Dave Hart -President and Owner. Dave received his associate’s degree from the University of Connecticut in 1978. Upon graduation from University of Connecticut he worked at the Plant & Soil Research Facility at the University and quickly climbed to Farm Manager. He and Joyce founded Hart's Greenhouse and Florist in 1986. In 1988 Dave left the research farm to pursue his entrepreneurial interests full time. He received the Outstanding Young Farmers Award for Windham County in 1993 and 1994. In 1995 he was recognized as the Outstanding Young Farmer for all of Connecticut. This award culminated in a trip to California to the national Outstanding Young Farmer Conference.

Joyce Hart -Vice President and Co-owner. Joyce received her bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut in 1982 and founded Hart's Greenhouse and Florist in 1986. Joyce is responsible for starting the first Florist Shop in Canterbury. The florist shop has recently been featured in Florists’ Review Magazine. She is responsible for selecting the plant varieties that will be grown each year and is also the gift buyer for the gift shop. In 2007 Joyce was chair-woman of Norwich in Bloom, where she helped organize beautification efforts and got Norwich nationally recognized by America in Bloom judges for heritage preservation.

Jessica Hart – Floral Designer/ Store Manager. Jessica is the second generation here at Hart’s Greenhouse & Florist.. She is a topnotch floral designer, excelling in funeral, everyday ,wedding and party designs. Jess graduated from Woodstock Academy in 2001, and has recently graduated from the University of Connecticut College of Agriculture with a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture. She was awarded the Babbidge Scholar Award at graduation for a 4.0 grade point average. She is the floral designer and store manager of our Norwich store, and has been nominated by industry professionals as young retailer of the year.

Christopher Hart – Greenhouse &Technical Support. Chris is also part of the second generation at Hart's Greenhouse & Florist. Chris graduated from Woodstock Academy in 2001, and has recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with a  Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture. He has won numerous awards and scholarships. Chris is in charge of Production & Distribution, operating out of our Bennett Pond Rd. Growing Facility. In 2007 Chris was nominated and recognized, by industry professionals, as one of the top five young grower's in the country.

Laura Klitzke- Laura has worked at our Canterbury and Norwich stores full time since 2005. She is a very friendly and helpful sales associate. Stop in and say hello to her. She has recently married to her husband Ken and lives in Griswold. Laura loves dogs! She has a miniature daschund named Max.

Kristin Fisher- Kristin has been working at Hart's Greenhouse & Florist since 2008. She lives in Sterling with her man Chad and her dog Jett, a min-pin. She works at our Canterbury store and is a fast learner. She can help you with your plant questions in a flash!

Allison Dowling- Allison has worked part time at our Canterbury store since 2005. She is a full time high school science teacher in Rhode Island. Allison and her husband live in Moosup. Allison is a animal lover and has cats & dogs at home. She keeps us all laughing!

Linda Johnson- Linda has been working in the office and helping out in the Canterbury store since 2007. She is an animal lover and lives in Canterbury with her husband Bill and their 5 children. Their son Ole works here at Hart's Greenhouse & Florist LLC too!

Spock- Spock the cat is one of two brother cats who adopted our Canterbury Store as their home in 1997. Named because of his unusually large ears as a kitten, Spock can be found lounging in a sunny spot, relaxing on a bale of straw, or begging for a treat in the office. He's more shy than his brother and tends to hang where he's not in the way.

Sundae- Sundae is the second of the two brother cats in our Canterbury store. Named for his Vanilla belly, Chocolate Syrup back, and Cherry nose, he can usually be found hamming around the register or wherever the catnip is. Sundae is the unofficial greeter and protector of the store. He helps out at the register and controls any mice or other intruders.

Cherie Sears-Cherie has been working at Hart's greenhouse & Florist since 2002, and is the manager of the Brooklyn store. She is married , lives in Central Village, and has poodles named Nala and Jewels. Cherie is a hard worker, always giving her 110% with the friendliest “Hi! How are you?” greeting in the world.

Keri Dallas- Keri has worked our Canterbury and Brooklyn stores since 2007. She recently graduated from the University of Connecticut, where she majored in Animal Science. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and riding her horse named Chip.

Monique Letson- Monique has been working part time in our Brooklyn store since 2005. Monique lives in Hampton with her husband and has 5 wonderful children. She's an avid traveler and loves to garden in her spare time

Audrey Crider- Audrey graduated from the University of Connecticut, in 2005  with a degree in Landscape Architecture, she has been working at Hart's greenhouse since graduating. She works in the Norwich store and on our landscape design and install division. Ask for her, she is ready to help with any questions you may have.

Alma St. Cyr- Alma has been working at our Norwich store since 2006. She is an avid gardener and is excellent with landscape plants, perennials, and annuals. She lives in Norwich with her husband and children. Alma recently passed the very rigorous Connecticut Nurseryman’s Exam and is a Connecticut Accredited Nursery Professional. Good Job Alma!

Zack Carr- Zack works at our Norwich store. He currently attends the University of Connecticut and is studying Horticulture.He is and excellent student and has received the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Scholarship. Zack also took the CNLA Exam and passed and is an Accredited Nursery Professional in Ct. Good Job Zack!

Mike Leonard- Mike has been working at the Growing Facility and on the landscaping crew since 2008. Mike helps out with planting, watering, and maintenance. He is an off road enthusiast and loves getting muddy with his Jeep, fishing, and listening to country music!

Dennis Colon- Dennis has been working at our growing facility in Canterbury every spring since 2002. He helps out with planting, watering, and general maintenance. During the winter, Dennis lives in sunny Puerto Rico