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CT Horticultural Society – Virtual Lecture

When: September 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

THE SERIES Creating a Happy Habitat: Virtual Lecture with Nancy DuBrule-Clemente Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7pm Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, author and founder of Natureworks Horticulture Services, will explain the difference between a homegrown national park and a pollinator pathway, illustrate why organic gardening is important, and share a keystone plant list.…

Fall Field Trip

When: October 3, 2023 @ 11:00 am
Where: Hollister House Gardens, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CT, USA

Charlotte Massey and I have put together the first Field Trip of the 2023-2024 WHGC year for Tuesday, October 3, with a guided Tour at 11 am at Hollister House Gardens, 300 Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CT. The tour will last an hour to an hour and a half of the…

Elizabeth Park Conservancy – Full Moonlight Tour

When: August 1, 2023 @ 8:00 pm
Where: Begins at the Pond House Cafe, 1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, USA

  Join us for a moonlit evening stroll through Elizabeth Park and the Pond House gardens. The tour will be led by Kathy Kraczkowsky, Director of Park Operations, and Louis Lista, Chef and Owner of the Pond House Cafe. The tour is FREE and begins at the Pond House Cafe.…

Elizabeth Park Conservancy – Robert A. Prill Annual Garden Tours

When: July 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am
Where: Elizabeth Park Flagpole in front of the green Cottage, 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, USA

July 26, 2023 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM July 26, 2023 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM The Robert A. Prill Annual Garden has different plantings every year. This year’s garden was designed by horticulturist Rosemary Aldridge. The Annual Garden was created in 1911 under the direction of Park Superintendent George Parker.…

FGCCT’s Flower Show – “Bursting Into Spring”

When: February 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am
Where: Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT, USA

About the Connecticut Flower & Garden Show Show Overview Spring in February arrives annually at the Connecticut Convention Center! Explore exhibits overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment & much more. View beautifully landscaped gardens full of greenery and stop by the Federated Garden Clubs of…

Plant Sale

When: June 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: St. James's Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, USA

More information will be available soon.

FGCCT – 95th Annual Meeting & Luncheon

When: April 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am
Where: Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT

Save the Date! 95th FGCCT Annual Meeting and Luncheon Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Aqua Turf Club 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT   “Popular Orchids for the Home”   ART CHADWICK of Chadwick Orchids   In 1989, Art founded Chadwick and Son Orchids Inc. along with his father, who has been growing…