Connecticut Horticultural Society

The CT Hort office will close Thursday, April 23 and reopen on Tuesday, May 5. You can leave an email at [email protected] or [email protected] and someone will return the message as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconven...

How can our own yards become part of the solution to restoring natural systems? Join Lydia Pan on Tuesday, May 7 from 6-7:30pm at Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens to explore how incorporating native plants into our landscapes can support biodiversity by providing essential food and shelter for wildlife.

This presentation will offer guidance on selecting the right p...

A talk on The World of Peonies on May 11 at 7pm will cover all the basics of identifying, appreciating and growing peonies. Daniel Furman of Cricket Hill Garden in Thomaston, CT will dive into the diverse world of peonies. From their roots as medicinal plants in China and Europe, to symbols of wealth and presigate in Imperial China, and finally to a perennial suitable for alm...

Enjoy a screening of Homegrown National Park’s “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” on Monday, June 22 at 6:30 pm featuring Doug Tallamy, Sam Jaffee and David Wagner. It will be held at Avon Free Library, 281 Country Club Road in Avon.

This event is part of Avon’s “Growing a Greener Community” initiative and is sponsored by the Garden Club of Avon, Avon Land Trust, Clean...

Each April, ASLA leads the global celebration of