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SUMMARY:Screening of “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a screening of Homegrown National Park’s “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” on Monday\, June 22 at 6:30 pm featuring Doug Tallamy\, Sam Jaffee and David Wagner. It will be held at Avon Free Library\, 281 Country Club Road in Avon. \nThis event is part of Avon’s “Growing a Greener Community” initiative and is sponsored by the Garden Club of Avon\, Avon Land Trust\, Clean Energy Commission\, and the Avon Library. \nFree to attend. Register at www.avonctlibrary.info
URL:https://cthort.org/event/screening-of-the-extraordinary-caterpillar/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd.\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Garden Club of Avon":MAILTO:https://www.gardenclubofavonct.org/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260531T222226Z
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SUMMARY:Take a day trip to Rhode Island’s South Coast Wed.\, June 24
DESCRIPTION:A day trip to Rhode Island’s South Coast\nWed.\, June 24 \n\nJoin the Connecticut Horticultural Society with special guest\, Nancy DuBrule-Clemente\, as we visit the South Coast of Rhode Island. \nSakonnet Garden is a secret garden in Little Compton. We’ll have a guided tour of this delightful garden. \nEnjoy lunch at the Brick Alley Pub in the heart of historic Newport. \nThe Farmer’s Daughter in South Kingstown is the perfect spot to browse through this garden center. \nCost: $170 per person / $165 per person with CT Hort Member Discount \nRegister: https://www.friendshiptours.net/tours/cthort-sakonnet
URL:https://cthort.org/event/take-a-day-trip-to-rhode-islands-south-coast-wed-june-24/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260601T005631Z
CREATED:20260601T005631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T005631Z
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SUMMARY:A day trip to Rhode Island’s South Coast
DESCRIPTION:Wed.\, June 24\, all day: \nJoin the Connecticut Horticultural Society with special guest\, Nancy DuBrule-Clemente\, as we visit the South Coast of Rhode Island. \nSakonnet Garden is a secret garden in Little Compton. We’ll have a guided tour of this delightful garden. \nEnjoy lunch at the Brick Alley Pub in the heart of historic Newport. \nThe Farmer’s Daughter in South Kingstown is the perfect spot to browse through this garden center. \nCost: $170 per person / $165 per person with CT Hort Member Discount \nRegister: https://www.friendshiptours.net/tours/cthort-sakonnet
URL:https://cthort.org/event/a-day-trip-to-rhode-islands-south-coast/
LOCATION:Sakonnet Garden\, 510 W Main Rd\, Little Compton\, CT\, 02837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Outside Connecticut
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Hort":MAILTO:office@cthort.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223304Z
CREATED:20260524T223304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T223304Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://cthort.org/event/climate-change-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:Enfield Senior Center\, 299 Elm Street\, Enfield\, CT\, 06082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Enfield Garden Club":MAILTO:ssobanski.egc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T205200Z
CREATED:20260415T205200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205200Z
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SUMMARY:The AWE Program Wings & Wildflowers Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will be led by Valerie Allgrove\, a well-practiced gardener and master trapper with extensive experience in wildlife stewardship\, native plant education\, and ecological balance.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-awe-program-wings-wildflowers-workshop/
LOCATION:183 Windsor Ave. Windsor\, CT 06095\, 183 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keney Park Sustainability Project":MAILTO:info@aweprograms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T124934Z
CREATED:20260601T124934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T124934Z
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SUMMARY:CT Historic Gardens Day
DESCRIPTION:Visit one or several stunning historic gardens and houses on this spectacular day! \nHours and activities vary;  please check the CHG website for more information.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/ct-historic-gardens-day/
LOCATION:Throughout CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Historic Gardens":MAILTO:lynn..mervosh@ctlandmarks.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTSTAMP:20260618T213618Z
CREATED:20260531T222352Z
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SUMMARY:Day Trip and Private Tour of the Florence Griswold Museum and Gardens Wed.\, July 1
DESCRIPTION:Day Trip and Private Tour of the Florence Griswold Museum and Gardens\nWed.\, July 1 \n\nSpend 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. \nFor 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 enjoying a garden tour and talk at 1:15pm. At 2pm\, take a formal tour of the house with a docent or tour the house on your own. \nAn optional Q&A and coffee break will take place at 3pm in the barn on the property.\nCost: $35       Limit: 20  Register here.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/day-trip-and-private-tour-of-the-florence-griswold-museum-and-gardens-wed-july-1/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T153000
DTSTAMP:20260601T005507Z
CREATED:20260601T005507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T005507Z
