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SUMMARY:Bloom After Hours ~ Disease ID in the Nursery: Pathogens to Scout for This Season
DESCRIPTION:Register now to secure your spot! \nJoin the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association (CNLA) for Bloom After Hours\, an exclusive networking and educational event designed to promote collaboration and professional development within Connecticut’s horticultural community. These gatherings provide CNLA members with unique access to industry-leading companies\, expert-led sessions\, and the latest best practices in the green industry. \nBeginning at 4:00 PM\, enjoy light refreshments and beverages while hearing from Charles Krasnow\, PhD.\,  Greenhouse and Nursery Extension\, University of Connecticut. \nDisease ID in the Nursery: Pathogens to Scout for This Season * \nThere are numerous plant pathogens that can cause unsightly leaf spots and blights on woody ornamentals and herbaceous perennials. Management of these pathogens in the nursery takes an integrated approach including cultural controls and fungicides. Scouting and accurate identification ensures the success of these control measures. This talk will cover the wilts\, rots\, spots\, and blights recently observed at nurseries and garden centers this season. Many plant diseases can be identified while scouting\, improving spray timing and reducing unnecessary pesticide applications. In the landscape\, early identification ensures preventive measures can be applied keeping gardens and estates healthy and blooming. Practical management strategies include judicious fungicide application\, limiting leaf wetness\, and improving soil drainage. \n(*A credit is pending) \nAbout Charles Krasnow\, PhD:\nCharles Krasnow is the Extension Specialist for Greenhouse and Nursery Crops at the University of Connecticut. With a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and extensive experience in controlled environment agriculture\, he collaborates closely with growers to address pest and disease challenges through research\, education\, and applied solutions that support Connecticut’s agricultural community. \nAbout Burnett’s Country Gardens:\nBurnett’s Country Gardens has been a cornerstone of horticulture in eastern Connecticut since the 1970s. Founded by the Burnett family\, it has grown from a local nursery into a premier garden center offering a wide range of quality plants\, expert landscaping services\, and customized garden design. The venue provides an inspiring setting for this professional gathering. \nRegister now to secure your spot!
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/bloom-after-hours-disease-id-in-the-nursery-pathogens-to-scout-for-this-season/
LOCATION:Burnett’s Country Gardens\, 380 New London Rd\, Rt. 85\, Salem\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 CT Certified Horticulturist Program
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Green Potential: Become a Certified Plant Expert!\nRegistration is now open! Click here to download the registration form or register online.\n\nDID YOU KNOW?\nAn increasing number of professional firms now require certified staff to handle installation and design projects \nWHY ENROLL IN CCH?\n\nBoost Your Knowledge: Gain expertise to guide consumers in making informed plant choices.\nEnhance Work Performance: Elevate your skills and excel in your role.\nAdvance Your Business: Propel your company forward with industry-recognized certifications.\nFoster Team Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded professionals.\nIndustry Relevance: Stay competitive by having certifications that matter.\n\nCCH WELCOMES ALL GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS!\nWhether you’re just starting out or have years of experience\, CCH caters to everyone working or studying in the green industry. Our past students come from diverse backgrounds including design\, growing/propagation\, landscape\, retail\, turf management\, and wholesale. \nProgram Format\nCNLA’s annual 13-week certification program will teach you botany\, plant identification\, and professional horticultural information. The low admission fee for the Connecticut Certified Horticulturist program makes accreditation open to all persons interested in the nursery and landscape industry. Learn directly from several instructors\, who give great\, two-hour informative lectures each night. Pass the CCH exam and you will be recognized at the CNLA Winter Symposium in January. \n  \nThis on-line class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm beginning August 25\, 2026 using Zoom. Prior to the start of class\, a link to login to the virtual course will be emailed to you via the email address provided during registration. A Plant ID workshop is scheduled for September 19\, 2026; 10:00 – noon at Prides Corner Farms\, 122 Waterman Rd\, Lebannon. Only registered attendees can participate in the workshop. The exam will be in-person at The CT Agricultural Experiment Station\, 123 Huntington St\, New Haven; 6:00 – 8:00 pm. \nRates:\nMembers and their employees: $175 (after 8/7/26 the rate is $205)\nNon-members: $250 (after 8/7/26 the rate is $280)\nPhysical Manual: $100 (a digital copy is included in your registration) \n2026 SCHEDULE*\nAll classes are on Tuesday; 6:30 – 8:30 pm. \nAugust 25 – Perennials\nSeptember 1 – Plant ID I\nSeptember 8 – Plant ID II\nSeptember 15 – Botany\nSeptember 19 – Plant ID Workshop (In-person at Prides Corner Farms\, 122 Waterman Road\, Lebanon\, CT; 10:00 – Noon)\nSeptember 22 – Environmental Factors & Culture\nSeptember 29 – Lawns\nOctober 6 – Soils\nOctober 13 – Insects\nOctober 20 – Plant ID III\nOctober 27 – Nutrition\nNovember 3 – Design\nNovember 10 – Plant Diseases\nNovember 17 – Weeds\nNovember 24 – Review\nDecember 1 ~ Exam (The exam will be in-person at The CT Agricultural Experiment Station\, 123 Huntington St\, New Haven; 6:00 – 8:00 pm.) \n*Subject to change \nContact the CNLA Office with any questions.
