"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
In celebration of Connecticut Open House Day and National Garden Week, Leete’s Island Garden Club invites you to a Plant Sale featuring member-grown perennials, annuals, and more, held at the Hyland House Museum, 84 Boston Street, Guilford. Enjoy a docent-led tour while at the Museum as well. Proceeds support Town beautification projects and educational events. […]
$35 in advance, $40 day of tour 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 the Essex villages of Ivoryton and Centerbrook. Pace yourself as you enjoy these unique New England gardens including a surprise roof-top garden of a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Uli Lorimer Digging Deeper into Ecological Horticulture June 18, 2026, 7pm CNTR and on Zoom 725 Main Street Middletown Brought to you through the generosity of the Lois and Herb Isaacson Endowed Lecture fund and the Mountain Laurel Chapter of Wild Ones. Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here) What is Ecological Horticulture? What distinguishes […]
In person and on Zoom. What is Ecological Horticulture? What distinguishes it from mainstream horticulture? Why is genetic diversity important? Ecological Horticulture takes a different approach from traditional gardening by focusing on nature-friendly principles. This talk will dive into key ideas and challenge common gardening practices. For example: Why is genetic diversity essential? Can I […]
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 […]