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Gardens in Connecticut
The state of Connecticut is tiny, but populous. It has a wealth of different environments ranging from rolling hills to beautiful coastal areas. The state flower is the Mountain Laurel, while the state tree is the Charter Oak. Featured Gardens: Dinosaur State Park ArboretumThis is a fantastic arboretum to take the kids to, because it's located at the Dinosaur State Park which is certainly something they'd be interested in! The Park was opened in ... |
Map of Connecticut Gardens to Visit
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![]() | Appalachian Trail Guide to Massachusetts-Connecticut by: Appalachian Trail Conference One of 11 official guides to the Appalachian Trail, each of which includes a pack-sized book and up to seven separate water-resistant maps in a resealable plastic bag, this volume covers the 142 miles from the southern Vermont border to the New York line near Kent, Connecticut. The three detached, full-color, tear-resistant, two-sided maps are at a scale of 1:38,750 and include elevation ... [reviews] |
![]() | Hidden New England: Including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (Hidden Travel) by: Susan Farewell Hidden New England Features a virtual bed-and-breakfast guide with over 200 country inns, coastal hotels, and mountain lodges. The region’s landmarks are brought to life with interesting historical facts and stories. Carefully mapped out driving tours are included for the best of fall foliage viewing. [reviews] |
![]() | Foraging New England: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods and Medicinal Plants from Maine to Connecticut by: Tom Seymour From beach peas to serviceberries, hen of the woods to Indian cucumber, ostrich ferns to sea rocket, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Northeast. Helpfully organized by environmental zone, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes. [reviews] |
![]() | 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City: Including northern New Jersey, southwestern Connecticut, and western Long Island (60 Hikes within 60 Miles) by: Christopher Brooks With so many superb trails in the New York City area, planning a hike can be a frustrating endeavor. Which one for an all-day outing? Where can I take my dog? Which are suitable for young children? 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City answers those questions with an array of classic trails and little-known gems, while guiding the reader through 439 miles of outdoor fun and ... [reviews] |
![]() | Connecticut Off the Beaten Path, 7th (Off the Beaten Path Series) by: David Ritchie There are tons of unique things to do and see in the Nutmeg State, and this guide has them--including attractions such as the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry, the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Tour, the 250-foot waterfall at Kent Falls State Park, and old-fashioned Connecticut maple syrup at LaMathoe's Sugar House. [reviews] |
![]() | Small Spaces, Beautiful Gardens by: Keith Davitt Keith Davitt's Small Spaces, Beautiful Gardens celebrates the possibilities for awkward, undersized garden parcels, demonstrating convincingly that no space is too small to make a big impact. Lacking dimensionality, most small gardens can be taken in visually with one glance. Davitt offers solutions for creating a sense of spaciousness and surprise, even in the most cramped, unlikely ... [reviews] |
![]() | 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the worlds outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spains famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diegos Healing Garden, created ... [reviews] |
![]() | A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ... [reviews] |