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All Things Cut Flowers: Growing, Designing & Industry Insight with Jillian Shea February 18, 2027, 7pm On Zoom only Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) All Things Cut Flowers: Growing, Designing & Industry Insight- Jillian will take us through the essentials of basic cut flower growing, from […]
Dr. Richard Benfield Retired, Professor of Biogeography, will cover the top ten Irish gardens, their history and current landscape designs. Seating is limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
Geeking Out with Dahlias with Merrie Avallone March 18, 2027, 7pm On Zoom only Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) In Geeking Out with Dahlias, Connecticut flower farmer Merrie shares more than 20 years of experience growing dahlias organically and dives into the fascinating details behind these […]
Tom Worthley, UConn Extension Professor in Forest Sustainability, will present the history of Connecticut’s Charter Oak tree and discuss White Oak’s environmental and commercial value. Seating is limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
Ecotypes, Ecoregions, and Restoration Agriculture with Dina Brewster April 15, 2026, 7pm On Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) Dina Brewster, co-founder of the Ecotype Project, will discuss her work with native plants, […]
How to Kill a Houseplant with Jeff Eleveld May 20, 2026, 7pm On Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) Jeff The Plant Guy will share his unique perspective on keeping your house plants […]
Breaking the Rules: Ecological Landscape Design and Traditional Landscape Methodology with Larry Weaner June 17, 2026, 7pm On Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) Using native plants requires more than simply expanding the […]