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Member Anniversary Celebration

May 1, 2017

Member Anniversary Celebration

The cake was cut and photos were taken of the dozens of members who celebrated CHS anniversaries this year. The meeting took on a festive air as longtime members who hadn’t seen each other in a while took time to catch up. Of the 66 total members celebrating an anniversary this year, 25 were able […]

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In Memory of George Zars, 1934-2017, CHS Member Since 1994

May 1, 2017

In Memory of George Zars, 1934-2017, CHS Member Since 1994

‘I tend to think that my gardening success is not measured by the size of the harvest, the largest or the earliest tomato or the heaviest pumpkin. To me, success rests in making plants grow – and in the joy of having watched my young daughter find the first new potato or my son taste […]

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New Raffle Format

November 1, 2016

New Raffle Format

The raffle is a CHS tradition that occurs at the start of each monthly Program Meeting. Proceeds are added to the CHS Scholarship Fund which helps to educate the next generation of horticultural professionals. Moving forward, we will try a new approach to the raffle. Rather than announcing the winning numbers, they will instead be […]

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From The Field: 2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients

October 4, 2016

From The Field: 2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients

For more than 50 years, The Connecticut Horticultural Society has awarded scholarships to local horticultural students. Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the semiannual Plant Sale & Auctions. We are grateful to all local businesses and members who contribute plants to our Spring and Fall Plant Sale & Auctions, and to those of you who […]

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GUSTAV A.L. MEHLQUIST AWARD

April 5, 2016

GUSTAV A.L. MEHLQUIST AWARD

For more than 25 years CHS has acknowledging the accomplishments of CT Horticulturists with this special award.  This award is given to a Connecticut plantsman or woman who has had an impact on the art of gardening or has made an extraordinary contribution to the world of horticulture.

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Lois Isaacson Dec.12, 1942-June 3, 2014

September 12, 2014

Lois Isaacson Dec.12, 1942-June 3, 2014

Sad news from our travel partners Friendship Tours: Dear Friendship Family, It is with a heavy heart, that we announce the passing of our mother, the founder of Friendship Tours, Lois Isaacson. Lois founded Friendship Tours in 1977, based on the principle of bringing joy to the people who traveled with her.  She had the […]

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CHS Partners

The following organizations are generous supporters of the Connecticut Horticultural Society:

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Friendship Tours & The Ship Shop
705 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield CT 06002
(860) 243-1630

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Natureworks
518 Forest Road, Northford CT 06472
(203) 484-2748


White Flower Farm
Route 63, Litchfield CT 06759
1-800-503-9624

Al's Landscaping & Nursery
204 Kelsey Street, Newington CT 06111
(860) 667-1822

Ballek's Garden Center
90 Maple Ave, East Haddam CT 06423
(860) 873-8878

Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road, Stamford CT 06903
(203) 322-6971

Cricket Hill Garden
670 Walnut Hill Road, Thomaston CT 06787
(860) 283-1042

MH Landscape Design - Melissa Brent
44 Lawrence Ave, Danbury CT 06810
(914) 329-2499

The Garden Barn Nursery
228 West Street, Vernon CT 06066
(860) 872-7291

Torrison Stone & Garden
422 Main Street, Durham CT 06422
(860) 349-0119

Wild Rose Landscape Design - Candace Kearney
5 Oak Hill Road, Rocky Hill CT 06067
(860) 454-4384
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