Associations

October 21, 2019
AmericanHort to Host Virtual Conference on the Changing Nursery Industry

AmericanHort has announced a free virtual conference on "The Changing Nursery Industry: How Will You Adapt?" Scheduled for 2:30-5:15 p.m. EDT on October 23, the conference is intended for students and young growers as we... more »

October 15, 2019
SNA Announces Student Research Travel Grant Program

The Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has announced a new program designed to offer financial aid through travel reimbursements to students presenting in the Bryson L. James Student Research Competition at the 2020 SNA Research Conference.... more »

October 7, 2019
Cultivate Receives Trade Show Honors

AmericanHort' signature event, Cultivate, is being recognized in the trade show industry by two leading industry organizations – Trade Show Executive (TSE) and Trade Show News Network (TSNN). Cultivate has been named to the Trade... more »
Production Tour Offered During Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo

October 3, 2019
Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo Offers Production Tour

On Dec. 12, a Greenhouse Production, Technology, & Labor-Saving bus tour will take place during the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Join Michigan State University Extension Educator Heidi Lindberg for a tour... more »

October 2, 2019
Ready for Fall

Fall hasn’t quite arrived here in the Midwest; the leaves are mostly still green and temperatures are decidedly summer-like. But last week in Nashville, Tennessee, the feeling was far more autumnal, with The Garden Center... more »
NGB Announces Horticulture Therapy Garden Grants

September 30, 2019
NGB Announces Therapy Garden Grants

After collecting thousands of votes from the public, National Garden Bureau, American Meadows, Sakata Seed America and Corona Tools have announced the three therapeutic gardens receiving grants and in-kind donations totaling more than $5,000. The... more »

September 20, 2019
Deadline Approaching for AFE Paid Internships

The floral industry is one of the largest segments of U.S. agricultural crops and comprises more than 60,000 businesses. The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced it is offering a Business Internship Program for students in: Management Information... more »

September 12, 2019
Entries Being Accepted for 2020 Green Thumb Awards

New plants and garden product entries are now being accepted for the 2020 Green Thumb Awards, presented by the Direct Gardening Association. For the first time, all companies with plants and garden products may enter their... more »

September 4, 2019
Ag Secretary to Keynote AmericanHort’s Impact Washington

AmericanHort recently announced that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be a keynote speaker at its 2019 Impact Washington Summit, which takes place Sept. 16-18 in Washington, D.C. The summit intends to unite leaders... more »

July 29, 2019
NGB Names Winners of First-Ever ‘Year of’ Video Contest

For more than 30 years, National Garden Bureau (NGB) has been showcasing and promoting their member’s products in the inspirational program called “Year of.” Over the years, the program has steadily expanded to encompass more... more »
GCA Bathroom Contest

July 8, 2019
GCA Bathroom Awards Competition Deadline Extended

Garden Centers of America is extending the deadline for entries to its 2019 Best Garden Center Bathroom Awards to Wednesday, July 17, at midnight EDT. The Gold Award winner will receive an honorary plaque to display... more »
Five New Edible Varieties Earn AAS Winner Designation: Cucumber-Green-Light

July 8, 2019
Five New Edible Varieties Earn AAS Winner Designation

All-America Selections recently announced five new winners, all of which are new edible varieties. The AAS Winners were trialed throughout North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grew them next to comparisons that are... more »