The
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
This
facility in Stamford features plants that grow under a variety
of conditions, from managed perennial gardens to a natural woodland.
The Arboretum and gardens are spread over 91 acres of irreplaceable
open space highlighting the best of what Connecticut’s
native landscape has to offer - magnificent award-winning Champion
trees, charming gardens, wildflower meadows, red maple wetlands
and boardwalks, woodland walking trails, varied wildlife and
native habitats. The Bartlett Greenhouse accommodates a large
collection of cacti and succulents.
Visit
their website for operational times and admission fees.
Elizabeth
Park
Located
in Hartford, Elizabeth Park is listed in the National Register
of Historic Places. The park features a two and one-half acre
rose garden with 800 varieties of roses, perennials, annuals,
rock gardens and a fine collection of trees and shrubs. The
Connecticut Botanical Society has designated several of the
trees as state champions, the largest of their species in Connecticut.
Park
Hours: The Park is open dawn to dusk everyday of the year. Admission
is free.
Lee
Memorial Garden
This
woodland garden in New Canaan features spring blooming bulbs,
ephemerals, ferns, herbaceous plants, and an extensive collection
of specimen azaleas and rhododendrons. Boulder drifts, rocky
ledges and a seasonal stream add natural structure to the densely
planted terrain.
The
Garden is open to the public throughout the year from dawn to
dusk. Admission is free.
