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In 2019, landscape design firm Columbine LLC began a thoughtful restoration of DeRham Farm, a historic estate overlooking the Hudson River in Garrison, New York. Working closely with the homeowners, the project focused on revitalizing the landscape while honoring the property’s historic character and extraordinary setting. Highlights included the restoration of a sunken garden within […]
Do what you love and make a difference! Join your friends and neighbors at the Hamden Land Conservation Trust for a hands-on Stewardship Event at our beautiful Winterberry Wetlands property on the Farmington Canal Trail opposite Route 10 Restaurant (3810 Whitney Avenue) Saturday, September 26 from 10am - noon (Rain date: Sunday, September 27, 1 […]
Spend an afternoon in the stunning fields of The Fen in Sharon, Connecticut, with botanist and seed specialist Heather Liljengren for a hands-on workshop in native seed collection. Set within expansive, species-rich meadows on a calcareous fen, The Fen is a native seed farm and regenerative land project seldom open to the public. This off-site […]
Join Marguerite Alpert, lifelong gardener and botanical artist, for an inspiring evening exploring design, composition, color, and negative space—and transform your botanical materials into beautiful original art. If you have pressed material, please bring them along! If not, Marguerite will have plenty for you to use. Space is limited—reserve your spot!
Plant Chat is a FREE open forum where fellow gardeners can connect, share ideas, and learn from one another. Held quarterly on Zoom for one hour, each session offers inspiration, practical tips for fixing common gardening mishaps, and a chance to exchange ideas. Everyone is welcome—you don’t need to be a member to participate.
October is a fitting time to notice the particular beauty of decay and the quiet work dead wood performs in the landscape. What we’re often tempted to clear away- standing dead trees, decomposing logs, and brush piles- provide some of the garden’s richest habitat, offering wildlife food, shelter, and overwintering refuge. As it breaks down, […]
Bloomfield Community Center, Room 131 (330 Park Avenue, Bloomfield CT) Bring any Rhododendron, Azaleas or any other Ericaceae and/or companion plants (actually, ANY plants) you would like to donate to help our club fund speakers and other projects and activities. If bringing plants, please try to arrive ~6:30 so we can get them arranged and […]
"Designer’s Choice” Representatives from Moscarillo’s Florist will select and demonstrate the creation of three designs in three container styles. Flower preparation and flower choice are important aspects of each design. As they demonstrate each design from the start, they will also share with us the mechanics and tricks they use daily. There will be time […]
Experience the beauty of Grace Farms throughout every season during a guided walk through the landscape with the Grace Farms Garden Team. This immersive fall outing invites all to slow down, notice the shifting signs of the season, and discover the vibrant plant and animal life that makes this landscape so special. Along the way, […]
The Connecticut Orchid Society is excited to announce that our annual Orchid Harvest Show and Sale is returning, and we’ll be at a brand-new location! Join us at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill on October 10-11, Saturday noon-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. There’s something for everyone: A wide variety of orchids and supplies […]
Michael Russo, Floral Designer and Founding Member of the CT Flower Collective will create two small bouquets using seasonal fall flowers and talk about the Connecticut Flower Collective. (Photo by Michael Russo) Seating is very limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Meet in the Quonnipaug Room.
Explore how ecological design, public policy, and community partnerships can reshape urban landscapes into healthier, more connected habitats. Join landscape architect Preston Montague for the keynote presentation at the 2026 Beneath the Oaks Symposium