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/2026-ct-certified-horticulturist-program/
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SUMMARY:Bloom After Hours ~ Lessons Learned: What Didn't Work and What We Did Instead
DESCRIPTION:Register now to secure your spot! \nSeptember 16\, 2026 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm \nVan Wilgens Garden Center\, 1198 Queen St.\, Southington \nJoin the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association (CNLA) for Bloom After Hours\, an exclusive networking and educational event designed to promote collaboration and professional development within Connecticut’s horticultural community. These gatherings provide CNLA members with unique access to industry-leading companies\, expert-led sessions\, and the latest best practices in the green industry. \nLessons Learned: What Didn’t Work and What We Did Instead \nSome of the best ideas come from lessons learned along the way. Join fellow industry professionals as we share real-world experiences\, discuss what we would do differently\, and explore solutions that led to success. Come ready to gain valuable insights\, exchange ideas\, and\, if you’re comfortable\, share a lesson from your own experience. This is a supportive\, judgment-free conversation focused on helping each other grow and succeed. \nAbout Dustyn Nelson CCH: \nDustyn has a diverse background in the green and landscaping industry. Prior to joining Frank’s Landscape Construction\, Dustyn worked in the nursery industry\, with experience in growing\, production planning\, logistics\, and inventory. He also has experience in troubleshooting plant problems\, floriculture\, marketing\, and information technology management. \nDustyn is a Connecticut Certified Horticulturalist and a Past President of the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association. He also is an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Connecticut\, teaching Garden Center Management. In 2016 Dustyn was recognized as Young Nursery Professional of the Year by the New England Nursery Association. \nAbout Van Wilgens: \nVan Wilgen’s Garden Center is a fourth-generation\, family-owned Connecticut business that has been serving gardeners and landscape professionals since 1920. Their newest location in Southington opened in 2026 and continues the company’s tradition of providing quality plants\, gardening products\, and expert advice to help customers create successful landscapes and gardens. \nAbout Bloom After Hours: \nBloom After Hours is designed to foster collaboration\, knowledge-sharing\, and community building within the Connecticut horticultural industry. These programs offer CNLA members a unique opportunity to visit fellow member companies\, engage in informative educational sessions\, and learn more about the latest trends and practice in the green industry.
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/bloom-after-hours-lessons-learned-2/
LOCATION:Van Wilgen’s Garden Center\, 1198 Queen St\, Southington\, CT
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SUMMARY:Lyman Orchards Golf Club | 70 Lyman Rd | Middlefield\, CT
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association’s 2nd Annual Golf Outing!\nJoin fellow industry professionals for a fun-filled day of golf\, networking\, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking for a day outdoors with peers\, this event is the perfect way to connect and unwind. Don’t want to play? Come just for dinner or volunteer! \n$195/Player\n$55/Person (Lunch Only) \nHighlights Include: \n\n18 Holes of golf with cart\nBreakfast and lunch\nContests\, raffles\, and prizes\nNetworking with CNLA members and guests\n\nSchedule: \n\nRegistration: 8-9 am\nShotgun Start: 9 am\nHappy Hour\, Lunch & Prizes: 1:30 pm\n\nDOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP FORM\nSponsorship Details\nThis event offers a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities giving you flexibility to pick what best suits your needs! \nAll sponsorships include signage and podium recognition during the tournament. \nBreakfast Sponsor\nHappy Hour Sponsor\nLunch Sponsor\nDriving Range Sponsor\nClosest to the Pin Sponsor\nLongest Drive Sponsor\nTee/Green Sponsor – 16 available \nThe following sponsorships also include your logo on each applicable item.\nPie Sponsor\nCart Sponsor\nScorecard Sponsor \nOther sponsorship opportunities\nGiveaway Sponsor: Provide a giveaway item at registration with your branding for each player.\nGolf Ball Sponsor: Provide golf balls to the golfers. (100 minimum)\nRaffle Prizes: We encourage donations of prizes for our raffle after dinner. ($50 minimum value)
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/cnla-golf-outing-2/
LOCATION:Lyman Orchards Golf Club\, 70 Lyman Rd\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455\, United States
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SUMMARY:CNLA Garden Center Leadership Council
