Upcoming Programs

Immersive recreational and therapeutic programs held outdoors and indoors at partnering locations throughout central CT.

Get yourself or your loved one involved in growing!

Being involved in garden activities motivates and connects individuals. Gardening, working with plants, and being in nature has been shown to lower anxiety levels, increase attentiveness and memory, reduce stress and improve mood, spark creativity, and improve physical health and strength. There are many skills that can be honed in the supportive accessible spaces we partner with. Our programs also emphasize positive social interaction, engagement, and inclusion, promoting a sense of community. 

Enjoy the many benefits of connecting to plants and nature, adapted to each person where they are.

Bloom Where Planted’s programs involve hands on activities working directly with plants, flowers, herbs, and soil. Participants spend time outdoors or indoors sitting with peers around a table and learning about and connecting to nature and growing with the plants around them. Participants are ensured they are able to participate to the best of their ability and interest through adaptive tools, activities, and instructions. 


Wreath Making at CT Valley Brewing 

Monday, December 16 · 6 - 8pm

Connecticut Valley Brewing Company

765 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, CT 

Join us Monday, December 16th at 6PM for a fun night of wreath making! Amy from Bloom Planted will help you make your very own wreath! All materials will be included.

Ticket includes a draft pour of your choice!

Wreaths & Cider

Join us to celebrate the holidays by learning to make your own fresh evergreen wreath. All materials and instruction provided, you will leave with a finished 14" wreath.

Workshop starts off with a hard cider tasting with bottles available for sale from Long View Ciderhouse.

Date: December 5, 2024

Time: 5:30-6:00 cider tasting/farm store open - 6:00-7:30 wreath making workshop

PREREGISTRATION Required- Cost- $35/person

Adult Special Needs Winter Gardening 

Winter Gardening Class

Each week we will learn and explore different ways to connect with plants and nature indoors when it’s too cold to garden outside. Explore different house plants, ways of growing, and even how to grow edible plants in a window! Hands on projects to take home at the end of the night to keep growing. Come grow with us!

Wed | 5:30-6:30pm | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29

$60 per 4-week session, sign up required

West Hartford 

The CT Flower and Garden Show

Therapeutic Horticulture Presentation by Bloom Where Planted's facilitator Amy Lopez.

Come see the flower show and see Amy's presentation on the what, why, and how of therapeutic horticulture. Amy is presenting on three days:

Thursday 2/20/25 at 4:30pm in room 13

Friday 2/21/25 at 2:00pm in room 13

Saturday 2/22/25 at 3:30pm in room 13

Join a program at the following locations:

New London Senior Center

Farmington Senior Center

Windsor Senior Center

South Windsor Senior Center

Simsbury Senior Center

Litchfield Community Center

Vernon Senior Center

Woodbury Senior Center

Do you have a group or location interested in hosting programs? One time programs are also available. We serve neurodiverse folks and those with disabilities as well as their families, and anyone interested in boosting their mental and physical health. 

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