"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
"Learn. Grow. Travel."
Experience the majesty and culture of Chile with Garden and Nature Tours with C. Colston Burrell, Friendship Tours, The Minnesota State Horticultural Society and Meme Larivière. Join us for an unforgettable autumnal journey of discovery to magnificent and varied landscapes, gracious private gardens, monumental public parks, museums, wineries and spectacular scenery.
CT Hort is delighted to present the workshop “Grafting Dwarf Conifers” with horticulturist Kevin Wilcox on Saturday, March 4 from 1:30-3:30 pm, at the Noah Webster House, 227 South Main Street, West Hartford. Register here! Mr. Wilcox will teach participants how to successfully graft dwarf conifers, starting with a short slide presentation. Participants will prepare, cut and […]
Spaces still open for the Philly Flower Show trip Depart aboard a deluxe motor coach for three days, March 8-10, in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, PA. We’ll be stopping at the brand new Faith & Liberty Discovery Center, the Museum of the American Revolution, the Barnes Foundation, and of course, the 194th Pennsylvania […]
From 17th century Renaissance parterres to a garden of cosmic speculation, gardener and author Nancy Stevens will fill us in on gardens from the likes of General Eisenhower and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and size up your garden wall status. You’ll learn about everything, from a 17th century Renaissance parterres to a garden of cosmic speculation; from […]
There’s an increasing interest among homeowners, property managers and others to utilize more native species in their landscaping, thanks to books like Doug Tallamy’s Bringing Nature Home, which extol the virtues of native plants over exotic ornamentals for attracting and sustaining beneficial insects. Yet, for some people, this alone may insufficient motivation to “go native.” The fact […]
Mark your calendar to attend this lively, fun-filled, and educational event on Friday, May 5, starting at 6:30pm at Bethany Covenant Church (785 Mill St., Berlin). With growing season and Mother's Day approaching, the auction is a great spot to find just the right plant or gift. The evening begins with a plant sale while […]
Dr. Nick Goltz, the director of UConn’s Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, will introduce fundamental techniques of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for the home gardener as well as tips and tricks on how to help any plants—from hardy CT natives to delicate tropical houseplants—live their best lives. Nick is the director of UConn's Plant Diagnostic Laboratory. He moved to Connecticut […]
The Spring Plant Sale & Auction took place on a sunny, warm May 5. It did NOT disappoint. Donors were incredibly generous and creative with donations, volunteers brought their best game and the turnout was impressive which resulted in record-setting proceeds that topped $7,300 – a new high for a spring auction.Our auctioneers—Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, Jim […]
You'll get to listen to Ms. von Gal's suggestions as she tours the gardens and offers her own suggestions on how to make the property even more earth-friendly.
The rewards of gardening with nature, not against it, are a fabulous mix of process and perception. Landscape designer Edwina Von Gal discusses why we need to change the way we garden and how to make it happen. Our obsession with tidy, "clean" landscapes is proving to be harmful to the things and the ones we love. […]
