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Table of ConTenTsAdvertiser Index ............................................................................................. 4Officers & Directors ........................................................................................ 6Past Presidents ............................................................................................... 8Award of Merit Recipients ............................................................................10NENA Young Nursery Professional Awards .................................................10Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professionals ........................................... 12Connecticut Nurserymen’s Foundation ...................................................... 24PlantConnecticut .......................................................................................... 56CNLA By-Laws ............................................................................................... 59New England Trade Associations ................................................................64

MEMBERSHIP LISTINGSDues Honor Roll ............................................................................................22Senior Members ........................................................................................... 24Education & Research Members ................................................................. 26Regular & Associate Members .................................................................... 30Allied/Affiliate Members ..............................................................................48

STATE & UNIVERSITY CONTACTSUniversity of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources .............................................. 52CT Agricultural Experiment Station ............................................................. 54CT Dept of Agriculture ................................................................................. 58CT Dept of Consumer Protection ................................................................ 58CT Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection ......................................... 58CT Dept of Revenue Services ....................................................................... 58U.S. Dept of Agriculture ............................................................................... 58

on The Cover:CT Agricultural Experiment Station at Lockwood FarmHamden, CTHost of the 2018 Summer Symposium

This association was formed in 1907 as the Connecticut Nurserymen’s Association. The name was changed at the Annual Meeting in 2000 to

the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association.

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adverTiser index

Christensen Landscape Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Connecticut Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Connecticut Mulch Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Farm Credit East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65H.O. Penn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Ideal Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9K & S Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Kogut Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Northern Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23OESCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Planters’ Choice, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Prides Corner Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Shade Trees Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Summer Hill Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Sylvan Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Texpak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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CNLA Office: PO Box 30, Bloomfield, CT 06002Telephone: 800-562-0610 | Fax: 860-286-0787E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.cnla.biz

President David Gindek, Planters’ Choice LLC, 140 Huntingtown Road, Newtown, CT 06470 | 203-364-5202 | [email protected]

Vice President Vickie Wallace, University of Connecticut-UConn Extension, 562 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360 | 860-885-2826 | [email protected]

Treasurer Emily Magazzi, CANP, Green Earth Ag & Turf, 53 East Industrial Road #C4, Branford, CT 06405 | 866-374-5101 | [email protected]

Secretary Dustyn Nelson, CANP, Kogut Nursery, 625 Yale Avenue, Meriden, CT, 06450 | 203-686-0252 | [email protected]

Executive Secretary Mark Schuman, CNLA Office, P.O. Box 30, Bloomfield, CT 06002 | 800-562-0610 | [email protected]

Past President Bob St. Jacques, Four Seasons Landscaping, P.O. Box 245 – 836 Palisado Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095 | 860-688-7130 | [email protected]

Directors• Maggie Bridge, CANP, Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, 437 North Street,

Greenwich, CT 06830-3950 | 203-869-3418 | [email protected]• Lydia Gompper, CANP, Monrovia, 41 Floydville Road, Granby, CT 06035 |

P: 860-748-6867 | [email protected]• Brian Hall, Hardscabble Farms, 45 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY

10560-1008 | 914-669-5633 | [email protected]

CNLA LobbyistsLinda Kowalski & Karen Weeks, The Kowalski Group, 53 Russ Street, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 | 860-246-4346 | 860-548-1947

CNLA Executive AssistantLisa Stevens, CNLA Office

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1907-1908 ..........................John Barnes1909 .........................................C.R. Burr1910 ................................. C.W. Atwater1911 ..................................Paul Hubbard1912 ............................ W.W. McCartney1913-1914 ........................T.E. Burroughs1915-1916 ..........................W.E. Cambell1917-1918 .......................... Fred S. Baker1919-1920 ................... Chester Brainerd1921-1922......................H.W. Gottschalk1923-1924 ................... W.W. McCartney1925-1926 .............................Henry Kelly1927 ..................................... C.E. Wilson1928-1930 ...................... Alex Cumming1931-1932 .............................Henry Kelly1933 .................................... Joel Barnes1934 ..................................Edward Kelly1935 ................................... Charles Burr1936 ............................Arthur C. Bird, Sr1937 .............................. Edgar Brouwer1938-1939 ...............Louis Vanderbrook1940 ..........................Henry Verkade, Sr1941 ....................... W.A. VanHeiningen1942 ...........................Thomas Faulkner1943 ......................Wellington Kennedy1944 ...............................Peter Brouwer1945-1947 .......................... Art Webster1948-1949 ......................Ervin Whitman1950 .......................... Robert Bennerup1951 .....................................Eben T. Hall1952 ....................... Dick Van Heiningen1953 ............................... E. John Brown1954 ............................... Robert McNeil1955 ..............................George E. Tuoti1956 ...............................William Vittner1957 ................................. Lud Hoffman1958-1959 ............. Warren Richards, Sr1960 ....................... Bruce Vanderbrook1961 .............................Russell J. Griffin1962 ...........................Emil J. Tranposch1963 ......................W. Norman Leghorn1964-1965 ................. Henry Verkade, Jr

1966-1967 ...................Robert W. Baker1968-1969 ....................... Robert S. Bird1970 ........................... Albert H. Gledhill1971-1972 ...............Michael D. Johnson1973-1974 ........................ Paul R. Young1975-1976................. James W. Hosking1977-1978 ............................. Lewis Gray1979-1980- ...................Raymond Heser1981-1982 ........................ Leon Zapadka1983-1984 .......................Ed Voughn, Jr.1985-1986 ................. W. James Everett1987 ................................ Heinz Amareli1988 ................................. Marc Laviana1989 ............................... John Whitman1990 ........................................Tom Gray1991 ................................. Patricia Barre1992 ..........................Paul Holdridge, Jr1993 ................................Robert Powell1994 ............................... James Messier1995 .........................Deborah Donohoe1996 .................................... John Nassif1997 ...................................Neal Millane1998 ............................... Rayona Hobbs1999 .................................... Sam Bridge2000 ............................. James Costello2001 .............................. David Goodwin2002........................... Mary Richardson2003 ................................... Paul Larson2004 ...............................Holly Johnson2005 ...............................Bill VanWilgen2006 ...................................Andy Brand2007 ................................. Barry Burton2008 ...................................Seb Ruffino2009 ..................................Dawn Coffin2010 ................................. Todd Burnett2011 .............................. Steve Bousquet2012 ...................................Peter House2013 .................................. David Taddei2014 ................................ Kevin Sullivan2015 ............................. Darryl Newman2016 ....................................Brian Kogut2017 ........................ Robert St. Jacques

PasTPresidenTs

This association was formed in 1907 as the Connecticut Nurserymen’s Association. The name was changed at the Annual Meeting in 2000

to the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association.

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Cnla awards

1954 .............................. Art E. Webster 1955 .............................. Art C. Bird., Sr. 1956 ............................. Edward J. Kelly 1957 ........................Henry Verkade, Sr. 1958 .................................Charles Steel 1959 .............................Erwin Whitham 1960 .......................Louis Vanderbrook 1961 ............................... E.D. Robinson 1962 ..............................John F. Ahrens 1963 ......................... Robert Bennerup 1964 ............................John C. Schread 1965 ........................ Ludwig Hoffmann 1966 .............................. Ken A. Bradley 1967 ........................ Emil J. Tramposch 1968 ...................... S. Archie Holdridge 1969 ........................Henry Verkade, Jr. 1970 .......................... Rebecca H. Treat 1971 ............................... Charles B. Barr 1972 ............................... Robert S. Bird 1973 ...........................Robert W. Baker 1974 ...................................Arie Radder 1975 ......................... Gustav Mahiquist 1976 ......................Michael D. Johnson 1977 ............................... Paul R. Young 1978 ............................Sidney Waxman 1979 ......................... Richard R. Jaynes 1980 ............................. Marsh Gardner 1981 .........................Gerald H. Verkade 1982 ...........................Gerald S. Walton 1983 ........................Paul Holdridge, Jr. 1985 ...........................Emanuel Shemin

1986 ..................... Lawrence L. Carville 1987 .............................Paul Waggoner 1988 ...............................Leon Zapadka 1989 ............................Raymond Heser 1990 ........................... W. James Evertt 1991 .............................. Eward Corbett 1992 .............................. John Whitham 1993 ..................... Edgar L. Vaughn, Jr. 1994 ......................... John F. Anderson 1995 .............................. Rayona Hobbs 1996 ..............................James Messier 1997 ............................... Deb Donohoe 1998 ................................ Marc Laviana 1999 .............................. Sam Bridge Jr. 2000 .................................Neal Millane 2001 ..................................Mark Sellew 2002............................ Frank Thomann 2003 .......................... Pierre Bennerup 2004 .................................. John Nassif 2005 ..............................Carolyn Storrs 2007 ......................... Mary Richardson 2008 .............................Bob Heffernan 2009 ..............................Bill VanWilgen 2010 ................................... Paul Larson 2011 ..............................David Goodwin 2012 .................................Barry Burton 2013 ........................... Louis Magnarelli 2014 ..................................Frank Kogut 2015 ............................ Chuck Newman 2016 ............................... Kevin Sullivan 2017 ..................................... Terry Mish 2018 ................................. David Taddei

nena Young nurserY Professional award ConneCTiCuT reCiPienTs

1988 .......................................Tim Kane 1989 ................................... John Nassif 1993 .......................... Mary Richardson 1994 .......................... Susan Lavallee & Barbara Yaeger1996 ......................... Dr. Victoria Smith 1997 ...............................Holly Johnson 1998 .....................................Tim Abbey 1999 ...................................Seb Ruffino 2000 .................................. Paul Larson 2001 .............................David Goodwin 2002...................................Andy Brand 2003 ............................... Todd Burnett

2004 ...............................Phil Allegretti 2005 .................................Dawn Coffin 2006 ........................... John Casertano 2008 ........................... Darryl Newman 2009 .............................Adam Wheeler 2010 ....................................Jason Scire 2011 ............................. Jeremy Webber 2012 ................................ Henry Eggert 2013 ............................... Jennifer Wells 2014 ...............................Emily Magazzi 2015 ....................Jessica Lubell-Brand2016 .............................. Dustyn Nelson 2017 .......................... Ryan Van Wilgen2018 ...............................Brandon Hyde

Cnla award of MeriT reCiPienTsCNLA’s highest award honors the recipient for services to CNLA or the nursery industry.

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The following persons have successfully completed CNLA’s Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional education program. Started in 1981, this continuing education program is considered one of the most valuable benefits of membership. Accredited indi-viduals are recognized in this Yearbook by the initials CANP.

