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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 […]
Do what you love and make a difference! Join your friends and neighbors at the Hamden Land Conservation Trust for a hands-on Stewardship Event at our beautiful Winterberry Wetlands property on the Farmington Canal Trail opposite Route 10 Restaurant (3810 Whitney Avenue) Saturday, September 26 from 10am - noon (Rain date: Sunday, September 27, 1 […]
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 […]
Join Marguerite Alpert, lifelong gardener and botanical artist, for an inspiring evening exploring design, composition, color, and negative space—and transform your botanical materials into beautiful original art. If you have pressed material, please bring them along! If not, Marguerite will have plenty for you to use. Space is limited—reserve your spot!
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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Explore how ecological design, public policy, and community partnerships can reshape urban landscapes into healthier, more connected habitats. Join landscape architect Preston Montague for the keynote presentation at the 2026 Beneath the Oaks Symposium
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 Charleston Horticultural Society, in partnership with the Garden Conservancy, invites you to spend a fall day exploring six private gardens on Sullivan's Island during our Open Days Garden Tour. Each garden offers a unique opportunity to experience the creativity, character, and coastal beauty of Sullivan's Island landscapes. Wander at your own pace, gather inspiration […]
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 […]