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  • Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Plant Science Day

    CAES Lockwood Farm 890 Evergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT

    Barn displays, field plots and exhibits, technical demonstrations, plant disease diagnosis and plant identification.  Speakers and activities for children.  Pesticide  credits offered.

  • Summer Stroll

    Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • Magnifying Small Wonders

    Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • Learning with Nature | Monarch Migration

    Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

    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, […]

  • Spicebush Swamp Guided Walk

    Spicebush Swamp Park 230 Mountain Road, West Hartford, CT

    In collaboration with the Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter, the West Hartford Garden Club is delighted to announce a guided tour of our club’s long-term ecological restoration project at Spicebush Swamp Park on Mountain Road. Come learn about the project and enjoy the birds, insects, native plants, and natural beauty of this special place, where […]

  • Hamden Land Conservation Trust Plant Installation

    hamden town center park 2761 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT

    Thank you to our HLCT volunteers this past Saturday. They did their job of removing invasive mugwort at our site at Hamden Town Center Park so well, that now we have a bare patch to fill with new native pollinator perennials. But we need to act fast. Please join us if you can for a […]

  • Barn Talk: Designing Fall Containers: Bold Texture and Seasonal Color

    Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CT

    With fall already approaching, it's time to rethink your pots and planters for the season ahead. The transition from summer to autumn brings unique environmental challenges, and well-composed fall containers require more than simply replacing tired annuals. Designer Beth Crowell will reveal the technical and artistic principles behind professional fall container design, including container preparation, soil […]

  • Container Garden Refresh!

    518 Forest Rd. Northford, CT 06472 518 Forest Rd, Northford, CT

    Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, founder of Natureworks, will demonstrate how to jazz up your porch and patio containers as we get ready for the fall season. This is a FREE workshop. You are welcome to bring in your containers (especially your tired and sad summer pots) to play with. Let Nancy inspire you and learn about some […]

  • NEW TRIP Maine Getaway Aug. 30-Sept. 3

    It’s off to charming Maine! Travel with Friendship Tours and Federated Gardens Clubs of Connecticut for a three-night, coastal Maine trip packed with sites, gardens, and delightful dining. We focus on Boothbay, Wiscasset, and Portland Maine where we meet our Maine garden club friends! Come along and enjoy the fun! We’ll be stopping at New […]

  • Maine Garden Getaway

    It’s off to charming Maine! Travel with Friendship Tours and Federated Gardens Clubs of Connecticut for a three-night, coastal Maine trip packed with sites, gardens, and delightful dining. We focus on Boothbay, Wiscasset, and Portland Maine where we meet our Maine garden club friends! Come along and enjoy the fun! We’ll be stopping at New […]

  • Rhododendrons for Beginners and Enthusiasts

    Bloomfield Community Center 300 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, CT

    The CT Rhododendron Society's first meeting of the fall is scheduled for Tuesday, 9/1/26 at the Bloomfield Community Center (330 Park Avenue, Bloomfield CT). Social time from 6:30-7 and presentation at 7. Member Sally Perkins will present "Rhododendrons for Beginners and Enthusiasts." Sally Perkins holds a B.S. in Botany from the University of Maryland and […]

  • Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops

    33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, CT, United States

    Get ready to extend your growing season like a pro! Join our master gardener, Mark Gostkiewicz, in this workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating crops in the fall, winter, and spring. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of cold-hardy veggies and herbs, but you'll also discover […]