"Learn. Grow. Travel."
Our annual bulb sale at our October meeting featuring Uli Lorimer was a great success. We brought in $3,010! Special thanks to Cheryl Karpeichik and White Flower Farm for their generous donation of bulbs and time. All proceeds go to fund CT Hort’s scholarship and grant programs.
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The energy at the Marriot in Cromwell was palpable as everyone expressed joy to be gathering in person again for a conference; in this case, the Connecticut Horticultural Society’s biennial symposium on Oct. 24th. Vendor and non-profit booths lined the hall upon entering. Behind that, an open courtyard offered natural sunlight and a chance to
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Connecticut Horticultural Society is thrilled to announce its lineup of speakers for the 2026-2027 season. Our hybrid model includes broadcasting Winter events on Zoom only (January, February and March meetings). Six are held in person as well as on Zoom at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, CT. Presentations start at 7pm and
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Ready to get away?We have four wonderful trips to share with you. A day trip to Rhode Island’s South CoastWed., June 24 Join the Connecticut Horticultural Society with special guest, Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, as we visit the South Coast of Rhode Island. Sakonnet Garden is a secret garden in Little Compton. We’ll have a guided tour of this delightful
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How can our own yards become part of the solution to restoring natural systems? Join Lydia Pan on Tuesday, May 7 from 6-7:30pm at Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens to explore how incorporating native plants into our landscapes can support biodiversity by providing essential food and shelter for wildlife. This presentation will offer guidance on selecting
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A talk on The World of Peonies on May 11 at 7pm will cover all the basics of identifying, appreciating and growing peonies. Daniel Furman of Cricket Hill Garden in Thomaston, CT will dive into the diverse world of peonies. From their roots as medicinal plants in China and Europe, to symbols of wealth and
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Enjoy a screening of Homegrown National Park’s “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” on Monday, June 22 at 6:30 pm featuring Doug Tallamy, Sam Jaffee and David Wagner. It will be held at Avon Free Library, 281 Country Club Road in Avon. This event is part of Avon’s “Growing a Greener Community” initiative and is sponsored by the
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Each April, ASLA leads the global celebration of World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM), honoring the profession’s impact on our communities and the environment. The 2026 theme, Landscape Architecture in Action, highlights how ideas become places that support health, resilience, and everyday life. From bustling urban waterfronts to neighborhood schoolyards and protected natural habitats, your work is in action
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Hollister House presents: A Garden in Dialogue: Place and PracticeSaturday, April 11 – 10:00-11:30am Landscape designer Leslie Needham challenges us to embrace garden design as a continuous conversation. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Leslie will share easy design strategies that bring clarity and intention to nature-inspired gardens. Discover how loosening the pursuit of perfection can open space for
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