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he Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is excited to present Bees in the Built Environment, a full-day continuing education program on July 23 at Wickham Park for landscape architects and green industry peers that explores best practices for bee-friendly design and the important relationship between plants and pollinators. The day will also […]

NDAL presents a course on ecology and garden design. Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes, Larry and Ian will share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points of

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens kicks off its annual Summer Concert Series this Sunday with the Joe Corsello Trio on the grounds from 5-7 pm. Joe Corsello is a Stamford native and jazz drummer who toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Saxophonist Sonny Rollins, the B-52s, Patti Smith, Stevie Wonder, and others. Pat Marafiote on keyboard

CT NOFA is offering a Soil Health course this Fall. This 4-week intensive course for farmers and gardeners will study the physical, chemical, and biological properties of healthy living soil, along with growing methods that work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food. COST Standard registration: $200 for all 4 classes. CT NOFA members and

Visiting some of Connecticut’s historic gardens is free this Sunday, and you can enjoy walking through 16 of them. The event, which runs from noon-4pm onSunday, June 22, is free. It’s sponsored by Connecticut’s Historic Gardens (CHG). CHG cultivates a passion for the diversity of historic gardens at distinctive historic homes in Connecticut. By partnering

The Trees for Communities Grant Program addresses the uneven distribution of tree canopy across Connecticut by providing financial support for urban forestry projects in communities of need. Projects must increase tree cover or contribute to other urban forestry objectives such as improvement of forest health or utilization of urban wood. Projects must be rooted in

UConn Extension is thrilled to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Bug Week with a series of fun, family-friendly events across Connecticut from July 13–19, 2025. Bug Week programs are designed to help people of all ages learn about, appreciate, and explore the amazing world of insects and their relatives.  Each event offers hands-on learning opportunities

Historic New England will host a program at Hollister House Garden addressing Garden Legacies and Historic Preservation on Thurs., June 26 fro 4-6pm. The event will consist of a conversation between renowned landscape architect Thomas Woltz and Vin Cipolla, president and CEO of Historic New England.  George Schoellkopf, creator of Hollister House Garden, will introduce the evening. Woltz and his firm,

The Regional Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut us coming to Branford on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 9:30am-12:30pm.The Federation is continuing the very successful Regional Roundtables that were held last year in Waterford, Westport, Wethersfield, Simsbury and Goshen.It will be held at Trinity Church, 1109 Main Street in Branford. FGCCT Board Members will moderate your exchange of

Save the date!CT ASLA, the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, will present a full day continuing education program, “Bees in the Built Environment,” on Wednesday, July 23 at Wickham Park in Manchester, CT. The annual plants- and pollinators-oriented program will explore best practices for bee-friendly design and the important relationship between plants and pollinators, with