Connecticut Gardens Attractions
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
91-acre nature preserve located in North Stamford, open year-round to visitors and students of natural history and horticulture. Includes information on walking tours, trails and habitats, and notable trees.
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org
Elizabeth Park
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the park features a two and one-half acre rose garden with 800 varieties of roses. Calendar of workshops and events, gallery of photos from the park, map and driving directions.
http://www.elizabethpark.org
Highstead Arboretum
Thirty-six acres of woodland, meadow, wetland and ledge in Redding, and home to special collections of mountain laurel and deciduous azaleas, as well as an herbarium and reference library.
http://www.highsteadarboretum.org
Sundial Gardens
Formal gardens include a pleached pear arbor, topiary garden and a knot garden. Also offers a tea house and gift shop. Located in Higganum.
http://www.sundialgardens.com