Connecticut Horticultural Society is thrilled to share its lineup of speakers for the 2025-2026 season.
January, February, and March events are on Zoom only. The rest are in person (see other side for details) as well as on Zoom. Programs begin at 7pm. Be sure to check CTHort.org, email office@cthort.org or call 860-529-8713 for more information.
Here’s the lineup:
September 18, 2025: Deeply Disturbed: The Emergent Forests of the Future
Peter Del Tredici, zoologist, biologist, and author
On Zoom and in person at Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Avenue
West Hartford
Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.
Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
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October 16, 2025: Putting Your Garden to Bed – Re-thinking the Ritual
Sarah Bailey, horticulturist, master gardener and educator
On Zoom and in person at Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Avenue
West Hartford
Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.
Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
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November 20, 2025: The Growth of Trees: A Journey Through Time
Michael Wojtech, scientist and tree expert
On Zoom and in person at Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Avenue
West Hartford
Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.
Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
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January 15, 2026: Personal Habitat: 30 Years of Wildlife Gardening
Julie Zickefoose, author and artist
Jan. 15, 2026, 7pm
Zoom only
Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.
Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
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February 19, 2026: Tree Preservation Techniques
Heather Dionne, arborist and local Market Leader
Zoom only
Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.
Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
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March 19, 2026: An Engineer’s Approach to Houseplant Care
Darryl Cheng, author and houseplant aficionado
Zoom only
Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.
Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
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April 16, 2026: The Past, Present, and Future of the Keney Park Sustainability Project
Herb Virgo, Executive Director of Keney Park Sustainability Project
CNTR and on Zoom
725 Main Street, Middletown
Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
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May 28, 2026: Designing Meadows and Naturalized Plantings for a Human Landscape
Kathy Connolly, landscape designer and author
CNTR and on Zoom
725 Main Street, Middletown
Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here)
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June 18, 2026: Digging Deeper into Ecological Horticulture
Uli Lorimer, author, Director of Horticulture for the Native Plant Trust
Mr. Lorimer isbrought to you through the generosity of the Lois and Herb Isaacson Endowed Lecture fund
CNTR and on Zoom
725 Main Street
Middletown
Brought to you through the generosity of the Lois and Herb Isaacson Endowed Lecture fund
Free for members; $10 for non-members (register here)