Connecticut is home to many beautiful blossoms.
I have visited many of the historic gardens and found it to be a well worth experience.
Bartlett Arboretum – Stamford
Bartlett Arboretum is a 93 acre sanctuary. It offers charming gardens, wildflower meadows, red maple wetlands, boardwalk, and woodland hiking trails.
Hollister House – Washington
Hollister House Garden is situated in the rolling hills of Litchfield. It is an American interpretation of the classic English garden.
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden – West Hartford
Elizabeth Park is the first municipal rose garden in the country. It features greenhouses, nature walks, perennials and rock gardens.
Wickham Park – Manchester
A 250 acre private park includes the former estate of one of Connecticut’s greatest industrial inventors. Gardens abound in many themes.
Harkness Memorial State Park – Waterford
Once a magnificent summer estate on Long Island Sound, now offers 42 room Italian Mansion, formal gardens, picnic ares, fine beach for combing and fishing.
Edgerton Park – New Haven
A turn of the century greenhouse complex on 25 acres. You can join a horticulture program.
Glebe House & Gertrude Jekyll Garden – Woodbury
The Glebe House is located on one of the oldest streets in Woodbury. Gertrude Jekyll designed the gardens surrounding the 18th century farmhouse.
Hill-Stead Museum – Farmington
National Historic Landmark. The museum is noted for its 1901, 33,000 square foot house filled with art and antiques. You can walk the woodland trails or cross country ski.
Pardee Rose Garden – Hamden
You can experience the more than 50 varieties of roses. Pardee Rose Garden occupies 2 acres of New Haven’s East Rock Park.
Florence Griswold Museum – Old Lyme
You can experience the art and history of this home of american impressionism. Enjoy a day of beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
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