"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
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. We’ll have plants, a tag sale, bake sale, and raffle — something for every gardener and plant lover! All proceeds support […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]