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SUMMARY:When the Wild Things Are: The Science and Experience of Phenology with Theresa Crimmins
DESCRIPTION:When the Wild Things Are: The Science and Experience of Phenology with Theresa Crimmins\nJanuary 21\, 2027\, 7pm\nOn Zoom only\nMembers are free; non-members $10\n(Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) \nPhenology is all about timing—when trees leaf out\, flowers bloom\, birds migrate\, animals bear young and hibernate—and it is everywhere around us. Seasonal events quietly but steadily occur in response to fluctuations in daylength\, temperatures\, and rainfall patterns\, and these events are threaded through our daily lives\, shaping our experiences and perceptions. As well\, the timing of seasonal activity is being affected by rapidly changing climate conditions\, with significant ecological and economic impacts. In this presentation\, Theresa Crimmins will share how we are all phenologists in our own way. She will also share how you can participate in documenting the timing of seasonal life cycle events—for the benefits to mental health and for the good of the environment\, as the data gathered can be directly helpful in supporting climate change action. \nTheresa Crimmins is author of the book Phenology\, the Director of the USA National Phenology Network\, and Associate Professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. She works enthusiastically to support growth in Nature’s Notebook and a broader appreciation of phenology among scientists and non-scientists alike. Theresa has published more than 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Her writing has also appeared in Scientific American\, The Hill\, Eos\, Nautilus\, Popular Science\, and more\, and she has had several appearances on NPR as well as PBS\, The Weather Channel\, and Fox Weather. Her TEDx talk is available online. \nRegister here.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/when-the-wild-things-are-the-science-and-experience-of-phenology-with-theresa-crimmins/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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SUMMARY:All Things Cut Flowers: Growing\, Designing & Industry Insight with Jillian Shea
DESCRIPTION:All Things Cut Flowers: Growing\, Designing & Industry Insight with Jillian Shea\nFebruary 18\, 2027\, 7pm\nOn Zoom only\nMembers are free; non-members $10\n(Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) \nAll Things Cut Flowers: Growing\, Designing & Industry Insight- Jillian will take us through the essentials of basic cut flower growing\, from ideal varieties to growing specifics. This information will dovetail into using the flowers you grow for floral design 101 and information about the current state of the cut flower industry in the United States. \nJillian has spent the past 14 years managing various farms across the United States with a focus on educating others about plants. She’s had the pleasure of partnering with experts in the horticulture industry for the past seven years\, which is the source of her love for houseplants\, perennials and annuals. All this experience has led her to where she is now\, running her own botanical design business\, PlantHer\, and managing the Connecticut Flower Collective\, a hub of local commercial cut flower growers selling to the wholesale trade. \nRegister here.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/all-things-cut-flowers-growing-designing-industry-insight-with-jillian-shea/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T190000
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SUMMARY:Geeking Out with Dahlias with Merrie Avallone
DESCRIPTION:Geeking Out with Dahlias with Merrie Avallone\nMarch 18\, 2027\, 7pm\nOn Zoom only\nMembers are free; non-members $10\n(Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) \nIn Geeking Out with Dahlias\, Connecticut flower farmer Merrie shares more than 20 years of experience growing dahlias organically and dives into the fascinating details behind these remarkable plants. This presentation is for gardeners who want to go beyond the basics and explore the science and techniques of dahlia growing. Topics include seed production and hybridizing\, tuber production\, taking both pulled and leaf cuttings\, integrated pest management\, and fertilizing for strong\, healthy plants. Whether you’re curious about breeding new varieties or simply want healthier\, more productive plants\, this talk will give you practical insights and plenty to geek out about. \nMerrie Avallone is a Connecticut flower farmer who specializes in growing dahlias. With more than 30 years of gardening experience\, she cultivates a wide collection of varieties on her farm and sells dahlia tubers to gardeners across the country. Merrie grows using organic\, sustainable practices and is passionate about helping others successfully grow and enjoy these extraordinary flowers. She loves sharing practical knowledge—from selecting varieties to growing healthy plants and harvesting armfuls of blooms. When she’s not in the field\, she’s planning the next season\, photographing her flowers\, or managing the many projects involved in building her family’s flower farm and home. \nRegister here.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/geeking-out-with-dahlias-with-merrie-avallone/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T190000
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SUMMARY:Ecotypes\, Ecoregions\, and Restoration Agriculture with Dina Brewster
