• Digging Deeper at a 2 acre pollinator in East Lyme, CT meadow

    Our 2 acre meadow on 4 Church Lane, East Lyme, behind the Flanders Baptist Church, is open to the public this Saturday, July 11th from noon to 2 pm. An educational tour, seed sowing and photo ops of flora and fauna is planned. Wear a sun hat and sneakers.

  • Learning with Nature | Tomato Loves Basil

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

    Discover the delicious world of tomatoes — from heirlooms to hybrids — and learn which varieties will thrive best in your garden. Grace Farms Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin will share his favorite picks and provide expert growing tips including all you need to know about planting, pruning, and harvesting at peak flavor. Cap off the experience with a small […]

  • An Evening with Jana Milbocker

    The Mark Twain House 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT

    Join us on July 16 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss Gardens of the Gilded Age: Lavish Landscapes from America’s Golden Era with author Jana Milbocker.  This event is Free to all. Our museum store will be open before and after the program. Please plan to linger after the talk to get your book signed. Reserve your spot HERE! […]

  • Emberborn Gardens created out of a fire-ravaged forest

    126 Kennerson Reservoir Rd 126 Kennerson Reservoir Road, Eastford, CT

    Gothic revival house surrounded buildings and a landscape based on the writing of 19th century Garden writer and designer Alexander Jackson Downing. Kitchen garden, Italian garden, a dry garden, a wildflower meadow, native shrub borders. The Woodland is covered with native blueberries and huckleberries. Fences, bottle trees, a bridge, arbors, lots of birds, butterflies, and […]

  • Garden Walk Spring Glen

    Garden Walk Spring Glen, in Hamden, CT, is a celebration of community, horticulture, and the peak summer garden, taking place Saturday, July 18th, from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Art in the Garden”. Garden Walk Spring Glen is a free, self-guided, open garden day. Started in 2024, the Garden Walk began as […]

  • Learning with Nature: Edimental Fruit Trees

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

    Transform your backyard into an edible landscape. Learn how to prepare, plant, and care for edimentals — ornamental plants that are also delicious. Focused on fruits that thrive locally, including apples, crabapples, plums, pears, and peaches, this hands-on workshop explores site selection, varieties, and seasonal care. Afterwards, enjoy a fruit dessert bite and bring home […]

  • SOLD OUT! Private Tour of Cheryl Fox & Chrissie D’Esopo gardens

    CT Hort 27 Duncaster Rd, Bloomfield, CT

    Sorry, sold out! Tour two breathtaking gardens in one summer afternoon: Cheryl Fox’s astounding daylily garden and Chrissie D’Esopo’s famed Flower House in Avon, on Sunday, July 19 from 1pm-5:30pm. First, it’s off to see Cheryl Fox’s daylily collection as well as her perennials and shrubs in a scenic area of Bloomfield, from 1-3pm. Then, […]

  • Diversity of Connecticut Wild Bees

    Enfield Senior Center 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT, United States

    Dr. Caleb Bryan from the Dept. of Enthomology at CAES will join us to share his update on the status of native bees in Connecticut. As always, this event is free to the public and no membership is required. All are welcome!

  • NEW Trip! Spend the day at Tower Hill and Logee’s (Sept. 25)

    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 […]

  • The AWE Program Mini Greens & Microclimates Workshop

    183 Windsor Ave. Windsor, CT 06095 183 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • Extreme No-Fuss, Low-Maintenance Gardens

    North Haven Recreation 7 Linsley Ave, NORTH HAVEN, CT, United States

    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 […]