"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
The Connecticut Daylily Society's upcoming plant sale will indulge any daylily lover in the NorthEast! Supplement your garden with some gorgeous cultivars! Saturday May 16, 2026 10am - 2pm *****Shop Early for Best Selection***** Our sale is held outside at the Avon Senior Center, Sycamore Hills Park, 635 W Avon Rd, Avon, CT 06001. Cash […]
What if your watercolor palette started in your garden? In this creative workshop, you’ll learn how to make watercolor paints from plants using simple, accessible techniques. Experiment with natural color, play with paint, and leave with the skills to keep creating at home. No experience required! EGC members are free, non-members pay $10 cash at […]
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where participants will drill and inoculate logs with mushroom spores while learning the fundamentals of small-scale mushroom cultivation. Explore the powerful role fungi play in ecological systems, soil health, and sustainable food production. Participants will leave with practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of how mushrooms support healthy, […]
Diane will speak with us about how she turned her lawn into a pollinator paradise. She will also discuss shorter lawn alternatives to up the pollinator power in your yard. This event is free and open to the public!
Kathy Connolly Designing Meadows and Naturalized Plantings for a Human Landscape May 28, 2026, 7pm CNTR and on Zoom 725 Main Street, Middletown Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here) Meadows and other naturalized landscapes are often imagined as capturing nature’s patterns and benefitting local ecology. Yet, to gain acceptance in a human setting, a […]
Good design happens when individual elements come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Just as you coordinate clothing or pair food and wine for harmony and impact, thoughtful plant combinations can transform an ordinary garden into an unforgettable experience. In this lively session, we’ll explore how contrasting and complementary colors […]
The Garden Club of Woodbridge is holding its plant sale on Sat., May 30 from 10am-2pm outside Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Rd., in the Grove. We'll have house plants, perennials, annuals, garden books, a bake sale, and the library will be hosting a children's craft event.
The West Hartford Garden Club is hosting its 17th garden tour, The Voice of the Garden, on Saturday, May 30th, showcasing six private West Hartford gardens. This event includes an all-day plant sale at St. James Episcopal Church (1018 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford) with donations from Garden Club members. No ticket is required to attend the […]
Suffield is often described as a “town of farms”. More specifically, we like to say that it is home to a “town of flower farms”. The Phelps-Hatheway School of Floral Arts was created to showcase the magnificent blooms grown in our small community and, for the final session, in our great state of CT. Each of the three programs will introduce participants to […]
Let's spend some time outdoors together creating a masterpiece. No experience needed, just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and be part of something that will bloom for years to come! Please register in advance: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BADA628AAFFC07-62480883-pocket
Join pressed botanical artist Marguerite Alpert for a creative and relaxing evening exploring the art of preserving nature. Learn techniques to press gorgeous fresh flowers using a traditional wooden flower press that is yours to keep, then design your own original composition using a curated selection of botanicals from Marguerite’s gardens and foraging trips. Bring […]
