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SUMMARY:Pies\, Baked Goods\, Sandwiches\, and Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Pies\, Baked Goods\, Sandwiches\, and Plant Sale brings a classic small-town feel to North Stonington Elementary School on Saturday\, May 9 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Held alongside the Garden Club’s plant sale\, this event leans into the kind of local tradition where homemade food\, early morning crowds\, and community connection all come together in one place. It’s simple\, familiar\, and exactly what people expect from a town event like this. \nThe focus is on fresh\, homemade offerings\, including pies\, baked goods\, and sandwiches prepared by members of the North Stonington Garden Club. The selection typically reflects seasonal ingredients and classic recipes\, making it a popular stop for those looking to pick up something made locally. Pies are a highlight and tend to sell quickly\, especially early in the morning. \nWith limited quantities available\, arriving early is key for the best selection. The event’s short time window adds to its appeal\, creating a steady flow of visitors throughout the morning. As part of the larger plant sale\, it offers a chance to shop\, eat\, and support a local organization all at once\, keeping the focus on community and tradition.
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LOCATION:North Stonington Elementary School\, 311 Norwich Westerly Rd\, North Stonington\, CT\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Stonington Elementary School
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SUMMARY:Ledyard Agri-Science Annual Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Ledyard Agri-Science Annual Plant Sale offers a community-focused gardening event where locally grown plants meet student-driven learning. Hosted by Ledyard High School Agri-Science Program\, the sale features plants cultivated and maintained by horticulture students\, giving attendees the chance to purchase directly from the source while supporting hands-on education. Running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, the event is designed as a short\, accessible stop for spring planting needs. \nThe selection includes a wide range of vegetables such as herbs\, salad greens\, zucchini\, squash\, and tomatoes\, along with flowering plants available in multiple pot sizes and hanging baskets. Because everything is grown by students\, the offerings reflect both practical garden staples and seasonal favorites\, making it useful for home gardeners looking to start or expand their planting. The focus stays on quality\, variety\, and locally grown products. \nAll proceeds from the sale go directly back to the students\, funding scholarships and educational opportunities within the program. This gives the event a clear purpose beyond the plants themselves\, connecting each purchase to student development and future growth. With simple payment options and a straightforward setup\, the Ledyard Agri-Science Annual Plant Sale provides a meaningful way to support local education while preparing for the growing season.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/ledyard-agri-science-annual-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Ledyard High School\, 24 Gallup Hill Rd\, Ledyard\, CT\, 06339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ledyard High School
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SUMMARY:Garden Girl Pop-Up at Nana's Mystic
DESCRIPTION:Garden Girl Pop-Up at Nana’s Mystic brings plants\, flowers\, coffee\, and small-town spring energy together on Saturday\, May 9\, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The one-day pop-up transforms the Mystic café into a colorful Mother’s Day weekend stop filled with heirloom tomato plants\, bouquets\, garden merchandise\, and seasonal shopping. It’s the kind of relaxed local event where people wander in for coffee and leave balancing flowers\, plants\, and boxes of pastries back to the car. \nThe centerpiece of the event is Garden Girl’s massive collection of heirloom tomato plants\, with more than 250 varieties in different colors\, shapes\, and sizes available for home gardeners preparing for the season. Alongside the tomatoes will be orange cosmos\, nasturtiums\, fresh Mother’s Day bouquets\, and Garden Girl merchandise\, including the much-requested shirts that have developed a local following. The setup leans heavily into the cozy gardening culture that takes over southeastern Connecticut every spring. \nWhat gives the pop-up its charm is the combination of atmosphere and personality. Guests can grab coffee or pizza from Nana’s while browsing plants and chatting about gardening plans before heading home to spend the afternoon digging in the dirt. Between the flowers\, merch\, and heirloom tomatoes\, the event feels less like a formal market and more like a spring gathering for people who genuinely love gardening season on the shoreline. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/garden-girl-pop-up-at-nanas-mystic/
LOCATION:Nanas Mystic\, 32 Williams Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:NANAS Mystic
