You may have heard or seen Jan Johnsen before but we are certain you have never visited these gardens with her. Jan created this virtual garden tour specifically for members and friends of the Connecticut Horticultural Society.
Programs & Events
2020-2021 Season Speaker Line-Up Announced
The speakers scheduled for the upcoming season include farmers, designers and authors:
Speakers 2019-2020
A Garden of Well-Being; Creating Your Gardentopia
With Jan Johnsen – Landscape Designer, Author and Speaker
Join in on a live webinar presentation on
Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m.
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What changes can you make to create your ‘gardentopia?’ Jan Johnsen’s beautiful images and lively discussion will offer intriguing design ideas based on the tips offered in her latest book.
Member Anniversaries Will Be Celebrated in June This Year!
By Cheryl Marino, Membership Committee Chairperson In recent years, we recognized member anniversaries at our April meeting. Like so many other things, this year will be different. It is our hope that we will be able to meet for our June 18 Speaker Meeting which is the last meeting in our 2019-2020 Season. This meeting […]
LAST CALL: 2020 Mehlquist Award
Every year CT Hort seeks nominations for this prestigious award named in honor of Dr. Gustav Mehlquist. Nominations must be received by April 30.
Sorry you missed: Winter Gathering at Ballek’s Greenhouse – March 8, 2020
Winter wearing you down? Have spring fever? Enjoy light refreshments while exploring the marvelous world of houseplants at Ballek’s Greenhouse in East Haddam. Nancy Ballek Mackinnon and her staff will be on hand for questions and consultations.
2020 Connecticut Flower & Garden Show CT Hort Best in Show Winner: Naugatuck Valley Community College
A new spring and a new decade can bring new opportunity, potential and inspiration to the garden. This was evident from the moment you entered this year’s Flower & Garden Show. The displays delighted gardeners with all kinds of possibilities for their home landscape and habitat. Choosing just one for the CT Hort Best in Show Award was truly challenging.