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July 2022
Pollinators and Plants: A Research Update

There is no question that horticulture is beneficial to bees and pollinators. After all, the best way to support bees is to plant healthy and bee-friendly plants. For generations, professional growers of trees, plants and... more »
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June 2022
Green Industry to Gather in Columbus for Cultivate’22

From retailers, greenhouse and nursery growers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers, florists, students, educators, researchers and manufacturers, Cultivate is known to attract thousands of industry professionals and visitors from all 50 states and over 40... more »
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May 19, 2022
AmericanHort Elects New Board Members, Officers

AmericanHort recently announced the election of four new members to the board of directors, along with the election of a new slate of board officers. The official welcome and installation will take place at Cultivate’22.... more »

May 17, 2022
Horticultural Research Institute Marks 60 Years

 In September 1962, a small group of forward-thinking nursery professionals established the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) to provide funds that would support industry-driven, targeted research. Starting from a combined donation of $1,300 in the early... more »
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April 12, 2022
AmericanHort Hires New Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs

Effective April 11, Sara Neagu-Reed has joined AmericanHort as as Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs. She joins the Washington, DC-based advocacy team working alongside Craig Regelbrugge, Executive Vice President-Advocacy, Research, and Industry Relations; and... more »
Women in Horticulture Week

April 2022
AmericanHort to Celebrate Women in Horticulture at Cultivate’22

AmericanHort is pleased to host the second annual Women in Horticulture luncheon program at Cultivate’22. This year’s Women in Horticulture luncheon program includes a Sponsor-A-Peer opportunity to sponsor attendance. The luncheon, which takes place on from 12-1:30 p.m. on... more »
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March 14, 2022
AmericanHort & HRI Launch HRI Leadership Academy

AmericanHort and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announce the launch of The HRI Leadership Academy, a one-year leadership program designed to develop the skills the green industry needs to perform better, grow faster, and prepare for... more »
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March 8, 2022
AmericanHort Seeks Peer Sponsors for Women in Horticulture Luncheon

AmericanHort recently announced an opportunity to sponsor attendance at the Women in Horticulture luncheon program taking place on Monday, July 18 at the Cultivate trade show. The Women in Horticulture luncheon is a ticketed event... more »

March 1, 2022
HRI Opens Scholarship Applications for 2022-2023 School Year

HRI recently announced it will award over $25,000 in scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. These scholarships are made possible by nine endowed funds that aid students seeking a career in horticulture. HRI and its... more »

February 10, 2022
AmericanHort Sets Pre-Registration Dates for Cultivate’22

AmericanHort has announced that the pre-registration period for Cultivate'22 will be open from Feb. 14-25. Anyone who registers during this two-week pre-registration period will have a pre-assigned date during the week of March 7 to... more »

January 26, 2022
HRI Marks 60th Anniversary

On Jan. 6,  the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), kicked off a milestone year, recognizing and thanking donors, researchers, and the industry during a reception at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) in Baltimore, Maryland. This... more »
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October 22, 2021
AmericanHort Expands Advocacy Team

AmericanHort continues to deepen investment in resources and capabilities to address key advocacy issues important to the success of our member-business owners while protecting the industry from potentially harmful effects of legislation and government regulation.... more »