Abrams, MargotAbramski, MarkAcuna, JorgeAdams, BruceAdolph, JasonAlbertini, DianneAlbin, AmberAlicock, JenniferAllard, JeffAllard, Kendall MyersAllen, KeithAllen, WallyAlmeida, Igor S.Almy, MatthewAlvord, JonathanAmezzane, Erin S.Anastasio, DonnaAnastasio, FrankAndersen, KitAndersen, VictoriaAndreoli, BirgitAndroski, MarieAngotta, DianeAntler, KarenAriola, GraceArms, BrianAronheim-Rockhill, MarineAttianese, Mary AnnAuer, JaniceAugur, MargaretAvitabile, SharonBabineau, MarkBachand, Dean

Backus, TomBailey, SarahBaker, JasonBaker, RanchBaker, RandiBallek, DanielBanyay, SteveBarber, CaroleBarbier, SusanBarker, ShawnaBarlow, StephanieBarnes, AdriaBarnes, DianBarney, JoanBarre, LisaBarre, PatBaudro, ShariBean, Laurel F.Becker, CathyBednar, RickBeebe, ChristinaBeland, GinaBelanger, JenBell, Laurie BethBender, ErichBennett, BruceBennett, KimBennett, ShawnBerger, ChristinaBernardo, RobertBerz, KimBeucler, RobertBezanson, AlvinBezanson, Don

Bezzini, Peter C.Bidwell, KellyBierce, ChristopherBill, MaryBillings, ChristopherBills, BeckyBinnix, KristenBlackburn, Mary Blevins, Tia M.Blodgett, Dyllan Blundon, AbigailBlundon, P. MelissaBlundon, Rachel Bobman, AbeBoglisch, BrendaBoglisch, DaleBoglisch, GlenBoglisch, JeffreyBoland, MicaelaBomann, GeorgeBonaparte, SteveBond, JasonBonin, CarrieBonn, EmilyBouffard, JenniferBoulay, ChrisBournivai, NormanBousquet, StevenBoutillier, Alyssa ChristinaBowe, CatherineBower, DaveBowker, LewBowman, Warren

Bradley, BettyeBradley, SeymourBrady, SarahBrand, Evan J.Brassard, Aaron KyleBreakell, Jean O.Brennan, LoriBrescia, MaryBridge III, SamBridge IV, SamBridge, MaggieBridge, NickBridge, RonBridges, JustinBriere, DonnaBriggs, JenniBriggs, PhilBrinson, CrystalBristol, Eric J.Broadhurst, MaryBroas, MaryBrock, PatriciaBroduer, TashaBronson, ChrisBrown, Alexis R.Brown, CathrynBubie, KevinBurdick, RonBurnett, ScottBurnett, ToddBurris, RichardBurton, KarenBush, Thomas

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Associate MembersConnecticut Nursery & Landscape Assoc. Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Assoc.Rhode Island Nursery & Landscape Assoc.Connecticut Greenhouse Assoc. New England Nursery Assoc.Maine Nursery & Landscape Assoc.Vermont Assoc. of Professional Horticulturist New Hampshire Plant Growers Assoc.Massachusetts Flower Growers Assoc.

Richard Knoener 20 Barnard RoadGranville, MA 010341-800-758-4009Tel. 413-357-8706Mobile: 860-930-4385 FAX: 413-357-6311W. MASS & CONN.

Don Schmidt901 Seyon Pond Rd.P.O. Box 272Groton, VT 05046Tel: 802-584-3254Cell: 802-249-9809ME, NH & VTE. MASS & R.I.

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Bussolini, MarkButterick, StephanieButtermore, StevenByk, AndrewBythrow, JohnCacace, PaulCalcagni, MarioCalhoun, MichaelCallahan, HeatherCameron, MikeCampanelli, John M.Capizzano Jr., DavidCappella, RayCardenas, LisaCarlson, ArikCarlson, BarbaraCarlson, DavidCarlson, HeidiCarlson, SvenCarlson, YvonneCarman, AjaCarr, ZacharyCarroll, RobertCarroll, TamiCasavina, SarahCash, Joshua T.Cashman, MaryCassidy, KevinCecarelli, RichardChakwin, JanetChalker, KerryChamberlain, EricChamberlin, RodChamberlin, Sarah S.Chapman, Mary

Chappell, LauraChard, RobertChase, KimChiangi, DonnaChipello, JamesChristian, ElizabethChristopher, DebClairmont, ScottClark, MaylandClark, TravisCleaver, MaureenClose, JimCobleigh, Jerry Coburn, RobertCochran, JeanCockett, ArthurCoffin, DawnCole, BrianColleran, AlyssaComeau, RoyCondon, PaulConnelly, HughControy, LisaCook, GeorgeCooper, Gary F.Copley, GeorgianneCorbett, DeberaCordell, SuzanneCorvo, NancyCostello, JamesCota, RobertCoutu, Paul M.Cox, JohnCresap, MarkCrider, AudreyCrooke, KenCrouch, RichardCrowe, PeterCrowley, KathleenCucurello, DarleneCumpstone, PeterCurtis, DonnaCusson, PaulDahl, JohnDahle, Barbara P.Daily, R. ThomasDanner, RobertDannett, CharlesDargaty, DeborahDavern, JohnDavies, Thomas

Davis, LoriDean, PaulDeane, Brendan S.Debboli Jr., WalterDeCarvalho, MariluDeFrank, PeterDehais, MaryDekoschak, VincentDeLisle, JamesDeLucco, ChrisDeMarche, BurtonDembicier, MarylseDemers, Daniel T.Demers, LaurieDenniston, ScottDeNoia, DaveDeNoia, DeeDePalma, NancyDeRienzo, LouisDeRome, DavidDiBiasio, DanielDibona, SherylDickinson, JaneDickson, DonaldDiDomenico, WendyDillane, JamesDistefano, SandyDobson, ValerieDomina, PaulineDonato, WilliamDonnelly, Thomas J.Donohoe, SteveDonohue, KarenDoran, K. LeaDorchester, ByronDornfried, WilliamDouchette, DouglasDouglas, AlyssaDowdy, GinaDrewniany, BruceDrewniany, MarshaDriscoll, ShirleyDuerr, ErinDuguid, JonathanDuncan, AnneDuncan, JessicaDuquette, Amy Durant, KyleDwelley, FrankDworetzky, BarbaraDziato, Denise

Eastman, AceEbreo, Carol Eddy, AlanEdmondson, JeffEdmundEggert, HenryEla, JamesElder, LisaEldridge, JenniferEllal, SherylEllison, Kris Elmer, KyleEmma, MelissaEpes, DennisEriksen, LynnErikson, CassieErikson, ThomasEscola, ArthurEsidore, AngelaEsposito, MarkEverett, TonyFagan, WendyFallano, JamieFalletti, DonaldFamiglietti, KirstenFaraday, BarbaraFaraday, DavidFarrell, DavidFarris, DonnaFawber, StevenFawell, ArthurFebbroriello, MichaelFengler, JeffFidrych, ScottFields, MelindaFields, Susan ArpinFilsinger, SallyFinnegan, CarolineFiore, DaleFischer, JonathanFiscus, BernadetteFiscus, LindaFisher, JoeFiske, TomFitzpatrick, KarenFlader, RobertFletcher, LindaFleury, StephenFlores, TonyFloyd, CurtFlynn, Alison

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Foran, GregForan, JoanForger, JeffreyFournier, DarleneFox, BonnieFox, MelanieFox, TimothyFrascatore, Alice Frasco, AlexaFrey, TimothyFrick, JoshuaFrisbie, NateFurman, Daniel Fusca, ChrisGagliardi, JulieGaito, JeffGal, KathyGaleota, NancyGallagher, FrederickGallagher, KarenGarman, GlenGarrity, MichaelGaynor, RebeccaGemmel, LesaGentile, Adriana

Giambo, ColleenGibbs, JohnGibeault, LaurieGiddix, LeonardGidvilas, JoeGilbert, HalGilbert, NancyGillon, LincolnGiordano, SamanthaGladwin, JamesGlazier, AlbertGlazier, CarolynGlazier, LaurenGlazier, RobertGlowa, KentGodin, MarvaGoedewaagen, ElisabethGoglia, JuanGoldberg, PaulGoldberg, SethGolymbieski, LindaGomme, WendyGompper, LydiaGoodwin, David

Gordon, WendyGorsky, CynthiaGould, BarbaraGould, ChristineGould, RichardGowing, Steve C.Grace, PaulGraham, DawnGraham, KellyGrahn, LisaGrandpre, NathanGranelli, AJGrange, DanGrant, EileenGraves, LisaGray, LindaGray, TomGray, VeraGreene, MattGreenwood, JoannGregan, EdmundGregory, MatthewGrella, AndrewGrenman, CarolynGrib, Nancy

Griffin, CarolGriffin, ChristineGriswold, Emily L.Griswold, JuliaGriswold, MartinGrover, AmandaGrundmann, DerekGrundmann, GerardGuardenier, NedGuerzon, ArthurGuillemette, MichaelGuillemette, Tracy Guilmartin, DanGurnee, AlanHack, AdelleHagen, MichaelHaines, GwenHajduk, AnaHallene, ChrisHampton, RobertaHansen, AshleyHanson, ScottHarlow, JamesHarlow, Linette

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Harmon, William Harrington, LynneHarrington, ToddHarris, JaneHarris, SharonHarris, WilliamHarrison, JustinHarrison, KaileenHarrison, MarkHart, ChristopherHart, DavidHart, JessicaHart, JoyceHarvey, PamHasenbein, AshleyHatch, Danielle M.Hauselt, SuzanneHavens, AlanHavens, DouglasHaverl, JuliaHayes, Tami LynnHeader, TimothyHeady, TobiasHealy, BrianHecht, KimberlyHedberg, CarolynHedger, RichHeffernan, SallyHehir, MichaelHeilman, ThomasHein, KevinHelbig, Jacob E.Hennessey, ShawnHenson, WayneHerde, Deane

Hermann, KurtHetzer, NeilHewes, MatthewHibbard, JenniferHickman, TimHicks, DarrenHill, JaneHillmann, GregHinman, SharonHinman, TedHixson, MarkHnatow, Patrick P.Hoadley, JoshuaHoag, MeredithHobbs, RayonaHodlin, CathyHodson, MarybethHoefling, DominiqueHogan, AndrewHokunson, ScottHolcomb, Leslie AnnHolden, JohnHolewinski, BradHolley, RebeccaHolmes, DanHondorf, PaulHorn, John D.House, PeterHsiang, Judith CHughes, MichaelHuhtala, JanetHull, DavidHull, JeffreyHumphrey, Michael H.Hungerford, GeorgeHurworth, RobertHutchens, KarenHutton, JeffHyde, BrandonHyde, HarlanHyder, SusanIbitz, BethIovene, Scott Jablonowski, KamilJablonski, MarkJackson, NathanJacobsen, RobJamison, ScottJaniero, SherrillJason, Scott

Jaynes, BurtonJaynes, LindaJennings, JuliaJimenez de Cordon, Debora E.Jingst, SteveJodoin, GerardJoeckel, KevinJohnson, AbbeyJohnson, ChrisJohnson, EricaJohnson, HollyJohnson, JamieJohnson, JenniferJohnson, John E.Johnson, JoriJohnson, MitchellJohnson, SandraJohnson, ShawnJohnson, SteveJoseph, Christian Judd, LibaJunas, JohnJurgiliewicz, WendyJurovaty, PatKaluna, LeahKaminski, Alison R.Kane, JenniferKane, TimothyKarpeichik, CherylKasack, ToddKearney, CatherineKeefe, JamesKehaya, GregoryKeirstead, Linda JoyceKeith, NicoleKelley, JamesKells, JohnKelly, BethKeneally, RachelKenna, ClaireKenney, ShamusKenning, RobinKepple, GayKetterer, JaneKibby, MatthewKiefer, RobertKiernan, RobertKijewski, MikeKing, Derek

King, PaulKing, RickKing, StephenKivisto, Sharon Knecht, JaredKnowles, RussellKnuttel, LeighKolakowski, CourtneyKolega, PatKoneski, GarthKonst, JosKopfmann, CraigKoppel, ChristopherKops, WalterKopylec, EstherKorba, LindaKosch, AndrewKoskowski, JohnKowalski, LarryKowalyshyn, Lisa JeanKozlak, MartinKracen, ElisaKrahn, WilhelminaKrebs, BillKruse, KennethKubarych, WilliamKuchta, RobertKuchy, Marie Kwant, JonathanLabanca, EllenLaBar, LisaLaBranch, EdwardLadd, LanceLaFlamme, LauraLaFlanime, TeriLaFleche, JudyLagnese, ElaineLake, JoyceLamson, JeanLandon, JessicaLandry, JamesLang, KevinLangan, RichardLange, KathrynLarson, BillLarson, ElizabethLarson, JoyceLarson, PaulLarussa, Anthony

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Lavallee, JeromeLavinio, BarbaraLawlor, DerekLawrie III, MarkLeavitt, ScotLeClair, RichLee, DeborahLee, NicholasLeFevre, Jeffrey A.Legge, DebraLemek, LarryLemek, LaurieLemek, LesLemmon, JosephLenart, Joan T.Lenhard, RobertLent, JenniferLent, Mary JoLesnikoski, JanLevandoski, RobertaLevine, JeffreyLichatz, ChristineLinebaugh, GaryLiner, AlanLineweber, MarjorieLineweber, Robert

