"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
Kathy Connolly Designing Meadows and Naturalized Plantings for a Human Landscape May 28, 2026, 7pm CNTR and on Zoom 725 Main Street, Middletown Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here) Meadows and other naturalized landscapes are often imagined as capturing nature’s patterns and benefitting local ecology. Yet, to gain acceptance in a human setting, a […]
Good design happens when individual elements come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. Just as you coordinate clothing or pair food and wine for harmony and impact, thoughtful plant combinations can transform an ordinary garden into an unforgettable experience. In this lively session, we’ll explore how contrasting and complementary colors […]
The West Hartford Garden Club is hosting its 17th garden tour, The Voice of the Garden, on Saturday, May 30th, showcasing six private West Hartford gardens. This event includes an all-day plant sale at St. James Episcopal Church (1018 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford) with donations from Garden Club members. No ticket is required to attend the […]
Suffield is often described as a “town of farms”. More specifically, we like to say that it is home to a “town of flower farms”. The Phelps-Hatheway School of Floral Arts was created to showcase the magnificent blooms grown in our small community and, for the final session, in our great state of CT. Each of the three programs will introduce participants to […]
Let's spend some time outdoors together creating a masterpiece. No experience needed, just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and be part of something that will bloom for years to come! Please register in advance: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BADA628AAFFC07-62480883-pocket
Join pressed botanical artist Marguerite Alpert for a creative and relaxing evening exploring the art of preserving nature. Learn techniques to press gorgeous fresh flowers using a traditional wooden flower press that is yours to keep, then design your own original composition using a curated selection of botanicals from Marguerite’s gardens and foraging trips. Bring […]
Gardens by the Sea (June 12 & 13, 10-4 both days) is a self-guided garden tour through the historic Borough of Stonington. Experience the beauty hidden beyond its garden gates and explore waterfront vistas, terraced landscapes, and enchanted pocket gardens, designed in styles ranging from formal to eclectic. The tour will showcase 9-10 gardens, as […]
$35 in advance, $40 day of tour The 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour marks the kickoff of the Essex Garden Club’s 75th year, inviting visitors to explore a curated collection of eight private gardens in the Essex villages of Ivoryton and Centerbrook. Pace yourself as you enjoy these unique New England gardens including a surprise roof-top garden of a […]
Join us for our biennial plant sale. Our plant sale is on Saturday, June 13th from 8:30am to 4:00pm or unless all plants are sold early. The sale will be held at the South Windsor Library on Sullivan Avenue. The beautiful perennials are plants dug from our members’ gardens. Most plants are priced $5, with […]
Join us for a free workshop exploring the principles of bonsai and the art of cultivating miniature trees. Participants will learn foundational techniques while discovering how tending bonsai can become a grounding mindfulness practice rooted in care, patience, and intention. Leave with practical skills and a deeper connection to nature through thoughtful, attentive stewardship.
The 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour marks the kickoff of the Essex Garden Club’s 75th year, inviting visitors to explore a curated collection of eight private gardens in Ivoryton and Centerbrook. You'll start at the Ivoryton library to pick up you tickets and hidden gardens listings and then proceed at your own pace.
