"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
Come smell the flowers! Down to Earth Garden Club and Watershed History Collective host a South Windsor Garden Tour. Visit 6 beautiful gardens. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the tour. Tickets and information: https://www.swgardenclub.org/garden-tour. Saturday, June 13- 8:30-4, Plant sale -SW Public Library-front lawn. Sunday, June 14- 9:30-4 – Garden […]
Art and Garden Tour 2026 Art and Garden Tour of Northeastern Connecticut Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14, 10 am to 5 pm Visit the private gardens of ten professional artists. See the art that their gardens inspire and the art of fellow guest artists. The Art and Garden Tour, the annual […]
Connecticut Horticultural Society Presents: 2026 Symposium: “Gardening for ALL Ages” featuring Rebecca McMackin, Christine Darnell, Jennifer McGuinness and a panel of experts Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Cromwell The Connecticut Horticultural Society’s biennial symposium, “Gardening for ALL Ages,” returns in person on October 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marriott Hartford Cromwell. […]
Due to an unforeseen personal situation, Uli Lorimer’s scheduled presentation, “Digging Deeper Into Ecological Horticulture,” originally set for this Thursday, will be rescheduled for the fall, the Connecticut Horticultural Society announced today. The presentation had been scheduled to take place at CNTR in Middletown, Connecticut, at 7 p.m. and to be livestreamed on Zoom. Members […]
Join the New England Rose Society for a day full of these fragrant and beautiful blooms at the Garden at Elm Bank! Listen to rose experts, make flower crowns, experience themed displays and buy roses to plant in your garden at the 2026 New England Rose Show: Once Upon a Bloom. Included with Garden Admission: […]
Discover the delicious world of tomatoes — from heirlooms to hybrids — and learn which varieties will thrive best in your garden. Grace Farms Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin will share his favorite picks and provide expert growing tips including all you need to know about planting, pruning, and harvesting at peak flavor. Cap off the experience with a small […]
Join 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. This event is part of Avon’s “Growing a Greener Community” initiative and is […]
A day trip to Rhode Island’s South Coast Wed., June 24 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 […]
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.