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Meany-Post, LynneMelzen, GailMenard, MichelleMendelsohn, EricMerrill, SandyMerritt, JohnMessenger, AlvinMessner, ThomasMickens, ShirleyMierzejewski, Timothy S.Milano, PhyllisMiles, PaulMilhomme, RogerMiller, Mary GraceMitchell, AdrienneMitchell, KimMitsko, ShirleyMizak, HeideMolin, AllenMooney, WilliamMoore, DanMoore, KathrynMoraske, NickMorganteen, RobertMoriarty, EllenMorin, ElizabethMorison, PaulMoss, KassandraMoulis, June Y.Moulton, ChristinaMullen, AnnMulvey, ShelleyMumford, Donna

Munson, StevenMurphy, BrianMurray, DanielMurray, Mary PatNadeau, CariNadeau, MichaelNagy, ToddNapolitano, LisaNaramore, CindiNassif, JohnNatale, DebbieNatter, SethNeely, John Negro, ThomasNeilson, DavidNeilson, LindaNelson, Dustyn CliffordNelson, EricNewcity, AndrewNewman, DarrylNewman, TonyNguyen, LynneNickerson, JudyNiles, NicholasNiles, RondiNitchke, ThomasNolan, StephenNolin, JamesNorris, JamesNovajosky, PeterNowak, ThomasO’Brien, John D.O’Brien, Mary-EllenO’Connor, FrankO’Hara-Milano, WilliamO’Leary, JayOber, GarryOber, MurrellOberg, DouglasOlmo, JuanOlsen, KenOlson, JillOndreicka, K. AnneOrzel, Margaret AOssias, StephenOuellette, SylviaOwen, JohnOwen, RobertPainter, Bradley

Palka, BettyPalmer, BillPalmer, FloydPalmer, Mary JoPalmer, RichardPanciera, SusanPapagiannakis, CaseyPappano, AngelaParenteau, KarynPariseau, Dawn E.Parkinson, BonnieParlato, BrookeParsoglia, AndreaPater, KimberlyPatulak, BarbPaturzo, StephenPaul, ChristinePeck, AprilPehmoeller, FrazerPemberton, BillPepin, LeePerkowski, ElenePerry, RobertPeters, KevinPeterson, JeffPeterson, MariePeterson, SharonPezzullo, AmandaPhelps, LisaPhelps, RyanPhillips, MichaelPianta, ChrisPicard, Geoff Pich, KristaPierleoni, PaulPierre, Jon PaulPierson, KarenPillion, JessicaPisani, ToddPiselli, VincentPitz, RonPizzi, CarissaPlasky, JenniferPlude, Donna PrattPolttila, KlausPompi, KatePoole, WilliamPope, StaceyPopinchalk, DanPopinchalk, Sam

Poronteau, DavidPotter, MichellePotter, SusanPowell, KarenPrevitali, LauriePrisby, KarenProctor, RossQuattrocchi, VinQuinn, JohnQuish, CarolRabinko, AlisonRasmus, ErnyRedfield, CarolRedmond, RebeccaReed, KellyReed, Sr., WilliamReelick, AnthonyReil, ScottRevere, RichardReynolds, DavidReynolds, KeithRhodes, JeffRice, SeanRideg, CassandraRigg, Randi AnnRiggott, BrianRijs-Wallace, SangeeRini, DonnaRizzuto, ChristopherRobidoux, PeterRobinson, AmberRobords, WarrenRobotham, HeatherRobotham, MarkRock, LauraRockwell, AliciaRoller, KyleRose, CharlotteRosiello, RichardRoss, BillRoss, JillianRoss, StevenRowan, Kerry GallagherRowe, CharlotteRowe, ElizabethRowe, PatrickaRuffino, SebRulli, Donald

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Shaw, MariaShay, EdieShay, ShawnShea, JillianSherman, JudithSherry, DanielleShieber, BruceShort, MichaelShroder, MarkSimko, JenniferSimmons, JoanSimpson, PaiviSiriotis, George N.Sittner, Maren S.Skrzypiec, RebeccaSmigiel, NancySmith, AndrewSmith, ChristopherSmith, KirstenSmith, MichaelSmith, NicoleSmith, RobertSmith, TeriSmith, TomSmyth, LindaSnajder, GarySnell, HeatherSonano, ChrisSopelak, KimberlySpagnoletti, PeterSpakowski, PaulSparks, BobSpencer, DanSpencer, Steven J.Spezzano, Brittany St. Amour, ColetteSt. John, DianeSt. Cyr, AlmaSt. Onge, ConstanceSt. Onge, RonaldStansfield, TomStanton, ChrisStanton, JohnStarkweather, MarkSteijn, Susan Stern, CharlesSternberg, SusanStevens, JeffStevens, PamStockton, Russ

Stolz, BryanStorm, RobertStorrs, CarolStorrs, FrancisStotts, SusanStout, JackStover, AlyssaStrain, MichaelStuber, HeidiStumpf, GeorgeSullivan, JohnSullivan, Jr., KevinSullivan, KatrinaSummers, AndrewSutcliffe, MarkSwanson, TomSwanson, WayneSwerz, A.V.Sykes, SusanTaddei, DavidTakvorian, JordanTalbot, SandraTanuis, MichaelTapp, DianeTaschner, ScottTatarzycki, JamesTaylor, MichaelTaylor, RobertTerrell, BetsyTerrell, JennellTesla, CherylThibeault, AdamThomas, RichardThompson, GailThompson, JoannThompson, Leigh AnneThornton, Danielle Thorpe, ElisabethTimm, DougTisdale, LisaTodd, JohnTolan, KarenTolley, Lois StahlbushTolmie, KateTomkus, JeffTompkins, Daniel V.Tonge, GreggTorello, JaneTorino, BarbaraTreat, Kris

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Zabit, DorotheaZaharek, MichaelZajac, JeanZapadka, BethanyZapadka, LeonZapadka, LukeZbikowski, HarriettZieminski, SandraZorda, KevinZwier, Jonathan

SAVE THE DATES

July 25, 2018 2018 CNLA Summer Field Day

CT Experiment Station at Lockwood Farms Hamden, CT

August 2018

CT Accredited Nursery Professional Program Jones Auditorium

CT Agricultural Experiment Station 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT

January 23 & 24, 2019 2019 CNLA Winter Symposium

Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT

Visit www.CNLA.biz for more information or contact the CNLA Executive Office at 1-800-562-0610 or by email at [email protected].

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SAVE THE DATES

July 25, 2018 2018 CNLA Summer Field Day

CT Experiment Station at Lockwood Farms Hamden, CT

August 2018

CT Accredited Nursery Professional Program Jones Auditorium

CT Agricultural Experiment Station 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT

January 23 & 24, 2019 2019 CNLA Winter Symposium

Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT

Visit www.CNLA.biz for more information or contact the CNLA Executive Office at 1-800-562-0610 or by email at [email protected].

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• American Landscape Service, North Franklin

• Ballek’s Garden Center, East Haddam

• Bruzzi Lawn & Landscape, New Milford

• Burnett’s Landscaping, Salem

• Canterbury Horticulture/ Burnett’s Country Gardens, Canterbury

• Casertano’s Greenhouse & Farms, Cheshire

• Ceci Bros Nursery, Greenwich

• Creative Exteriors, Tolland• Dietrich Gardens, Cheshire• E. A. Quinn Landscape

Contracting, Glastonbury• Elise Landscapes & Nursery,

New Canaan• Environmental Site

Developers, Ridgefield• Four Seasons Landscaping,

Windsor• Garden Barn Nursery &

Landscape, Vernon• General Landscaping,

Glastonbury• Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens,

Madison• Holdridge Farm Nursery,

Ledyard• Hollandia Nursery, Bethel• Hyde Park Landscape

Service, Norwich

• Jay’s Landscaping, South Windsor

• Judges Farm, Old Lyme• Kogut Nursery, Meriden• The Laurelrock Company,

Wilton• Liberty Landscapes, South

Windsor• Madison Earth Care, Madison• Meadowbrook Gardens,

New Milford• Monrovia, Granby• myAgway, North Branford• Natureworks, Northford• Northern Nurseries/Medford

Nursery, West Suffield• The Plant Group,

North Franklin• Planters’ Choice Nursery,

Newtown• Prides Corner Farms,

Lebanon• Riggio’s Garden Center,

Essex• Sam Bridge Nursery &

Greenhouses, Greenwich• SiteOne Danbury, Danbury• Stonehedge Landscaping

Co., Newington• Summer Hill Nursery,

Madison• Ultimate Services, Wolcott• Van Wilgen’s Garden Center,

North Branford• Yardscapes, New Milford

The following CNLA-member companies have demonstrated maximum support for the Association by paying member dues at the two highest

levels (companies whose annual sales exceed $1 million)

The Cnladues honor roll

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The Foundation is an industry-sponsored endowment providing funds for scholarship and research in Connecticut.

16 Lynn Drive, Vernon, CT 06066(860) 646-7099 | Fax (860) 646-7074ctnursery.org

2018-2019 Officers and Board of DirectorsPresident: Nancy Dubrule-Clemente, NatureworksVice President: Dave Taddei, CANP, Mountainview LandscapingTreasurer/Secretary: Barry Burton, B.F. Burton LandscapeDirectors: • Rayona Hobbs, CANP • Peter House, CANPExecutive Director: Jim Messier

Senior members are individuals, sixty years old or older, who have been a regular or associate member of the Association for more than ten years.

Cnla senior MeMbers

Chris BartonSummer Hill Nursery102 Hidden Lake RoadHigganum, CT 06441203-927-1972

David BenedictD&D Landscaping33 Millbrook TerraceMonroe, CT 06468203-445-2849

Joseph Brown, Ph.D.PO Box 110473Trumbull, CT 06611203-372-9733 [email protected]

Deborah DargatyNaugatuck Valley Community College10 Daniels DriveDanbury, CT [email protected]

Robert Ferrigno & Anthony Ferrigno IITreeland Home & Garden Showplace1000 Huntington TurnpikeBridgeport, CT [email protected]

Rayona Hobbs, CANP20 Bayberry TrailSouth Windsor, CT [email protected]

Mark JohnsonJohnson & Kirschner NurserymenPO Box 1724Bristol, CT 06011860-583-5565

J. Chris KeneallyJ. Chris Keneally Tree Removal290 Silver Hill RoadEaston, CT 06612 [email protected]

ConneCTiCuT nurserYMen’s foundaTion

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William Larson, CANPWheeler Farm Garden171 Bartlett StreetPortland, CT [email protected]

Leslie MarconiScript R Farm LLC83 West StreetWindsor Locks, CT 06096860-559-1405 [email protected]

Jim Messier16 Lynn DriveVernon, CT 06066860-729-2433 [email protected]

Carolyn Storrs CANPFrancis Storrs CANP Distinctive Landscaping IncPO Box 43 Mansfield Center, CT [email protected]

Gil Vasseur, Jr.Vasseur Landscaping156 Broad Brook RoadEnfield, CT 06082

Gisella Weissbach-Licht6 Buttonwood DriveBranford, CT [email protected]

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AES DesignsAmy Sampson PhD167 Lanyon Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410203-464-1232 [email protected]

Bartlett Arboretum & GardensJane von Trapp 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT 06903203-883-4052 [email protected]

Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture CenterJohn Curtis 60 St. Stephens Road, Bridgeport, CT 06605(203) [email protected]

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Lockwood Farm890 Evergreen Ave.Hamden, CT 06518

Richard Cecarelli(203) [email protected]

New Haven Laboratories123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06504

Theodore Andreadis 203-974-8440 [email protected]

Tia Blevins [email protected]

Yonghao Li [email protected]

Michael Short 203-974-8538 [email protected]

Victoria Smith [email protected]

Kirby Stafford 203-974-8485 [email protected]

Jeffrey Ward 203-974-8495 [email protected]

