Connecticut Daffodil Show – April 26 – 27, 2023 The 65th annual CT Daffodil Show will be held in Greenwich on April 26 (2 – 6 pm) and April 27 (10 am – 4 pm). The show is organized by the CT Daffodil Society. It features an amazing array of daffodils and an artistic section […]
How to Test Your Garden Soil (10-24-2022) Soil testing gives you a snapshot of the health and fertility of your garden soil. It takes the guesswork out of how much fertilizer and water to use. It also tells you if you have a deficiency in a micro or macro nutrient, and how alkaline or acidic […]
Recently, the Spotted Lanterfly was seen on a tree outside of Pequot Library in Southport. If you see one, kill it! Read more below from UCONN. Spotted Lanternfly on the Move in Connecticut Posted on August 31, 2022 The Spotted Lanternfly is on the move in Connecticut. In mid-August adults were confirmed in Norwich (New […]
Bulbs for Bees, September, 2022 It’s that time of year! The fall garden catalogs are filling your mailbox with tempting new bulbs, shrubs and perennials to brighten your gardens in the coming year. This year, why not consider some of the earliest native bulbs? Called “spring ephemerals,” these bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers bloom in […]
From Dan Woog’s 06880 Blog I have only a vague recollection of The Separate Shop. That’s okay — I was not the women’s clothing store’s target audience. Plus, it opened before I was born, and was in my early teens when it was sold. I have better memories of The Ice Cream Parlor — a […]
Tasteful Flowers Ellen Ecker Ogden It’s a humbling reminder that eating flowers is nothing new. The bees have known all along how good flowers can be. Now it’s our turn “We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it is our garden nurturing us.” Welcome to the Art of Growing Food newsletter. […]
Three Road Trips to See Amazing Public Sculpture Gardens across New England From a topiary garden to a Dr. Seuss park and more. From day trips to weekend getaways, our biweekly Traveler newsletter shows you the best of New England and beyond. Claude Monet had his water lilies. Georgia O’Keeffe couldn’t quit the deserts of […]
While clicking on this link from the GCA website, I noticed there is a great sub-section on “Behind the Scenes.” It covers EVERYTHING interesting about entering flower shows – floral design, hort, photography and Botanical Arts. Plus other great articles. Well worth a read on a rainy day. Hat tip: Peggy Moore GCA 2022 Annual […]
Why and How to Enter a Flower Show Class 1.Entering in horticulture classes expands your knowledge of growing your own beautiful plants to enjoy for years. Making your own floral design at home becomes so much easier and more enjoyable First time going to a show, go with fellow member. See the early moments of […]