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 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

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