Valley Laboratories153 Cook Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095

Richard Cowles 860-683-4983 [email protected]

Jeffrey Fengler [email protected]

Rose Hiskes 203-974-8600 [email protected]

James LaMondia 860-683-4982 [email protected]

Education & Research members are involved in nonprofit teaching or research affecting the nursery & landscape industry.

eduCaTion &researChMeMbers

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Connecticut FFA AssociationMilton Natusch 264 Storrs Road, Mansfield Center, CT [email protected]

Donald F. Harris Sr. Agriscience & Technology Center5 Huckleberry Lane, Bloomfield, CT 06002860-286-2630

Ellis Clark Regional Agriscience & Technology Program at Region 14 SchoolsBill Davenport 5 Minortown Road, Woodbury, CT 06798203-266-4038, [email protected]

EO Smith High School Region 19 Agriculture Science and Technology ProgramJames Pomeroy 1235 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06268860-487-0877 ext.4570 [email protected]

Glastonbury Regional Agriscience and Technology CenterPeter Lawler330 Hubbard Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033860-652-7200 [email protected]

Housatonic Valley Regional Agriculture Ed CenterKaren Davenport 246 Warren Turnpike Road, Falls Village, CT 06031860-824-5123 [email protected]

Killingly Agriculture CenterKen Couture226 Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT 06241860-779-6675 [email protected]

Lebanon Agricultural Science &TechnologyGeoffrey Picard 917 Exeter Road, Lebanon, CT [email protected]

Ledyard High School – Agri-Science CenterKarolyn Card24 Gallup Hill Road, Ledyard, CT 06339860-464-9600 ext. [email protected]

Lyman Hall High School Vernon E. Cleaves Agriculture Science & Technology CenterJane Amenta 70 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492203-294-5322 [email protected]

Patrick Donnellan [email protected]

Middletown Agricultural Science & Technology200 LaRosa Lane, Middletown, CT 06457860-704-4599 [email protected]

Mill River Collaborative1055 Washington Boulevard, Stam-ford, CT 06901203-989-0321

Nathan Hale-Ray High SchoolHeidi PeaseVo-Ag Dept. PO Box 404, Moodus, CT 06469-0404860-873-5065 [email protected]

Naugatuck Valley Community CollegeThomas Barry 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708203-596-8776 [email protected]

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Daniel Dalton 203-733-5388 [email protected]

Robert Herman 203-596-8776 [email protected]

Christopher Tuccio 203-596-8634 [email protected]

New Haven County Extension Center305 Skiff Street, North Haven, CT 06473203-407-3167

Northwestern Regional SchoolDistrict 7 Agricultural EducationMia Haaland 100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted, CT 06098(860) 379 - 9013 [email protected]

Rockville Regional Agriculture CenterKaren Fitzpatrick CANP70 Loveland Hill, Vernon, CT 06066860-870-6197 [email protected]

Sound School, The – Aquaculture ScienceTimothy Visel 60 South Water Street, New Haven, CT 06519475-220-6812

Southern Maine Community CollegeCheryl Rich 2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106207-741-5780 [email protected]

Southington Agriculture Science & TechnologyMarion Stannard 720 Pleasant Street, Southington, CT 06489860-628-3229, ext [email protected]

Suffield Regional AgriscienceLaura LaFlamme350 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078860-668-3817 [email protected]

Trumbull Agriscience & Biotechnology CenterPamela Berlekovic 536 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull, CT 06611203-452-4200 [email protected]

The University of ConnecticutJoan AllenPlant Diagnostic Laboratory(860) 486-6740 [email protected]

Candace BartholomewPesticide Safety Education(860) 570-9067 [email protected]

eduCaTion &researChMeMbers

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Mark BrandNursery Production, Commercial(860) [email protected]

Joseph BonelliBusiness Planning(860) 870-6935 [email protected]

Bonnie BurrDept. Head of Extension(860) 486-8944 [email protected]

Donna EllisInvasive Plants Nursery IPM (860) 486-6448 [email protected]

Cameron Faustman Interim Dean and Director (860) [email protected]

Ana LegrandEntomology, IPM(860) 486-0869 [email protected]

Jessica Lubell-BrandHorticulture, Plant Science(860) 486-1487 [email protected]

Richard McAvoyProfessor and Department Head of PSLA(860) 486-2925 [email protected]

Michael O’NeillAssociate Dean & Associate Director, UConn Extension(860) 486-6270 [email protected]

Dawn PettinelliUConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Lab(860) 486-4274 [email protected]

Leanne PundtGreenhouse Production, Commercial(860) 626-6240 [email protected]

Rosa RaudalesGreenhouse Specialist(860) 486-6043 [email protected]

Stacey StearnsAgriculture Program Coordinator(860) 486-9228 [email protected]

Victoria WallaceSustainable Turf/Landscape(860) 885-2826 [email protected]

UMass ExtensionKathy Carroll 306 French Hall, 230 Stockbridge RoadAmherst, MA [email protected]

USDA/APHIS/PPQKate Aitkenhead 97 Barnes Road, Unit 200, Wallingford, CT 06492203-741-5641 [email protected]

Wamogo Regional AgricultureCenter/Region 6Christopher Brittain98 Wamogo Road, Litchfield, CT 06579 860-567-7410 [email protected]

Westhill High School Agriscience CenterVirginia Cipolla125 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT [email protected]

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Allen Molin Landscape Contractors, LLC145 W Dudley Town RdBloomfield, CT 06002-1377860-243-3828Primary Member: Allen Molin CANP

Al’s Landscaping Co204 Kelsey StreetNewington, CT 06111860-667-1822Primary Member: Al Manocchio Associate Members: Linda Manocchio, Robert ManocchioBusiness Code: ARB, HC, HD, L, R

Ali’s Nursery421 Buckland StPlantsville, CT 06479-1702860-621-6506Primary Member: Nicole Ali

American Landscape Service766 Route 32N Franklin, CT [email protected] Member: Steve Bousquet CANPAssociate Members: Aaron Brassard CANP, Tim Haggen, Stacey WhitneyBusiness Code: L, LD, LM, T

Arboreta Landscapes, LLCPO Box 2363Milford, CT [email protected] Member: Mike Kijewski CANPAssociate Members: Jeff Ceslik, Patrick Ceslik, Rich Mester

Austin Ganim Landscape Design320 Kings Highway CutoffFairfield, CT 06824-5306203-333-2003Primary Member: Austin Ganim Associate Members: Eva Chimuleria, Rogert Engle, Michael HehirBusiness Code: L, LD, LM, O

B. F. Burton Landscapes, Inc95 Botsford Hill RdRoxbury, CT [email protected] Member: Barry Burton Associate Member: Nick OsboreBusiness Code: L

B. Yaeger, LLC205 River RdMadison, CT [email protected] Member: Barbara Yaeger CANPAssociate Members: Debra Devries DaltonBusiness Code: HC, LD

Business classification codes indicate the primary specialties of our members: ARB - arborist, B - broker, HC - horticultural consultant, HD - horticultural distribu-tor, L - landscaper, LD - landscape designer, LM - lawn maintenance, R - retail nurs-ery/garden center, W - wholesale grower, T - turf, XT - christmas treeCANP - Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional

regular &assoCiaTe MeMbers

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Ballek’s Garden Center90 Maple AveEast Haddam, CT [email protected] Member: Anita Ballek Associate Members: Marie Golet, Megan McClure, Patricia McNelly

Bates Farm Landscaping12 Bates Farm RdRidgefield, CT [email protected] Member: Lee Pepin CANP

Bell Nurseries, Inc1301 Hartford TpkeNorth Haven, CT [email protected] Member: Pat Aiello Associate Member: Scott ThomasBusiness Code: R

Bettswood Gardens15 Canal StWestport, CT [email protected] Member: Janet Chakwin CANP

Birch Hill Landscaping & Design, LLC700 N Mountain RdNewington, CT [email protected] Member: Frank Niro Associate Members: John Daly, Neil Keith, William Morrissey, Mary Niro, Michael Niro, Vanessa Niro

Broken Arrow Nursery13 Broken Arrow RdHamden, CT [email protected] Member: Richard Jaynes Associate Members: Andrew Brand, Carl Galanter, Mark Marenholz CANP, Adam WheelerBusiness Code: R, W, XT

Bruzzi Lawn & Landscape, LLC34 Litchfield RdNew Milford, CT [email protected] Member: Chris Bruzzi Business Code: L, LD, LM, R

Burnett’s Landscaping, Inc406 New London RdSalem, CT [email protected] Member: Mary Richardson Business Code: D, LD

Canterbury Horticulture/Burnett’s Counrty Gardens351 Brooklyn RdCanterbury, CT 06331-1139860-546-2200todd.burnett@canterburyhorticulture.comPrimary Member: Todd Burnett CANPAssociate Members: Meghan Burnett, Dillon Daigle, Lincoln Gillon CANP, Mike Mocek, Joel Moser, Beth Stewart, Elisa Vera Rojas, Matt VesseyBusiness Code: R, W

Casertano’s Greenhouse & Farms, Inc1030 S Meriden RdCheshire, CT [email protected] Member: John Casertano Associate Members: Earl Barnarn, Kate Dougherty, Chris Hallene, Mike Joy, Katie Manning, Nick Moraske CANP, Emilia Napolitano, Veronica Sugua, Rich Tomaino, Vern WeedaBusiness Code: W

Ceci Brothers Nursery, Inc740 North StGreenwich, CT [email protected] Member: Rob Cardini

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Cedar Ridge Nursery97 Seth Den RdOxford, CT 06478-1649203-888-1729Primary Member: Paul Chipman Business Code: LM, T

Charter Oak Landscape & Nursery Sales1 Ivy CoveAvon, CT 06001-3913860-404-5160Primary Member: Frank Thomann Associate Members: Jennifer Connolly, James Thomann

Cheshire Nursery1317 S Main StCheshire, CT [email protected] Member: William Beebe Associate Members: Chris Beebe, Richad Beebe, Brian SpoonerBusiness Code: R

Choate Rosemary Hall35 N Elm StWallingford, CT [email protected] Member: Michael Klimaszewski Associate Members: Jeff Carter, Vicki Lehr, Arthur Pulaswski

Christensen Landscape Services325 Reeds Gap RdNorthford, CT [email protected] Member: H David Christensen Associate Members: Joshua Frick CANP, Samantha Giodano CANP, Nate Taylor, Gerry Verrillo, Tom WhittleseyBusiness Code: L, LD, LM

Christie Landscaping, LLC233 Providence New London TpkeN Stonington, CT [email protected] Member: Courtney Kolakowski CANPAssociate Members: Alden Debottis, Jon TrahanBusiness Code: L, LD, LM

Connecticut Landscapes, LLCPO Box 320295Fairfield, CT [email protected] Member: Greg Mikos

Cortina Gardens25 Bridgewater RdNew Milford, CT [email protected] Member: William Leiness Business Code: L, R


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Creative Exteriors, LLC80 Bakos RdTolland, CT [email protected] Member: Jim Gorman

Cricket Hill Garden, LLC670 Walnut Hill RdThomaston, CT [email protected] Member: Dan Furman Business Code: HD, O, R

D & L Plant Care, Inc20 Clara DrNorwalk, CT [email protected] Member: Lou Capone

Denny Landscape Tree Service422 Dogburn LnOrange, CT [email protected] Member: Harlan Denny Business Code: L, LM, XT

Dietrich Gardens, LLC155 Main St NWoodbury, CT 06798-2916203-271-0690Primary Member: Dan Dietrich Associate Members: Rita Calvano, John Dietrich, Kim Dietrich, Mark Dietrich, Philip Marcucio, Ann Sawyer

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E. A. Quinn Landscape Contracting, Inc240 Commerce StPO Box 716Glastonbury, CT [email protected] Member: Ed Quinn Associate Members: Matthew Bagshaw, Kyle Doolittle, Anthony Intino, Sarah Pezzente, Scott Pinney, Marion SpauldingBusiness Code: L, LD, LM, T

Earthscapes Landscape Management & Development, IncPO Box 1093New Canaan, CT [email protected] Member: James Waters CANP

Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC530 Old Stamford RdNew Canaan, CT [email protected] Member: Mark Hicks

Emberlin Property CarePO Box 57Taconic, CT [email protected] Member: Jason Emberlin Associate Members: Robert Emberlin, Justin PrauseBusiness Code: L, LM

Environmental Site DevelopersPO Box 906Ridgefield, CT [email protected] Member: Charlie Burns Associate Members: Paul Fialkovic, Pete Gill, Loren Godejohn, Carol Hale, Lisa Jurgens, Juan Carlos Mejia, Juan Rangel, Bill Sabia

Everything Botanical253 Old Litchfield RdWashington, CT [email protected] Member: Abbey Taylor Business Code: ARB, HC, L, LD, LM, T, W

Falls Village Flower Farm, LLC27 Kellogg RdFalls Village, CT [email protected] Member: Thomas Scott CANPBusiness Code: HC, L, LD, W

Fischer Landscape Restoration and Design, LLC36 Winthrop BlvdCromwell, CT [email protected] Member: Joseph Fischer Associate Member: Fausto OchoaBusiness Code: L, LD


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Foster’s, Inc10 Old Orchard RdEaston, CT [email protected] Member: Foster McKeon Business Code: HC, L, LD

Four Seasons Landscaping, IncPO Box 245Windsor, CT [email protected] Member: Robert St. Jacques Associate Members: Alex Aguilar, Ed Bedard, Carlos Galdamez, Michael Gent, Andrew St. JacquesBusiness Code: L

Gallagher LawnscapePO Box 695Newtown, CT [email protected] Member: Ray Gallagher Associate Members: Dawn Barrett, Edizone ChachoBusiness Code: L

Ganims Garden Center320 Kings Highway CutoffFairfield, CT [email protected] Member: Lee Ganim Associate Member: Merrilee Ganim DeFariasBusiness Code: R

Garden Barn Nursery & Landscape228 West StVernon, CT [email protected] Member: Dennis Gliha Associate Members: Emily Bonn, Adam Coll, Alyssa Douglas CANP, Kathy Gliha, Linda Gliha, Shawn Gliha, Kim Gliha Mullen, Mike Kalenick, Colin Lord CANP, Karyn Parenkau CANP, Valerie Stone

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Garden Sales308 Oakland StManchester, CT [email protected] Member: William Turull Associate Members: Bonnie Turull, David TurullBusiness Code: R

The Gardener’s Center and Florist1396 Post RdDarien, CT [email protected] Member: Kris Barker Associate Member: Sean Corenki

General Landscaping100 Kreiger LnGlastonbury, CT [email protected] Member: Jeff Pell Associate Members: Joe Elliott, Candy Mark CANP, Al Martinez, Gail Melzen, Scott Pelligrinelli, Jarrod SansoucyBusiness Code: L, LD, LM

Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens, Inc65 Adams RdPO Box 118Easton, CT [email protected] Member: Sal Gilbertie Associate Members: Kevin Clark, Cara Gilbertie, Joe Gloria, Marie GilbertieBusiness Code: R, W

Ginger Creek Nursery764 North StNorfolk, CT [email protected] Member: Nash Pradhan Business Code: HC, L, LD, O, R

GLB Enterprises/Fieldview53 Cooper RdBridgewater, CT [email protected] Member: Gregory Bollard Associate Members: Elena Faulkner, Laura Mitchell

Green Island Landscape Construction2 Harvey DrNorth Granby, CT [email protected] Member: Tony Newman CANPBusiness Code: L

Green Revival Design, LLC90 Meadow LnWest Hartford, CT [email protected] Member: George Stumpf CANPBusiness Code: ARB, HC, LD


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Green Scapes, Inc15 Teichert LnHebron, CT [email protected] Member: Timothy Harra

Greenwich Landscape Contracting732 North StGreenwich, CT [email protected] Member: Thomas Gospodinoff Business Code: L, LD, LM

Griffin Landscape, IncPO Box 126Rocky Hill, CT [email protected] Member: Patrick Griffin Associate Member: Jon EkstromBusiness Code: L, LM

The Growing ConcernPO Box 2125Darien, CT [email protected] Member: Chris McGoldrick Associate Member: Susan McCardellBusiness Code: L

Holdridge Farm Nursery, IncPO Box 29749 Route 117Ledyard, CT [email protected] Member: Sharon Hewes Business Code: R, W

Hollandia Nursery103 Old Hawleyville RdBethel, CT [email protected] Member: Eugene Reelick Business Code: HC, L, LD, R

Home & Garden Design Solutions184 Judd RdEaston, CT [email protected] Member: Margot Abrams CANPAssociate Member: Linda Gray CANPBusiness Code: LD, HC

Hyde Park Landscape, Inc401 Plain Hill RdNorwich, CT [email protected] Member: Brandon Hyde CANPAssociate Member: Jake ProvostBusiness Code: L, LD, LM

J.W. Mather & Son588 Boston Neck RdSuffield, CT 06078-2310860-668-4779Primary Member: James Mather Associate Member: Kenneth MatherBusiness Code: L, LD

James S. Hosking Nursery114 Porter StreetWatertown, CT [email protected] Member: William Hosking Associate Members: Susan Joray, Albert PerkinsBusiness Code: L, LD, R

Jay’s Landscaping, LLC473 Sullivan AveSouth Windsor, CT [email protected] Member: Jay Murtha

Jimmy’s Lawn and Landscaping, LLC53 Knorr RdMonroe, CT [email protected] Member: James Forno Business Code: LM

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Judges Farm, IncPO Box 4072Old Lyme, CT [email protected] Member: Matthew Griswold Associate Members: Lara Gohn, Mike Keedy, Julie Valvo, Addison Van NessBusiness Code: W

Kelman Landscape, LLCPO Box 234Manchester, CT [email protected] Member: Michael Keeler Associate Members: Steve Boothby, Steve Cardonette, David Laguardia, Joe LebelBusiness Code: L, LD, LM

Kencore Construction, Inc149 Stone RdBurlington, CT [email protected] Member: Kent Glowa CANP

The Kenmark Company83 River RdPO Box 118Collinsville, CT [email protected] Member: Ken Hawkins

Kent Greenhouse & Gardens30 S Main StKent, CT [email protected] Member: Bruce Bennett CANPAssociate Members: Stephanie Barlow, Darrell Cherniske, Richard Crouch, Nicholas RussoBusiness Code: LD, LM, R

Kogut Nursery, LLC625 Yale AveMeriden, CT [email protected] Member: Frank Kogut Associate Members: Jim Heilman, Brian Kogut, Jessica Kogut, Leslie Murphy, Dustyn Nelson CANPBusiness Code: W

Kogut’s Hemlock Hill Tree Farm304 Parker AveMeriden, CT [email protected] Member: William Kogut Associate Members: BJ Kogut, Kathy KogutBusiness Code: XT

Landscape Restorations885 Hill RdHarwinton, CT [email protected] Member: Arthur Volinski Business Code: L


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The LaurelRock Company969 Danbury RdWilton, CT [email protected] Member: Burt DeMarche CANPAssociate Members: Jeremy Ferguson, Nanci Fioravanti, Wilton Franco, Peter Kehoe, Maggie Liang, Elizabeth Reinhardt, Juan Torres, Vincent Vollono, Timothy Wells

LDM Squared, LLC430 Torrington RdGoshen, CT [email protected] Member: Laura McCarty Business Code: HC, L, LD

Lee Horticultural Services, LTD270 Millstone RdWilton, CT [email protected] Member: Nicholas Lee CANPBusiness Code: ARB, L, LD, LM

Lemek Landscaping Corp15 N River RdTolland, CT [email protected] Member: Larry Lemek CANPAssociate Members: Ken Isch, Amber PallottiBusiness Code: L

Liberty Landscapes, LLCPO Box 7South Windsor, CT 06074-0007860-289-8073Primary Member: Katherine Foley Business Code: L, T

Litchfield Hills Nursery, IncPO Box 910Litchfield, CT [email protected] Member: John Acerbi Associate Members: John T. Acerbi, Bruce NearingBusiness Code: R

Madison Earth Care Service, Inc1250 Durham Rd Ste AMadison, CT [email protected] Member: Robert Blundon Associate Members: Abigail Blundon CANP, Melissa Blundon CANP, Rachel Bludon Klein CANP, Grant Losapio CANP, Angelo Lupone, Carol Tichy, Jay TrottierBusiness Code: L, LD, LM, R

Madison Flower Shop & Garden Center376 Durham RdMadison, CT [email protected] Member: Jeff Santoro Business Code: HC, L, LD, LM, R

Maple Row Farm229 Stepney RdEaston, CT [email protected] Member: Tom Donnelly CANPBusiness Code: XT

Masuk Nursery309 Barn Hill RdMonroe, CT [email protected] Member: Samuel Masuk

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Meadowbrook Gardens, LLC228 Danbury RdNew Milford, CT [email protected] Member: Jeffrey Stevens CANPAssociate Members: Aja Carmen CANP, John Lizaukas, Valerie Loormann, Jason Martin, Michelle Menard CANP, Richard Rosiello CANP, John Umbarger CANPBusiness Code: L, LD, R

Michael Trapp Inc7 River RdWest Cornwall, CT [email protected] Member: Michael Trapp Associate Member: Alyssa FournierBusiness Code: LD

Millane Nurseries604 Main StCromwell, CT [email protected] Member: Michael Millane Associate Member: Laura MillaneBusiness Code: ARB

Monrovia90 Salmon Brook StGranby, CT [email protected] Member: Laurie Demers CANPAssociate Member: Lydia Gompper CANPBusiness Code: W

Mountain View Landscape, LLC100 Corporate RowCromwell, CT [email protected] Member: Thomas Iacobucci Associate Members: Scott Sherschel, Thomas IacobucciBusiness Code: L, LD, LM

Mountainview Landscaping, LLC858 Mountain RdHamden, CT [email protected] Member: Dave Taddei CANP

myAgway11 White Wood LnN Branford, CT [email protected] Member: Dave Blanchette Associate Members: Jeremy Bergantino, Mike Comarotti, Clint Covell, Tim Cunha, Tim Drechsel, Joe Goncalves, John Gradzik, Bethany Jarvis, Heather Lesan, Angelina Nardella, Keitha Salemme, Marie TorelliBusiness Code: R

Natureworks518 Forest RdNorthford, CT [email protected] Member: Nancy DuBrule Associate Members: Jennifer Belanger CANP, Lisa Elder CANP, Rebecca Holley CANP, Jane Ketterer, Kassandra Moss CANP, Diane St. John, Susan Sternberg CANP, Jamie Vestergaard CANPBusiness Code: HC, L, LD, R


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Northern Nurseries/Medford Nursery1320 Mountain RdWest Suffield, CT 06093860-668-5225Primary Member: Robert Baker Associate Members: Dale Baker, Donald Baker, Robert Baker Jr., Jim Barnes, Stacy Falk, Chris Goodwin, Colin Moll, Cyndy Mullineaux, Jeff Roth, Alex Salvi, John Stanton CANP, Christian WilliamsBusiness Code: HD, W

O’Brien Nurserymen, Inc.40 Wells RdGranby, CT [email protected] Member: John O’Brien CANPBusiness Code: R

Old Farms Lanscaping, Inc188 Salmon Brook StGranby, CT [email protected] Member: Bruce Unger Associate Members: Travis Kingsley, Anthony Lisella, Bryan WestBusiness Code: L, LD

Old Lyme Landscape, LLC5 Hastings LnOld Lyme, CT 06371-1810860-434-5311Primary Member: John Kelly

Oliver Nurseries, Inc1159 Bronson RdFairfield, CT 06824-2821203-259-5609Primary Member: Scott Jamison CANPAssociate Members: Matt Almy CANP, Jed Duguice, Melanie Fox CANP, Paul JanishBusiness Code: R

