Help us plant the seeds for the future of the Bellamy-Ferriday Garden with our special zinnia seed campaign! Sponsor a zinnia seed for $10 and a garden stake with your name will be placed next to the spot where the seed is planted. Your sponsorship comes with a garden pass to return to see the plants in bloom.
In 1915, Eliza Ferriday established a formal parterre garden on the Bellamy-Ferriday House’s west side. Over a 70-year period, Eliza and her daughter, Caroline Ferriday, created a garden showcasing their love of roses, lilacs and peonies. Join former Bellamy-Ferriday Horticulturist George McLeary for a discussion of the history of our roses, their types, and how we care for them.
For over 100 years, the Bellamy-Ferriday Garden and its diverse collection of flowers have been maintained, first by the Ferriday’s, and now by staff, to ensure the preservation of the Ferriday’s legacy and the ecological health of the region. Join Todd Mervosh, noted expert on invasive plants in our region, for a discussion of how to identify, remove, and prevent invasive plant species in your garden.
On Historic Gardens Day, sixteen historic gardens around the state welcome you to explore a variety of beautiful garden styles from different periods. Enjoy free admission to visit the gardens of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, the Butler-McCook House & Garden, and the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden!
Welcome spring with Suffield Garden Club’s 48th annual May Market! Guests will find an array of flowers, shrubs, herbs, garden sculptures, terrariums, birdbaths, and nature photography, as well as local honey, jams, jellies and fragrant soaps. Looking for gifts for the home? Vendors bearing handwoven baskets, blankets, jewelry, and refinished furniture will have that special item just for you. Visitors can also find bespoke treasures in Phelps-Hatheway's gift shop.
Help us plant the seeds for the future of the Bellamy-Ferriday Garden with our special zinnia seed campaign! Sponsor a zinnia seed for $10 and a garden stake with your name will be placed next to the spot where the seed is planted. Your sponsorship comes with a garden pass to return to see the plants in bloom.
What could be more delightful than a beautiful summer day and a garden full of blooms? On Sundays in June, bring your painting supplies and explore the grounds to find the perfect spot for inspiration. Grounds fees are waived for those painting on Plein Air days.
What could be more delightful than a beautiful summer day and a garden full of blooms? On Sundays in June, bring your painting supplies and explore the grounds to find the perfect spot for inspiration. Grounds fees are waived for those painting on Plein Air days.
What could be more delightful than a beautiful summer day and a garden full of blooms? On Sundays in June, bring your painting supplies and explore the grounds to find the perfect spot for inspiration. Grounds fees are waived for those painting on Plein Air days.
On Historic Gardens Day, sixteen historic gardens around the state welcome you to explore a variety of beautiful garden styles from different periods. Enjoy free admission to visit the gardens of the Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden (12-4), the Butler-McCook House & Garden (9-1), and the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden (9-1)!
What could be more delightful than a beautiful summer day and a garden full of blooms? On Sundays in June, bring your painting supplies and explore the grounds to find the perfect spot for inspiration. Grounds fees are waived for those painting on Plein Air days.
This talk on the monarch butterfly explores its remarkable annual migration across North America, the stages of its life cycle, and its reliance on milkweed. The program highlights the butterfly’s role in pollination and explains why conserving habitats is vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems.