Spring Events in Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island Check Back for Updates š·
- Leslie Weber
- Mar 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 26
Spring has sprung in Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island! There are so many activities happening almost every weekend these next few months. Ā Below you will find exciting events all related to horticulture.Ā Be sure to check back frequently as this post will be updated.
š Our Spring Expo is Back March 2026 at Burnettās! š
Spend the day talking straight to the source ā our growers and product vendors. Bring all your questions for the masterminds behind our Burnettās-grown trees, shrubs, and perennials, plus experts from incredible brands.
š Whatās new for the 2026 growing season
š Exciting new plants and products coming to Burnettās
š Key trends, tips, and timing to help you have your best garden year yet
Day Highlights:
š Educational seminars with horticulture experts
š Natives & pollinator-friendly plants
š Landscape design tips
š Pest control & plant health
Raffle prizes & exclusive Expo-only deals and so much more, stay tuned!
Gardeners of all ages and experience levels welcome!
Mark your calendar for March and come spend the day learning, shopping, and getting inspired for the season ahead.
Burnettās Spring Expo: where your 2026 garden truly begins. š±
Ask the Panel
Join us again as we learn from the North Stonington Garden Club panel to discuss topics of action for preparing your garden for spring. Bring your spring gardening questions.
Join us to learn the basics of macramƩ and create your own custom plant hanger.
$35 per person
Sign up by calling the store at 860-464-8400 or stopping in
Feel free to BYOB and snacks
Holdridge Home and Garden Showplace
Ledyard, CT
+1 860-464-8400
KINNEY AZALEA GARDENS
Everyone get exited for this years Groton Earth day Expo!! š
Westerly Library and Wilcox Park joined by The Westerly Friends Meeting and The Westerly Land Trust to present an Arbor Day celebration featuring music and entertainment with Frank Pendola and John Roarke. Deirdre OāConnor of the Westerly Land Trust will describe the programs and events families can participate in. She will also speak about how the Westerly Land Trust is helping the tree canopy of Westerly. Poetry reading by Mark Diekmann. Arborist, Ashley Ravo, will share how to care for our trees.Ā
Cookies provided by the Westerly Friends Meeting. Entertainment in the Auditorium from 10 am-12 pm followed by a ceremonial tree planting in Wilcox Park from 12:00-12:30 pm.Ā
Children ages 6-10 are encouraged to join in the fun.Ā
Take a tree home and do your part to increase our tree canopy! Free tree saplings will be given away in the park.
Please note:
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park staff often take photos and recordings during programs and events, which may be used in publicity and marketing. If you do not wish to have your photo used, please contact a staff member to let us know and we will make every effort to honor that request.
ABOUT THE EVENT: The Spring Plant Sale is held in the URI Botanical Gardens on the main campus in Kingston, RI. The sale features annuals, perennials, herbs, and a wide range of vegetable seedlings grown by URI Master Gardener propagation volunteers at East Farm. The annual sale supports educational services offered through the URI Master Gardener Program throughout the year, including the Gardening and Environmental Hotline, Gardening Information and Soil Testing exhibits, and our Educational Workshops.
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