GCA calls for bathroom nominations

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:44:15 EST

What do shoppers want? Quality, variety, value. And bathrooms.

Garden Centers of America's (GCA) Best Garden Center Bathroom Awards, now in their third year, recognize IGC retailers whose restrooms contribute to the store's favorable shopping experience.

Bobcat breaks ground to expand facility

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:18:41 EST

The Bobcat Company has broken ground on a $20 million expansion to create innovation, testing and technology facility, located in Bismarck, N.D. The company's new Acceleration Center will be high-tech home for advancing innovation, and d...

Burpee offers educational seed starter kits

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:28:41 EST

The nation's leading home gardening company, W. Atlee Burpee & Co. has joined forces with the American Heart Association's Teaching Garden program by launching the Teaching Gardens At Home seed starter kit, aimed at promoting healthy behaviors among young people and their families.

As part of Terra Nova Nurseries and Blooms of Bressingham's existing licensing agreement, the companies are introducing two new heucherellas now available for growers to pre-order in the form of liners, including Heucherella 'Fire Frost' and Heucherella 'Honey Rose'.

In June of 2012, Terra Nova Nurseries and Blooms of Bressingham entered int...

Vote for Rozanne!

Thu, 2 May 2013 16:48:26 EST

Geranium 'Rozanne' Nominated for RHS Plant of the Centenary

The Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 100^th birthday this year and is marking the occasion with a competition to determine the show's Plant of the Centenary. This will be decided by a public vote. Ten plants have been nominated by...

EU votes to ban neonicotinoids

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:56:51 EST

It's a first: The European Union has voted to implement a continent-wide ban on the use of neonicotinoids, alleged to harm bees. Of the 27 EU member states, 15 voted to suspend use of the insecticides --- which means the required majority was not met. The UK had previously abstained from...

May is Gardening for Wildlife Month!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:13:37 EST

Just in time for bountiful spring sales, The National Wildlife Federation announces that May is Gardening for Wildlife Momth:

From bird watchers to butterfly lovers, people across the country are transforming their gardens into havens for wildlife in celebration of National Wildlife Federation's Garden for Wildlife Month and its Certified Wildlife HabitatT program.
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MD launches sensitive crop mapping app

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:20:34 EST

Own a nursery in the great state of Maryland? Now you can protect your crops from overdrift --- or protect others' crops from your spray regimen --- with the help of a new map application from the Maryland Department of Ag.

Sensitive Crop Locator Launched to Help Pesticide Applicators Avoid Drift
Information in Database Voluntarily Provided by Growers
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OFA Short Course among top 200 shows

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:53:46 EST

The OFA Short Course trade show has been named the 147th largest trade show among all industries by the annual edition of Trade Show News Network. The largest horticulture event in North America for garden center retailers, greenhouse and nursery growers, landscapers, florists, and interior plantscapers, the show debuted on the list seven...

ANLA and OFA applaud landmark immigration agreement

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:10:32 EST

With action on historic immigration reform legislation expected this week, two powerhouse industry associations have voiced their support:

The American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) and its partner, OFA - The Association of Horticulture Professionals, applaud a landmark ag...

OFA prepares for continued growth with two new staff

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:18:20 EST

OFA - The Association of Horticulture Professionals announces the hiring of Adriana Quiñones-Riccardi, M.S. as its Manager - Education & Events, and Jeff Heimberger as its Manager - Information Technology. Quiñones-Riccardi will help develop and implement online and in-person educational programs; Heimberger will manage the association's technol...

'Pink Dawn' named Collector's Aquatic Plant of the Year

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:22:39 EST

The International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society (IWGS) announces Nymphaea 'Pink Dawn' as the 2013 Collector's Aquatic Plant of the Year. This hardy waterlily boasts uniquely variegated blooms of pink and white held above leaves ranging from green to bronze in color. 'Pink Dawn' was introduced by Dusti...

Maryland announces specialty crop grant program

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:58:45 EST

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced a competitive grant program to fund projects that solely enhances the competitiveness of specialty crops. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program was established by the 2008 Farm Bill. The grant application deadline is May 20; however, MDA will conduct a conference call on April 22 to go over details of the program for interested applican...

Archangel to announce restoration plans

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:30:14 EST

The non-profit organization Archangel Ancient Tree Archive will announce plans to restore the global old growth forest starting with exact genetic duplicates of the largest champion redwood trees in the world during the annual Earth Day event at Northwestern Michigan College. David Milarch, co-founder of Archangel Ancient Tree Archive...

Controlled Environment Ag School

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 11:55:37 EST

Growers Supply will be hosting a Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) School June 18-20, 2013. Growers Supply's mission is to provide the highest quality products at affordable prices with excellent customer service. They have advanced their goal of serving the horticultural community by offering the chance to learn about some of the latest trends in horticulture and agriculture, such as year-...

It's azalea time at Callaway!

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:31:59 EST

Finally, the blooming of azaleas has arrived at Callaway Gardens. Don't miss this amazing display of color that happens only a brief time each year. The Overlook Azalea Garden is quickly progressing toward peak bloom for this weekend and into next wee...

