Connecticut news

Connecticut Flower Show

From Thursday though Sunday, February 23rd through 26th, the CT Flower show is Hartford's big event. A “momentary bloom” in winter's last icy grip, the show provides an opportunity for the chapter to reach throngs of gardners who might not otherwise attend a chapter meeting.

The chapter's display was coordinated by event chair Nancy Cebik, who arranged details from schedule to arrival of displays and pamphlets. Special thanks to Nancy, and also to all the chapter members who attended and volunteered their time at the display.

My slot was middle of the day Saturday – a perfect time since the crowds were at their peak. The display attracted a steady stream of people interested in our mission. I had a great time visiting with strangers and making new friends. The Overlap with Pat van de Kamp provided a nice opportunity for the two of us to catch up.


Pat van de Kamp and Sydney Adamsen share a quiet moment at the CT Flower Show.

Connecticut news Chapter Menu

National Facebook

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

Amazing work being done by the West Virginia Chapter! ... See MoreSee Less

Amazing work being done by the West Virginia Chapter!Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

Well done West Virginia TACF Chapter !!! * * * *

Thank you!

Thanks for educating people on our favorite tree! ... See MoreSee Less

We love helping students get excited about, and involved in, the American chestnut tree! ... See MoreSee Less

We love helping students get excited about, and involved in, the American chestnut tree!Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

Save this for when you plant your chestnuts! All you need is a deep pot, well-draining soil, and proper seed orientation for success. 🌱

Want to learn more about growing chestnuts? Visit this link to learn more: tacf.org/growing-chestnuts/

#planting #growing #americanchestnut #plantingseason #explore
... See MoreSee Less

7 CommentsComment on Facebook

I appreciate the effort, but you’re just planting a tree that will die young.

Another way is put out a bunch of chestnuts, walnuts, acorns etc and let the squirrels plant them (they won't eat them all)!

Where do you get the American chestnuts?

View more comments

I highly recommend checking out this article by Robert Foster, in which he reminisces about the time he helped save a large, standing American chestnut tree. He also shares an older article that tells the full story of the tree and the effort to preserve it. The original piece, published in American Forests magazine, is titled “Saving Something of Value” by Herbert E. McLean and is copied below his introduction.

Click the following link to check it out: rfoster.substack.com/p/one-big-tree

#americanchestnut #nature #explore #fighttosave #story
... See MoreSee Less

I highly recommend checking out this article by Robert Foster, in which he reminisces about the time he helped save a large, standing American chestnut tree. He also shares an older article that tells the full story of the tree and the effort to preserve it. The original piece, published in American Forests magazine, is titled “Saving Something of Value” by Herbert E. McLean and is copied below his introduction. Click the following link to check it out: https://rfoster.substack.com/p/one-big-tree #americanchestnut #nature #explore #fighttosave #story
Load more

Subscribe to the CT Chapter Newsletter

* indicates required