Upcoming Events
Soil Is Alive!
Monday, March 10th
Healthy soil means healthy plants, no matter what type of gardening you do.
Duncan Himmelman, educational horticulturist and advisor for Blau House & Gardens will present how you can build healthy soil by paying attention to soil structure, nutrient cycling, and supporting the living components of soil. Leave with an understanding of the value of compost and its role in keeping soil alive!
Duncan Himmelman received his doctorate in Ornamental Horticulture from Cornell University and taught horticultural science at the college level for 24 years. He recently retired as the education manager at Mt. Cuba Center, a public garden in Delaware devoted to native plant advocacy. He continues to enjoy teaching, designing landscapes, and promoting ecologically focused gardening practices.
Starts at 7:30 PM
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1219598625319?aff=oddtdtcreator
Held At Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway, Westport, CT 06880.
Please park along Wakeman Drive and enter at the gate at the Red Pillars near the Barn
This program is a collaboration with Wakeman Town Farm and Blau House & Gardens
Past:
Sunday, September 22nd
Guy Billout, The Frog Who Wanted to See the Sea” Book Reading, Signing & Scavenger Hunt
Children’s book author and illustrator Guy Billout will read to ages 3 - 8 from one of his works, followed by a book signing and scavenger hunt through the gardens. 11 am – 12:30 pm.
Past:
Sunday, August 18th
Woodwind Concert with the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra
Enjoy a preconcert garden tour from 4:30 – 5pm and listen to the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra amidst the surrounding gardens from 5:30 – 7:15 pm.
Past:
Sunday, July 14th
Printmaking in the Garden
Join us for a Printmaking Activity + Garden Tour in partnership with the Center for Contemporary Printmaking and Blau House
& Gardens.
$10 Registration Fee covers Garden Tour, Admission and Materials
While enjoying a tour of the gardens, guests will be invited to collect botanical materials for a Gelli Plate Printmaking activity. Staff and volunteers with the Center for Contemporary Printmaking will guide participants in creating unique artworks with leaves, petals, twigs and more from this inspiring landscape.
Suitable for all Levels and Ages (older children welcome with an adult)
Past:
Sunday, May 19th
Rhodo Rendezvous - A Captivating Exploration of Rhododendron Wonders
Experience an informative panel discussion on rhododendrons at the Carriage Barn Art Center in New Canaan complemented by a box lunch, and followed by a guided tour of two gardens with rhododendron blooms that include the Melquist garden at Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens and Blau House & Gardens.
Plus, Plein air artists will be painting in each garden capturing their beauty. See attached announcement.
Past:
October 9, 2022
Victora Kann book reading.
Past:
October 12, 2022
Alswang house tour Oct 2022