Horticultural Happenings (Regional) Events

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Moss Terrarium Workshop (Buffalo, NY)

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the tiny world of mosses? In this workshop, we will be learning and discussing the basics of moss, including their environment, structure, and types of moss that you would find growing in Western New York. You will then construct your very own moss terrarium, complete with small decorations of your choice. We will go over moss maintenance, and you will be on your way with your own tiny moss world! All plant material and supplies are included.

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19th Century Apple & Cheese Harvest Festival (Strafford, VT)

Bring the whole family to a harvest festival at the Homestead. Listen to live toe-tapping fiddle and accordion music. Meet farm animals—the kind that Justin Morrill would have had on his small 19th-century farm. Make your own cider in an antique press, taste heirloom apples, fine artisan cheeses, Vermont ice cream, and homemade apple pie. Play period games, and hike the lookout trail. Also includes wagon rides, gardens, basket-making demo, exhibits, an icehouse, and a historic Gothic Revival home.

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Dazzling Dahlia Show (Cos Cob, CT)

The Greenwich Dahlia Society was started in 2007 by Barbara Collier and Steve Nowatarski and is an Accredited Society of the American Dahlia Society. It hosts its Annual Dazzling Dahlia Show for growers and enthusiasts to join in our passion for dahlias. The Greenwich Botanical Center is our parent organization.

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Bedrock Gardens Hosts 8th Annual Fairy and Hobbit House Festival (Lee, NH)

​​Calling all fairies and hobbits!
​Bring your friends and family to Bedrock Gardens over the long holiday weekend for some outdoor fun with a touch of magic. A three-day festival to celebrate creativity, imagination, nature, play, and lore in our enchanted woodlands.

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Fall Bonsai Show (Grand Rapids, MI)

See a variety of bonsai on display, from trees in early stages of training to lovely older trees. Watch bonsai artists at work and shop for bonsai trees as well as bonsai tools and supplies.

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Mums at Meijer Gardens (Grand Rapids, MI)

Mums at Meijer Gardens returns for its 26th year, showcasing Michigan’s largest display of chrysanthemums. Formerly known as Chrysanthemums & More!, this vibrant event features thousands of garden and specialty mums in stunning autumn colors, including red, orange, bronze, and white.
New this year are innovative plantings such as mum walls and trellises, enhancing the visual appeal throughout the gardens. The Grand Entry Garden impresses with its bold color-blocking patterns, while the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse offers a rich tapestry of hues and textures.

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