"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
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 […]
A day trip to Rhode Island’s South Coast Wed., June 24 Join the Connecticut Horticultural Society with special guest, Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, as we visit the South Coast of Rhode Island. Sakonnet Garden is a secret garden in Little Compton. We’ll have a guided tour of this delightful garden. Enjoy lunch at the Brick Alley Pub in the heart of […]
Wed., June 24, all day: Join the Connecticut Horticultural Society with special guest, Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, as we visit the South Coast of Rhode Island. Sakonnet Garden is a secret garden in Little Compton. We’ll have a guided tour of this delightful garden. Enjoy lunch at the Brick Alley Pub in the heart of historic Newport. The Farmer’s […]
Please join us for an informative session with Susan Quincy from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP), who will discuss how climate change is impacting Connecticut. As always, this event is free to the public and all are welcome!
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop exploring monarch butterflies, native plant ecosystems, and the impact of invasive species. Participants will learn how intentional planting supports pollinators and strengthens local biodiversity while gaining practical knowledge of native species and habitat creation. Discover how small planting choices can make a meaningful impact on resilient, thriving ecosystems. […]
Visit one or several stunning historic gardens and houses on this spectacular day! Hours and activities vary; please check the CHG website for more information.
Day Trip and Private Tour of the Florence Griswold Museum and Gardens Wed., July 1 Spend the day at the Florence Griswold Museum! Starting at 10am, you’ll enjoy a private tour of the gallery and gardens with Gardens Coordinator Linda Turner. For lunch at noon, you are welcome to have a picnic on the grounds, […]
Spend the day at the Florence Griswold Museum! Starting at 10am, you’ll enjoy a private tour of the gallery and gardens with Gardens Coordinator Linda Turner. For lunch at noon, you are welcome to have a picnic on the grounds, eat at the museum’s restaurant Café Flo, or go to a walkable restaurant nearby, before […]