Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association

06/12/2026

🌳 Plant It Right: Hands-On Best Practices for Successful Planting 🌳

Join us for an interactive workshop designed for nursery and landscape professionals looking to improve planting success and long-term plant health.

Through practical instruction and live demonstrations, you'll learn how to help reduce environmental stress, minimize pest and disease susceptibility, support integrated plant health management strategies and how to avoid common planting mistakes, including improper planting depth, buried root flares, circling roots, incorrect mulching, and watering challenges. Discover research-based techniques for properly installing container-grown and balled-and-burlapped plants to improve establishment, reduce losses, and create healthier, more sustainable landscapes.

✅ Approved for 1 CCH Recertification Credit

⏳ Pesticide Credit Pending

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your planting skills and enhance landscape performance!

Bloom After Hours is being held at Smith's Acres in Niantic. Additional program and registration information can be found on www.cnla.biz/events

Bloom After Hours ~ Plant It Right: Hands-On Best Practices for Successful Planting June 17 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Smith's Acres 4 West Main St, Niantic, CT, United States   Register now to secure your spot! Join the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association (CNLA) for Bloom After Hours, an exclu...

06/11/2026

🌿 Join Us for CNLA Bloom After Hours! 🌿

Looking to sharpen your planting skills while connecting with fellow green industry professionals? Don't miss CNLA's next Bloom After Hours event:

📅 Tuesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Smith's Acres, 4 West Main Street, Niantic, CT

Plant It Right: Hands-On Best Practices for Successful Planting

Join the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association (CNLA) for an engaging afternoon of networking, education, and hands-on learning. This exclusive Bloom After Hours event is designed to foster collaboration and professional development within Connecticut's horticultural community.

Learn proven planting techniques, explore best practices for successful plant establishment, and gain valuable insights from industry experts—all while connecting with fellow landscape and nursery professionals.

✅ Hands-on learning
✅ Industry networking
✅ Expert guidance
✅ Professional development

Spaces are limited, so register today and secure your spot! www.cnla.biz

We look forward to seeing you in Niantic! 🌱

CNLA is the state trade association that represents CT nurseries, garden centers, landscapers, nursery and perennial growers, and landscape designers.

05/28/2026

Registration is now OPEN for the CNLA Bloom After Hours & Golf Outing! 🌸⛳

Join us for two great opportunities to connect with industry professionals, enjoy time with colleagues, and support the green industry community.

🌿 Bloom After Hours - June 17 4-6 pm Smith's Acres LLC
⛳ CNLA Golf Outing - July 22 9 am Lyman Orchards Golf Course,

Visit the CNLA website for event details, sponsorship opportunities, and registration information. We look forward to seeing you there!

www.cnla.biz

CNLA is the state trade association that represents CT nurseries, garden centers, landscapers, nursery and perennial growers, and landscape designers.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱

Today we celebrate the beauty and importance of our natural world—and the role we all play in protecting it. In line with the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association’s mission to promote, protect, and advance the green industry, we are proud to support sustainable practices that enhance our environment and strengthen our communities.

Together, through education, advocacy, and stewardship, we can cultivate a greener, healthier future for generations to come.

04/01/2026

A Farewell to Moriah Brothers

CNLA says a heartfelt good-bye to Moriah Brothers, who has diligently served the association since the summer of 2022. She has been instrumental in assisting with membership, programming and events.

Moriah is re-locating to NYC with her husband and her last day with CNLA is April 2nd. She will be greatly missed!

03/19/2026

🌱 CNLA was proud to attend and support Ag Day at the Capitol 2026! It was great to see strong support from state leadership and legislators, reinforcing the importance of agriculture across Connecticut.

We were especially encouraged by the next generation of industry leaders—over 100 FFA students and numerous 4-H members in attendance! The future of agriculture in Connecticut is bright. 🌟

03/18/2026

CNLA President Matt Fitzpatrick highlights the association’s key role in horticulture during an interview with Connoisseur Media. The footage will be aired at a later date

03/18/2026

The Connecticut Nursery, Landscape Association is participating in CT Ag Day at the Capitol, an annual event held at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford as part of Connecticut Agriculture Week. This event showcases and promotes the state's agriculture industry, a significant contributor to the local economy and food system. Attendees include farmers, agricultural organizations, state agencies, FFA and 4-H students, legislators, and the general public.

02/22/2026

Join us for a taste of spring! The Connecticut Flower and Garden Show is open today (Sunday) until 3pm.

02/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 Connecticut Certified Horticulturist Program Graduates.

This accomplishment reflects your commitment, perseverance, and genuine love for horticulture. We’re proud of the work you’ve put in and excited to see the impact you’ll make in the years ahead.