Resources

Resources

Discover resources to improve your own garden — from pollinator-friendly plant lists to guides on managing invasive species. Together, we're creating a healthier, more vibrant environment for people and pollinators alike.

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES)

Research on gardening topics, the August Farm event, and garden club speakers.

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Education

Connecticut Horticultural Society

Statewide horticultural society hosting talks, shows and events.

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Education

Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG)

Collaborates and shares information about invasive plant issues affecting Connecticut and the region.

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Conservation

DEEP: CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection

Charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and environment of Connecticut.

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Conservation

Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Inc. (FGCCT)

Our state federation, supporting garden clubs across Connecticut.

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Partners

Homegrown National Park

A grassroots effort initiated by Doug Tallamy to give people a blueprint for planting natives to rebuild essential ecosystems.

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Native Plants

National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC)

The national organization uniting garden clubs across the country.

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Partners

New England Garden Clubs (NEGC)

Regional federation connecting New England garden clubs.

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Partners

North Central Conservation District (NCCD)

Assists landowners and municipalities with environmental information; runs an annual native perennial and shrub sale.

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Conservation

Pollinator Pathway

Information for developing public and private pesticide-free corridors of native plants for pollinators and birds.

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Native Plants

Tolland County Cooperative Extension Office

Local UConn Extension office serving the Tolland County area.

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Gardening Help

UConn Home and Garden Education Center

Home & Garden fact sheets, soil testing, the Lady Bug Blog, and an Ask a Master Gardener service.

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Gardening Help

Wild Ones

Promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy and collaborative action.

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Native Plants

Xerces Society

Protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats.

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Conservation