Over $200,000 raised, 25,000+ plants sold, 138 students awarded, hundreds of volunteer hours, devoted chairpersons, extraordinary donors… here’s how it happened:
News
News of interest to the gardeners and nature lovers of Connecticut.
American Horticultural Society Member Benefits
CT Hort has arranged a discount on membership with the American Horticultural Society (AHS). A new or gift ‘single membership’ costs only $25 for a year, rather than the going rate of $35.
LAST CALL: 2019 Mehlquist Award
Every year CT Hort seeks nominations for this prestigious award named in honor of Dr. Gustav Mehlquist. Nominations must be received by April 30.
Winner: CT Hort Best-in-Show Award Goes To: Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery, Woodbury
All the landscape displays were well-done and a joy to see, however, one stood out as the CT Hort Best-in-Show.
LAST CALL! 2019 Service Award
Our much loved Connecticut Horticultural Society (CT Hort) exists largely due to the help of many volunteers. They are a source of inspiration, knowledge and encouragement which is valued and enjoyed by all of us.
We ALL belong to the Membership Committee!!!
I recently came to an ‘aha’ moment during a conversation with Cheryl Marino, the chairperson of the Membership Committee. We were brainstorming on ways to find more people to staff the Membership Committee. We both feel strongly that increasing our membership ranks requires a personal touch; a human connection to our lively and interesting organization.
Karen Bussolini Launches Eco-Friendly Newsletter
CT Hort Member Karen Bussolini has created a newsletter that may be of interest to you.