Tuesday, November 13, 6-8 p.m. at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury. Join Horticulturalist Kevin Wilcox as he familiarizes you with the wide, wonderful world of Japanese Maples…
News
News of interest to the gardeners and nature lovers of Connecticut.
Master Gardener Program Turns 40
The seeds of the Master Gardener Program were sown during the early 1970s in the Pacific Northwest when agricultural extension faculty at Washington State University began receiving an increasing number of plant-related inquiries from homeowners. The educators had primarily been delivering programming on crop production and commercial horticulture, but as local communities flourished, it led […]
2017 Mehlquist-Award-Winner Tom Christopher Gets His Garden Groove On
Besides writing award-winning garden books and articles, making cider and winning awards, you’ll find Tom Christopher on the radio these days—that’s internet radio iCRV. “iCRV Radio is the stream that feeds the Connecticut River Valley with constantly updated information on what is happening where…complete, current, and interactive.” Tom describes his show as, “A soothing conversation […]
Mark Brand Partners to Perfect Aronia Yogurt
Plant breeder (and 2016 Mehlquist Award recipient) Professor Mark Brand is working with Assistant Professor Dennis D’Amico to develop a nutritious brand of UConn-made yogurt. Most of us are familiar with the delicious ice cream made from UConn cows’ milk. We may soon find ourselves waiting in line for a serving of UConn yogurt flavored […]
Our Business Supporters 2018-2019
Our supporters offer member discounts, great gift ideas, workshops, products and services to consider.
Welcome to our Newest CT Hort Members!
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the newest CT Hort members who just joined for the 2018-2019 season! Do you know any of them?
In Memory of Joan Ellen Allen
Joan Ellen Allen May 24, 1958 – August 15, 2018 Born in Battle Creek, Mich. Resided in Granby, Conn. It is with deep sadness that we report the sudden and untimely passing of Joan Allen, wife, mother, friend, gardener and educator. Joan was an instructor at UConn Home & Garden Education Center where she taught […]