• Rhododendrons for Beginners and Enthusiasts

    Bloomfield Community Center 300 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, CT

    The CT Rhododendron Society's first meeting of the fall is scheduled for Tuesday, 9/1/26 at the Bloomfield Community Center (330 Park Avenue, Bloomfield CT). Social time from 6:30-7 and presentation at 7. Member Sally Perkins will present "Rhododendrons for Beginners and Enthusiasts." Sally Perkins holds a B.S. in Botany from the University of Maryland and […]

  • Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops

    33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, CT, United States

    Get ready to extend your growing season like a pro! Join our master gardener, Mark Gostkiewicz, in this workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating crops in the fall, winter, and spring. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of cold-hardy veggies and herbs, but you'll also discover […]

  • Creating Winter Interest in Your Garden

    Nathanael Greene Community Center 32 Church Street, Guilford, CT

    Leete’s Island Garden Club invites you to hear garden designer Christine Darnell of Lyme, discuss the importance of remembering to think about the views outside your windows during the cold season. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the speaker program to run from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

  • Seed Saving

    Noah Webster Memorial Library 20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT, United States

    Have you wanted to save seeds from a favorite flower or vegetable in your garden, but didn't know how to get started? Join West Hartford Garden Club's Advanced Master Gardeners Beth Ann Loveland Sennett and Susan Grew to learn the basics of seed saving for common flowers and vegetables. If you already save seeds, please […]

  • Protect Our Pollinators Fall Native Plant Sale

    C.H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT

    Join us at the Protect Our Pollinators Fall Native Plant Sale! The sale includes a variety of perennial plants, grasses and more. Fall is a great time for planting native perennials, trees and shrubs. Fall planting gives plants a head-start as roots strengthen over the winter months. When Spring arrives, the plants are ready to […]

  • Birdwatching Walk

    Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

    Birdwatchers of all ages and experience are invited to join birding expert Brian O’Toole, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Through these guided walks, connect with the purpose of the ecosystems we inhabit, the vibrant life that’s a part of it, and our role in maintaining and adding to it. Brian […]

  • Nature Workshop | Backyard Blooms

    Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

    Make your own handmade bouquet alongside our Horticulture Team. Inspired by the slow flower movement to embrace local, sustainable, and seasonal flowers, this hands-on workshop provides tips on growing your own blooms, emphasizes the importance of knowing the origin of your flowers and encourages everyone to see the beauty in their own backyard.

  • Visit 4 Beautiful Gardens

    An outstanding opportunity to visit 4 beautiful Litchfield County gardens; Maywood in Bridgewater, Phil Gorrivan's in Washington, 101 Goldmines in Roxbury, and Hollister House Garden in Washington. Visit all 4 Gardens for $30.00 Individual tickets $10 per person may be purchased at each garden. CASH ONLY

  • Gardening for the Nightshift: Fireflies & Moths

    Church of St. Ann 289 Arch Road, Avon, CT

    Welcome to a presentation that will focus on the basic ecology of "the jewels of the night" - fireflies and moths, and what we can do to help save them. Lisa Newell will speak about what they need to survive and how we can manage our gardens to impact their survival: plant native plants, provide […]

  • THE STORY OF PLASTIC: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

    Bloomfield Public Library Prosser Community Room, 1 Tunxis Ave., Bloomfield, CT

    The Story of Plastic is an exposé revealing the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. “The Story of Plastic” presents a cohesive timeline of how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and the efforts of the oil and gas industry to successfully manipulate the narrative around it. […]

  • 2026 Herb Symposium – “In Full Bloom: Celebrating Herbs and Roses in the Garden”

    Pond House Café 1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT

    We are delighted to welcome Janice Cox as the featured speaker for our 2026 Herb Symposium. A nationally recognized author and educator, Janice brings decades of expertise and infectious enthusiasm for herbs, roses, and the art of natural beauty. Her engaging presentations have inspired gardeners across the country to discover the beauty, fragrance, and everyday […]