Bring your load of woodchips over to Newtown's Salesyard during business hours, or drive through the open gate on Huntingtown Road near the corner of Brushy Hill Road. Thanks!

140 Huntingtown Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
203-426-4037 tel.

203-426-8057 fax

496 Bunker Hill Road
Watertown, CT 06795
860-945-6588 tel.

860-945-9282 fax

info@planterschoice.com 

When getting paid to do anything that can be construed as improving or maintaining the health of a tree, you need to have an arborist license in the State of Connecticut.

What: 6 classes help you prepare for the  CT Arborist Licensing Exam 

Where: 140 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown, CT  (our sales office) 

When: Wednesdays, Jan. 9th - Feb. 13th, 2 pm-3:30 pm

Cost: $175 (non-refundable)

If you are thinking about getting your arborist license consider signing up for this 6 session class to help you prepare for it. Call and talk to Mark Kokinchak with any questions or to sign up. Call soon while there are still spaces available! 203-426-4037

Learn more about the license here.  

NY Professional Turf and  Landscape Trade Show

When: Tues. Jan 8th

Where: Empire City Casino in Yonkers, NY

What: New York State Professional Turf & Landscape Conference and Trade Show

Attend some great lectures on weeds, soil, pruning and more. CT, NJ and NY recertification credits available.

Click here for more information and Schedule.

CTPA Annual Meeting

When: Thurs. Jan. 17th

Where: The Aquaturf, Plantsville, CT

What: CT Tree Protective Association's Annual Meeting with exhibitors and lectures. Listen to talks on the Biomechanics of Trees, Pesticide Updates, Tree Assesment and more. Registration fee includes a very nice lunch!

Click here to learn more. 

Groundskeepers Turf and Landscape Conference

When: Tues.& Wed. Jan. 22-23rd

Where: Crown Plaza Hotel, Cromwell, CT

What: CT Groundskeepers Association's Annual Conference

Tuesday's seminars will focus on turf and lawn care, and Wednesday's will be primarily landscaping and hardscape. There will be vendors on both days. See the schedule here. 

New England Grows

When: Wed.-Fri. Feb. 6-8th

Where: Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA

What: The Northeast's leading horticulture trade show and green industry seminars. Learn about New Perennials,  Invasive Plants, Insecticides & Pollinators, Renovating Older Landscapes and listen to Dan Heims from Terra Nova speak about awesome plants for small gardens and containers. If you've never gone don't miss out on this - you'll be sure to be inspired!

Click for the schedule at a glance.

ELA Annual Meeting

When: Wed. & Thurs. Feb. 27th & 28th

Where: Mass Mutual Center, Springfield, MA

What: Ecological Trade Show and Marketplace. 2013's conference is titled 'Sustainable Habitats: Making Ecological Connections'. It's a very interesting show with lots to see. Information on their schedule and speakers list will be available soon. Check their website for updates.