Oliver Nurseries & Design Associates

Our plein air speaker series returns this spring with timely new topics and speakers to pique and inform your gardening minds. In this 90 minute course, you will learn the most powerful and overlooked tools you need to set off on your first foraging expedition. Following this family-friendly presentation, James will have tinctures and grow kits for sale. This talk is free and open to all. Please sign up on our website to save your spot!

Local Event: Introduction to Mushroom Foraging with Mushroom Microfarm 

Fairfield County

Fairfield

Connecticut

Introduction to Mushroom Foraging with Mushroom...

Our plein air speaker series returns this spring with timely new topics and speakers to pique and inform your gardening minds....

Introduction to Mushroom Foraging with Mushroom Microfarm 

Oliver Nurseries

Hone your skills of observation with Harry, our licensed arborist. You’ll learn how to best support beneficial insects and maintain a healthy landscape in which your plants thrive.This event is free and open to all!&nbsp;Save your spot by visiting our events page. We look forward to seeing you at the nursery.

Local Event: The Good, the Bad and the (B)ugly: Garden Pests with Harry Spear

The Good, the Bad and the (B)ugly: Garden Pests...

Hone your skills of observation with Harry, our licensed arborist. You’ll learn how to best support beneficial insects and...

The Good, the Bad and the (B)ugly: Garden Pests with Harry Spear

<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/26955346/20260415/120457/full-series-desk-handout-version-spring-2026-plein-air-garden-series-85-x-11-in___15120456689.jpg" id="Full Series Desk Handout VERSION Spring 2026 Plein Air Garden Series (8.5 x 11 in).png" data-image="Full Series Desk Handout VERSION Spring 2026 Plein Air Garden Series (8.5 x 11 in).png"></figure>Demystify the art and science of pruning with Matt’s sustainable approach to improving the health, structure and productivity of your woody plants.&nbsp;Accompanying this talk, visit with bonsai artist Adel Kanaan on the lawn to further explore the art of pruning. Adel will have examples of his work on display for your inspiration.Our talks are free and open to all. Save a spot by visiting our events page at <a href="https://olivernurseries.com/events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">olivernurseries.com/events/</a>

Local Event: Sustainable Pruning Techniques with Matt Popalardo

Sustainable Pruning Techniques with Matt Popalardo

Demystify the art and science of pruning with Matt’s sustainable approach to improving the health, structure and productivity...

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The Rose revival is real! This nostalgic garden standard is back. Come learn from Melanie how to select and pair roses that best suit your garden conditions and style.
Kick off Mother's Day weekend with our talk, which is free and open to all. Sign up on our events page to save a spot at <a href="https://olivernurseries.com/events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">olivernurseries.com/events/</a>. 
Onsite that day, grab a coffee and sandwich from Suburbia Sandwich Co, explore custom handknits from Karma Knitted and put your name in our raffle to win gifts for yourself or the gardener in your life. We look forward to seeing you at the nursery!

Local Event: Roses with Melanie Fox

Roses with Melanie Fox


The Rose revival is real! This nostalgic garden standard is back. Come learn from Melanie how to select and pair roses that...

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Local Event: Design & Build Your Own Container Planting with Andrea Busk

Design & Build Your Own Container Planting with...

Get a helping hand from Andrea as she coaches you on the design and planting of a container to bring home. Learn the nuances of...

Design & Build Your Own Container Planting with Andrea Busk

Get a helping hand from Andrea as she coaches you on the design and planting of a container to bring home. Learn the nuances of combining color, texture and form to create a cohesive and impactful combination. Course fee includes your choice of one of several styles of Campania pots, up to 5 plants, soil, fertilizer and refreshments for while you work!
Sign up to attend this class at&nbsp;<a href="https://olivernurseries.com/events/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">olivernurseries.com/events/</a>
We look forward to seeing you at the nursery!
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We understand how boys learn best. With small class sizes and a focus on relational learning, our students build confidence, develop skills, and prepare for what comes next.
Join us for our Open House &#128197; Tuesday, APril 28 at 9 a.m. Discover the FCDS K&ndash;9 all-boys school experience, tour our campus, meet our faculty, and get answers to your questions about an all-boys education.
<a href="https://www.fairfieldcountryday.org/admissions/visit" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for more information.
If you are not able to attend, please send us an email (<a href="mailto:admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org</a>) and we would be happy to schedule a personalized guided tour.

We understand how boys learn best.With small class sizes and a focus on relational learning, our students build confidence, develop skills, and...

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