March 3 2017
Tomorrow... Don't miss it!!! Fantastic speakers & SOUPS !!!
January 30 2017
Help Native Plant Gal out... Take her native plant survey...
October 3 2016
Pan's Acres Nursery, LLC shared Connecticut College Arboretum's event.
October 3 2016
Pan's Acres Nursery, LLC shared Connecticut College Arboretum's event.
September 28 2016
Pan's Acres Nursery, LLC shared Eden's Natives Nursery's event.
June 29 2016
Even though we are not in business anymore, I would like to leave this Facebook page open for folks to share any green plant stories or events that they would like to share.. thank you, Denise Ciastko.
June 1 2016
This past spring my native plant nursery, Pan's Acres Nursery LLC closed it's doors. However a very large new door opened simultaneously in Vermont, where I am currently working. The Nursery has a great reputation, Dan Redondo is a fantastic and caring individual who shares the fine insight of native plants. The company I am now working for is Vermont Wetland Plants Supply LLC. (http://www.vermontwetlandplants.com) Please consider contacting us up north,
April 27 2016
Here is a chance to hear Pamm Cooper as she shows us what plants to use to attract pollinators to our garden.... Tonight... Wethersfield, Connecticut...
So... what pollinators do you want?
Native bees to increase your crop yield? Learn more about attracting them....
Hummingbirds? Pamm will tell and show you which plants are best for them...
Monarchs? Of course the focus will be Asclepias (milkweed plants) Did you know there were 10 different Asclepias species that are native to Connecticut? Or
March 7 2016
Giving away Nursery pots, 1, 2, 3, 5,7,10,15 gallons! just call !!
August 31 2015
Pan's Acres Nursery, LLC shared a link.
July 14 2015
Kim is a great lady and has done so much for CT.. Her studies and her research is cutting edge. She is the real deal. If you are really interested in what is happening out there, gardeners, farmers, home vegetable gardeners, it is a must..!!
May 26 2015
Removing Bamboo at a site in Westbrook,very grateful Dave David Hevrin was there helping, it was a tuff one.. Now a maintenance program to rid the rest of the roots.
March 29 2015
If your purchasing native plants, be sure to only purchase the "true native speices" stay away from cultivars.
March 26 2015
Foragers.... Permaculture enthusiasts.... Here's your chance to have quality plants to harvest in your own yard or property. The number of edibles in the catalog is remarkable... Fiddleheads (Ostrich Fern), and other forage plants & of course a few traditional edibles... Hazelnut, Elderberry, Red Currant, Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry & French Tarragon. Herbals also... St Johns Wort, Sweet Gale, Sweet Pepperbush, WitchHazel,
Bunchberry (featured below) is one of the plants we have on
March 7 2015
Up to your neck in snow? Join the Hardy Plant Society -- Saturday, March 7th & MARCH INTO SPRING with us. Walk-ins are welcome...
March 1 2015
Native Orchids, Snowdrops, artwork and nursery goodies... Join the Hardy Plant Society of New England Connecticut Chapter for their March Into Spring Symposium on Saturday, March 7th...
February 25 2015
TONIGHT... Native Plant Seed Propagation Workshop Take home 6 different wild flowers sown in propagation flats w/covers. We still have openings and would love to have you join us...
Dr. Randi Eckel, owner of Toadshade Wild Flower Farm in New Jersey makes using native plants in your garden just a little bit easier. Join the Hardy Plant Society & Randi as her photographs demonstrate her discussion of interesting native plant propagation techniques. Learn a bit about why native plants
February 22 2015
Thank you all very much for attending the CT Flower and Garden Show, and stepping in to listen to our discussion of Creating Habitats for Pollinators. It was a great show, lots to see especially with the wonderful aroma of flowers in the air.
Denise
February 18 2015
Connecticut Flower and Garden Show is this weekend.. no snow on Saturday ! come join us! My talk starts at 12:30 PM on Saturday.. Creating Habitat For Pollinators.http://www.ctflowershow.com
February 3 2015
Connecticut’s first solely native plant nursery was established in 1994 by Denise Ciastko. Her knowledge, vision and dedication to the preservation of Connecticut’s Natural Heritage continues today with Pan’s Acres Nursery LLC.
