FLOWER FUN

The Connecticut Flower & Garden show at the Connecticut Convention Center opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony of roses, daisies and other flowers. The event featured 25 gardens displayed by landscape designers, seminars and a design and horticulture competition. Pictured, from left, are: Donna Nowak, first vice president, Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Inc.; Kristie Gonsalves Harrington, president, North East Expos Inc.; and Maria Nahom, president, Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Inc.