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Milford Garden Club’s Annual May Market
Fowler Field Pavillion 1 Shipyard Ln, MilfordSaturday May 11, 8:30 am and 11:30 Friends - A reminder to please join us Saturday, May 11th between 8:30 am and 11:30 am for our Annual May Market Plant Sale being held at the Fowler Rotary Pavilion - behind the Milford Library. Perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, houseplants, baked goods and garden treasures will all […]
FARMSTEAD MOTHER’S DAY BOUQUETS ON SALE NOW! at Wakeman Town Farm
Wakeman Town Farm 134 Cross Highway, WestportGo beyond supermarket flowers with a whimsical, farm-inspired bouquet in a mason jar tied with ribbon. These gorgeous local arrangements are designed and created with unique garden florals by local floral designer Sarah Shaw Floral exclusively for Wakeman Town Farm. Order now though noon May 7 and pickup at the Farm on Sat May 11 […]
North Stonington Garden Club Plant Sale
North Stonington Elementary School 311 Norwich Westerly Road, North StoningtonSaturday May 11, 9am-12pm Our Annual Plant Sale is not only our biggest fundraiser for the year, it is also our biggest community event, attracting customers from southeastern Connecticut and adjacent Rhode island. It raises the funds to support our own activities and also to give back to the community via civic planting, donations to […]
Trillium Garden Club Spring Plant Sale in Groton
Outdoor Patio 52 Newtown Road, GrotonSaturday, May 11, 9 am-12 pm Our Plant Sale 2024 Each spring we host a plant sale, the proceeds of which support one or more $1000 scholarships to local high school seniors headed for a university, college, trade or certificate program. The scholarship is issued based on an interest in horticulture, landscape design, marine or […]
Free Guided Tour: Caroline Black Garden Conn College Arboretum
Conn College Arboretum 270 Mohegan Avenue, New LondonMeet at the entrance to the Caroline Black Garden located across the street from the Connecticut College main entrance on Route 32/Mohegan Avenue. Parking is available at 4 Winchester Road. To access, take the road to the College Athletic Center, take an immediate right onto Winchester Road then another right at the first driveway, which leads to […]
Mothers’ Day Flower Class at White Gate Farm
White Gate Farm 83 Upper Pattagansett Road, East LymeCome gather flowers at the farm and make your own beautiful creation to take home or give to a lucky mother. We provide vases, flowers, quiche, scones, coffee & tea, as well as instruction and clean up. The class is led by farmer Dan Wood and farm owner Pauline Lord. REGISTER
Fundamentals of Gardening: A Weekend Workshop with Daryl Beyers at Hollister House Garden
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonMay 17, 18, 19, 2024 Dig deep into the fundamentals of gardening in this weekend-long, intensive workshop. Whether you are new to gardening or have a few seasons under your belt, this comprehensive course will develop and refine your skills. A lively combination of classroom instruction and hands-on activities will teach you the optimal way […]
Hart House Heritage Garden Perennial Plant Sale
Old Saybrook Historical Society 350 Main Street, Old SaybrookThe Historical Society’s Heritage Garden is selling potted plants from its pollinator friendly flower beds. The perennials are divided from the various flowering perennials, culinary and medicinal herbs and other native wildflower plants known to have grown during the colonial period. The plants come from both the wildflower and shade garden beds, including a variety […]
Connecticut Daylily Society Annual Sale
Avon Senior Center 635 W Avon Rd, AvonCDS hosts an annual May plant sale at the Avon Senior Center. Our plants are member-grown, freshly dug, bare-root, hardy to our area, and very reasonably priced. This yearly event is a Farmington Valley fixture, with many CT residents making the trip every spring to see what new and exciting plants await them! Big, small, […]
Memorial Day Celebration at White Flower Farm
White Flower Farm 167 Litchfield Road (Route 63), LitchfieldStart your holiday weekend off with a visit to the farm for complimentary refreshments and family fun. Kids will enjoy face painting and playing cornhole. Other activities include a children’s scavenger hunt with prizes. (Just ask a staff member for a list of clues.) No fee or registration required. Veterans and active service members receive 10% off […]
West Hartford Garden Club Garden: Secret Gardens Revealed Garden Tour
St. James’s Episcopal Church 1018 Farmington Avenue, FarmingtonWest Hartford is a diverse town, culturally and in the makeup of our neighborhoods. The six gardens selected for our 2024 West Hartford Garden Club Garden Tour reflect that diversity. These gardens include unexpected plant combinations, rich in color and texture … woodland gardens that demand shade loving plants… the use of sculpture and miniatures […]
Botanical Print-Making Workshop at Hollister House Garden
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonJune 1, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Create your own original botanical print using hand-carved linoleum blocks. Learn to work with positive and negative space as you plan out and draw your design. Then, after instruction in basic linoleum cutting techniques, you will carefully carve your design into a block. Learn printmaking skills such as proper inking […]