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SUMMARY:Goshen Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order plants by May 1 or visit the Goshen Garden Club Plant Sale\, being held at the Goshen Fairgrounds on May 16 from 9am-noon. Hangin baskets\, potted annualsm perennials\, herbs and our member-dug perennial plants. Cash and carry at the fairgrounds.\, where there will also be a bake sale and raffle. If you would like to pre-order\, go to goshengardenclub.org\, or pick up a form at town hall\, the Goshen Public Library or Goshen Wine & Spirits.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/goshen-garden-club-plant-sale/2026-05-16/1/
LOCATION:Goshen Fairgorunds\, 116 Old Middle Street\, Goshen\, CT\, 06756
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goshen Garden Club":MAILTO:https://goshengardenclub.org/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T123000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Brook Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Annual fundraiser plant sale with perennials\, herbs\, houseplants\, and member created annual containers as well as a Bake Sale and garden related Tag Sale.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/cherry-brook-garden-club-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Masonic Lodge\, 123 River Rd\, Canton\, CT\, 06019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Goshen Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Pre-order plants by May 1 or visit the Goshen Garden Club Plant Sale\, being held at the Goshen Fairgrounds on May 16 from 9am-noon. Hangin baskets\, potted annualsm perennials\, herbs and our member-dug perennial plants. Cash and carry at the fairgrounds.\, where there will also be a bake sale and raffle. If you would like to pre-order\, go to goshengardenclub.org\, or pick up a form at town hall\, the Goshen Public Library or Goshen Wine & Spirits.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/goshen-garden-club-plant-sale/2026-05-16/2/
LOCATION:Goshen Fairgorunds\, 116 Old Middle Street\, Goshen\, CT\, 06756
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Goshen Garden Club":MAILTO:https://goshengardenclub.org/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:Simsbury Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our exciting annual plant sale on 5/16/2026. Beginning at 9:00 am @ Simsbury Farms Skating Rink 100 Old Farms Road West Simsbury\, CT\, 06092 \nOffering a fine array of native plants (many from member gardens)\, premium annuals and hanging baskets\, gardening advice (bring your photos)\, garden goods including pots/vases/repurposed tools\, etc.\, kid’s activities\, and much more. \nCash\, check\, credit/debit cards.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/simsbury-garden-club-annual-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Simsbury Farms\, 100 Old Farms Road\, west simsbury\, CT\, 06092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simsbury Garden Club":MAILTO:periodhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:Simsbury Garden Club - Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The annual sale featuring plants from local gardens and other beautiful offerings. \nProceeds fund the Simsbury Garden Club activities\, and scholarships\, typically given to Smsbury High School graduates.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/simsbury-garden-club-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simsbury Garden Club":MAILTO:periodhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
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SUMMARY:East Windsor Garden Club Plant Sale which also includes a Tag and Bake Sale & Raffle!
DESCRIPTION:The East Windsor Garden Club Plant Sale is coming up on Saturday\, May 16 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Old Melrose Schoolhouse\, 195 Melrose Rd / Route 140\, Broad Brook\, CT. \nWe’ll have plants\, a tag sale\, bake sale\, and raffle — something for every gardener and plant lover! \nAll proceeds support town beautification projects\, educational programs\, and a scholarship fund. Come shop\, browse\, and support a great local cause!
