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.
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Magnifying Small Wonders
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United StatesSometimes, the tiniest insects play the biggest role in our ecosystem! Discover the hidden world of caterpillars, butterflies, and other extraordinary insects that call Grace Farms home. Families are invited to use powerful magnifying tools, field equipment, and high-resolution micrography to get a closer look at the extraordinary natural world around us. Recommended for ages […]
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Learning with Nature | Monarch Migration
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United StatesJoin Grace Farms Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly and experts from Kansas State University for a hands-on field study to safely record, tag, and release monarch butterflies throughout Grace Farms 80 acres of landscape. Learn how to net, tag, and record Monarchs in a way that supports the best outcome for healthy butterflies to survive migration, […]
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Spicebush Swamp Guided Walk
Spicebush Swamp Park 230 Mountain Road, West Hartford, CTIn collaboration with the Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter, the West Hartford Garden Club is delighted to announce a guided tour of our club’s long-term ecological restoration project at Spicebush Swamp Park on Mountain Road. Come learn about the project and enjoy the birds, insects, native plants, and natural beauty of this special place, where […]
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Barn Talk: Designing Fall Containers: Bold Texture and Seasonal Color
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CTWith fall already approaching, it's time to rethink your pots and planters for the season ahead. The transition from summer to autumn brings unique environmental challenges, and well-composed fall containers require more than simply replacing tired annuals. Designer Beth Crowell will reveal the technical and artistic principles behind professional fall container design, including container preparation, soil […]
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Maine Garden Getaway
It’s off to charming Maine! Travel with Friendship Tours and Federated Gardens Clubs of Connecticut for a three-night, coastal Maine trip packed with sites, gardens, and delightful dining. We focus on Boothbay, Wiscasset, and Portland Maine where we meet our Maine garden club friends! Come along and enjoy the fun! We’ll be stopping at New […]
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Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops
33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, CT, United StatesGet ready to extend your growing season like a pro! Join our master gardener, Mark Gostkiewicz, in this workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating crops in the fall, winter, and spring. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of cold-hardy veggies and herbs, but you'll also discover […]
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Creating Winter Interest in Your Garden
Nathanael Greene Community Center 32 Church Street, Guilford, CTLeete’s Island Garden Club invites you to hear garden designer Christine Darnell of Lyme, discuss the importance of remembering to think about the views outside your windows during the cold season. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the speaker program to run from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
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Birdwatching Walk
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United StatesBirdwatchers of all ages and experience are invited to join birding expert Brian O’Toole, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Through these guided walks, connect with the purpose of the ecosystems we inhabit, the vibrant life that’s a part of it, and our role in maintaining and adding to it. Brian […]
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Nature Workshop | Backyard Blooms
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United StatesMake your own handmade bouquet alongside our Horticulture Team. Inspired by the slow flower movement to embrace local, sustainable, and seasonal flowers, this hands-on workshop provides tips on growing your own blooms, emphasizes the importance of knowing the origin of your flowers and encourages everyone to see the beauty in their own backyard.
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2026 Herb Symposium – “In Full Bloom: Celebrating Herbs and Roses in the Garden”
Pond House Café 1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CTWe are delighted to welcome Janice Cox as the featured speaker for our 2026 Herb Symposium. A nationally recognized author and educator, Janice brings decades of expertise and infectious enthusiasm for herbs, roses, and the art of natural beauty. Her engaging presentations have inspired gardeners across the country to discover the beauty, fragrance, and everyday […]
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Editing the Garden: Advice from the High Line with Yuki Kaneko
Congregation Beth Israel 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, United StatesEditing the Garden: Advice from the High Line with Yuki Kaneko Thursday, September 17 • 7pm On Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Members are free; non-members $10. (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) A naturalistic garden may appear effortless, but its beauty is […]
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140th New England Flower Show: Growing Together
The Garden at Elm Bank 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, United StatesExhibitions, vendors, demos, and displays fill the Garden at Elm Bank for three days only this September! Advanced tickets required. The New England Fall Flower Show is a place where flowers, communities, and people flourish side by side. 'Growing Together' emphasizes shared experiences, collaboration, and the beauty of collective growth. Join us to experience the […]