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Merrie Avallone, owner of Dreamland Flower Farm in Cromwell, has been growing Dahlias for over 25 years. She will cover what makes Dahlias fun to grow, including all aspects of growing, maintaining, dividing and over-wintering them. Seating is limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
Virtual Board Meeting
All Things Cut Flowers: Growing, Designing & Industry Insight with Jillian Shea February 18, 2027, 7pm On Zoom only Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) All Things Cut Flowers: Growing, Designing & Industry Insight- Jillian will take us through the essentials of basic cut flower growing, […]
All Things Cut Flowers: Growing, Designing & Industry Insight with Jillian Shea February 18, 2027, 7pm On Zoom only Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) All Things Cut Flowers: Growing, Designing & Industry Insight- Jillian will take us through the essentials of basic cut flower growing, from […]
Dr. Richard Benfield Retired, Professor of Biogeography, will cover the top ten Irish gardens, their history and current landscape designs. Seating is limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
Virtual Board Meeting
Philadelphia Flower Show with New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show & Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza March 12-14, 2027 Join CT Hort, Friendship Tours, and special guest Nancy Du-Brule-Clemente for this incredible annual trip to see the famous Philadelphia Flower and more. Includes: -Philadelphia Flower Show Admission – Help Celebrate Penn Hort Society’s 200th Birthday! -New […]
Geeking Out with Dahlias with Merrie Avallone March 18, 2027, 7pm On Zoom only Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) In 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 […]
Geeking Out with Dahlias with Merrie Avallone March 18, 2027, 7pm On Zoom only Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) In 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 […]
Tom Worthley, UConn Extension Professor in Forest Sustainability, will present the history of Connecticut’s Charter Oak tree and discuss White Oak’s environmental and commercial value. Seating is limited and registration is required at kayclaiborn@comcast.net. Additional event information: 203-453-0780
Virtual Board Meeting
Ecotypes, Ecoregions, and Restoration Agriculture with Dina Brewster April 15, 2026, 7pm On Zoom and in person at Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford Members are free; non-members $10 (Members will receive the Zoom link the Sunday before the talk.) Dina Brewster, co-founder of the Ecotype Project, will discuss her work with native […]