URL:https://cthort.org/event/east-windsor-garden-club-plant-sale-which-also-includes-a-tag-and-bake-sale-raffle/
LOCATION:Old Melrose Schoolhouse\, 195 Melrose Road\, Broad Brook\, CT\, 06016
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="East Windsor Garden Club":MAILTO:christina.posniak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
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SUMMARY:Barn Talk: Secrets to a Successful Cutting Garden
DESCRIPTION:Ready to grow your own gorgeous bouquets? Let flower farmer Elizabeth Brown\, author of the brand-new The Beginner’s Cut Flower Garden\, show you how to plan\, design and cultivate a joyful cutting garden. Learn to build a cohesive color palette that looks great in the garden and in the vase. Discover “cut-and-come-again” varieties that truly earn their keep. Find out how succession planting techniques can keep your buckets full of blooms all season long. Elizabeth will also share her favorite tips for growing healthier plants\, making the most of small spaces\, and creating sustainable flower arrangements right from your backyard. If you’ve ever dreamed of harvesting your own fresh flowers\, this session is the perfect place to start. You’ll leave feeling excited—and ready—to grow a cutting garden of your own. \nFollowing the presentation\, enjoy light refreshments and meet Elizabeth as she signs copies of her new book. To be assured of a copy\, we recommend purchasing one with your reservation. \nElizabeth Brown is the owner of Foxglove Farmhouse\, a regenerative cut flower garden in coastal Maine that brings fresh blooms to the local community. She believes flowers have the power to heal\, connect\, and bring joy—often when we need it most. Through Foxglove Farmhouse\, Elizabeth offers in-person workshops and virtual learning opportunities for beginner gardeners via her digital hub. A Maine Master Gardener volunteer and certified therapeutic horticulturist\, she is the author of The Beginner’s Cut Flower Garden\, newly published by Timber Press. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden) \nBook $28
URL:https://cthort.org/event/barn-talk-secrets-to-a-successful-cutting-garden/
LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hollister House Garden":MAILTO:office@hollisterhousegarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260415T205320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205320Z
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SUMMARY:The AWE Program Soil Stewardship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, hands-on workshop exploring composting systems\, vermiculture\, and activated biochar while learning how to regenerate soil from the ground up. Participants will gain practical experience building healthy soil\, improving plant vitality\, and supporting long-term ecosystem health. Discover how stewardship begins beneath our feet and leave with tools to nurture the soil in your own community.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-awe-program-soil-stewardship-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:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260421T132650Z
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SUMMARY:The Connecticut Daylily Society's May plant sale
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Daylily Society’s upcoming plant sale will indulge any daylily lover in the NorthEast! Supplement your garden with some gorgeous cultivars! \nSaturday May 16\, 2026 \n10am – 2pm \n*****Shop Early for Best Selection***** \nOur sale is held outside at the Avon Senior Center\, Sycamore Hills Park\, 635 W Avon Rd\, Avon\, CT 06001. Cash or check\, rain or shine! \nOur plants are member-grown\, freshly dug\, bare-root\, hardy to our area\, and very reasonably priced. This yearly event is a Farmington Valley fixture\, with many CT residents making the trip every Spring to see what new and exciting plants await them! Big\, small\, ruffled\, spidery\, doubled\, eyed\, patterned–you name it\, we’ve got it! \nDaylilies are sun-loving perennials and the extensive variety of early\, mid-season\, and late-bloomers can really extend their presentation in the garden! \n Our sale runs from 10 am to 2 pm\, and early birds get the best selection. We give bonus plants with every purchase\, and often have a mix of hardy perennials available for sale as well!
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-connecticut-daylily-societys-may-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Avon Senior Center\, 635 West Avon Rd.\, Avon\, CT\, 06001
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Daylily Society":MAILTO:rg-nisley@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260507T210841Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk through scenic nature trails in search of migratory birds returning north after the winter. This walk\, for birdwatchers of all experience levels\, is guided by Brian O’Toole\, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/birdwatching-walk-2/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260502T133632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T133632Z
