"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
Wed., June 24, all day: Join the Connecticut Horticultural Society with special guest, Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, as we visit the South Coast of Rhode Island. Sakonnet Garden is a secret garden in Little Compton. We’ll have a guided tour of this delightful garden. Enjoy lunch at the Brick Alley Pub in the heart of historic Newport. The Farmer’s […]
Please join us for an informative session with Susan Quincy from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP), who will discuss how climate change is impacting Connecticut. As always, this event is free to the public and all are welcome!
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop exploring monarch butterflies, native plant ecosystems, and the impact of invasive species. Participants will learn how intentional planting supports pollinators and strengthens local biodiversity while gaining practical knowledge of native species and habitat creation. Discover how small planting choices can make a meaningful impact on resilient, thriving ecosystems. […]
Visit one or several stunning historic gardens and houses on this spectacular day! Hours and activities vary; please check the CHG website for more information.
Day Trip and Private Tour of the Florence Griswold Museum and Gardens Wed., July 1 Spend the day at the Florence Griswold Museum! Starting at 10am, you’ll enjoy a private tour of the gallery and gardens with Gardens Coordinator Linda Turner. For lunch at noon, you are welcome to have a picnic on the grounds, […]
Spend the day at the Florence Griswold Museum! Starting at 10am, you’ll enjoy a private tour of the gallery and gardens with Gardens Coordinator Linda Turner. For lunch at noon, you are welcome to have a picnic on the grounds, eat at the museum’s restaurant Café Flo, or go to a walkable restaurant nearby, before […]
We garden for many reasons: sustenance, beauty, relaxation and ecology are just a few examples. Garden choices and practices reflect the larger society at any given moment. During this 250th birthday for the United States we will take a look at gardening trends throughout the years and how they were influenced by – and impacted […]
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where participants will gather fresh ingredients from the garden and collaboratively prepare a seasonal table experience that honors local abundance and shared meals. Learn how harvesting, preparing, and sharing food together strengthens community while deepening connections to the land and the seasons. This workshop will be led by […]
Gothic revival house surrounded buildings and a landscape based on the writing of 19th century Garden writer and designer Alexander Jackson Downing. Kitchen garden, Italian garden, a dry garden, a wildflower meadow, native shrub borders. The Woodland is covered with native blueberries and huckleberries. Fences, bottle trees, a bridge, arbors, lots of birds, butterflies, and […]
Tour two breathtaking gardens: Private Tour of Cheryl Fox & Chrissie D’Esopo gardens Sun., July 19, 1-5:30pm Tour two breathtaking gardens in one summer afternoon: Cheryl Fox’s astounding daylily garden and Chrissie D’Esopo’s famed Flower House in Avon, on Sunday, July 19 from 1pm-5:30pm. First, it’s off to see Cheryl Fox’s daylily collection as well […]
Tour two breathtaking gardens in one summer afternoon: Cheryl Fox’s astounding daylily garden and Chrissie D’Esopo’s famed Flower House in Avon, on Sunday, July 19 from 1pm-5:30pm. First, it’s off to see Cheryl Fox’s daylily collection as well as her perennials and shrubs in a scenic area of Bloomfield, from 1-3pm. Then, we’ll go to […]
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where participants will learn how to cultivate microgreens and build simple mini-greenhouse covers. Explore practical techniques for extending the growing season and increasing sustainability in compact spaces, whether at home, in classrooms, or community gardens. Participants will leave with foundational skills for growing fresh food year-round in small […]