A Scented Geranium Dive with Patrick McDuffee from Well-Sweep Herb Farm. The farm’s geranium collection reached 84 varieties of pelargoniums, or scented geraniums, in 2023. Patrick believes everyone should have at least one geranium on their windowsill for year-round fragrance or color. Come smell and learn about the most unique...
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...
The Connecticut Horticultural Society’s biennial symposium, “Gardening for ALL Ages,” returns on October 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Marriott Hartford Cromwell. The daylong event will feature presentations by garden experts Rebecca McMackin, Christine Darnell, and Jennifer McGuinness, followed by “Gardening at Every Age,” a panel discussion...
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...
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...
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...
Geeking Out with Dahlias with Merrie Avallone. Connecticut flower farmer Merrie shares more than 20 years of experience growing dahlias organically and dives into the fascinating details behind these remarkable plants. This presentation is for gardeners who want to go beyond the basics and explore the science and techniques of...
Dina Brewster, co-founder of the Ecotype Project, will discuss her work with native plants, specifically the development of a native seed supply chain in the Northeast. She is currently running a small seed company, The Northeast Seed Collective, off her farm in Ridgefield, and will explore the ways in which...
How to Kill a Houseplant- with Jeff Eleveld. Jeff The Plant Guy will share his unique perspective on keeping your house plants alive. He will take you on a journey, providing simple ways to keep your plant alive and flourishing. If you have a question about a specific plant, please...
Breaking the Rules: Ecological Landscape Design and Traditional Landscape Methodology with Larry Weaner. This presentation examines how alternative approaches on everything from selecting, arranging, and spacing plants to the simple act of weeding can yield more easily maintained landscapes that express the beauty and ecological richness of our native landscapes....
