Limelight Hydrangea are truly impressive no matter where they are. In fact, if you visit just about any town in Connecticut you will be greeted by an impressive array of Limelight flowering scrubs. Some folks even cultivate their Limelight Hydrangea into trees. Talk about jazzing up a boring space! The giant Limelight hydrangea football-shaped blooms are also great as a ... Read more...
Connecticut Businesses
Tour the Connecticut River on Slipaway River Tours
Slipaway River Tours offers seasonal sightseeing tours and charters on the Connecticut River in the Hartford area. The Slipaway is a small tour boat, seating 20 passengers, ensuring that the trip will be an engaging experience with Captain Bill Keyt and his Crew. Tours are narrated and highlight the River as a regional treasure; a resource rich in history, recreational ... Read more...
Farmers Markets in Connecticut
Farmer's Markets are a great way to get fresh fruits, vegetables, handmade soaps, jams, pastries and more all the while supporting local Connecticut farms and businesses. Most towns in Connecticut now have Farmer's Markets running from May or June to at least October. Ashford Farmers Market Pompey Hollow Park June 3 to October 2, Sundays 10 am to 1 pm The Ashford ... Read more...
Connecticut Breweries, Tours, Brew Pubs and More
Over the last few years several new beer breweries have opened in the state of Connecticut. Reminding me of the mid 1990's when breweries seemed to be popping up everywhere in Connecticut. Many of those have closed their doors since the craze of craft brewing was hot in the 1990's. Today it seems that craze is back, at least it appears to be in Connecticut. Below is a ... Read more...
Chef Brian Lewis Opens OKO in Westport
Chef Brian Lewis, who brought seasonal American cooking to Westport, CT with his acclaimed restaurant, The Cottage, will open his newest venture, OKO (Short for “Okonomiyaki"), on April 19, 2018. The Japanese inspired restaurant, located in the historic Vigilant Hose Company Firehouse at 6 Wilton Road, showcases Lewis’ innovative take on traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi, ... Read more...
