I’ve returned from another whirlwind weekend at Trade Secrets in Litchfield County, Connecticut. There is so much to unpack about the event, the people, and the plants (!) however the annual weekend was a sound reminder of how special that part of our world is. The landscape is so lush, surrounded with lots of farm and horse land, low mountain ranges, historic homes and a robust arts community.

On my way out of town, I stopped at Sweet William, as recommended by a friend, for espresso and a strawberry rhubarb pie to bring home. It served as a lovely finale to a full weekend. How beautiful are these flowers?!