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SUMMARY:Westmoor Arboretum Spring Tree Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Westmoor Arboretum (located at Westmoor Park\, West Hartford CT) offers a year-long series of 2-hour Tree Tours highlighting the 137 species of trees and woody plants at the Level II Arboretum.  Please join tree naturalist Bill Gleason (a.k.a. Tree Man) for FLOWERS IN TREES II – the final Spring tour in 2026.  We highlight trees with late blooming flowers\, check on the progress of our early bloomers\, point out CT Notable trees on property (11)\, and go in search of the elusive Paw Paw flower.  The tour is free\, but we cordially ask you to pre-register (also free) via West Hartford’s RecDesk   If you do not have access to RecDesk and wish to attend\, simply send an email to billgleason101@gmail.com and he will confirm your spot.  Bill is also the author/photographer of the comprehensive Self-Guided Tour of the Westmoor Arboretum\, and led the design/creative team for both Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/westmoor-arboretum-spring-tree-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260420T174821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T174821Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Watercolor Paint Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What if your watercolor palette started in your garden?\nIn 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! \nEGC members are free\, non-members pay $10 cash at the door. Register for your spot today: https://www.enfieldgardenclub.org/workshops
URL:https://cthort.org/event/natural-watercolor-paint-workshop/
LOCATION:Enfield Annex\, 124 North Maple 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:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260502T190046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T190046Z
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SUMMARY:Watertown Garden Club Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The annual Watertown Garden Club Plant Sale will take place on Saturday May 23\, 2026 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m at the Adams Hometown Market parking lot\, 1167 Main Street\, Watertown\, CT.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/watertown-garden-club-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260415T205253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205253Z
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SUMMARY:The AWE Program Forest Fungi Cultivation Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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\, resilient ecosystems.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-awe-program-forest-fungi-cultivation-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:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260420T174738Z
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SUMMARY:Small Meadows & Flowering Lawns
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://cthort.org/event/small-meadows-flowering-lawns/
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:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20250709T022932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T024807Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Meadows and Naturalized Plantings for a Human Landscape with Kathy Connolly 5/28/26
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Connolly\nDesigning Meadows and Naturalized Plantings for a Human Landscape\nMay 28\, 2026\, 7pm\nCNTR and on Zoom\n725 Main Street\, Middletown\nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here) \nMeadows 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 great deal of planning—and some compromise–​may be required. In this discussion\, we’ll consider topics such as scale\, proximity to visitors\, sightlines\, pathways\, edges\, seating\, signs\, standards of care\, the dormant season\, and more. We’ll especially talk about the perennially interesting topic of plant heights. This talk explores form and setting\, not specific plant selections or layering. Plant lists are included in the handout. \nKathy Connolly is a landscape designer who specializes in naturalized designs\, low-impact landscape techniques\, and native plants. In addition to her design projects\, she gives more than 30 talks and workshops annually. Since 2013\, Kathy has published more than 200 articles and newsletters on landscapes\, trees\, plants\, and land care. Kathy has a master’s degree from the Conway Graduate Program in Sustainable Landscape Planning and Design. \nFree for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/designing-meadows-and-naturalized-plantings-for-a-human-landscape-with-kathy-connelly-5-28-26/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260309T223635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T223635Z
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SUMMARY:Barn Talk: Better Together: Designing with Plant Combinations