Palmer Landscaping584 Sugar Hill RdTolland, CT 06084-2147860-875-3744Primary Member: Floyd Palmer CANP

Paula’s Perennials219 Quaker Ln NWest Hartford, CT [email protected] Member: Jennifer Mooney Business Code: LD

Paul’s & Sandy’s Too93 E High StEast Hampton, CT [email protected] Member: Daniel Peszynski Associate Members: Jill Kelley, Ben McNaughtonBusiness Code: R

Peterson Landscaping Service212 Warrenton AveWest Hartford, CT [email protected] Member: David Peterson Business Code: L, LM, T

Pine Meadow Gardens, Inc237 Old Waterbury RdSouthbury, CT [email protected] Member: Wesley Rouse Associate Members: Patrick O’Neil, Joseph StangoBusiness Code: HC, L, LD

The Plant Group, Inc117 Pond RdN Franklin, CT [email protected] Member: Ira Feinberg Associate Members: Phil Allegretti, Mark Alpert, Marc Andrew, Ben Burkick, Judy Mattson

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Planters’ Choice, LLC140 Huntingtown RdNewtown, CT [email protected] Member: Charles Newman Associate Members: Susan Barbier CANP, Drew Cantrell, Dan Demers CANP, Matt Fitzpatrick, Roger Fitzpatrick, Dave Gindek, Peter Lofink, Darryl Newman CANP, Barbara O’Connor, Elizabeth Rooth

Plantsman & Co65 Kazo DrShelton, CT [email protected] Member: David Barvenik Business Code: HC, L, LD

Prides Corner Farms, Inc122 Waterman RdLebanon, CT [email protected] Member: Mark Sellew Associate Members: Evan Brand CANP, Stephanie Butterick CANP, Ray DeFeo, Mike Emmons, Tom Erickson CANP, Tim Kane CANP, Lisa Kowalyshyn, Heidi Parra, Sebby Ruffino CANP, Pricilla Santana, Jack Sellew, Chris Valley CANPBusiness Code: W

Redding NurseryPO Box 1109Redding, CT [email protected] Member: James McNamara Associate Members: Carl Froehlich, Sean McNamara

Rich Green Landscapes, LLC40 The AveGreenwich, CT [email protected] Member: Richard Green Associate Members: Scott Brasko, Ted GreenBusiness Code: ARB, HC, L, LD, LM, R

Riggio’s Garden Center, Inc136 Westbrook RdEssex, CT 06426-1511860-767-0126Primary Member: Sam Riggio Associate Members: Michelle Anderson, Beth Bubie, Kevin Bubie, Cindy Byrd, Samuel Riggio, Dave TressertBusiness Code: R

Robert Hansen Landscaping, LLCPO Box 702Shelton, CT 06484-0702860-767-0126Primary Member: Robert Hansen Associate Members: Carl Hansen, Sean Hansen, Trevor Hansen, Aaron Hotaling

Robert Treat Farm204 Chapel StMilford, CT [email protected] Member: Mary Treat CANPAssociate Members: Kelly Graham CANP, Barbara Wagner


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Round Meadow Landscapes, Inc.1 Van Zant StNorwalk, CT [email protected] Member: John (Woody) Oldrin Business Code: HC, L, LD, LM

Royal Oak Landscape130 Fort Path Rd Ste 11Madison, CT [email protected] Member: Thomas Fitting Jr. Associate Member: Debra FittingBusiness Code: L

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses437 North StGreenwich, CT [email protected] Member: Samuel Bridge III CANPAssociate Members: Maggie Bridge CANP, Nick Bridge CANP, Ron Bridge CANP, Sammy Bridge IV CANP, Lynn Eriksen, Kamil Jablonowski CANP, Steve Johnson CANP, Bob Lenhard CANP, Laura McPartland CANP, Bill Palmer CANP, Mary Jo Palmer CANP, Rich Palmer CANP

Scott’s Nursery Landscape Supplies, LLC322 Kent RdNew Milford, CT 06776-5523860-350-8295scotts@scottslandscapingandnursery.comPrimary Member: Scott Melatti Associate Members: David RichardsonBusiness Code: L, LD, LM, R

Scovill Landscape & Garden Center18 Hillside RdCromwell, CT 06416-2050860-635-2639scovillslandscapecontractors@gmail.comPrimary Member: Arthur Scovill Associate Members: Gillian Pitruzello, Susan Scovill, Tyler ScovillBusiness Code: L, LD, R

Seven Maples Nursery84 Main StMonroe, CT [email protected] Member: Bradford Orr Business Code: L, LD, R

Shady Hill Nursery628 Summer Hill RdMadison, CT 06443-1607203-421-1133Primary Member: Keith Rustemeyer Associate Members: Steve Davis, Rick JordanBusiness Code: L, LD, W

Sharon Hine Landscapes, LLC288 1st AveWest Haven, CT [email protected] Member: Sharon Hine

SiteOne Landscape Supply42 Old Ridgebury RoadDanbury, CT [email protected] Member: Frank DeRosa Associate Members: Brian Goncalo, John Klien, Mike Tanus

Sound Design, LLCPO Box 636Waterford, CT [email protected] Member: Chris Bates Business Code: L, LD

Spring Lake Garden Design, Inc47 Church RdSherman, CT [email protected] Member: Ian Gribble Associate Member: Catharine CookeBusiness Code: HC, L, LD

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Sprucedale Gardens20 E Quasset RdWoodstock, CT [email protected] Member: Paul Larson CANPAssociate Members: Lynne Harrington CANP, David Johnson, Joyce Larson CANP, Kory LeBlancBusiness Code: HC, L, LD, R

Stonegate Gardens, IncPO Box 810Granby, CT [email protected] Member: Donald Ford Business Code: L, LD, W

Stonehedge Landscaping Co., IncPO Box 310440Newington, CT [email protected] Member: Donald Woods Associate Members: Christopher Bates, Mark Jablonski CANP, Mark Pelkey, James Rogorzenski, Russell Stackton, Dana Woods, Stephen Woods, Todd WoodsBusiness Code: L

Summer Hill Nursery Inc888 Summer Hill RdMadison, CT [email protected] Member: Holly Johnson CANPAssociate Members: Don Fagan, Debora Jimenez CANP, Jeri Manes, Brendan McGuire, John Nassif CANP, Robbin Nassif, Nich Rist-Brown, Shawn Shay CANPBusiness Code: W

Supreme Forest Products49 Depaolo DrSouthington, CT [email protected] Member: Charles Leigus Associate Members: Edward Collins, Vincent Wygant

Tarini Lawn Service66 Indian AveDerby, CT [email protected] Member: Brian Tarini Business Code: LM

Tarva Landscaping, Inc1350 King StGreenwich, CT 06831-2518203-531-9500Primary Member: Diego Valente Associate Members: Mark Valente, Robert ValenteBusiness Code: L

Taunton Hill Landscape Co., IncPO Box 8Sandy Hook, CT 06482-0008203-270-8632Primary Member: Lawrence Whippie

TJ Bark Mulch, Inc25 Sam West RdPo Box 1168Southwick, MA [email protected] Member: Tyler Oleksak Associate Members: James Oleksak


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Town & Country Nurseries, IncPO Box 1211036 Saybrook RoadHaddam, CT [email protected] Member: Robert Glazier CANP

Twin Gardens96 Powder Mill RdCollinsville, CT [email protected] Member: Robert Huff

Ultimate Services31 Tosun RdWolcott, CT [email protected] Member: John Chiarella, Jr. Associate Members: Susan Fields, Brian RoofBusiness Code: HC, L, LD, LM, T

Van Wilgen’s Garden Center51 Valley RdN Branford, CT [email protected] Member: William Van Wilgen Business Code: R

Warner Nursery and Garden Center76 Riverside RdPO Box 622Simsbury, CT [email protected] Member: Donald Warner, Jr. Business Code: L, LD, LM, R

Wojtusik Nursery & Garden Center750 Terryville AveBristol, CT [email protected] Member: Phil Wojtusik Business Code: L, LM, R

Woodland Gardens168 Woodland StManchester, CT [email protected] Member: Leon Zapadka CANPAssociate Members: Pat Cannon, Jerry Cobleigh CANP, Bethany Zapadka CANP, Luke Zapadka CANPBusiness Code: R, W

Yardapes, Inc18 Aspetuck Ridge RdNew Milford, CT [email protected] Member: Shayne Newman Associate Members: Roberto Angulo, Grant Dupill, Tom Gambore, Greg Kaier, Manuel Labanda, Isauro Perez, Darrick Terrillion, Jason von ReynBusiness Code: L, LD, LM, T

Zysk Bros. Lanscaping, Inc30 Brixton RdWest Hartford, CT [email protected] Member: John Zyskowski Business Code: L, LD, LM


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Automated Systems422 Highland Ave Ste 13Cheshire, CT [email protected] Member: Eric Gunther Associate Members: Patricia Cullen, Stuart Post

Basile’s Clear Brook FarmPO Box 827Granby, CT 06035-0827860-653-9599Primary Member: Steve Basile

Bayer Ornamentals5565 Hardwell DrHilliard, OH [email protected] Member: Bob Froelich

Central Nurseries, Inc.1155 Atwood AveJohnston, RI 02919-4924401-942-7511Primary Member: Steve Pagliarini

Chas C. Hart Seed Co.304 Main StWethersfield, CT [email protected] Member: Sandy Merrill CANP

Coast of Maine145 Newbury StPortland, ME [email protected] Member: Jean Quijano Associate Member: Sue Lavallee

CT GardenerPO Box 248Greens Farms, CT [email protected] Member: Will Rowlands Associate Member: Anne Rowlands

Dayton Bag and Burlap10 Hazelwood RdEast Granby, CT [email protected] Member: Mark Lundin

Dunning Stone & Supply163 Brickyard RdFarmington, CT [email protected] Member: Kristi Vargas Associate Member: Neil Lajeunesse, Nicholas McGuffie

East Coast Nurseries301 Reeves AveRiverhead, NY [email protected] Member: Gary Vogel Associate Member: Gregory Johnston

allied &affiliaTeMeMbers

Allied Members are firms supplying manufactured materials or services to regular members, or out-of-state companies that are members of their state’s nursery as-

sociation. Affiliate Members are government agencies & non-horticulturalbusinesses having staff who deal with horticultural products.

