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Have you wanted to save seeds from a favorite flower or vegetable in your garden, but didn't know how to get started? Join West Hartford Garden Club's Advanced Master Gardeners Beth Ann Loveland Sennett and Susan Grew to learn the basics of seed saving for common flowers and vegetables. If you already save seeds, please […]
Join us at the Protect Our Pollinators Fall Native Plant Sale! The sale includes a variety of perennial plants, grasses and more. Fall is a great time for planting native perennials, trees and shrubs. Fall planting gives plants a head-start as roots strengthen over the winter months. When Spring arrives, the plants are ready to […]
Birdwatchers of all ages and experience are invited to join birding expert Brian O’Toole, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Through these guided walks, connect with the purpose of the ecosystems we inhabit, the vibrant life that’s a part of it, and our role in maintaining and adding to it. Brian […]
Make your own handmade bouquet alongside our Horticulture Team. Inspired by the slow flower movement to embrace local, sustainable, and seasonal flowers, this hands-on workshop provides tips on growing your own blooms, emphasizes the importance of knowing the origin of your flowers and encourages everyone to see the beauty in their own backyard.
An outstanding opportunity to visit 4 beautiful Litchfield County gardens; Maywood in Bridgewater, Phil Gorrivan's in Washington, 101 Goldmines in Roxbury, and Hollister House Garden in Washington. Visit all 4 Gardens for $30.00 Individual tickets $10 per person may be purchased at each garden. CASH ONLY
Welcome to a presentation that will focus on the basic ecology of "the jewels of the night" - fireflies and moths, and what we can do to help save them. Lisa Newell will speak about what they need to survive and how we can manage our gardens to impact their survival: plant native plants, provide […]
The Story of Plastic is an exposé revealing the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. “The Story of Plastic” presents a cohesive timeline of how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and the efforts of the oil and gas industry to successfully manipulate the narrative around it. […]
We are delighted to welcome Janice Cox as the featured speaker for our 2026 Herb Symposium. A nationally recognized author and educator, Janice brings decades of expertise and infectious enthusiasm for herbs, roses, and the art of natural beauty. Her engaging presentations have inspired gardeners across the country to discover the beauty, fragrance, and everyday […]
Editing the Garden: Advice from the High Line with Yuki Kaneko Thursday, September 17 • 7pm On Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Members are free; non-members $10. (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) A naturalistic garden may appear effortless, but its beauty […]
Editing the Garden: Advice from the High Line with Yuki Kaneko Thursday, September 17 • 7pm On Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Members are free; non-members $10. (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) A naturalistic garden may appear effortless, but its beauty is […]
Exhibitions, vendors, demos, and displays fill the Garden at Elm Bank for three days only this September! Advanced tickets required. The New England Fall Flower Show is a place where flowers, communities, and people flourish side by side. 'Growing Together' emphasizes shared experiences, collaboration, and the beauty of collective growth. Join us to experience the […]
Liven up your home with a new indoor plant! Participants can swap indoor houseplants, pick out new plants, or donate one for others to enjoy. You do not need to donate a plant to bring one home. Donating plants to the swap? Please make sure they are healthy and pest-free. This event is hosted by […]