DESCRIPTION: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 and textures create successful plant pairings. Learn how to use a gardener’s color wheel to build compositions that feel dynamic\, intentional\, and visually compelling all year long. Whether you’re working with containers\, borders\, or sweeping beds\, expect to gain not only inspiration\, but also clear\, actionable tools for choosing plant partners that truly shine better together \nCaitlin Bird Francke is the founder of Caitlin Bird Landscape Design\, a full-service landscape design firm in Chatham\, New Jersey. A former journalist and social media executive — twice nominated for Pulitzer Prizes — she discovered that her true joy comes from designing outdoor spaces\, or as she puts it\, creating happiness from the ground up. Trained at the New York Botanical Garden’s School of Professional Horticulture\, Caitlin writes for Fine Gardening magazine and her work has been featured on Martha Stewart. But she doesn’t take it all too seriously: she wrote a ‘Tiny Love’ column for The New York Times about breaking up with a plant. \nHHG Members $30 \nNon-members $40  (includes admission to the garden)
URL:https://cthort.org/event/barn-talk-better-together-designing-with-plant-combinations/
LOCATION:Hollister House Garden\, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road\, Washington\, CT\, 06759
CATEGORIES:Community,Litchfield County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hollister House Garden":MAILTO:office@hollisterhousegarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260421T133536Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Club of Woodbridge Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/garden-club-of-woodbridge-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community,New Haven County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T194152Z
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SUMMARY:West Hartford Garden Club Garden Tour & Plant Sale\, 10:00 - 4:00\, Saturday\, May 30\, 2026 (rain or shine)
DESCRIPTION:   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 plant sale. \nGarden Tour tickets can be purchased online starting April 15\, 2026 at  westhartfordgardenclub.org\, or in person at Moscarillo’s Garden Shoppe (2600 Albany Ave\, West Hartford).  Proceeds support the 91-year-old club’s mission and civic projects.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/west-hartford-garden-club-garden-tour-plant-sale-1000-400-saturday-may-30-2026-rain-or-shine/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 8 Garland Rd\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Hartford Garden Club":MAILTO:kcipes810@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
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SUMMARY:West Hartford Garden Club Garden Tour & Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fabulous self-guided tour of six private West Hartford gardens (rain or shine). This year’s theme celebrates gardens through the generations—plus a few inspiring new trends.\nNew this year: Many featured gardens showcase pollinator-friendly and Northeast-native plantings that support birds\, butterflies\, and other beneficial wildlife—beautiful and ecologically meaningful.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll-day Plant Sale (no ticket required!) at St. James Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Avenue\, West Hartford\nBrowse member-donated plants all day. Proceeds from the Garden Tour and Plant Sale support the club’s mission and civic projects. Includes Native Plant table and gardening tips.\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n$20 online through May 25\, 2026: westhartfordgardenclub.org\n$20 in person at Moscarillo’s Garden Shoppe\, 2600 Albany Ave\, West Hartford\n$25 after May 25\nNo pets. No children under 12.\n\n\nWe can’t wait to welcome you—come gather ideas for gardens of every size!
URL:https://cthort.org/event/west-hartford-garden-club-garden-tour-plant-sale/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 1018 Farmington Ave\, West Hartford\, CT\, 8 Garland Rd\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Hartford Garden Club":MAILTO:kcipes810@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260407T155422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155422Z
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SUMMARY:Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden School of Floral Arts: Peonies with Debora Reynolds of Old Hill Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nEach of the three programs will introduce participants to skilled farmers\, and designers who play with flowers on an almost daily basis.  Together\, they’ll inspire you to grow and fashion extraordinary plant material that will grace your home and loved ones.  They’ll share tips and tricks for an auspicious start to the growing season\, how to harvest and store blossoms\, and how to extend the season well into the winter months. All ages and abilities are welcome!  \nIn the words of the brilliant landscape designer Gertrude Jekyll\, “The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies”.  Please join our staff and guest presenters as they guide you through a year of living beautifully with flowers.  \nBask in the beauty of locally grown peonies with farmer/designer Debora Reynolds\, who will share her experience in growing and arranging peonies with complementary late spring blooms. Vases and refreshments included with tickets.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/phelps-hatheway-house-garden-school-of-floral-arts-peonies-with-debora-reynolds-of-old-hill-gardens/
