Join us at our new location, the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill on October 10-11 to immerse yourself in the stunning beauty and fragrance of world-class orchids. Find just what you’re looking for among our diverse vendors. Broaden your knowledge and get advice at one of our expert-led...
Michael Russo, Floral Designer and Founding Member of the CT Flower Collective will create two small bouquets using seasonal fall flowers and talk about the Connecticut Flower Collective. (Photo by Michael Russo) Seating is very limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Meet in the Quonnipaug Room. Additional event...
Digging Deeper into Ecological Horticulture with Uli Lorimer: Ecological Horticulture takes a different approach from traditional gardening by focusing on nature-friendly principles. This talk will dive into key ideas and challenge common gardening practices. We'll discuss creating and caring for gardens in harmony with the environment. Uli Lorimer serves as...
Join us for a delicious luncheon prepared by our members and teacup auction. This year's theme is "Enchanted Forest." Proceeds from this fundraiser go toward our monthly educational programs, local beautification projects, and our scholarship program. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. Registration is required...
The club will host a New Member Social at the Deep River Ambulance Barn, 284 West Elm St., Deep River. Anyone interested in gardening or community beautification is welcome to come learn about the club's programs, share ideas and meet new friends. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided. For...
Adam Wheeler, Production and Horticultural Manager of Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, CT will join us again, due to popular demand. His topic will be: “Plant Geeks are Us: Oddball Plants for Oddball People”. We will learn all there is to know about unusual native plants and shrubs. Adam has...
Daytime Gardeners of North Haven invite you to a special event. Come alone or with friends and participate on a team to play Garden Trivia. Share your knowledge and learn new information during this fun game. Open to the public. $5 guest donation. Call to register: 203-239-1557.
Wallingford Garden Club presents Donna Katsuranis, Advanced Master Gardener and an Interfaith Minister who lives and gardens in Brookfield. She has lectured for many Garden Clubs and taught Advanced Master Gardener classes in the Northeast. "The rhythms of the Moon are strong and steady and the rhythms of the Earth...
Jim Sirch, retired Yale-Peabody Museum of Natural History Education Coordinator will discuss several types of water features, and what water feature attracts which wildlife. Seating is limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Meet in the Faulkner Room. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
Explore the vision of ecosystem agriculture, a little history, some science, a few examples, and a sampling of some useful perennial edibles you can use in your own gardens with Dave Jacke in his talk titled "Gardening Like the Forest: Designing Edible Ecosystems for Homes and Communities". Dave is the...
