2025 CT Certified Horticulturist Program
2025-08-26 19:00 - 2025-12-02 21:00 (America/New_York)
Unlock Your Green Potential: Become a Certified Plant Expert!
Registration is now open! Click here to download the registration form or register online.

DID YOU KNOW?
An increasing number of professional firms now require certified staff to handle installation and design projects
WHY ENROLL IN CCH?

Boost Your Knowledge: Gain expertise to guide consumers in making informed plant choices.
Enhance Work Performance: Elevate your skills and excel in your role.
Advance Your Business: Propel your company forward with industry-recognized certifications.
Foster Team Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded professionals.
Industry Relevance: Stay competitive by having certifications that matter.

CCH WELCOMES ALL GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS!
Whether 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.
Program Format
CNLA’s annual 13-week certification program (formerly CANP) 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 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.
This on-line class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00—9:00 pm beginning August 26, 2025 using Zoom. Prior to the start of class, a link to login to the on-line course will be emailed to you via the email address provided during registration. A Plant ID workshop will be scheduled during the course. Only registered attendees can participate in the class. The exam will be in person, location TBD.
Rates:
Members and their employees: $175
Non-members: $250
Physical Manual: $90 (a digital copy is included in your registration)
2025 SCHEDULE*
All classes are on Tuesday; 7:00—9:00 pm.
August 26 – Perennials
September 2 – Plant ID I
September 9 – Plant ID II
September 16 – Botany
September 23 – Environmental Factors & Culture
September 30 – Lawns
October 7 – Soils
October 14 – Insects
October 21 – Plant ID III
October 28 – Nutrition
November 4 – Plant Diseases
November 11 – Design
November 18 – Weeds
November 25 – Review
December 2 ~ Exam (The exam will be in-person. The location is tbd.)
*Subject to change
Contact the CNLA Office with any questions.

2026 CNLA Winter Symposium
2026-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT, 06479
CNLA Winter Symposium
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry St.
Plantsville, CT
Registration is officially open for the CNLA 2026 Winter Symposium, taking place Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at The Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT! This annual, full-day event brings together professionals from every corner of the green industry for education, an all-day tradeshow, networking, annual meetings, and more.
This year’s program once again 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.

Event Highlights

Full day of programming with expert-led sessions
Three education tracks: Landscapers, Growers, Garden Centers
Live Spanish translation for all sessions
Pesticide Credits available
CNLA & CNF Annual Meetings
CCH Recipient Recognition
Breakfast, lunch, exhibitor breaks, and raffle
All-day tradeshow featuring top industry vendors

Featured Topics for 2026*

Invasive Pests: Boxwood Moth & Spotted Lanternfly
Autonomous Mowing
Legal Update & ICE
Biosolutions for Growers
Battery-Powered Equipment
Common Pests & Diseases in Greenhouses
New Technologies, AI & Business Model Trends
Garden Center Showcase
…and more!

*Subject to Change

Attendee Registration: Download the registration form here or register online here.
Exhibitor Registration: Download the registration form here or register online here.
The 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.
