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Tuesday, Mar 26 2024
  • Pruning Woody Plants in the Landscape (Southington, CT)
    Tuesday, Mar 26 2024  9:45 am - 11:15 am
    American Legion, 64 Main St, Southington, CT 06489, USA

    Pruning Woody Plants in the Landscape (SOUTHINGTON)

    Felicia Millett of the CT Agriculture Experiment Station will present “Pruning Woody Plants in the Landscape” at the Orchard Valley Garden club’s March meeting. Included will be objectives to consider before pruning, proper techniques, tools, and timing necessary to achieve goals.

    Time: 9:45-11:15am

    Hosted By: Orchard Valley Garden Club

    Location: American Legion Hall, 64 Main Street Southington, CT 06489 (65 min drive from New Canaan)

    For Additional Information: (203) 232-9274 or [email protected]

    Cost: Suggested guest donation $5.00

    Link: https://ctgardenclubs.org/event/pruning-woody-plants-in-the-landscape-orchard-valley-garden-club/

Thursday, Apr 04 2024
  • The Essential Role of Native Plants in our Landscape (Westport, CT)
    Thursday, Apr 04 2024  1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Saint Luke Church, 49 Turkey Hill Rd N, Westport, CT 06880, USA

    The Essential Role of Native Plants in our Landscape (WESTPORT)

    Join the Westport Garden Club as they welcome Geordie Elkins.  Geordie is responsible for management and operations at Highstead Arboretum in Redding, as well as collaborating on projects spanning from land stewardship, Hudson to Housatonic Regional Conservation Partnership, the Pollinator Pathway, etc. 

    Time: 1:30-3:00pm

    Hosted By: Westport Garden Club

    Location:  Saint Luke Church, 49 Turkey Hill Road, Westport.  

    For Additional Information:  (203) 246-7945 or [email protected]

    Cost: Free, but an RSVP is appreciated. [email protected]

    Link: https://ctgardenclubs.org/event/the-essential-role-of-native-plants-in-our-landscape-westport-garden-club/

Saturday, Apr 20 2024
  • Spring Bulbs in the Border - Hollister House Garden (Washington, CT)
    Saturday, Apr 20 2024  1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Hollister House Garden, 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, Washington, CT 06793, USA

    Spring Bulbs in the Border – Hollister House Garden (WASHINGTON, CT)

    Learn how to create stunning borders by mixing a variety of bulbs with herbaceous perennials and woody plants for maximum effect. Chanticleer Garden’s Eric Hsu will teach design techniques and guide participants through the process of bulb selection, planting, feeding, pest control and the sourcing of quality bulbs.

    Time: 1:30-3:00pm

    Hosted By: Westport Garden Club

    Location:  Hollister House, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CT.  

    For Additional Information:  (860) 868-2200

    Cost: $40.  (for Hollister House Garden Members, $30)

    Link: https://hollisterhousegarden.org/event/spring-bulbs-in-the-border/

Monday, Apr 22 2024
  • EARTH DAY
    Monday, Apr 22 2024

Thursday, May 16 2024
Saturday, May 18 2024
  • Trade Secrets Garden Tours
    Saturday, May 18 2024
    Millbrook, NY and surrounding towns

    EXTRAORDINARY NEW ENGLAND GARDENS

    Find inspiration on Saturday, May 18th at the extraordinary New England gardens of Bunny Williams and John Rosselli, Maywood Estate Gardens, and Lee Link. Spend your morning or afternoon enjoying the perennial borders of Bunny’s 1840’s Federal home, taking in a panoramic view of the Berkshire foothills at Maywood Estate Gardens, or discovering an array of tropicals in the greenhouse of Lee Link.

    Click here for more information and to buy tickets

Sunday, Jul 21 2024
  • Cape Ann Tour with Federated GC of CT
    Sunday, Jul 21 2024 - Tuesday, Jul 23 2024  
    Cape Ann, Rockport, MA 01966, USA

    Cape Ann Tour

    Sunday, July 21st to Tuesday, July 23rd

    Grab some NCGC friends for this event sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.  Departing from New Haven, a three day jaunt to Cape Ann, Massachusetts and summer interlude to beautiful Cape Ann. Two nights at the Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks with dinners included, as well as a cruise of the Essex River estuary at sunset, and tours of private gardens. On the trip back to Connecticut, a visit with Neal Sanders, author of many mysteries including A Murder at the Flower Show!  Click here for the brochure

Monday, Jul 22 2024
  • Cape Ann Tour with Federated GC of CT
    Sunday, Jul 21 2024 - Tuesday, Jul 23 2024  
    Cape Ann, Rockport, MA 01966, USA

    Cape Ann Tour

    Sunday, July 21st to Tuesday, July 23rd

    Grab some NCGC friends for this event sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.  Departing from New Haven, a three day jaunt to Cape Ann, Massachusetts and summer interlude to beautiful Cape Ann. Two nights at the Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks with dinners included, as well as a cruise of the Essex River estuary at sunset, and tours of private gardens. On the trip back to Connecticut, a visit with Neal Sanders, author of many mysteries including A Murder at the Flower Show!  Click here for the brochure

Tuesday, Jul 23 2024
  • Cape Ann Tour with Federated GC of CT
    Sunday, Jul 21 2024 - Tuesday, Jul 23 2024  
    Cape Ann, Rockport, MA 01966, USA

    Cape Ann Tour

    Sunday, July 21st to Tuesday, July 23rd

    Grab some NCGC friends for this event sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.  Departing from New Haven, a three day jaunt to Cape Ann, Massachusetts and summer interlude to beautiful Cape Ann. Two nights at the Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks with dinners included, as well as a cruise of the Essex River estuary at sunset, and tours of private gardens. On the trip back to Connecticut, a visit with Neal Sanders, author of many mysteries including A Murder at the Flower Show!  Click here for the brochure