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SUMMARY:Day Trip and Private Tour of the Florence Griswold Museum and Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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 enjoying a garden tour and talk at 1:15pm. At 2pm\, take a formal tour of the house with a docent or tour the house on your own. \nAn optional Q&A and coffee break will take place at 3pm in the barn on the property.\nCost: $35       Limit: 20
URL:https://cthort.org/event/day-trip-and-private-tour-of-the-florence-griswold-museum-and-gardens/
LOCATION:Florence Grswold Museum\, 96 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,New London County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T143658Z
CREATED:20260420T143658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T143658Z
UID:10000358-1782912600-1782918000@cthort.org
SUMMARY:On This Good Earth: A History of Gardening in America
DESCRIPTION: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 – ideas and events of thei
URL:https://cthort.org/event/on-this-good-earth-a-history-of-gardening-in-america/
LOCATION:Old St. Andrews Church\, 59 Tariffville Rd\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T004836Z
CREATED:20260607T004836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T004836Z
UID:10000399-1782932400-1782936000@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Plant Chat
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/plant-chat/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Hort":MAILTO:office@cthort.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T153419Z
CREATED:20260616T153338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T153419Z
UID:10000402-1783418400-1783425600@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Nature Studio for Children
DESCRIPTION:Discover the tiny wonders of nature!\n\nUsing a digital scope and projector\, look at monarch and white cabbage moth caterpillars\, ladybugs\, wildflowers\, and other small creatures in incredible\, larger-than-life detail. Children will love spotting colors\, patterns\, and movements not visible to the naked eye.\n\nWith friendly guidance from our Education Team\, families will discover how these little creatures help keep the Grace Farms ecosystem healthy. This fun\, hands-on exploration of the natural world is the perfect activity before or after walking the surrounding gardens and trails. Recommended for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.\n\nThis will be offered weekly on Tuesdays in July and August.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/nature-studio-for-children/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fairfield County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T205130Z
CREATED:20260415T205130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205130Z
UID:10000352-1783764000-1783771200@cthort.org
SUMMARY:The AWE Program Farm-To-Table Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will be led by Liz Stanley\, who brings experience in seasonal cooking\, garden-based learning\, and creating meaningful shared food experiences rooted in local abundance.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-awe-program-farm-to-table-day/
LOCATION:183 Windsor Ave. Windsor\, CT 06095\, 183 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keney Park Sustainability Project":MAILTO:info@aweprograms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155847Z
CREATED:20260423T155847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155847Z
UID:10000365-1784368800-1784390400@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Emberborn  Gardens created out of a fire-ravaged forest
DESCRIPTION: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 other wildlife.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/emberborn-gardens-created-out-of-a-fire-ravaged-forest/
LOCATION:126 Kennerson Reservoir Rd\, 126 Kennerson Reservoir Road\, Eastford\, CT\, 06242
CATEGORIES:Community,Windham County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T173000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213447Z
CREATED:20260531T222547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T213447Z
UID:10000393-1784466000-1784482200@cthort.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Tour two breathtaking gardens: Private Tour of Cheryl Fox & Chrissie D’Esopo gardens Sun.\, July 19
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, this tour is sold out!  \nTour two breathtaking gardens: Private Tour of Cheryl Fox & Chrissie D’Esopo gardens\nSun.\, July 19\, 1-5:30pm \n\nTour 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 Chrissie D’Esopo’s Flower House in Avon\, where quality and quantity combine for an amazingly beautiful outing. It’s all grown by Chrissie; a true labor of love. \nCost: $10\nRegister: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/46ywq3p
URL:https://cthort.org/event/tour-two-breathtaking-gardens-private-tour-of-cheryl-fox-chrissie-desopo-gardens-sun-july-19/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T005416Z
CREATED:20260601T005416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T005416Z
UID:10000396-1784466000-1784482200@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Private Tour of Cheryl Fox & Chrissie D’Esopo gardens
DESCRIPTION: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 Chrissie D’Esopo’s Flower House in Avon\, where quality and quantity combine for an amazingly beautiful outing. It’s all grown by Chrissie; a true labor of love.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/private-tour-of-cheryl-fox-chrissie-desopo-gardens/
LOCATION:CT Hort\, 27 Duncaster Rd\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06001
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T205054Z
