Spencer Hardy has been studying bees with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies for over a decade and has traversed the state many times hunting for rare bees, which often involves trying to find the unique plants upon which these species depend. This talk will introduce a few of his favorite charismatic microfauna, such as the […]

A special way to celebrate Mother's Day (including Mother Earth) and the unfolding of another Spring is to take a stroll around this delightful garden, created by longtime HPC member, Arlene Perkins. Fondly known as the 'Primrose Lady', she is happy to answer questions about her extensive Primrose collection and many other interesting spring bulbs, […]

Group size: 15 maximum. Trip difficulty: Mostly easy. The trail is slightly uphill part of the way in, but otherwise with gentle ups and downs along the side of the valley providing a great eye level view of the blooms and foliage! MaryBeth Deller will lead us on a hike in Leicester to see some […]

Visit Lincoln Hill Gardens! Paul Wieczoreck and Mary Crane cordially invite HPC members to their gardens which will be open each Saturday starting May 9th till June 20th, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. As a very brief description, their roughly 2 acre garden is an extensive collection of ornamental plants displayed in a variety […]

Sally von Trapp has invited Hardy Plant Club members to visit The von Trapp Gardens to see their seven spectacular clumps of Cypripedium reginae, or Showy Lady Slippers. Their Itoh peonies should be blooming also!!

Group size: 15 maximum. Trip difficulty: The walking will be flat and easy and we’ll be going at a botanist’s pace, so it won’t be aerobic. Peter Hope, a popular foray leader known for his plant teaching skills, will lead us around a site known for its spring wildflowers showing us the rich diversity of […]