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Nurseries, large growers prepare for new pesticide rules

It's not too early to begin preparing for compliance with new Pesticide Worker Protection Standards (WPS) approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

April 26, 2016

According to Senior Vice President of AmericanHort Craig Regelbrugge, “virtually every nursery and greenhouse operation that hires labor beyond the family, and uses pesticides in the production of plants, will be affected.”

STIHL executive says green industry is working hard on its image

Stihl executive Rogers Phelps, board member of the NALP foundation, knows that attracting bright young people into the green industry is imperative to success.

March 17, 2016

The opening ceremony of the National Collegiate Landscape Competition was held Thursday morning at Mississippi State University’s Humphrey Coliseum. Photo: David Rountree

MANTS show attendance points to upbeat green industry

Green industry professionals from far and wide flocked to Baltimore for the 46th Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), with attendance reaching a little over 11,000 this year. The trade show was held January 6-8 at the Baltimore Convention Center, where 966 exhibitors displayed a variety of horticultural products, including landscaping solutions in addition to the […]

February 23, 2016

A variety of attendees and exhibitors gathered in Baltimore for MANTS 46th show. Photo: MANTS

Cultivate ’16 keynote speeches to focus on business acumen

From July 9-12 in Columbus, Ohio, Cultivate ’16 -- the horticulture industry's largest trade show -- will include more than 120 educational sessions & an 8-acre exhibition area.

February 4, 2016

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Defined broadly, green industry revenue totals $196 billion

According to a study conducted by the University of Florida, the green industry pumps about $196 billion into the U.S. economy annually -- with a sizable impact.

February 3, 2016

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AmericanHort invites interior plantscapers to AmericasMart Atlanta

On March 2, in partnership with AmericasMart Atlanta, AmericanHort will offer a professional holiday decorating workshop for interior plantscapers.

January 18, 2016

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Industry veteran advises landscapers to exploit technology

25-year green industry veteran Judith Guido gives insight into the future of landscaping, including sustainability and how new technology plays a factor in success.

January 15, 2016

Time to save your spot at landscaping’s top recruiting event

The annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition is set for March 16-19 at Mississippi State University. It's time to reserve your space through NALP.

January 15, 2016

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Researchers map bees’ continuing decline nationwide

Bee populations in areas of the U.S. that depend most on the pollinators are declining apace, according to new research -- which could be dire for landscaping.

January 5, 2016

A new University of Vermont study of wild bees identifies 139 counties in key agricultural regions of California, the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, west Texas and the Mississippi River valley that face a worrisome mismatch between falling wild bee supply and rising crop pollination demand. Photo: University of Vermont

‘NextLevel’ conference to focus on business of horticulture

AmericanHort’s “NextLevel” conference for owners, CEOs and managers in the horticulture industry is set for Jan. 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition to ample networking opportunities, the conference features several educational sessions each day, most of which focus on business management rather than products and services. For example, […]

December 2, 2015

Video seeks to attract young people to green industry

Finding and keeping good workers is a challenge in any industry, but especially in the green industry. A key issue as to why recruiting quality employees in the landscaping business is so hard is the lack of knowledge about what is really involved. New England Grows and its four founding partner organizations have set about […]

December 1, 2015

Ohio floral retailer wins national design competition

Dee Conrad of Petals and Leaves in Columbus, Ohio, was the winner of the National Alliance of Floral Association’s (NAFA) Floral Design Contest this past weekend in San Antonio, Texas. Conrad was the Cultivate’15 Floral Designer of the Year, which qualified her to represent AmericanHort at the NAFA conference. The design contest theme was “San […]

October 5, 2015

National floral design winner Dee Conrad poses alongside the National Alliance of Floral Associations’ Floral Design Contest chairman, Normal Northern.

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