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  • Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Plant Science Day

    CAES Lockwood Farm 890 Evergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT

    Barn displays, field plots and exhibits, technical demonstrations, plant disease diagnosis and plant identification.  Speakers and activities for children.  Pesticide  credits offered.

  • Summer Stroll

    Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • Magnifying Small Wonders

    Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • Learning with Nature | Monarch Migration

    Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

    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, […]

  • NEW TRIP Maine Getaway Aug. 30-Sept. 3

    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 […]

  • Maine Garden Getaway

    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 […]

  • Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops

    33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • Creating Winter Interest in Your Garden

    Nathanael Greene Community Center 32 Church Street, Guilford, CT

    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.

  • 2026 Herb Symposium – “In Full Bloom: Celebrating Herbs and Roses in the Garden”

    Pond House Café 1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT

    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 • September 17

    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

    Congregation Beth Israel 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, United States

    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 […]