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Explore Québec’s Eastern Townships Sept. 7-11, 2023
HURRY -THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP IS JUNE 1! Join CT Horticultural Society September 7-11 to travel back in time and take in the old-world flavor of Québec’s Eastern Townships. In the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, uncover the delights of charming French villages, lush green valleys, enchanted woods, idyllic farmland and […]
Roy Diblik kicks off our first meeting of the season Sept. 21 at our new location-Elmwood Community Center
Starting at a special time: 6:15 pm for Roy Diblik's first talk of the evening!
Our new speaker presentation lineup is here! Starting September 21, 2023
We're so excited about our 2023-2024 lineup of speakers! New presentations-in a new space! Starting September 21—the kickoff to our 2023-2024 speaker season—we’re moving our meetings to Elmwood Community Center, at 1106 New Britain Avenue, in West Hartford. The parking lot is off Burgoyne Street, and there’s plenty of spots available! Details about each talk […]
A Year in the Life of a Gardener with Robin Lensi October 19, 2023 at 7:00pm
The garden of Robin Lensi (aka lensi designs photography) and Tom Zabel in Burlington, CT started as a blank slate seven years ago. Every landscape is first seen through her lens.
Designing in Challenging Situations: Plants and Techniques that Deliver Ian Caton November 16 at 7:00pm
This lecture is intended to provide Mr. Caton’s expertise in understanding how plants behave, the habitats the come from, and how they can be utilized to truly create a low-maintenance landscape—and more!
Smart Planting Management with Claudia West, January 18 (Zoom only-sorry, no recording!)
Smart Planting Management with Claudia West January 18, 2024 Zoom only (PLEASE NOTE: this event will not be recorded for future viewing). Free for members; non-members Register now! Zoom links are automatically sent to members the Sunday before and the day of the presentation. Gardeners love nurturing their plantings but get frustrated when maintenance needs […]
CT Hort 2024 Virtual Symposium – “Gardening Matters: Our Future is Growing”
The Connecticut Horticultural Society is thrilled to announce that its 2024 Virtual Symposium on Saturday, February 3, “Gardening Matters: Our Future is Growing, will feature talks by garden experts Fergus Garrett, John Forti, Jared Rosenbaum and Gary Lewis. The day-long symposium runs from 9am-4pm and is designed to inspire, enlighten, and educate novice and expert […]
Applications are being accepted for the CT Hort Cares Grant Program starting Feb. 15
Applications are being accepted for the CT Hort Cares Grant Program starting Feb. 15. The program supports community efforts to educate state residents on the importance of plants and the environment. A total $5,000 is awarded twice a year; the maximum amount per grant is $500. The grants are open to everyone, as long as the […]