"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
Garden Walk Spring Glen, in Hamden, CT, is a celebration of community, horticulture, and the peak summer garden, taking place Saturday, July 18th, from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Art in the Garden”. Garden Walk Spring Glen is a free, self-guided, open garden day. Started in 2024, the Garden Walk began as […]
Transform your backyard into an edible landscape. Learn how to prepare, plant, and care for edimentals — ornamental plants that are also delicious. Focused on fruits that thrive locally, including apples, crabapples, plums, pears, and peaches, this hands-on workshop explores site selection, varieties, and seasonal care. Afterwards, enjoy a fruit dessert bite and bring home […]
Sorry, this tour is sold out! Tour two breathtaking gardens: Private Tour of Cheryl Fox & Chrissie D’Esopo gardens Sun., July 19, 1-5:30pm 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 […]
Sorry, sold out! 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, […]
Dr. Caleb Bryan from the Dept. of Enthomology at CAES will join us to share his update on the status of native bees in Connecticut. As always, this event is free to the public and no membership is required. All are welcome!
CT Hort & Friendship Tours present Gardens & Greenhouse Treasures: A Day Trip to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and Logee's Plants for Home & Garden Friday, September 25 REGISTER here. Join CT Hort President Jim Sirch on this delightful day of gardens and greenhouses! New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is full […]
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 […]
Do you love gardening but have limited time to attend to the plants? Do you want a beautiful garden without hard work and high maintenance? Do you know which plants to use to minimize effort and avoid problems? Are you familiar with one, or two-touch plants that you can use to reduce fuss and constant […]
Barn displays, field plots and exhibits, technical demonstrations, plant disease diagnosis and plant identification. Speakers and activities for children. Pesticide credits offered.
Take a guided walk through the Grace Farms landscape to experience the beauty of summer in full bloom. Immersive and laid-back, this walk invites you to notice the shifting signs of the season and discover the vibrant plant and animal life that makes this landscape so special. Along the way, explore the purpose and interconnectedness […]
Sometimes, the tiniest insects play the biggest role in our ecosystem! Discover the hidden world of caterpillars, butterflies, and other extraordinary insects that call Grace Farms home. Families are invited to use powerful magnifying tools, field equipment, and high-resolution micrography to get a closer look at the extraordinary natural world around us. Recommended for ages […]
Join Grace Farms Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly and experts from Kansas State University for a hands-on field study to safely record, tag, and release monarch butterflies throughout Grace Farms 80 acres of landscape. Learn how to net, tag, and record Monarchs in a way that supports the best outcome for healthy butterflies to survive migration, […]