DESCRIPTION:Ecotypes\, Ecoregions\, and Restoration Agriculture with Dina Brewster\nApril 15\, 2026\, 7pm\nOn Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel\, 701 Farmington Avenue\, West Hartford\nMembers are free; non-members $10\n(Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) \nDina Brewster\, co-founder of the Ecotype Project\, will discuss her work with native plants\, specifically the development of a native seed supply chain in the Northeast. She is currently running a small seed company\, The Northeast Seed Collective\, off her farm in Ridgefield and will explore the ways in which her seed work enhances the life of her organic fruit\, vegetable\, and livestock operation. Future direction for the seed work will be a crucial part of the conversation\, as Dina is seeking ways to elevate the value of native plants in the northeastern landscape. \nDina Brewster is a farmer at The Hickories in Ridgefield\, CT: an organic fruit\, vegetable\, cut flower\, pastured livestock and restoration seed farm. For 20 years\, she has overseen the development of new products and new acreage as the farm business has grown. She also served as executive director of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut. While there\, she co-founded the Ecotype Project\, a program that resulted in the creation of the Northeast Seed Collective\, a restoration seed business Dina now runs out of her farm. The Northeast Seed Collective’s goal is to increase the quality and quantity of native plants growing in our region. \nRegister here.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/ecotypes-ecoregions-and-restoration-agriculture-with-dina-brewster/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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SUMMARY:How to Kill a Houseplant with Jeff Eleveld
DESCRIPTION:How to Kill a Houseplant with Jeff Eleveld\nMay 20\, 2026\, 7pm\nOn Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel\, 701 Farmington Avenue\, West Hartford\nMembers are free; non-members $10\n(Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) \nJeff The Plant Guy will share his unique perspective on keeping your house plants alive. He will take you on a journey\, providing simple ways to keep your plant alive and flourishing. Is it one of the best plants to invest in for your home? You will get the answer as Jeff takes questions and shares his depth of knowledge and insight. If you have a question about a specific plant\, please bring a picture\, leaf\, cutting\, or the whole plant for an assessment by Jeff The Plant Guy for identification and/or bug eradication. If you have a plant to swap or a cutting to share\, please bring it along as well. Remember\, it’s cold outside\, so wrap your plant or cutting to keep it warm on the way to and from home. \nJeffrey Eleveld\, a horticulture therapist\, started his career in 2009. He and his wife\, Pat\, own The Li’l Plant Shop in Plainville\, where you can pot your own plant designs\, or have Jeff and Pat do it for you. They also own The Li’l Plant Bus that can be found at festivals\, food truck events\, farmers markets\, and pop-ups across Connecticut. \nJeff has more than 50 years of experience in the horticulture field and for more than 38 years\, Jeff owned interior plant scaping companies called “The Plant Connection” & “Natures Interiors\,” providing interior plants\, flowers rotation\, and weekly care and maintenance to area businesses and private homes. \nRegister here.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/how-to-kill-a-houseplant-with-jeff-eleveld/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270617T190000
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Rules: Ecological Landscape Design and Traditional Landscape Methodology with Larry Weaner
DESCRIPTION:Breaking the Rules: Ecological Landscape Design and Traditional Landscape Methodology with Larry Weaner\nJune 17\, 2026\, 7pm\nOn Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel\, 701 Farmington Avenue\, West Hartford\nMembers are free; non-members $10\n(Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) \nUsing native plants requires more than simply expanding the conventional design palette. Based on observation of how native plants develop in nature\, new design\, implementation\, and management techniques emerge\, many of which are diametrically opposed to traditional horticultural practice. This presentation examines how alternative approaches on everything from selecting\, arranging\, and spacing plants to the simple act of weeding can yield more easily maintained landscapes that express the beauty and ecological richness of our native landscapes. \nLarry Weaner\, FAPLD\, founded Larry Weaner Landscape Associates in 1982 and established its educational affiliate New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL) in 1990. He is nationally recognized for combining expertise in horticulture\, landscape design\, and ecological restoration. His book Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source of Environmental Change (Timber Press 2016)\, co-authored by Tom Christopher\, received an American Horticultural Society (AHS) Book Award in 2017. In 2021 he received the AHS Landscape Design Award and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers Award of Distinction. \nRegister here.
URL:https://cthort.org/event/breaking-the-rules-ecological-landscape-design-and-traditional-landscape-methodology-with-larry-weaner/
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