Events
Online | For us and Them: How Edible Native Plants Can Feed Us and Wildlife Together
OnlineAsk ten folks why they grow plants and you’re likely to get a variety of answers. The most common reasons are often aesthetic in nature–we like the look of a…
Nix the Knotweed with Suzanne Thompson
OnlineLunch & Learn: Nix the Knotweed with Suzanne Thompson Join Suzanne Thompson, organizer of Nix the Knotweed and co-leader of Pollinate Old Lyme for an overview of ALL…
Ask the “Landscape” Gardening Expert with Trevor Smith (Online)
OnlinePlease join us for our LIVE online “Ask the Landscape Gardening Expert” events featuring Trevor Smith along with our Garden Center managers and staff and a host of other horticultural…
Webinar: Soil – It’s What Plants Crave!
OnlineCome get your soils questions answered by The Organic Mechanic! Soils are the foundation of any garden. Managing soils organically improves soil structure, soil microbiology, and increases ecosystem health. This…
Microscopy for AOLCPs
OnlineFree for AOLCPs: use code AOLCP while registering for free admission
Earth Equity and Design for Freedom | Landscapes Forum
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United StatesEarth Equity and Design for Freedom | Landscapes Forum Join Grace Farms Foundation, Edwina von Gal, an East Hampton-based landscape designer and founder of the Perfect Earth Project, and the Connecticut Chapter…
Eco-Answers: Going Electric in the Landscape – Battery Powered Options
OnlineSpecial ELA Members Only Event Join ELA and Matt Benzie as we take a look at Battery-Powered Landscape Equipment. There are now practical alternatives on the market to gas-powered landscape…
Inclusive Placemaking: Creating Urban Habitats and Sanctuary
Randall’s Island, located next to Manhattan, is well known as a home for numerous public institutions, and as a destination for sports and outdoor music events. That said, most New…
Creating and Maintaining Shade Gardens
Design the shaded areas of your garden with beautiful plants. In this virtual workshop, we'll share our favorites for the trickier places that don't get full sun, such as heuchera,…
SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Program by Eco Centro
Interested in saving money? SAWS has amazing conservation programs available to customers! In this workshop we take a deeper dive into all of the WaterSaver Landscape program requirements, resources, eligible…
The Perennial Ground Layer
Herbaceous perennials can do much more than simply add color. Thoughtfully orchestrated herbaceous compositions can define the experiential character of an entire landscape. In this session Larry and Piet will…
Eco-tour: Native Plant Center
The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, United StatesLady Bird Johnson had a passion to preserve and protect the country’s native plants and natural landscapes. The Native Plant Center was founded more than 20 years ago as the…
Cultivating Community Through the Creation of Nourishing Gardens
The mission of the Community Ecology Institute is to cultivate communities where people and nature thrive together. Based on a six and a half-acre urban farm in Maryland, the organization’s…
Electric Mowers with Dan Delventhal
Join Dan Delventhal, owner of Mow Green, as he talks about the many advantages of switching to all electric mowers and blowers for your clients’ lawns. Dan will talk about…
Perennial Plant Association National Symposium
August 1 Lancaster, PA; 9:30am-3:15pm
Eco-Answers with an ELA Eco-Pro – Tree Health and Longevity
Are you concerned about keeping your trees or a client’s trees healthy and happy for the long-term? Are you involved with construction projects and trying to protect existing trees? Trees…
Permaculture with Sefra Alexandra
Join Sefra Alexandra, Seed Huntress, as she presents her workshop on designing with Native Plants, utilizing permaculture design principles. Learn how to work with the patterns of nature while supporting or ecosystem and pollinators! Sefra Alexandra runs the native seed initiative “The Ecotype…
Legislature Field Day at The Hickories
136 Lounsbury Road ridgefield, CT, United States
Fall 2022 Ornamental and Turf Short Course
If you have not yet registered, please do so by Sept. 30. Please share this information with your networks! Thank you very much. Fall 2022 Ornamental and Turf Short Course…
Meadows with Mike Nadeau
Join wholistic land care expert Mike Nadeau, as he teaches how to create an Organic Native Meadow. Mike will take us through the entire process, including site analysis, design, seed selection, site…
Connecticut Horticultural Society presents “Stone in the Garden” with Andrew Pighills
Contact Tracey Weiss, Director of Communications, at news@cthort.org or 860-796-0185 Connecticut Horticultural Society presents “Stone in the Garden” with Andrew Pighills Thursday, October 20, 7:30pm—In person and virtual …