Rose Weekend
America’s oldest public rose garden celebrates its 121st anniversary June 14-15.
Rose Weekend
Join us for free educational and family-friendly activities while showcasing the Helen S Kaman Rose Garden at the peak of its seasonal beauty. All Rose Weekend events are FREE (except for the Watercolor Class) and open to the public.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
All Day | Plein-air Painters in the Park | Throughout Gardens
All Day | Painting Roses in Watercolor with Betsy Rogers-Knox (Advance Registration Required) | Conference Room in the Cottage – Register at Roses-Watercolor-Class.eventbrite.com
10 am to 4 pm | The Bonsai Society of Greater Hartford Annual Show, Demo & Sale | John G. Martin Foundation Stage
10 am | Rose Garden Tour with Director of Gardens & Grounds Mark Gutzmer | Meet at Flag Pole
11 am | Herb Garden Tour with CT Unit of the Herb Society of America | Meet at Flag Pole
12 pm | University of St. Joseph School of Pharmacy Medicine Garden Tour with Dayne Laskey | Meet at Flag Pole
6 to 8 pm | POETS IN THE PARK | John G. Martin Foundation Stage
- Ines Rivera Prosdocimi – 6:15 pm
- Jedd Mock – 7 pm
The Poetry Readings are sponsored by the Friends & Enemies of Wallace Stevens.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
10 am to 4 pm | The Bonsai Society of Greater Hartford Annual Show, Demo & Sale | John G. Martin Foundation Stage
10 am | Rose Garden Tour with Director of Gardens & Grounds Mark Gutzmer | Meet at Flag Pole
11 am | Herb Garden Tour with CT Unit of the Herb Society of America | Meet at Flag Pole