Denise Ciastko’s most recent projects have included: 2 Acre Dune Restoration in Old Saybrook, Establishment of new dunes destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Waterford, Native Meadows, Native Wildflower Waterfalls, and Native Raingardens befitting many varied Southern New
January 15 2015
Our own Denise Ciastko is joining the ranks of well-known speakers at the Connecticut Flower and Garden Show. She is speaking on Saturday, February 21: Denise Ciastko - Creating Sustainable Habitat for Pollinators. The Connecticut Horticultural Society is providing Speaker Hosts... David Witkins is scheduled to Introduce Denise to the audience at 12:30 pm on Saturday Feb 21st...
January 6 2015
Glenn Dreyer will be presenting TONIGHT @ The Rhododendron Society of Connecticut meeting location is the State of Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, located at 153 Cook Hill Road in Windsor, CT. 7pm for refreshments, tea or coffee. (7:30 begins the Meeting, then our speaker) Glenn will be showing and describing the Plantings at Connecticut College Arboretum... including The Nancy Moss Fine Native Azalea Garden, The Josephine Hooker Shain Mountain Laurel Garden, The Lincoln and
January 3 2015
Have you heard of these gardens? The Nancy Moss Fine Native Azalea Garden, The Josephine Hooker Shain Mountain Laurel Garden, The Lincoln and Lillian Dauby Gries Conifer Collection, as well as The Edgerton and Stengel Wildflower Garden... Join Glenn Dreyer, Arboretum Director of The Connecticut College Arboretum as he regales the Rhododendron Society of Connecticut with pictures and descriptions of the Connecticut College Arboretum.
Join us on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 @ 7pm for refreshments,
December 26 2014
Pan's Acres Nursery, LLC added a new photo.
December 19 2014
There are 4 Native Plant Nurseries in Connecticut... Owners of all 4 were present at the Hardy Plant Society of New England Connecticut Chapter's Holiday meeting with Arthur Haines as he presented "Preserving Native Plant Knowledge for Their Future"
December 17 2014
Arthur Haines is driving over 5 hours from Canton, Maine (He is starting out in Freezing rain this morning) to come speak with us tonight... Hardy Plant Society of New England Connecticut Chapter Please join us... I'm sure your drive will be shorter!! (If you live in CT... it has to be!!) #NativePlant #Foraging #WildHarvest
December 13 2014
Arthur Haines is shown in his canoe as he harvests Wild Rice in Maine waters... Visit with Arthur and Hardy Plant Society of New England Connecticut Chapter members this Wednesday, December 17th at 7pm as he discusses "Preserving Native Plant Knowledge for Their Future". He will show us native plants that can be used to nourish, heal, and craft with specific examples of vitamin content, antioxidant ability, and herbal therapy. #NativePlant #Foraging #WildEdibles
Our Hardy Plant meeting is in
November 3 2014
There is a great new group setting up to share seeds of local eco-type native plants in the New England area... Check us out... and share seeds with us....
October 23 2014
Check out how many of these edible fruits Lee will be showcasing are NATIVES... The Connecticut Horticultural Society meeting is tonight at 7pm. Come help us celebrate our new Horticultural Scholarship winners (4 will be present) and our past recipients (at least 9 will be present) as they share experiences with us... Check our our fall bulb sale... (White Flower Farm donations of spring blooming bulbs); Renew your membership (or start a new one); Find a book from our Library (that you can
October 15 2014
Pan's Acres Nursery, LLC shared Eden's Natives Nursery's photo.
October 15 2014
Pan's Acres Nursery, LLC shared Scalzi Riverwalk Nature Preserve's photo.
September 26 2014
TONIGHT... Don't forget the CHS Plant Sale & Auction... Members share their garden gleanings, and nurseries support CHS with plant donations... Perennials, shrubs, trees and houseplants as well as an occasional garden tool or supply will be available.
September 22 2014
Hope to see lots of new faces among the familiar Hardy Plant Society of New England Connecticut Chapter members....Please come hear Kris's presentation and have a ton of fun meeting horticultural friends new & well-known.... This is a small group that loves sharing... Please join us this Wednesday, September 24th.
