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A comprehensive list of events, workshops, discussions and garden club meetings from all over the state and beyond.

Hollister House to hold “Garden Study Weekend Symposium Sept. 6

Hollister House Garden Study Weekend will once again bring together some of the most important voices at work today in the fields of horticulture and garden design for a weekend of learning, inspiration, and networking. The symposim will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Symposium Speakers include Cassian Schmidt, William Cullina, Joann Vieira, George […]

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Native Plant Trust Welcomes Renowned Plant Ecologist Dr. Lea Johnson as Director of Conservation 

Native Plant Trust, the nation’s first plant conservation organization dedicated exclusively to native plants, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Lea Johnson as Director of Conservation. Dr. Johnson brings extensive experience in community ecology, ecological restoration, and urban ecosystems, blending foundational scientific research with practical applications for sustainable land management and ecological design.

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Let ‘Em Be—Don’t Touch Those Leaves, say the experts at Colorblends

If you want your bulbs to bloom again next spring, patience is key, say the experts at Colorblends.. You must allow the foliage to turn yellow and collapse. If leaves are cut before they yellow, it will prevent the bulbs from storing up the energy required to produce next spring’s flowers. The leaves of most small bulbs, such as

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Join us in person—and on Zoom—for C. Colston Burrell on June 26

Be sure to join us on for the wrap-up of our 2024-2025 season on June 26 for “Designing for Habitat: From Backyards to Byways,” with C. Colston Burrell at CNTR, 725 Main Street in Middletown, and on Zoom. CT Hort is excited about its 2024-2025 speaker season! Here’s the rundown. Registration and more information on

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CT NOFA Recruiting for 2025 Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)

CT NOFA is proud to be a Core Partner in the Northeast Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), a mentorship program that pairs experienced organic producers with producers who are transitioning to organic. If you’re a farmer who would like consultation related to becoming certified organic, or if you’re an existing organic producer who would like to

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Native Plant Trust is open for the season; celebrating 10 years of trillium week

Native Plant Trust is open for the season. Native Plant Trust’s newly released spring/summer course catalog offers a robust lineup of in-person and online offerings, from hands-on workshops to special events and lectures. The catalog is available for download now. In tandem with its spring programming, Native Plant Trust is proud to unveil Personalized Pathways,

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Pressing flowers workshop at Hollister House May 31

Herbariums have been used for centuries to document and preserve plant species for scientific study. Today pressing plants serves both botanical and artistic purposes. Explore the history of herbariums and the art of flower pressing in this fun workshop. Learn techniques for pressing and preserving plants, and explore ways to use your specimens- whether for

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