LOCATION:Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden\, 55 South Main Street\, Suffield\, CT\, 06078
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Landmarks":MAILTO:lynn.mervosh@ctlandmarks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260408T163036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T163036Z
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SUMMARY:Granby Wildflower Meadow Pocket Meadow Planting Day
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://cthort.org/event/granby-wildflower-meadow-pocket-meadow-planting-day/
LOCATION:Granby Wildflower Meadow\, 175 Salmon Brook Street\, Granby\, CT\, 06035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20250624T220328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T201225Z
UID:10000160-1781031600-1781035200@cthort.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cthort.org/event/board-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260410T204103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T204103Z
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SUMMARY:Heirloom Pressed Botanical Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your ideas—and a favorite flower and friend\, if you’d like 🌼🌼
URL:https://cthort.org/event/heirloom-pressed-botanical-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Heirloom Market\, 263 Main Street\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 06109
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerite Alpert":MAILTO:Info@thefloweredpress.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260219T231618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T201158Z
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SUMMARY:Gardens by the Sea Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gardens by the Sea (June 12 & 13\, 10-4 both days) is a self-guided garden tour through the historic Borough of Stonington. Experience the beauty hidden beyond its garden gates and explore waterfront vistas\, terraced landscapes\, and enchanted pocket gardens\, designed in styles ranging from formal to eclectic. The tour will showcase 9-10 gardens\, as well as several ribbon gardens. \nThe tour is distinctive for its botanical plant labels\, and this year\, many gardens will feature experts\, such as a Master Gardener\, horticulturist\, or landscape designer\, to share insights and answer questions. “Plein Air” artists will be painting in selected gardens. In addition\, there will be a tented Marketplace on Wadawanuck Square featuring garden-inspired items\, clothing\, jewelry\, and home decor. \nAll gardens are within a half mile of each other\, and free parking will be available. Tickets are available at www.stoningtongardenclub.org/garden-tour for $50 until June 9; after that tickets will be available onsite the days of the tour for $65. The event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/gardens-by-the-sea-garden-tour/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 20 Broad Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378
CATEGORIES:Community,New London County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Garden Club":MAILTO:sgcgtourinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260327T205221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T205559Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Garden Club Hidden Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:$35 in advance\, $40 day of tour \nThe 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour marks the kickoff of the Essex Garden Club’s 75th year\, inviting visitors to explore a curated collection of eight private gardens in the Essex villages of Ivoryton and Centerbrook.  \nPace yourself as you enjoy these unique New England gardens including a surprise roof-top garden of a prominent local business. June blooms featuring roses\, peonies\, bleeding hearts\, irises\, and wisteria-clad pergolas blend in well with shady woodland gardens of hostas\, native wildflowers\, and carpets of ferns and moss. Water features can be seen on this garden tour – from koi fishponds to a fishing ladder that encourages fish to swim upstream. Seasonal vegetable and cutting gardens are enclosed in a variety of square foot features. Patio and fire pit spaces are tucked away to enjoy the gardens day and night. Venture through gardens\, weaving along paths to some fun features such as a chicken coop turned into a resting spot\, or a gaggle of runner ducks excited to meet you. For the rock lover\, a cascading riverbed runs from top to bottom in one of the gardens. \nPick up your tickets and hidden garden listings at the Ivoryton Gazebo (opposite the Ivoryton Library)\, then proceed with the tour of  these beautiful gardens. \nRain or shine. Non-refundable. No dogs.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/essex-garden-club-hidden-gardens-tour/2026-06-13/1/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Gazebo (opposite Ivoryton Library)\, 100 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442
