the beauty hidden beyond its garden gates and explore waterfront vistas, terraced landscapes, and enchanted pocket gardens, designed in styles ranging from formal to eclectic. The tour will showcase 9-10 gardens, as […]