Long Island Flower Growers Association

09/04/2026

Long Island Nursery & Landscape Association is hosting a Symposium on September 24th, headlined by Dr. Allan Armitage. The event offers DEC and CNLP credits as well. Below is a flyer with additional information and a registration link. Reach out to Carol over at LINLA ([email protected]) with any questions!

Register here: https://www.linla.org/event-details/green-horizon-symposium-the-shifting-of-the-horticultural-landscape

07/22/2026

Yesterday, the LIFGA made a bus trip down to Lucas Greenhouses in NJ to see their flower trials. Thanks to Melissa Dorcinvil for organizing the trip!

07/10/2026

Join us on our bus trip to LUCAS GREENHOUSES to see their trial gardens and to interact with breeders on JULY 21. www.Lucasgreenhouses.com
TICKETS: $55.00 PER PERSON - includes a GREENHOUSE TOUR AND LUNCH
Departure from Long Island: LIE – Exit 49 Park & Ride
At 6:30 AM & arrive at Lucas 10 AM
Departure from Lucas at 2 PM & arrive back on
Long Island at Exit 49 Park & Ride at 6 PM
You can purchase tickets on our website: www.lifga.com
SNACKS AND WATER will be PROVIDED
Trivia & prizes on our return trip!
Contact Melissa Dorcinvil for additional information or if you have any questions.
[email protected]
Cell phone: 631-300-8333

03/09/2026

Sad news. We lost our good friend Albie Schmitt this past weekend. Rest in peace, ol' friend.

View Albert H Schmitt's complete obituary, share memories, and explore heartfelt tribute posts from the community.

02/21/2026

LIFGA's winter dinner meeting next Tuesday at the The Birchwood of Polish Town has been canceled due to the pending snow storm. If you have registered and want a refund, please contact Diane at [email protected]

Stay safe out there! We will try to reschedule at a later date.

02/16/2026

Our winter meeting is only a week away on Tuesday, February 24, at the Birchwood of Polish Town in Riverhead. Preregister online rather than pay at the door and save $10/person. Go to our website to register: www.LIFGA.com. The cost is $65.00 if you pay in advance and $75.00 if you pay at the door.

We will have several Rapid Fire presentations from faculty at Cornell University: Dr. Neil Mattson (floriculture and hydroponics), Dr. Samantha Willden (entomology), Jingjing Yin from Cornell Cooperative Extension from the Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program, and more!

We will be having a 50/50 raffle. Please come and support LIFGA! Contact Diane at [email protected] for more information.

02/11/2026

Come join us for our Winter dinner meeting! It will be held at The Birchwood of Polish Town. Attendees will enjoy chef's dinner and cash bar. Our speaker will be Samantha Willden from Cornell University discussing Research Priorities for a New CEA Entomology Lab.

Cost of ticket: $65/person for RSVPs; $75/person at the door.

There will be a 50/50 raffle.

For additional information contact Diane Hanwick @ (631) 886-1610 or [email protected].

Date: February 24, 2026 @ 5pm Location: Van De Wetering Greenhouses, 5784 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901 Map It Come join us for our Winter dinner meeting! Attendees will enjoy a chef’s dinner and cash bar. Our speaker for the night will be Samantha Willden (Assistant Professor at Cornell Universi...