Syngenta to offer Goldsmith scholarships

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:19:47 EST

Syngenta Flowers, Inc. announced today that it will be offering two scholarships in 2013 to undergraduate, master's or doctoral students who have shown high potential in the fields of plant breeding and ornamen...

ANLA urges action on immigration

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:23:28 EST

From the American Nursery & Landscape Association:

Congress is seriously considering tackling comprehensive immigration reform. However, as lawmakers headed home in late March for a two-week spring recess, bipartisan working groups in both the Senate and House had failed to achieve breakthroughs on how to handle future legal immi...

Promote your summer show!

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:32:26 EST

American Nurseryman magazine is planning its annual Summer and Fall Events preview, and we'd like to include your event.

If you'd like your show, conference or expo included, please provide the...

Jelitto launches new website

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:42:14 EST

New from Jelitto:
Jelitto Perennial Seeds announces the launch of their brand new website. Packed with images and cultural information, and developed for an ease of use and ordering, the company is pleased to make this new platform available to existing customers as well as newcomers. Visit www.jelitto.com soon!

MANTS "means business"

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:43:58 EST

MANTS 2013, held January 9-11, kicked off the Green Industry Trade Show season and our 43d consecutive year with hoards of buyers, shoppers, information gatherers and end users all coming together for one purpose . business.

Sakata Seed observes 100th anniversary

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:10:27 EST

Sakata Seed Corporation, a company with a rich history of breeding and producing breakthrough flower and vegetable varieties, will celebrate 100 years in business in 2013. Sakata Seed Corporation is proud to join the ranks of those few companies that have celebrated this milestone.

Aquascape Foundation installs rainwater system in Dominican Republic

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:30:58 EST

A team of Aquascape Foundation volunteers installed a 15,000 gallon rainwater harvesting system in the Dominican Republic at FilterPure Filters, a non profit organization committed to providing safe drinking water to at-risk populations of the developing world. The captured and stored rainwater will be used to aid production of Filte...

AIB awarded at Philly Flower Show

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:03:47 EST

On Saturday, March 2, America in Bloom was awarded "Best Achievement for using Horticulture to Create a Sense of Place" by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for its 15x20 exhibit at the Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation's oldest and largest indoor flower show. &q...

Monrovia receives sustainability certification

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:19:53 EST

Monrovia, a leading grower of premium garden plants, has been certified by the Food Alliance for sustainable agricultural and management practices at its Dayton, Ore., nursery. For the past 18 years, Food Alliance has provided comprehensive third-party certification for sustainable food handling practices. In the summer of 2012 the non-pr...

Write a Field Note!

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:04:30 EST

Calling all plant freaks! Do you have a favorite plant? Who doesn't? Do you want to see your name in print? Of course you do. Then turn to the last page of your handy American Nurseryman magazine, put on your thinking cap and consider writing a Field Note for an upcoming issue.

Any hockey fans out there?

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:03:38 EST

We're sorry you had to wait for the season to start, but hey, here's some good news, direct from the fine folks at Proven Winners:

Proven Winners Sponsor NHL Record Breaking Streak

Blackhawks fever is building...

IR-4 protocols for 2013 posted

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:56:53 EST

Updated 2013 protocols have been posted to the IR-4 website. Recently, a number of changes have occurred including updated rates and application instructions...

Earth & Turf intros Metallo products

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 13:38:30 EST

Earth & Turf Products LLC, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to assist Metallo Tools of Wieringerwerf in the Netherlands with the introduction of their premium range of products in the USA. The Metallo range consists of a complete package of cutting and pruning tools for the professional user as well as for the quality conscious...

New England Grows draws crowds-despite historic storm

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:11:31 EST

New England Grows Draws Thousands to Boston

On February 6 & 7, 2013, New England Grows gathered commercial horticulture professionals for a two-day industry-wide celebration in Boston, MA. More tha...

New from Jelitto!

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:42:40 EST

The fine folks at Jelitto Perennial Seeds have introduced a few new varieties for 2013, and we'd like to share them with you. If you already have the company's 2012-2013 catalog, it's still valid till the end of this year. Visit Jelitto at www.jelitto.com. But we couldn't wait to show you these:

Please Call Sen. Marco Rubio's Office to Support His Leadership

On Thursday, February 28, please take one small, quick, and important step to support meaningful Congressional action on immigration reform. The ask: place a call to the office of Sen. Marco Rubio,...

Proven Winners launches shrub campaign

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:42:26 EST

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Shrubs launched a national consumer advertising campaign unlike any the industry has ever seen. Bold graphics personify ten heavy-hitting shrub varieties to present the unique and innovative features that make them a smart choice for the home garden. Proven Winners shrubs worked with Fairly Painless Adve...

Bandit upgrades stump grinders

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:42:04 EST

Bandit Industries has developed a patent-pending update for the company's hydrostatic direct-drive Model 2250XP and Model 2550XP stump grinders. The new upgrade provides additional strength and support to the cutter wheel and shaft, providing an extra measure of containment over and above federally mandated requirements in the event of ...

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