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Farm Credit East ACA240 South RdEnfield, CT 06082-4451860-562-2235Primary Member: Keith Sechschulte Associate Member: Lynn Weaver

Farmington Valley Equipment242 Colt HwyFarmington, CT [email protected] Member: Dave Eaton

Grace Property Management LLC867 Beaver Hill RoadGuilford, CT [email protected] Member: Paul Grace CANP

Green Earth Ag & Turf53 E Industrial Rd Ste C4Branford, CT [email protected] Member: Joseph Magazzi Associate Members: Emily Magazzi CANP, Jenna Messier

Green Jay Landscaping222 Purchase St # 144Rye, NY [email protected] Member: Jay Archer

Greenleaf Nursery28406 Highway 82Park Hill, OK [email protected] Member: Ashley Rogers

Griffin20 Grandview CtCheshire, CT [email protected] Member: Al Hansen

Hardscrabble Farms45 Hardscrabble RdNorth Salem, NY [email protected] Member: Mark Abramski CANPAssociate Members: Jim Goodrich, Brian Hall

Harvest New England235 Sadds Mill RdEllington, CT [email protected] Member: Steve Carubia Associate Member: Jack Yurgel

Henry F. Mitchell Co.37 Winterhill RdMadison, CT [email protected] Member: Alan Eddy

HorticaPO Box 4281 Hortcultural LaneEdwardsville, IL [email protected] Member: Ron Long

Hydrograss CorpPO Box 69New Durham, NH [email protected] Member: Chris Bacon

Ideal Concrete Block Co.PO Box 747Westford, MA [email protected] Member: Pat Jordon

Jake & Sons, LLC107 Sunset StWindsor Locks, CT 06096-2411860-654-8065Primary Member: George Byrnes

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Jill Sliker Horticulture61 Cherry Swamp RdMoodus, CT [email protected] Member: Jill Sliker

K & S Associates20 Barnard RdGranville, MA [email protected] Member: Rich Knoener

Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.1502 N Old Us 23Howell, MI [email protected] Member: Jeremy Webber CANP

Lynx Associates24 Cayuga AveOakland, NJ [email protected] Member: Michael Kozak

McHuthison Horticultural385 Middle Road TpkeWoodbury, CT [email protected] Member: Dom Gamsjager

New England Seed Company122 Park Ave Bldg HEast Hartford, CT [email protected] Member: Edward Willard

New England Silica Inc.PO Box 185South Windsor, CT [email protected] Member: Robert Bellody Associate Members: Archie Bardwell, Brian Bellody, Mike Paradis

New England Wetland Plants, Inc.820 West StAmherst, MA [email protected] Member: David Anderson

Northeast Nursery, Inc.8 Dearborn RdPeabody, MA [email protected] Member: Andrew Cotreau

Northern Playground Surfacing29 Thompson Hill RdCollinsville, CT 06019-3532860-309-9901mmcguffie@nothernplaygroundsurfacing.comPrimary Member: Michael McGuffie

NYP Corp.805 E Grand StElizabeth, NJ [email protected] Member: Gerald Labelle

OESCO, Inc.Po Box 5408 Ashfield RoadConway, MA [email protected] Member: Russell French

allied &affiliaTeMeMbers

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OHP, Inc.1222 Glenwood DrVineland, NJ [email protected] Member: Don Lovisone Associate Members: Andy Seckinger

Pierson Nurseries24 Buzzell RdBiddeford, ME [email protected] Member: Jake Pierson

Pleasant View Gardens7316 Pleasant StLoudon, NH [email protected] Member: Nathan Keil

PR Russell Bark Mulch91 Pine RdBrentwood, NH [email protected] Member: Kristen McRae

RI Nurseries736 E Main RdMiddletown, RI [email protected] Member: Bruce Vanicek

RLI Electric227 Maiden LnDurham, CT [email protected] Member: Robert Isleib

Shade Trees Nursery, Inc.1875 Main RoadPO Box 820Jamesport, NY [email protected] Member: Louis Caracciolo

SODCO Turf FarmsPO Box 2Slocum, RI [email protected] Member: Sean Moran Associate Members:

Sylvan Nursery, Inc.1028 Horseneck RdWestport, MA [email protected] Member: James McBratmey

The VT Mulch Company113 Vernon StBrattleboro, VT [email protected] Member: David O’Sullivan Associate Member: Donald Patenaude

Wayside Fence Company63 3rd AveBay Shore, NY [email protected] Member: Alyson Bruu

The W. I. Clark Co.30 Barnes Industrial Rd SWallingford, CT [email protected] Member: Gary Kroeber

Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc.240 Griswold RdWethersfield, CT [email protected] Member: Scott Wheeler

Yale University/GroundsPO Box 282972 Whitney AvenueNew Haven, CT [email protected] Member: Walter Debboli CANP

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uConn Collegeof agriCulTure,healTh and naTural resourCes

Young Building, Storrs Campus, 1376 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06269Fax # (860) 486-5113; http://www.cahnr.uconn.edu

ADMINISTRATIONInterim Dean & Director: Cameron Faustman(860) 486-2918 [email protected]

Associate Dean and Associate Director, UConn Extension: Michael O’Neill(860) 486-6270 [email protected]

Assistant Director/Department Head, UConn Extension: Bonnie Burr(860) 486-8944 [email protected]

Professor and Department Head, PSLA: Richard McAvoy(860) 486-2925 [email protected]

AGRICULTURE & GARDENINGAgriculture Program SpecialistStacey Stearns(860) 486-9228 [email protected]

Business PlanningJoseph Bonelli(860) 870-6935 [email protected]

Entomology, IPMAna Legrand(860) 486-0869 [email protected]

Greenhouse Production, CommercialLeanne Pundt(860) 626-6240 [email protected]

Greenhouse SpecialistRosa Raudales(860) 486-6043 [email protected]

Horticulture, Plant ScienceJessica Lubell-Brand(860) 486-1487 [email protected]

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Invasive Plants, Nursery IPM, IPMCurriculumDonna Ellis(860) 486-6448 [email protected]

Sustainable Landscape/TurfVictoria Wallace(860) 885-2826 [email protected]

Nursery Production, CommercialMark Brand(860) [email protected]

Pesticide Safety EducationCandace Bartholomew(860) 570-9067 [email protected]

UConn Plant Diagnostic LaboratoryJoan Allen(860) 486-6740 E: [email protected]

UConn Soil Nutrient AnalysisLaboratoryDawn Pettinelli(860) 486-4274 [email protected]

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www.caes.state.ct.usDr. Theodore G. Andreadis, Director

(203) 974-8440; [email protected]

DepartmentsAnalytical Chemistry (203) 974-8602Administration/Business Services (203) 974-8500Entomology (203) 974-8604Environmental Sciences (203) 974-8607Forestry and Horticulture (203) 974-8605Plant Pathology and Ecology (203) 974-8606Publications/Library/Information Officer/Webmaster(Administration/Business Services), (203) 974-8447

Griswold Research Center190 Sheldon Road, Griswold, CT 06351-3627(860) 376-0365; [email protected]

Lockwood Farm890 Evergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518-2361Rich Cecarelli (203) 974-8618; [email protected]

New Haven Laboratory:1123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06504-2016(203) 974-8500/(877) 855-2237

Soil Testing LaboratoryGregory Bugbee (203) 974-8521; [email protected]

Plant Disease Information Dr. Yonghao Li (203) 974-8601/(877) 855-2237; [email protected]

Department of EntomologyGale Ridge (203) 974-8600; [email protected]

Department of Forestry & HorticultureJeffrey S. Ward (203) 974-8495; [email protected]

Department of Plant Pathology and EcologyWade H. Elmer (203) 974-8503; [email protected]

Valley Laboratory153 Cook Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095-0248James LaMondia (860) 683-4977/F (860) 683-4987; [email protected]

Soil Testing Laboratory(860) 683-4977/F (860) 683-4987

Insect and Plant Disease InformationMs. Rose Hiskes (860) 683-4977/F (860) 683-4987; [email protected]

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Including Many Species of Native Plantsand Hardy Bamboo

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Year County Planting Location

1950 ......Statewide .......... No Organized planting – “Specials” offered during the week1951 .......Hartford ............. Twenty different buildings in Town of Granby1952 ......Fairfield .............. Stony Hill Firehouse, Bethel1953 ......Middlesex .......... Durham School, Durham1954 ......New Haven ........ County Agricultural Center, Wallingford1955 ......Litchfield ............ Town Green, Plymouth1956 ......Tolland ............... Methodist Church, Vernon1957 ......New London ...... High School, Stonington1958 ......Windham ........... 4-H Club Center, Abington1959 ......Middlesex .......... County Agricultural Center, Haddam1960 ......New London ...... 4-H Building, Franklin1961 ......Hartford ............. State Capitol, Hartford1962 ......Fairfield .............. Museum of Art, Science & Industry, Bridgeport1963 ......Middlesex .......... Connecticut Valley Hospital Chapel, Middletown1964 ......New Haven ........ Conte School, New Haven1965 ......Windham ........... Quasset School-Woodstock, WWI Memorial, Danielson1966 ......Tolland ............... International House, University of Connecticut, Storrs1967 ......Litchfield ............ Evangelical Baptist Church, Torrington1968 ......New London ...... Eugene O’Neill Memorial Theatre, Waterford1969 ......Hartford ............. West Hartford Campus, University of Connecticut1970 ......Fairfield .............. Danbury Hospital, Danbury1971 .......New Haven ........ Southern Connecticut State College, New Haven1972 ......Middlesex .......... Connecticut Valley Hospital, Middletown1973 ......Hartford ............. State Capitol, Hartford (plus each county)

Once a year, CNLA members make a collaborative gift to the people of Connecticut by re-landscaping a non-profit site. The PlantConnecticut program has been a fea-ture of our Association since 1950, usually held the first week of October. To volun-teer your time and equipment, or to donate plants, please call the CNLA office at 800-562-0610.

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1974 ......Windham ........... Killingly Memorial School, Killingly-Woodstock Schools1975 ......New Haven ........ CT Ag Experiment Stations, New Haven & Windsor1976 ......Tolland ............... Schoolhouse Brook Park, Mansfield1977 ......Litchfield ............ Town Green, Watertown1978 ......New London ...... Town Hall, North Stonington1979 ......Fairfield .............. Intersection of Main & Myrtle Streets, Westport1980 ......Middlesex .......... Esposito Beach Mini-Park, Clinton (plus each county)1981 ......Hartford ............. Old State House, Hartford1982 ......Tolland ............... Rockville Public Library1983 ......Windham ........... Quinnebaug Community College, Danielson1984 ......Statewide .......... Plantings – No specific locations1985 ......Hartford ............. State Capitol – Initiation of 350th Birthday Plantings1986 ......New Haven ........ Town Hall, Kirk’s Pond Bandshell, Oxford1987 ......New London ...... Norwich – Highway Circle1988 ......New Haven ........ Long Wharf Mall w/plaque, New Haven1989 ......Fairfield .............. Norwalk, West Avenue Art Park/Clean-Green1990 ......Windham ........... Killingly Grammar School1991 ......Tolland ............... Lake Street School, Vernon & UConn1992 ......Litchfield ............ Railroad Station, New Milford1993 ......Hartford ............. Berlin Park, Heffernan Park, Berlin1994 ......New Haven ........ West Haven Green/Barr Memorial1995 ......New London ...... Norwich/Thames River Family Program1996 ......Middlesex .......... Winthrop/Winthrop Cemetery1997 ......Hartford ............. Pond House, Elizabeth Park, West Hartford1998 ......Fairfield .............. Veterans Park - Stamford1999 ......Litchfield ............ Lock Museum of America, Terryville2000 .....Tolland ............... University of Connecticut Ag Biotech building2001 ......New Haven ........ Edgerton Park, New Haven2002......Windham ........... Memorial Park, Boundless Playground, Willimantic2003 .....Fairfield .............. Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport2004 .....New London ...... McCourt Memorial Garden/Connecticut College2005 .....Hartford ............. Wickham Park, Manchester2006 .....New Haven ........ Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury 2007 .....New Haven ........ Bauer Park, Madison (eradicate invasive plants)2008 .....Middlesex .......... Middletown High School Agri-Science Facility2009 .....Fairfield .............. Pasacreta Park, Westport2010 ......Hartford ............. Grace Nome Memorial Garden, Simsbury2011 .......New Haven ........ Lyman Hall Agri-Science Center, Wallingford2012 ......Hartford ............. Manchester Community College2018 ......New Haven ........ Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven

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CT Department of AgricultureSteven K. Reviczky, Commissioner450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 701, Hartford, CT 06103(860) 713-2500www.ct.gov/doagFarmland Preservation – (860) 713-2511; [email protected] – (860) 713-2512; [email protected]

CT Department of Consumer ProtectionMichelle H. Seagull, Commissioner450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 901, Hartford, CT 06103(860) 713-6100www.ct.gov/dcp

CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Rob Klee, Commissioner79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127(860) 424-3000; [email protected] www.ct.gov/deepForestry Division – (860) 424-3630 Wildlife Division – (860) 424-3011 Environmental QualityPesticide Management Program - (860) 424-3369 Recycling Program - (860) 424-3366Solid Waste Office - (860) 424-3366

CT Department of Revenue ServicesKevin Sullivan, Commissioner450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103(860) 297-5962 or (800) 382-9463www.ct.gov/drs

US Department of AgricultureFarm Service Agency, CT 344 Merrow Road, Suite BTolland, CT 06084(860) 871-4090

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service(844) 820-2234

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By-Laws of theConnecticut Nursery and Landscape Association, Inc.