DESCRIPTION:Running an independent garden center can sometimes feel isolating. Whether you’re managing customer expectations\, addressing workforce challenges\, adapting to unpredictable weather\, or protecting already tight margins\, many business owners and managers find themselves facing the same issues with limited opportunities to discuss them with peers. \nThat’s why the CNLA Garden Center Leadership Council was created; to help professionals connect\, learn\, and grow together while strengthening their businesses and the industry we serve. \nThe Garden Center Leadership Council is a peer-driven group designed specifically for owners and managers of CNLA member garden centers. Through monthly virtual meetings\, participants engage in open\, confidential discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses and the green industry. \nThese conversations provide a valuable forum to share ideas\, discuss industry trends\, explore solutions to common business challenges\, and learn from the experiences of fellow professionals. The Council encourages collaboration\, accountability\, and practical problem-solving while building a strong network of support among industry leaders. \nIf you are an owner or manager of a CNLA member company\, and would like to participate in the Garden Center Leadership Council\, please complete the below form and a member of the staff will be in contact with you.  The council meets via zoom on the 1st Thursday of the month from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. Our next meeting will be Thursday\, October 1\, 2026 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. \nExperience firsthand the value of the Garden Center Leadership Council and connect with colleagues who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of our industry. \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nCompany/Organization(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nMessage\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n	\n	\n\n				\n					\n				\n						Submit		\n		\n		\n	 \nΔ\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/cnla-garden-center-leadership-council/
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SUMMARY:CNLA Landscape Leadership Council
DESCRIPTION:Running an independent landscaping company can sometimes feel isolating. Whether you’re managing customer expectations\, addressing workforce challenges\, adapting to unpredictable weather\, or protecting already tight margins\, many business owners and managers find themselves facing the same issues with limited opportunities to discuss them with peers. \nThat’s why the CNLA Landscape Leadership Council was created; to help landscape professionals connect\, learn\, and grow together while strengthening their businesses and the industry we serve. \nThe Landscape Leadership Council is a peer-driven group designed specifically for owners and managers of CNLA member landscape companies. Through monthly virtual meetings\, participants engage in open\, confidential discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses and the green industry. \nThese conversations provide a valuable forum to share ideas\, discuss industry trends\, explore solutions to common business challenges\, and learn from the experiences of fellow professionals. The Council encourages collaboration\, accountability\, and practical problem-solving while building a strong network of support among industry leaders. \nIf you are an owner or manager of a CNLA member company\, we invite you to join us on the second Tuesday of every month. Our next discussion will be Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Experience firsthand the value of the Landscape Leadership Council and connect with colleagues who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of our industry. \n  \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nCompany/Organization(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nMessage\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n	\n	\n\n				\n					\n				\n						Submit		\n		\n		\n	 \nΔ\n \n\n 
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SUMMARY:Sugarland Concert at Mohegan Sun
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night with one of America’s country music duos and support our industry at the same time! \nScore tickets for Sugarland’s Concert on Thursday\, November 12th at 7 pm at Mohegan Sun Arena! Tickets are $150 each and include entry to the Tribal Skybox\, light hors d’oeuvres\, private bathrooms\, and cash bar. \nProceeds go towards Connecticut Nurseryman’s Foundation. \nMore information to come.
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/sugarland-concert-at-mohegan-sun/
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Nurserymen's Foundation":MAILTO:ctnurserymen@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2027 CNLA Winter Symposium
DESCRIPTION:CNLA 2027 Winter Symposium is scheduled for Wednesday\, January 20\, 2027.  This annual\, full-day event brings together professionals from every corner of the green industry for education\, an all-day trade show\, networking\, annual meetings\, networking and more. \nThe 2027 program will features three dedicated educational tracks—for Landscapers\, Growers\, and Garden Centers—allowing you to customize your day based on your business needs. We’re also excited to share that live Spanish translation will be available for every education session. \n\nEvent Highlights\n\nFull day of programming with expert-led sessions\nThree education tracks: Landscapers\, Growers\, Garden Centers\nLive Spanish translation for all sessions\nPesticide Credits available\nCNLA & CNF Annual Meetings\nCCH Recipient Recognition\nPlant ID Contest\nBreakfast\, lunch\, exhibitor breaks\, and raffle\nAll-day trade show featuring top industry vendors\n\nExhibitor Registration: Download the registration form here or register online here. \nThe Winter Symposium is Connecticut’s top horticultural industry event! This is a great opportunity for Exhibitors to meet CNLA members\, network with other exhibitors\, attend educational programs\, and demonstrate new products.
URL:https://www.cnla.biz/event/2027-cnla-winter-symposium/
LOCATION:Aqua Turf Club\, 556 Mulberry St\, Plantsville\, CT\, 06479
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