Welcome to the Hort Hub, a listing of events throughout Connecticut and the surrounding area related to horticulture and similar topics. Find an event to attend or submit your own event to the listing. You do not have to be a member to submit a listing!
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Screening of “The Extraordinary Caterpillar”
Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd., Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for a screening of Homegrown National Park’s “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” on Monday, June 22 at 6:30 pm featuring Doug Tallamy, Sam Jaffee and David Wagner. It will be held at Avon Free Library, 281 Country Club Road in Avon. This event is part of Avon’s “Growing a Greener Community” initiative and is […]
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A day trip to Rhode Island’s South Coast
Sakonnet Garden 510 W Main Rd, Little Compton, CT, United StatesWed., June 24, all day: Join the Connecticut Horticultural Society with special guest, Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, as we visit the South Coast of Rhode Island. Sakonnet Garden is a secret garden in Little Compton. We’ll have a guided tour of this delightful garden. Enjoy lunch at the Brick Alley Pub in the heart of historic Newport. The Farmer’s […]
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Climate Change in Connecticut
Enfield Senior Center 299 Elm Street, Enfield, CT, United StatesPlease join us for an informative session with Susan Quincy from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP), who will discuss how climate change is impacting Connecticut. As always, this event is free to the public and all are welcome!
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The AWE Program Wings & Wildflowers Workshop
183 Windsor Ave. Windsor, CT 06095 183 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT, United StatesJoin us for a free, hands-on workshop exploring monarch butterflies, native plant ecosystems, and the impact of invasive species. Participants will learn how intentional planting supports pollinators and strengthens local biodiversity while gaining practical knowledge of native species and habitat creation. Discover how small planting choices can make a meaningful impact on resilient, thriving ecosystems. […]
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CT Historic Gardens Day
Throughout CTVisit one or several stunning historic gardens and houses on this spectacular day! Hours and activities vary; please check the CHG website for more information.
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Day Trip and Private Tour of the Florence Griswold Museum and Gardens
Florence Grswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United StatesSpend the day at the Florence Griswold Museum! Starting at 10am, you’ll enjoy a private tour of the gallery and gardens with Gardens Coordinator Linda Turner. For lunch at noon, you are welcome to have a picnic on the grounds, eat at the museum’s restaurant Café Flo, or go to a walkable restaurant nearby, before […]
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On This Good Earth: A History of Gardening in America
Old St. Andrews Church 59 Tariffville Rd, Bloomfield, CTWe garden for many reasons: sustenance, beauty, relaxation and ecology are just a few examples. Garden choices and practices reflect the larger society at any given moment. During this 250th birthday for the United States we will take a look at gardening trends throughout the years and how they were influenced by – and impacted […]
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Plant Chat
Plant Chat is a free open forum where fellow gardeners can connect, share ideas, and learn from one another. Held quarterly on Zoom for one hour, each session offers inspiration, practical tips for fixing common gardening mishaps, and a chance to exchange ideas. Everyone is welcome—you don’t need to be a member to participate.
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Nature Studio for Children
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United StatesDiscover the tiny wonders of nature! Using a digital scope and projector, look at monarch and white cabbage moth caterpillars, ladybugs, wildflowers, and other small creatures in incredible, larger-than-life detail. Children will love spotting colors, patterns, and movements not visible to the naked eye. With friendly guidance from our Education Team, families will discover how […]
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The AWE Program Farm-To-Table Day
183 Windsor Ave. Windsor, CT 06095 183 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT, United StatesJoin us for a free, hands-on workshop where participants will gather fresh ingredients from the garden and collaboratively prepare a seasonal table experience that honors local abundance and shared meals. Learn how harvesting, preparing, and sharing food together strengthens community while deepening connections to the land and the seasons. This workshop will be led by […]
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Emberborn Gardens created out of a fire-ravaged forest
126 Kennerson Reservoir Rd 126 Kennerson Reservoir Road, Eastford, CTGothic 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 […]
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Private Tour of Cheryl Fox & Chrissie D’Esopo gardens
CT Hort 27 Duncaster Rd, Bloomfield, CTTour 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, we’ll go to […]