Holiday Wreath Workshop hosted at The Farm on Deep River, 362 West Elm St., Deep River. Space is limited to 35 participants, so early registration is encouraged. To reserve a spot, mail a check payable to DRGC to PO Box 1166, Deep River, CT 06417, or pay by Venmo to...
Dr. Yonghao Li, CAES Plant Pathologist, will provide tips on care, pruning, watering, and disease management for your flower, fruit, and vegetable gardens. Seating is limited and registration (free) is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
North Haven Garden Club presents Maggie Watson, Teacher-Naturalist a the Connecticut Audubon Center. She is an avian rehabilitator. How do birds survive without hats or coats, or swim in freezing water? Maggie will discuss the variety of ways that birds adapt to cold weather including changing their diet, plumage and...
Learn how to use the winter sowing method to grow your own native wildflowers and grasses in recycled containers. We’ll send you home with a mini greenhouse made from an upcycled plastic jug filled with a planted seed selection. Participants should bring their own transparent or translucent gallon jug. Registration...
When the Wild Things Are: The Science and Experience of Phenology with Theresa Crimmins. Theresa Crimmins will share how we are all phenologists in our own way. She will also share how you can participate in documenting the timing of seasonal life cycle events—for the benefits to mental health and...
Neal Sanders is a mystery and suspense author known for his series featuring strong, independent female protagonists, including the popular Garden Club Gang series. His writing often features humor and unexpected complications. Please register for this event through the Simsbury Public Library. Gardeners of Simsbury Speaker Series | Simsbury Public...
Merrie Avallone, owner of Dreamland Flower Farm in Cromwell, has been growing Dahlias for over 25 years. She will cover what makes Dahlias fun to grow, including all aspects of growing, maintaining, dividing and over-wintering them. Seating is limited and registration (free) is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
North Haven Garden Club presents Chris Reardon, North Haven resident and President of the North Haven Rotary Club. He first learned to garden at the age of 4 from her paternal grandfather. She first grew tomatoes. Her garden grew. She now has 4 beds of vegetables and 2 flower beds. ...
Spring is approaching fast; now is the perfect time to prepare for this year's garden! Join West Hartford Garden Club to learn the best methods and timing for starting your seeds so that you can have a successful growing season. Registration required. Registration opens January 13th at 7:00pm HERE. Event...
All Things Cut Flowers: Growing, Designing & Industry Insight with Jillian Shea. Jillian will take us through the essentials of basic cut flower growing, from ideal varieties to growing specifics. This information will dovetail into using the flowers you grow for floral design 101 and information about the current state...
