Throughout the year, the New Canaan Beautification League offers a variety of educational programs, hands-on workshops, garden tours, and special events designed to inspire a love of gardening, conservation, and community beautification. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply enjoy beautiful places and connecting with your community, there’s something for everyone. Many programs are free and open to the public, while others are reserved for members or require advance registration. Please see the calendar below for details.    Please click the title of each event to register!

 

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  • Lee Garden Winter Talk: George and Olive Lee

    Olive and George Lee Memorial Garden 89 Chichester Rd, New Canaan, CT

    This winter, learn about the history and botany of one of New Canaan’s most magical places at one of our Lee Garden Talk series led by Faith Kerchoff. Come hear Faith tell the story of George and Olive Lee - their romance, the garden, and more. There are two times slots for this talk. Please […]

  • Lee Garden Winter Talk: George and Olive Lee

    This winter, learn about the history and botany of one of New Canaan’s most magical places at one of our Lee Garden Talk series led by Faith Kerchoff. Come hear Faith tell the story of George and Olive Lee - their romance, the garden, and more. There are two times slots for this talk. Please […]

  • Lee Garden Winter Talk: George’s Azaleas

    Olive and George Lee Memorial Garden 89 Chichester Rd, New Canaan, CT

    This winter, learn about the history and botany of one of New Canaan’s most magical places at one of our Lee Garden Talk series led by Faith Kerchoff. We have a world-class collection of azaleas at Lee Garden. George Lee's 1978 inventory listed approximately 150 varieties. He befriended hybridizer Joe Gable, and together they amassed […]

  • Lee Garden Winter Talk: George’s Azaleas

    Olive and George Lee Memorial Garden 89 Chichester Rd, New Canaan, CT

    This winter, learn about the history and botany of one of New Canaan’s most magical places at one of our Lee Garden Talk series led by Faith Kerchoff. We have a world-class collection of azaleas at Lee Garden. George Lee's 1978 inventory listed approximately 150 varieties. He befriended hybridizer Joe Gable, and together they amassed […]

  • Lee Garden Winter Talk: George’s Rhododendrons

    Olive and George Lee Memorial Garden 89 Chichester Rd, New Canaan, CT

    This winter, learn about the history and botany of one of New Canaan’s most magical places at one of our Lee Garden Talk series led by Faith Kerchoff. George Lee collected rhododendra from several well-known hybridizers with a goal of making an outstanding collection. Hear Faith describe the collection she has observed, studied, and tended […]

  • Lee Garden Winter Talk: George’s Rhododendrons

    Olive and George Lee Memorial Garden 89 Chichester Rd, New Canaan, CT

    This winter, learn about the history and botany of one of New Canaan’s most magical places at one of our Lee Garden Talk series led by Faith Kerchoff. George Lee collected rhododendra from several well-known hybridizers with a goal of making an outstanding collection. Hear Faith describe the collection she has observed, studied, and tended […]

  • Cricket Hill History of Peonies

    New Canaan Library 151 Main St, New Canaan, CT, United States

    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 prestige in Imperial China, and finally to a perennial suitable for almost any landscape today, peonies hold a special place in the hearts […]

  • Lee Garden Winter Talk: Spring at Lee Garden

    Olive and George Lee Memorial Garden 89 Chichester Rd, New Canaan, CT

    This winter, learn about the history and botany of one of New Canaan's most magical places at one of our Lee Garden Talk series led by Faith Kerchoff. Spring bulbs and ephemerals are the first to show up as spring awakens. George's love of daffodils and primroses, bloodroot and fiddleheads, helps frame the coming azalea […]