CREATED:20260415T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205054Z
UID:10000353-1784973600-1784980800@cthort.org
SUMMARY:The AWE Program Mini Greens & Microclimates Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 spaces.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-awe-program-mini-greens-microclimates-workshop/
LOCATION:183 Windsor Ave. Windsor\, CT 06095\, 183 Windsor Ave\, Windsor\, CT\, 06095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keney Park Sustainability Project":MAILTO:info@aweprograms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTSTAMP:20260520T222105Z
CREATED:20260520T221946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T222105Z
UID:10000385-1788048000-1788393599@cthort.org
SUMMARY:NEW TRIP Maine Getaway Aug. 30-Sept. 3
DESCRIPTION:It’s off to charming Maine! Travel with Friendship Tours and Federated Gardens Clubs of Connecticut for a three-night\, coastal Maine trip packed with sites\, gardens\, and delightful dining. \nWe focus on Boothbay\, Wiscasset\, and Portland Maine where we meet our Maine garden club friends! Come along and enjoy the fun! \nWe’ll be stopping at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill\, Coastal Maine Botanic Garden\, Wicasset and Boothbay Gardens and Portland Gardens. We’ll spend two nights at Smuggler’s Cove and one night at the Courtyard Marriott Portland Waterfront. \n\nTour Limited to 30 Passengers\n$1799 Per Person Double Occupancy\n$2229 Single Occupancy\nNon-Member Guest Add $50\nINFO: Kathy Lindroth Tour Coordinator at kathleen.lindroth@gmail.com or  860.836.3407. \nClick here for the trip brochure.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/new-trip-maine-getaway-aug-30-sept-3/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTSTAMP:20260601T005557Z
CREATED:20260601T005557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T005557Z
UID:10000397-1788048000-1788393599@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Maine Garden Getaway
DESCRIPTION:It’s off to charming Maine! Travel with Friendship Tours and Federated Gardens Clubs of Connecticut for a three-night\, coastal Maine trip packed with sites\, gardens\, and delightful dining. \nWe focus on Boothbay\, Wiscasset\, and Portland Maine where we meet our Maine garden club friends! Come along and enjoy the fun! \nWe’ll be stopping at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill\, Coastal Maine Botanic Garden\, Wicasset and Boothbay Gardens and Portland Gardens. We’ll spend two nights at Smuggler’s Cove and one night at the Courtyard Marriott Portland Waterfront. \nCost: $1799 Per Person Double Occupancy / $2229 Single Occupancy\n$1799 Per Person Double Occupancy\n$2229 Single Occupancy\nNon-Member Guest Add $50\nINFO: Kathy Lindroth Tour Coordinator at kathleen.lindroth@gmail.com or  860.836.3407
URL:https://cthort.org/event/maine-garden-getaway/
CATEGORIES:Community,Outside Connecticut
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ORGANIZER;CN="Federated Garden Clubs of CT":MAILTO:kathleen.lindroth@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260618T214150Z
CREATED:20260618T213855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T214150Z
UID:10000404-1796947200-1797206399@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Longwood Gardens Christmas-Dec. 11-13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Longwood Gardens Christmas\nDec. 11-13\, 2026 \nExperience the beauty of the holidays in Pennsylvania and more. Over the course of our three days together\, we’ll travel to Lyndhurst Mansion\, the famous Winterthur Museum\, and then\, to Longwood Gardens\, before catching the \n New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show \nIncludes two nights at the hotel\, two breakfasts and one lunch and one dinner (with $50 in dining dollars)\, sightseeing and admissions. \nTrip cost: $1169 per person double occupancy / $1119 with CT Hort member discount \n$1359 single person single occupancy / $1309 with CT Hort member discount \nRegister: www.friendshiptours.net/tours/longwood-gardens-christmas-ct-horticultural-society or call Barbara at Friendship Tours at 860-243-1630.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/longwood-gardens-christmas-dec-11-13-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTSTAMP:20260618T214459Z
CREATED:20260618T214459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T214459Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Flower Show with New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show & Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza  March 12-14\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Flower Show with New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show & Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza\nMarch 12-14\, 2027 \nJoin CT Hort\, Friendship Tours\, and special guest Nancy Du-Brule-Clemente for this incredible annual trip to see the famous Philadelphia Flower and more. \nIncludes: \n\nPhiladelphia Flower Show Admission – Help Celebrate Penn Hort Society’s 200th Birthday!\nNew York Botanical Gardens Orchid Show\nLongwood Gardens\nTwo Nights Hotel Accommodations at the Mendenhall Inn with Welcome Reception\nTwo breakfast & two dinners\nFriendship Tours Escort\nTrip cost: $1045 per person double occupancy / $1219 per person single occupancy (CT Hort members receive a $50 discount)\nRegister: https://www.friendshiptours.net/tours/philadelphia-flower-show-ct-horticultural-society or call Barbara at Friendship Tours at 860-243-1630\n\n  \n 
URL:https://cthort.org/event/philadelphia-flower-show-with-new-york-botanical-garden-orchid-show-longwood-gardens-orchid-extravaganza-march-12-14-2027/
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