Events in Elizabeth Park

3/3 Starting Annuals From Seed   Join Elizabeth Park’s gardening consultant, Bob Prill at the Information Center and learn how to grow your annuals from seed.   FREE 10:00a.m. For more information visit www.elizabethpark.org  or call the Friends of Elizabeth Park 860.231.9443.

3/17 Spring Flower Sale  Support the Friends of Elizabeth Park by purchasing some of the beautiful spring flowers from the Flower Show.  10:00a.m.-2p.m. (at the Greenhouse) For more information visit www.elizabethpark.org  or call the Friends of Elizabeth Park 860.231.9443. 

Also:  our Garden Lecture series continues with the following lectures:

2/29  Garden Lecture Series:  The Blended Garden, Nancy Debrule-Clemente-Owner of natureworks Horticultural Center and author.  Learn how to incorporate delicious edibles into your existing borders, flower gardens and containers. 7:00 p.m.  Snow date 3/14/12

3/7   Garden Lecture Series: Do’s & Don’ts of shopping at your Garden Center  Bill Turull—Owner of Garden Sales and Friends of Elizabeth Park Board Member.  Tips on:  what a person should expect from a sales person; what plants to purchase; when is a “special” really a special. 7:00 p.m. Snow date: 3/14/12

3/21 Garden Lecture Series: Fireside Chat: Marci and John’s Favorite Rose Stories. Marci Martin and John Mattia—Rosarians  Join us for a memorable evening with Marci and John, both well respected and knowledgeable rosairans.  Through their stories we will learn about roses, the people who love them and the unusual things that can happen! Snow date 4/4/12

3/28 Lecture #8 and Dinner: Planning that “Special Party” Louis Lista, chef and Pond House Owner.  Learn from Louis Lista, chef & owner of the Pond House, the secrets of planning a successful and stress free party!  Dinner included.  Note Time:  6:00p.m. bSnow date 4/4/12