I’ve been visiting Untermyer Gardens for years. And then, somehow, I forgot all about it. On a recent spring weekend though, we drove over from Greenwich. I remembered immediately why it had stuck with me. And walking the grounds again…
Most build summer weekends in Greenwich, CT, around the usual suspects. That is: the Avenue, the harbor, maybe a long lunch somewhere on the waterfront. The first weekend of June is different. Every year around this time, the Greenwich Botanical…
Start Where You Wake Up Most guides to Connecticut gardens start with a list. This one starts with morning. You wake up at Stanton House Inn. It’s a historic Greenwich bed and breakfast with two acres of gardens and a…
Connecticut cherry blossoms are not native. The above fact used to bother my environmental sensibilities. Doubly so considering how extensively they are planted today. And yet, having appreciated some of the more magnificent displays of Connecticut cherry blossoms, their adulation…
Flower fans and history buffs: if you’re looking for a beautiful and serene spot, you’d better make it to Elizabeth Park Rose Garden. This gem is the oldest public rose garden in the United States and one of the top…
Did you know that genteel Greenwich and Stamford were once a major battleground? During the Revolutionary War, the two towns were wedged between: Rebel, or Yankee, New England The British-held New York colony So, like much…
Spring weather is the perfect excuse for a road trip to hunt for resplendent tulip gardens in Connecticut. One of the most anticipated flowers in Connecticut, the tulip’s appearance is a nod to the end of spring. And their blossoms…
Exploring a new town is exciting for many reasons, namely the break from reality and stress that comes with daily life. When you visit a new city, it’s natural that you’d want to pack your trip with lots of activities.…
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