In September, APLD CT members and their guests were treated to a very special personal tour of the Hollister House Gardens, located in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. The tour was hosted by George Schoelkopf, the owner and designer of this garden conservancy property. Hollister House Gardens is visited by thousands of people annually. Our group [...]
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APLD CT Visits Hollister House Gardens
Posted in News & Events, tagged APLD Connecticut, George Schoelkopf, Hollister House Gardens on November 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Vines & Vignettes – A Fall Garden Fantasy
Posted in News & Events, tagged Vines & Vignettes on October 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Even though APLD CT is not sponsoring this event, we thought it might be of interest to garden enthusiasts… Tour the grounds of the historic Rose Cottage, while taking in garden vignettes created by landscape architects, garden designers, nurseries, interior designers and garden antique dealers create in the garden spaces, terraces, and walkways of this [...]
APLDCT Sponsored Event : Behind The Scenes Tour of Hollister House
Posted in News & Events, tagged APLD Connecticut chapter, Behind-the-scenes garden tour, George Schoellkopf, Hollister House Gardens on August 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »
APLD CT is offering members and non-members alike a unique opportunity for a behind-the scenes tour of Hollister House Gardens conducted by one of the garden’s original creator’s, George Schoellkopf. Hollister House Garden is situated on a sloped, beautiful terraced site in the rolling hills of Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut. Hollister House is an American interpretation [...]
An Interview with Richard Schipul – Creating a Meadow
Posted in News & Events, tagged Designing Eden, establishing a meadow in Connecticut, Richard Schipul on August 10, 2011 | 2 Comments »
An interview with APLD CT member, Richard Schipul of Designing Eden in New Milford about a 2-acre meadow he recently installed in Kent, CT…before you read about Richard’s experiences take a look at some before/after photos of the project. Undoubtedly, many of our clients have seen “meadow in a bag” next to the checkout counter [...]
APLD Connecticut Chapter Hits the Big Time!
Posted in News & Events, tagged APLD Connecticut chapter, Connecticut Gardener magazine, Designer Forum Connecticut Gardener magazine, MaryEllen Pirozzoli, Richard Rosiello, Scott Hokunson on July 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In our ongoing efforts to not only raise awareness of the value of professional landscape design among Connecticut homeowners but to also help promote APLD Connecticut members and their businesses, our chapter has partnered with Connecticut Gardener magazine to provide a column on plants and landscape design-related issues written by our members. Much like a traditional roundtable, the column [...]
Volunteering Pays Off for APLD CT Member Scott Hokunson
Posted in News & Events, tagged Blue Heron Landscape Design, Scott Hokunson, Ultimate Backyard Makeover on May 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
One of APLD CT’s members, Scott Hokunson of Blue Heron Landscape Design in Granby, is getting some much deserved attention for his work through his association with The Ultimate Backyard Makeover. We caught up with Scott and asked him a few questions about the time he spends volunteering in his community has impacted his business. How [...]
APLD Connecticut – Excellence in Design award
Posted in News & Events, tagged APLDCT Excellence in Design award, CT Flower & Garden Show, Pondering Creations on April 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
APLD Connecticut presents the Excellence in Design Award The 2011 Connecticut Flower & Garden Show was the venue for over a dozen elaborately designed landscapes created to inspire show attendees and get them thinking about what’s possible in their own gardens once all the snow and ice finally melts. APLD Connecticut was asked to judge the landscapes and present [...]
APLDCT at the Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
Posted in News & Events, tagged APLD Connecticut chapter, Connecticut Flower & Garden Show on February 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Stop by, say hello and learn about the benefits of working with a professional landscape designer on your next outdoor project. Professional landscape designers from the APLD Connecticut chapter will be on hand throughout the Connecticut Flower & Garden Show in Hartford this weekend to answer all your questions. See you there!
Marketing Strategies for Landscape Professionals
Posted in News & Events on February 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
APLD NY wants you to fly high at a seminar on Marketing Strategies for Landscape Professionals with Chris Heiler Thursday March 3rd, 2011, 10am – 2pm Columbia University, Lewisohn Hall, Room 212A (Enter campus at 116th and Broadway) Knowing and understanding your audience intimately is critical for our business success. Join us [...]
Business Roundtable A Success
Posted in News & Events on February 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
While the weather definitely affected the attendance, those who were able to make it through all the ice and snow were treated to a lively discussion on tax and insurance issues impacting their businesses. We’d like to thank NVCC’s Math and Science department for co-hosting the event and the following presenters for sharing their expertise with [...]
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