The Connecticut Horticultural Society, founded in 1887, is an educational organization dedicated to encouraging and improving the practice of gardening and the dissemination of horticultural information to its members and the public.   

Please click here to make an online donation. We use Paypal to process donations – you don’t need a Paypal account to donate, just a debit or credit card. You’ll be able to indicate where you would like your donation to be directed: 

• Scholarship Fund
• Speaker Fund
• General Expenses
• Community Grants

Thank you for your support!

The Connecticut Horticultural Society is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Your contribution may result in additional support for CT Hort, as many companies match gifts made by their employees. Please contact your employer to obtain the necessary forms and submit them along with your contribution, and we’ll take care of the rest!

The 2025-2026 season begins, and with it, a fresh goal of $8,000 to provide scholarships to students. We hope you’ll consider helping us reach that goal!
Please click here to donate. Be sure to indicate that you’d like your donation to be directed to the Scholarship Fund.

2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Congratulations! The UConn students who received scholarships are Faith Neault, Steven Dzen, and Anastasia Serating. Click here to learn more about our winners and their studies. 

2024-2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Congratulations! The UConn students who received scholarships are Ella May, Faith Neault, and Mya Julian. The Naugatuck Valley Community College students who received scholarships are Nell Acosta and Monica Faust. Click HERE to learn more about our winners and their studies.

2023-2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Congratulations! The UConn students who received scholarships are Kathryn Padua, Samuel Bushka, and Matt Schillberg. The Naugatuck Valley Community College students who received scholarships are Miranda Crabb and June Moulis.  Click HERE to learn more about our winners and their studies.

2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Congratulations! The UCONN students who received scholarships are Nicole Molloy, Carlie Ritchie, and Ana DiMauro.
The Naugatuck Valley Community College students who received scholarships are Mya Julian and Aidan Usher.
Click HERE for information about these winners and their studies.

2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Congratulations! The UCONN students who received scholarships are Lillian Borbas, Julie Turner, and Annabelle Caswell. Our Naugatuck Valley Community College winners are Aiden Usher and Elizabeth Grimaldi.
Click HERE for information about these students and their studies. 

CT Hort Cares Grant Program information

Applications for the CT Hort Cares Grant program will begin again in early 2026. Please check back for more information and updates in the late fall.

The CT Hort Grant Program expands the Society’s efforts to educate our great state on the importance of plants and our precious environment.

When reviewing applications, the committee gives priority to projects that support the educational mission of our organization, and the project must take place in Connecticut.

Two rounds of grants are awarded for a total of $5,000 each year; the maximum amount per grant is $500. Typically, the application period runs in February and March and June through July. 

If you would like to support our efforts with a monetary donation, please visit our website – CLICK HERE to donate. You will be able to choose ‘Scholarship Fund’ or ‘Community Grants’ as the destination for your donation. Thank you for your support.

A little time can make a big impact in the community!

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Connecticut Horticultural Society. With only three part-time employees, we rely heavily on the hands of dozens of helping volunteers to be able to offer a season of professional speakers, educational workshops, Spring Plant Sale & Auction, trips, biennial Symposium, and more.

Please consider adding your talents and time to the mix, whether on a one-time or ongoing basis. Your board of directors and fellow CT Hort members welcome your efforts and thank you in advance.

Please contact Office Administrator Mary Anna Martell at 860-529-8713 or office@cthort.org.

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We are currently looking for volunteers for our Adopt-a-Garden program with the Annie Fisher Montessori School in Hartford. 

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner eager to learn, your help can make a significant difference. By volunteering, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with students, enjoy the outdoors, and contribute to sustainable practices that benefit everyone. 

The school is in Hartford and has five raised beds, each 8 ft by 4 ft, in the front of the school. The beds, which are planted in organic soil with flowers, vegetables and herbs, are enjoyed by five classes of students in combined grades 1-3. Students observe the garden and how it is affected by temperature and weather, learn the names of plants, and to help with planting, harvesting and seed saving. Volunteers are welcome on Friday afternoons from 1:30-3pm to collaborate with student involvement on Fridays and share ideas for gardening activities. Weekend help (no students will be there) is also needed for weeding and watering.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out for more details. Together, we can cultivate not just gardens, but a stronger, healthier community! Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact! UConn Master Gardeners eligible for Community Outreach hours.

Interested? Email CT Hort Executive Director Ashley Stewart at exec@cthort.org.

Continued vitality and excellence in the years ahead will depend in large part on the size of the Connecticut Horticultural Society’s endowment. Building a strong endowment requires a flow of funds from people who care about CT Hort’s future and wish to help ensure its well being. Planned gifts during life or bequests upon death will help continue the work of CT Hort.

Bequests need not be large, for it is the cumulative effect of many gifts that will ensure the Society’s future. There are many ways to make a planned gift. The best choice depends on individual circumstances. Some options to consider are lifetime donations, memorial gifts, gifts of appreciated securities or life insurance, gifts by will (bequests), and charitable remainder trusts.

To discuss making a gift, please contact Dick Kaminski, Treasurer.

A gift or bequest to the Connecticut Horticultural Society is deductible for income and estate tax purposes to the extent allowed by law. Anyone considering such a gift should consult with a lawyer, financial adviser, or accountant who is knowledgeable in the area of charitable giving.

Connecticut Horticultural Society accepts gifts of appreciated securities, which are sold upon receipt to support the Society’s mission.

A gift of stock provides significant benefits to the donor, including charitable tax deduction and savings on capital gains taxes.

To make a gift of appreciated stock, please contact Dick Kaminski, Treasurer. 

A gift or bequest to the Connecticut Horticultural Society is deductible for income and estate tax purposes to the extent allowed by law. Anyone considering such a gift should consult with a lawyer, financial adviser, or accountant who is knowledgeable in the area of charitable giving.