Caryn B. Davis will present an overview of some of the 44 properties showcased in her book, Connecticut Gardens, sharing their fascinating histories, and the human stories behind their inception and design. Elizabeth Park is one of her featured gardens.
The lecture will describe the creation and design of Untermyer Gardens in 1917 by Welles Bosworth for Samuel Untermyer, who desired that it be the “finest garden in the world.”
Join Dr. Peter Del Tredici of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston for an in-depth look at one of the most ancient and fascinating trees on the planet.
Frank Kaputa’s presentation will introduce the Notable Trees project, share its history, and explain what makes a tree notable in our state. Pictures and information about various notable trees will be included, with an emphasis on trees in the Hartford area, especially those in Elizabeth Park.
Rosarian Stephen Scanniello is the world-renowned gardener, historian, author, lecturer, designer, and consultant for gardens public and private.
Karen Bussolini is a nationally-known garden photographer, writer, and speaker, and eco-friendly garden coach.
Join mother-daughter team Lisa Stamm Booher and Vanessa Booher Parsons as they detail their approach to rethinking the the newly renamed Sue B. Hart Perennial garden in Elizabeth Park, what steps they took to achieve the new look, and their inspiration then and now.
Daniel Furman of Cricket Hill Garden in Thomaston, CT will dive into the diverse world of peonies.
Learn about the flowers and gardens of Jane Austen’s world—from her personal cottage garden to the grand estates that she visited and wove into her novels.
