White Flower Farm is a partner who rebates CHS 10 % for every purchase a member makes. NEW CHS MEMBERS get a gift Certificate for $25.00: As a new member of CHS your name will be submitted to White Flower Farm in Litchfield, Conn. When you are ready to redeem your $25 certificate you can […]
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 […]
2014 ‘Spring Into the Garden’ Symposium
We ‘Sprung’ into the Garden Thanks to all who attended on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, as Portland High School came alive with all things gardening at the CHS biennial Spring into the Garden symposium. Entry was $85 for members $95 for non members *Our attendees got an early start on their Spring garden shopping at […]
What Happened to My Rhododendrons?
By Kevin Wilcox – Rhododendrons have had a tough year. This spring, many have turned completely brown or else the leaves of specific branches have turned brown even though the rest of the shrub looks healthy. Why the sudden appearance of damaged leaves?