CATEGORIES:Community,Middlesex County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Garden Club":MAILTO:essexgardenclubct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260428T150549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T150549Z
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SUMMARY:Art and Garden Tour of Northeastern CT
DESCRIPTION:Art and Garden Tour 2026 \nArt and Garden Tour of Northeastern Connecticut  \n Saturday and Sunday\, June 13 & 14\, 10 am to 5 pm \n            Visit the private gardens of ten professional artists. See the art that their gardens inspire and the art of fellow guest artists. \n            The Art and Garden Tour\, the annual self-guided tour through the towns of Ashford\, Coventry\, Mansfield and Willington\, is an opportunity to see these very special gardens and experience the art on display. There are paintings – watercolors\, oils\, pastels and acrylics – plus indoor and outdoor sculpture\, ceramics\, glass\, pyrography\, jewelry\, and metal\, cement and wood work. The diverse gardens include informal and formal ponds\, meandering woodland paths\, garden gates and swings. Lavish plantings of Canterbury bells\, foxgloves\, nepeta\, peonies\, roses\, herbs and poppies fill the beds. The fruit and vegetable gardens are as attractive to look at as they are productive. \n            Art work\, much of it horticulturally inspired\, will  be available for purchase. Individuals\, families and groups are welcome. Bring your camera or sketch book if you wish. Pose with a sculpture or beneath an arbor. The Art and Garden Tour is free. \nFor more information and a map\, please visit: \nArtGardenCT.com \n  \nAshford  \n  \nLance Glass Studio\, 162 Amidon Road\, 860-933-7953 \nGarden: Lance Arnold’s flower and vegetable gardens offer peace and daily pleasure. There’s a red carpet – visitors are royalty! – in his garden\, creating bright paths between his beds of vegetables\, hollyhocks\, dahlias and gladioli. You might even glimpse a fairy who has stepped out from one of Lance’s fairy houses. \nHost Artist: Lance Arnold is a flotsamist sculptor\, a stained-glass artist and a painter. His varied palette consists of found object material from the forest and the sea\, stained glass\, and paint. Making use of driftwood\, animal bone\, oxidized metal\, dump debris and other retrieved detritus\, he creates unique pieces: glass panels\, table sculpture\, wall sculpture and fairy houses. \nWillow Tree Pottery\, 24 Bebbington Road\, 860-287-8056 \nGarden: This is an old-fashioned and rustic country garden. Foxgloves\, peonies\, nepeta\, roses\, and perennial geraniums color the borders. There are benches and chairs for sitting\, arbors\, a small stone terrace and an old hay rake. Josephine (the scarecrow) watches over the cutting garden. In the midst of it all\, is the green corrugated kiln shed with an outdoor Szalay hummingbird print. \nHost Artist: Suzy Staubach is inspired by the country pottery of  ancient Korea\, early America and 18th and 19th century England and France. She throws on a simple kick wheel and makes her own glazes from feldspars\, clays and sand. Her elegant and quiet pots are meant to be used and enjoyed in the kitchen and at the table.  She makes rolled rim mixing bowls\, oval bakers\, covered dishes\, platters\, tableware\, lanterns and garden bells. \nGuest Artist: Barbara Katz is a potter and sculptor working with clay. She creates simple forms based on and evocative of ancient rituals\, artifacts and shamanic figures. When she discovers forms in clay she is conscious of her continuity with other artists as they have created objects for thousands of years using the same methods of shaping and  processing this most elemental material available. Barbara makes vessels\, bowls\, wall art\, and sculptures. \nGuest Artists: Gretchen Geromin and Lauren Merlo work as a team\, collaborating on cutting  and serving boards and signs they make from local downed trees.  After the trees are dried and milled\,  Lauren painstakingly crafts them into cheese\, charcuterie\, and bread boards. Gretchen then wood burns them with her original art: frogs\, hummingbirds\, sunflowers\, roses\, dragons\, fish and more. Finally\, Lauren gives them multiple coats of oil\, making them satiny smooth and a pleasure to use. \nCoventry  \nBarbara Timberman Watercolor Paintings 1194 Main Street\, 959-929-2112 \nGarden: Visitors in June will delight in the abundance of lettuces planted in red-and-green patterns; garden peas and snap peas coming into harvest: chard\, broccoli\, beans and other later vegetables all laid out in pleasing blocks of greenery with the startling explosion of color from the central poppy walk. The herb garden supplies all the culinary flavors needed in the kitchen. Surrounding the entire edible garden are the delightful flowers of late spring: foxgloves and roses\, Canterbury Bells and columbines \nHost Artist: Barbara Timberman begins her watercolors with a close observation of plant structure and form\, drawing on her background in botany. She is keenly interested in color relationships. In her work\, Barbara often juxtaposes her plant subjects with complex and beautiful handmade objects. The result – exuberantly joyful paintings that call attention to the “tangled\, intertwining beauty of the material world.” Her art graces many homes and has won a multitude of awards. Barbara also makes finely crafted blank journals. \nMaple Brook Studio\, 950 Main Street\, 860-916-4232 \nGarden: A stone labyrinth\, its path defined by moss\, graces this hidden garden.  