Placing ads in the October and April Marketplace issues of the CHS Newsletter is a great way to communicate with hundreds of gardeners. Thank you for supporting our efforts. Contact Barbara Skomorowski at news@cthort.org to place an ad in the next Marketplace Newsletter issue. Show your membership card at any of the following nurseries to […]
2017 Mehlquist Award Recipient – Thomas Christopher
This year’s winner of the coveted Mehlquist award is long-time CHS member Tom Christopher. Tom’s career in gardening really began in his mother’s garden under her fine tutelage. He further enhanced his knowledge at the New York Botanic Garden’s School of Professional Horticulture and then honed his craft as a horticulturist at the Olmsted Brothers […]
Important Membership Renewal Information
Great news! We’re holding down the cost of membership and it will remain unchanged for the 2017–2018 CHS Season that begins on September 1, 2017:
2017–2018 Membership Levels
A Thank You Note from Scholarship Recipient Brian Schock
“Gratitude is the heart’s way of celebrating kindness.” May 31, 2017 Dear Connecticut Horticulture Society: Thank you for the Connecticut Horticulture Society Scholarship that was awarded to me. It was so nice to be recognized for my academic achievement within the NVCC Horticulture Department. This scholarship means so much to my wife and I as […]
Society Personality: Karen Bachand, CHS Secretary
Karen was born, raised and educated in Connecticut. She is now retired but spent her career working as an Executive Secretary. In 1980, Karen received her Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) designation. She recently retired after spending the last 22 years in the Finance Department at the Town of Glastonbury. It was in anticipation of retirement […]
2017 Summer Hours – Office Closed Dates
Due to holidays and vacations, the CHS office will be closed several days this summer. It’s always a good idea to call before you visit to make sure the office is open. The office number is (860) 529-8713. Thanks!
Office will be closed on the following dates:
Della Winans Makes Top Ten on the “60 Over 60” List
Duncaster launched the state’s first 60 Over 60 awards in January 2017 looking for people ages 60 or better who are living lives to be admired, lives that inspire. The results of their statewide search were published in the May 12 issue of the “Hartford Courant.” Our very own Della Winans made it to the […]