As amended thru January 2016.ARTICLE I - Name

The name of this association shall be the “Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association, Inc.”

ARTICLE II - Association ObjectivesThe Association is organized and operated as a nonprofit corporation with no part of its net earnings inuring to individual members. In furtherance of the nursery industry in the State of Connecticut the Association shall endeavor to promote the general welfare of its members by:1. The cultivation of acquaintanceship between the nurserymen of the State.2. Fostering and promoting a greater use of nursery products.3. The improvement and standardization of nursery products.4. The advancement of lawful and fair trade practices, customs and usages.5. Cooperation with allied interests.6. Promoting the arbitration of disputes.7. The compilation and dissemination of scientific information to members.8. The study of business methods and standards for recommendation to and use by members.9. Gathering, analyzing and disseminating information of general interest, and by securing and presenting the views of the members to the public, the govern-mental agencies and to other organizations.10. Cooperating with governmental agencies in molding policies on legislative and administrative matters in the interest of the public and the industry.11. Promoting the exchange and sale of nursery stock.12. The exhibition of plants, fruits, flowers or other articles produced by or used in the industry.13. Engaging in any lawful activities which will enhance the efficient and eco-nomic progress of the industry and apprise the public of its scope and charac-ter.

ARTICLE III - MembershipSECTION 1. Regular Members: There shall be two classes of Regular members.A. Class 1. Any concern actively engaged in the nursery business in the State, more than 50% of whose gross volume is derived from the sale of nursery stock and related products and/or services essential to garden living, and in good standing with the trade shall be eligible for this membership. Each concern shall have one vote.B. Class 2. Any concern engaged in the sale of nursery stock and related prod-ucts and/or services essential to garden living in the State, but whose income from such items is less than 50% of its gross volume, shall be eligible for this membership. Such firms must be in good standing with the nursery trade.

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These concerns shall have no voting privileges. In the case where the head-quarters of a multiple outlet concern applying for membership is located out of State, full membership eligibility is granted to the in-state branch or branches of that concern, to whichever Class applies.SECTION 2. Associate Members: Associate members are those engaged in subordinate positions with member firms, and may cast the vote for their organization as specified in Section 1, and may hold office. Firms are entitled to Associate Members in accordance with the dues schedule. Firms may have additional Associate Members by paying the Associate Member Fee in addition to Annual Dues.SECTION 3. Allied and Affiliate Members:A. Allied Members: Those eligible for Allied Membership shall be members of out-of-state Nurserymen’s Associations and those professions or businesses which supply manufactured material or services to Regular Members.B. Affiliate Members: Departments of municipalities, government agencies, educational institutions and non-horticultural businesses having staff personnel who deal with horticultural products and grounds maintenance are eligible.C. These members have no voting privileges.Section 4. Senior Members.Any individual, sixty years old or older, who has been a regular or associate member of the Association for more than ten years, is eligible to become a Senior Member. To obtain this privilege, the member must be in good standing with the nursery trade and must be approved by the Board of Directors. Senior Member dues will be set by the Board of Directors at a rate that is less than Regular Members, but no less than the cost of member services. Senior Mem-bers will have no voting privileges. SECTION 5. Honorary Members: Honorary Members may be elected in an open meeting of the Association. They shall not be required to pay dues, and shall have no vote.SECTION 6. Education/Research Members: Those eligible for Education/Re-search Membership shall be persons currently teaching and/or involved in research related to the nursery industry. These members must renew their membership each year by responding to a membership renewal notice. Such members shall have no voting privileges.SECTION 7. Student Members. Any student enrolled in a high school or colle-giate horticultural course of study, with required participation on a Association committee. SECTION 8. Annual Dues: The annual dues shall be set and determined by the Board of Directors. Any changes shall be subject to approval by the voting members at the annual meeting, provided that notice of any changes has been sent to each member by the Secretary at least ten days prior to the meeting. The Association annual year for payment of dues is July 1 through June 30. Dues notices will be mailed June 1 and dues are due and payable on July 1.SECTION 9. Assessments: In case of emergency requiring such action, the Board of Directors may assess Active (Firm) members an amount not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the annual dues. This amount shall be billed as additional dues, with explanation, by vote of a majority of the Board. Members of the Association wishing to contribute more than the stipulated amount of assess-ment may do so on a voluntary basis.SECTION 10. Election of Membership: All individuals, partnerships or corpora-tions holding membership as above comprised at the time of adoption of these

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By-Laws shall constitute the membership of this Association, and thereafter any individual, partnership or corporation eligible to membership under these By-Laws on making written application therefore, may be elected to member-ship by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.SECTION 11. Termination of Membership:1. Any membership may be suspended or terminated for cause. Sufficient cause for such suspension or termination shall be:(a) Non-payment of dues by October 1 of the dues year will result in termina-tion of membership and Association services.(b) Non-payment of special assessments voted by the Board of Directors within six months of effective date of Board action.(c) Violation of any of the provisions of the By-Laws, of any agreement, rule or practice properly adopted by the Association or any other conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Association. Such suspension or termination shall be by vote of the Board of Directors after due notice and opportunity for hearing. Suspended members may be reinstated upon vote of the Board of Directors.2. The membership of any individual, partnership or corporation shall be au-tomatically terminated when the ownership or control of such member firm changes hands, unless upon notice of such change of ownership or control the Board of Directors approves the continuation of such membership upon the same or a revised basis.

ARTICLE IV - Officers and DirectorsSECTION 1. Officers - The officers of this association shall be a President, Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer elected from the membership.SECTION 2. There shall be a Board of Directors, up to nine in number, who shall be the governing body of the association. They shall decide all matters of pol-icy affecting the association. The board shall be composed of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, immediate past President, plus no less than two, nor more than four, directors elected from the membership. All board members regardless of membership classification will be voting mem-bers of the board.SECTION 3. The said officers and Board of Directors shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting. Directors may not serve as a director for more than four years in succession without becoming an officer. Vacancies of officers or directors shall be filled by the Board of Directors until the next annual meeting. Only one representative of a member firm is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors at any given time.SECTION 4. The Board of Directors shall have power to employ a work secre-tary who shall be known as Executive Secretary. His duties shall be to attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and association meetings, to write, print and distribute the CNLA Bulletin, to collect dues, issue membership certificates, and any other duties required by the Board of Directors. His compensation is to be set by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer is to pay bills and draw orders on all funds under his jurisdiction.SECTION 5. There shall be a Nominating Committee composed of three mem-bers, the chairman to be appointed by the President, and two members to be elected from the floor, to serve for the ensuing year. The Nominating Commit-tee shall take into consideration the guidelines posted after these By-Laws. The Nominating Committee shall make available its slate of officers and directors to the members at least 45 days in advance of the annual meeting. Additional nominations may be presented by signed petition of at least 15 members, filed

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with the Executive Secretary at least 30 days before the Annual Meeting, who shall then inform the members. Voting shall take place at the annual meet-ing, or by a written ballot approved by the Board of Directors. Candidates for President, Vice-President, and Treasurer shall have first served on the Board of Directors prior to their election.Section 6. The Directors shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors, using their best judgment and expertise in managing the Association’s affairs. The Executive Secretary shall notify the Board when a particular Director has missed three consecutive meetings. A Director may be removed for cause by the Board of Directors upon an affirmative vote equal to at least two-thirds of the entire Board.

ARTICLE V - CommitteesSECTION 1. The President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be ex-officio members of all committees with power to vote.SECTION 2. The President may appoint committees as necessary and as re-quired by Article IV and Article IXSECTION 3. The activities and responsibilities of the committees shall be deter-mined by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VI - MeetingsSECTION 1. One annual meeting shall be held in the month of December or January, at which time the election of officers shall be held and the reports of officers and standing committees shall be submitted to the membership.SECTION 2. A summer meeting shall be held. Necessary business may be pre-sented at this meetingSECTION 3. The Board of Directors shall decide the time and place of the winter and summer meetings.SECTION 4. Any significant change in the traditional format of either meeting must be brought to the attention of and ratified by the membership at a regu-lar meeting at least one year before such change would take place.SECTION 5. A Special Meeting of the Association may be called by the Presi-dent. The President shall call a Special Meeting at the request, in writing, of twenty members in good standing, after a lapse of ten days and notification of all members.SECTION 6.10% of the voting membership shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.SECTION 7. Four members of the Board of directors shall constitute a quorum at any Board of Directors meeting.SECTION 5. A quorum must be present at any meeting at which business is transacted or a vote taken committing the Association to any proposal or action.

ARTICLE VII - Impeachment of OfficersAn officer may be impeached by the unanimous vote of the other officers or by a petition signed by five members and may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of the members after he has been accorded a hearing upon the impeachment charges.

ARTICLE VIII - AmendmentsThe By-Laws of this Association may be amended by a two-thirds vote at any meeting, provided that notice of said amendment has been sent to each mem-ber by the Secretary ten days prior to the meeting.

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ARTICLE IX - Order of BusinessThe Order of Business at Association meetings shall be:1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. Reading of the Minutes4. Reading of Communications, Bills, etc.5. Reports of Officers6. Reports of Standing Committees7. Reports of Special Committees8. Unfinished Business9. New Business10. Announcements11. Election of Officers12. Installation of Officers13. Appointment of Nominating Committee Chairman, and Election of 2 Mem-bers14. Appointment of Auditing Committee15. Adjournment of Business Meeting16. Program

ARTICLE X - Parliamentary AuthorityRobert’s Rules of Order shall be the Association’s final authority on all ques-tions of procedure and parliamentary law not covered by the By-Laws.

ARTICLE XI. Conflict of Interest. An officer, director or member shall abstain from participating in and voting on any matter brought before the Association in which he/she has a direct finan-cial interest.

ARTICLE XII. Dissolution. If the Association is dissolved, all remaining assets after payment of creditors are to be distributed to charitable, educational, or scientific organizations involved in the field of horticulture.

Guidelines For the Nominating Committee (adopted November 17, 1997)Each year at the Annual Meeting, the Nominating Committee must present a slate of officers and directors to the membership. Although members of the Board of Directors must be nominated each year, under normal circumstances, most of the members of the Board will already be serving. Usually, each officer will step up one position: Secretary becomlng Treasurer, Treasurer becoming Vice-President, then President and remaining on the Board as Past President. The person nominated for Secretary will normally be one of the seated direc-tors, with consideration given to seniority, provided this person is willing to commit to being an Officer of the Association for five years. The Bylaws state that a person cannot remain a director for more than four successive years without becoming an officer. The person or persons to be nominated for a position as director shall be selected from the membership, usually a person who has served as a chairman of one of the more active committees of the Association or has proved an interest in the Association in some other way. The Nominating Committee should seek input from the seated Board of Directors regarding good candidates, as the Board should be aware of the merit of the various committee chairmen or other members whose interest in the Associa-tion makes them worthy of joining the Board. As amended thru January 1998.

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New England Trade Associations

Greenworks Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association (VNLA)Kristina MacKulin, Executive DirectorPO Box 92N. Ferrisburgh, VT 05473802-425-5117Kristina@greenworksvermont.orgwww.greenworksvermont.org

Maine Nursery & Landscape Association (MELNA)Donald SproulPO Box 4666Augusta, ME [email protected]

Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA)Rena SummerPO Box 387Conway, MA [email protected]

New England Nursery Association (NENA)Virginia Wood8-D Pleasant Street S.Natick, MA 01760508-653-3112info@newenglandnurseryassociation.orgwww.newenglandnurseryassociation.org

New Hampshire Landscape Association (NHLA)Pamela Moreau13 Rancourt StreetNashua, NH [email protected]

New Hampshire Plant Growers Association (NHPGA)c/o NH Farm Bureau295 Sheep Davis RoadConcord, NH 03301603-224-1934www.nhpga.org

Rhode Island Nursery & Landscape Association (RINLA)Shannon BrawleyPO Box 984West Kingston, RI [email protected]

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