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SUMMARY:Brookside Farm Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Brookside Farm Native Plant Sale takes place May 9 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Brookside Farm\, offering a focused selection of plants designed to support local ecosystems. Set on a historic property with more than 40 acres of open space\, the event provides a setting where gardening and environmental awareness come together. It’s structured as a seasonal plant sale with a clear emphasis on sustainability and regional impact. \nThe sale features native perennials\, grasses\, and pollinator-friendly plants chosen for their ability to thrive in the local environment while supporting birds\, bees\, and beneficial insects. Native plants are typically lower maintenance and require less water\, making them a practical choice for homeowners looking to create more sustainable landscapes. The curated approach helps guide buyers toward selections that contribute to long-term ecological health. \nHeld alongside the nearby BLOOM Festival\, the event expands into a broader spring outing\, giving visitors the chance to explore multiple activities in one area. Proceeds from the plant sale support the continued stewardship of Brookside Farm as a public space and environmental resource. As a community event\, it combines practical gardening with a larger focus on conservation and shared space.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brookside-farm-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Brookside Farm\, 33 Society Road\, Niantic\, CT\, 06357\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brookside Farm and Museum
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SUMMARY:Summer Plant Sale at Wicked Roots Micro Farm
DESCRIPTION:Summer Plant Sale at Wicked Roots Micro Farm returns for its fifth year at Wicked Roots Micro Farm\, kicking off Mother’s Day weekend with a focused\, farm-grown selection of vegetable plants. Starting Saturday\, May 9 at 10:00 AM\, the sale is built around quality and variety\, offering gardeners a chance to shop directly from a local micro farm known for its organically grown plants. The event runs until inventory sells out\, encouraging early visits for the best selection. \nThe plant lineup includes a wide assortment of heirloom and hybrid vegetables\, with an emphasis on unique varieties that aren’t typically found in larger retail garden centers. A standout feature is the tomato selection\, with more than 40 varieties available\, giving both experienced growers and first-time gardeners plenty of options to choose from. The mix of familiar staples and harder-to-find plants makes it a destination for those looking to expand or diversify their garden. \nDesigned as a straightforward\, no-frills plant sale\, the event focuses on access to quality plants rather than a full festival setup. Visitors can browse\, ask questions\, and select what they need at their own pace in a working farm environment. As a seasonal kickoff for home gardening\, the Summer Plant Sale at Wicked Roots Micro Farm offers a practical and locally rooted way to prepare for the growing season.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/summer-plant-sale-at-wicked-roots-micro-farm/
LOCATION:Wicked Roots Micro Farm\, 4241 South County Trail\, Charlestown\, 02813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wicked Roots Micro Farm
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SUMMARY:Hunts Brook Farm’s Annual Seedling Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Hunts Brook Farm’s Annual Seedling Plant Sale returns for a three-day celebration of gardening season\, offering locally grown vegetable plants\, herbs\, flowers\, and fruit-bearing varieties at Hunts Brook Farm. For gardeners across southeastern Connecticut\, the annual sale has become something of a spring tradition\, marking the unofficial start of the planting season as visitors arrive looking for healthy starter plants grown organically. Rows of seedlings\, fresh greenery\, and early-season farm atmosphere transform the property into a destination for both experienced gardeners and first-time growers eager to get their gardens underway. \nThe sale focuses on practical garden favorites alongside more unique varieties\, giving shoppers opportunities to browse vegetables\, herbs\, flowers\, and fruiting plants selected for home gardens and backyard growing. Hunts Brook Farm has built a reputation for sustainable farming practices and community agriculture\, and the annual plant sale reflects the same hands-on\, local farming spirit. Organizers are also offering mushroom logs for guests interested in growing their own shiitake mushrooms at home\, adding another layer to the event for gardeners looking to experiment beyond traditional planting beds. \nHunts Brook Farm’s Annual Seedling Plant Sale takes place Friday\, May 15\, from noon to 6 p.m.\, Saturday\, May 16\, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, and Sunday\, May 17\, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors are encouraged to bring boxes or crates to help transport plants safely. The farm also announced that the Hunts Brook Farm market officially opens for the season on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, continuing the farm’s spring and summer community offerings. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• Plants are grown using organic methods\n• Visitors are encouraged to bring boxes or crates for carrying plants\n• Mushroom logs for growing shiitake mushrooms will also be available\n• The sale includes vegetables\, herbs\, flowers\, and fruit-bearing plants\n• The Hunts Brook Farm market opens for the season June 13 \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/hunts-brook-farms-annual-seedling-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Hunts Brook Farm\, 108 Hunts Brook Road\, Waterford\, 06375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hunts Brook Farm
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