"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
CT Hort & Friendship Tours present Gardens & Greenhouse Treasures: A Day Trip to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and Logee's Plants for Home & Garden Friday, September 25 REGISTER here. Join CT Hort President Jim Sirch on this delightful day of gardens and greenhouses! New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is full […]
Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where participants will learn how to cultivate microgreens and build simple mini-greenhouse covers. Explore practical techniques for extending the growing season and increasing sustainability in compact spaces, whether at home, in classrooms, or community gardens. Participants will leave with foundational skills for growing fresh food year-round in small […]
Do you love gardening but have limited time to attend to the plants? Do you want a beautiful garden without hard work and high maintenance? Do you know which plants to use to minimize effort and avoid problems? Are you familiar with one, or two-touch plants that you can use to reduce fuss and constant […]
Barn displays, field plots and exhibits, technical demonstrations, plant disease diagnosis and plant identification. Speakers and activities for children. Pesticide credits offered.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leete’s Island Garden Club invites you to hear garden designer Christine Darnell of Lyme, discuss the importance of remembering to think about the views outside your windows during the cold season. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the speaker program to run from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Virtual Board Meeting.