Visitors are invited to walk the spiral path one at a time\, and feel the calming effects. The labyrinth is sheltered by a red Japanese maple and fringed with woodland ferns. There’s also a sanctuary garden punctuated with sculptures\, set in a rough meadow. \nHost Artist: Aline Hoffman calls her art “Emotional Realism.” An artist since early childhood\, over the years her work has included pen and ink\, graphite\, oils\, acrylic\, stone and metal sculpture\, colored pencil\, pastel\, Chinese brush painting\, pyrography\, gourd sculpture\, and her forest delights series. She explains that transformation is her “constant in life and in art.”  Aline is currently engaged with a series of birch tree paintings on translucent textured papers. \nGuest Artist: Gerard Ferrari is a ceramic artist inspired by natural forms\, insects\, mechanical objects\, robotics\, masks\, and ancient cave paintings. He makes sculptural teapots\, ceramic sculptures\, vessels\, and flower pots. Gerard uses trompe l’oeil surfaces on both his functional vessels and sculptural artworks. \nGuest Artist: Jason Hilley works in forged steel\, iron and copper. He began blacksmithing when he was 13 and has followed his passion for the work ever since. He says he enjoys “the process of moving metal with the help of fire and an assortment of hammers.” Jason creates high quality artistic fireplace tools\, functional art\, home and garden decor\, and high end gardening tools. His work is found in homes\, art shows and exhibits throughout the US and elsewhere. \nStorrs/Mansfield  \nFentonRiver Studio\, 287 Gurleyville Road\, 860-429-3646 \nGarden: This flamboyant cottage garden surrounds an old button factory located next to the Fenton River in the quaint\, historic village of Gurleyville. It is resplendent with pink\, purple\, red and white peonies\, iris\, and poppies. The garden features large garden sculptures including two ladies\, a peacock and a tortoise bursting with annuals. There’s also a  beautiful pond with 25 inch  Koi. \nHost Artist: Shauna Shane works in oil\, pastel\, watercolor and sculpture. Her goal is to share her love of the natural world with others through color\, light and energy. Her studio is filled with impressionistic paintings. Her garden is filled with her sculptures. Shauna has won many awards for her work and has been a teacher and mentor for many Connecticut artists. \nFlying Dragon Farm Studio\,  533 Chaffeeville Road\,  860-429-5222 \nGarden: An expansive\, colorful garden surrounds the spacious barn studio. Guests can wander through a lush mix of fruit trees\, berry bushes\, flowers and vegetables. Amidst this profusion of horticultural delight\, there is a lovely fish pond. Birds and bees abound. Located near the historic Gurleyville Gristmill. \nHost Artist: Mary Noonan works in oil\, water colors\, encaustic \, graphite and collage. Using multiple styles and techniques\, Mary reflects her relationship to the people and natural world around her in each of the pieces she creates. \nGuest Artist: Elizabeth Clark creates jewelry\, ornaments\, Dragon Eyes\, fairy doors and wands. She uses metals such as silver and bronze\, various woods and stones\, beads\, resin\, and glass. Her work reflects her love of nature and gardens. Indeed\, she even makes miniature gardens! \nGuest Artist: Leanne Peters loves to draw and paint\, exploring the mysteries of nature and emotion. A cast of whimsical and loveable animal characters inhabits her work. Leanne accepts commissions of animal portraits and people and is a much sought after graphic artist\, designing puzzles\, cards and more. \n Scott Rhoades Studio\, 422 Browns Road\, 860-423-9779 \nGarden: Ellie and Scott Rhoades have created a picture-perfect garden around their house and the studio Scott built by hand after a 35 year career as an art teacher. The garden features stone arches\, formal borders\, terraces\, a pool\, fruit trees\, a highly productive vegetable garden\, an old-fashioned swing and a wealth of specimen shrubs\, trees and perennials. \nHost Artist:  Scott Rhoades works in the style of traditional realism using acrylic paint mostly on gesso primed panel. The smooth surface enables him to work with fine details. His award-winning paintings are inspired by his travels around New England: the wilderness\, weathered barns\, historic buildings\, people\, and animals. His works are shown and collected throughout the US and internationally. \nMichelle Allison Metal Art\, 638 Browns Road\, 860-933-5072 \nGarden: A series of interconnected yet distinct spaces in Michelle’s garden showcase welded metal sculpture\, dry stacked stone cairns\, and  installations of reclaimed metal objects. Her garden includes native stone work\, perennial borders\, shade gardens\, the cairn meadow\, a small pond\, vistas\, views and outdoor galleries.  Michelle says she sees the landscape as her canvas. Visitors will immediately understand what she means.