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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 […]
The gardens of The Met Cloisters serve as a place of profound refreshment, curiosity, and wonder. In this lecture, Carly Still explores the distinct inspiration behind each of the three interior cloister gardens and the unique stories they tell. The presentation will dive into the essential role of herbs in the Middle Ages, sharing the […]
In 2019, landscape design firm Columbine LLC began a thoughtful restoration of DeRham Farm, a historic estate overlooking the Hudson River in Garrison, New York. Working closely with the homeowners, the project focused on revitalizing the landscape while honoring the property’s historic character and extraordinary setting. Highlights included the restoration of a sunken garden within […]
Spend an afternoon in the stunning fields of The Fen in Sharon, Connecticut, with botanist and seed specialist Heather Liljengren for a hands-on workshop in native seed collection. Set within expansive, species-rich meadows on a calcareous fen, The Fen is a native seed farm and regenerative land project seldom open to the public. This off-site […]
October is a fitting time to notice the particular beauty of decay and the quiet work dead wood performs in the landscape. What we’re often tempted to clear away- standing dead trees, decomposing logs, and brush piles- provide some of the garden’s richest habitat, offering wildlife food, shelter, and overwintering refuge. As it breaks down, […]
The Connecticut Orchid Society is excited to announce that our annual Orchid Harvest Show and Sale is returning, and we’ll be at a brand-new location! Join us at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill on October 10-11, Saturday noon-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. There’s something for everyone: A wide variety of orchids and supplies […]
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Digging Deeper into Ecological Horticulture with Uli Lorimer Thursday, October 15 • 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.) What is Ecological Horticulture? What distinguishes it from mainstream horticulture? Why is genetic […]
Digging Deeper into Ecological Horticulture with Uli Lorimer Thursday, October 15 • 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.) What is Ecological Horticulture? What distinguishes it from mainstream horticulture? Why is genetic […]
The Connecticut Horticultural Society’s biennial symposium, “Gardening for ALL Ages,” returns in person on October 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marriott Hartford Cromwell. The daylong event will feature presentations by garden experts Rebecca McMackin, Christine Darnell, and Jennifer McGuinness, followed by “Gardening at Every Age,” a panel discussion and Q&A moderated […]