\nHost Artist: Michelle Allison makes fabricated and welded metal sculptures using steel bar\, rod\, sheet and plate as well as recycled agricultural and industrial elements. Her work includes scaled up urns\, bowls\, spheres\, cubes and triangular solids constructed of ribs and rings with a large amount of negative space. She finishes her pieces with the bold colors of modern automotive “Hot Rod” paints and\, for some work\, a natural rust patina. Recently Michelle has been exploring metal based “abstract expressionism.” \nWillington  \nHoles in the Woods\, 17 Lustig Road\, 860-878-0768 \nGarden: A labor of love\, this garden includes streams\, a half-acre pond\, a colorful wildflower meadow\, and acres of blooming mountain laurel. Two miles of named woodland trails wind through a lavish display of ferns\, moss\, boulders and ledge. There are traditional flower beds too. Trail maps available. \nHost Artist: John C. Starinovich uses natural holes from downed trees combined with metals\, crystals\, deer antler\, bone\, shells\, seed pods\, various woods\, LED lights\, and most importantly\, mirrors to create his sculptures. He uses a lengthy\, controlled natural process to help him debark the wood while preserving the cambium layer. John uses  both hand and power tools to create his one-of- a-kind art. He was featured on CPTV and has won numerous awards for his work. He has more than 100 wall hung and pedestal sculptures in his gallery. \nNC Bunnell Studio\, 12 Red Oak Hill Road\, 860-377-7817 \nGarden: Nancy calls her garden “a bit of heaven painted on earth.” Through the years\, she and her husband\, a retired landscaper\, planted flowering shrubs including azaleas\, lilacs\, hydrangeas\, dogwood and a towering thirty-foot rhododendron. There are flower beds and vegetable gardens and a fishpond surrounded by butterfly bushes. \nHost Artist: Nancy Cooke Bunnell is an award-winning pastel and acrylic artist. Her work ranges from realism to energetic abstractions. She is inspired by Ireland\, landscapes\, flowers\, cows\, lambs and recently\, octopuses. She divides her time between creating paintings and teaching others. She is presently teaching abstraction at the Glastonbury Art Guild and a skill and creative based program for homeschool children at Willington Library. Her awards\, too numerous to list\, include first in state at the Connecticut Pastel Society. \n Guest Artist: Julie M Beckham‘s work is characterized by a vibrant\, shimmering color palette which she transforms into flowing\, whimsical abstract and realistic compositions. She draws inspiration from nature with the aim that her paintings summon a joyful and blissful response. Julie’s work reflects a lifelong fascination with nature and the movement of water.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/art-and-garden-tour-of-northeastern-ct/2026-06-13/1/
LOCATION:Ashford\, Coventry\, Mansfield\, Willington\, Multiple\, Multiple\, Connecticut
CATEGORIES:Community,Windham County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260410T204136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T204136Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale-Down to Earth Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our biennial plant sale. Our plant sale is on Saturday\, June 13th from 8:30am to 4:00pm or unless all plants are sold early. The sale will be held at the South Windsor Library on Sullivan Avenue. The beautiful perennials are plants dug from our members’ gardens. Most plants are priced $5\, with shrubs and trees priced slightly higher.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/plant-sale-down-to-earth-garden-club/
LOCATION:South Windsor Public Library\, 1550 Sullivan Ave\, South Windsor\, CT\, 06074
CATEGORIES:Community,Hartford County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Down to Earth Garden Club":MAILTO:down.to.earth@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260415T205225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T205225Z
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SUMMARY:The AWE Program Mindful Bonsai Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free workshop exploring the principles of bonsai and the art of cultivating miniature trees. Participants will learn foundational techniques while discovering how tending bonsai can become a grounding mindfulness practice rooted in care\, patience\, and intention. Leave with practical skills and a deeper connection to nature through thoughtful\, attentive stewardship.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/the-awe-program-mindful-bonsai-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:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192049
CREATED:20260217T193039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193039Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour marks the kickoff of the Essex Garden Club’s 75th year\, inviting visitors to explore a curated collection of eight private gardens in Ivoryton and Centerbrook. You’ll start at the Ivoryton library to pick up you tickets and hidden gardens listings and then proceed at your own pace.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/hidden-gardens-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Middlesex County
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