Associations

April 7, 2015
Sakata Cyclist Donates Funds for New Salad Bar

Ron Cramer, a Tour de Fresh cyclist who was sponsored by Sakata Seed America, raised more than $4,233 to support the Let's Bring Salad Bars 2 School initiative.Cramer opted to raise money for Rosemead School... more »

April 7, 2015
AIB Names New Board Members

American in Bloom (AIB) recently appointed five new members to its board of directors:Marshall Dirks, director of marketing and public relations for Proven WinnersDrew Becher, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyDale Fisher, partner/owner of Jon... more »

March 6, 2015
SNA 2015 Plans Announced

The Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has announced preliminary plans for SNA 2015, scheduled for July 21-23, 2015, at Atlanta's Georgia International Convention Center (GICC). SNA 2015 is a fusion of The Southern Plant Conference (July... more »

March 4, 2015
Cultivate’15 Announces Keynotes, Retail District

AmericanHort is "Changing the Game" at Cultivate'15, which will take place July 11-14, with two keynote presentations and a new Retail District. AmericanHort is "Changing the Game" at Cultivate'15, which will take place July 11-14,... more »

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Planting Pride

America in Bloom envisions communities across the country as welcoming and vibrant places to live, work and play benefitting from colorful plants and trees; enjoying clean environments; celebrating heritage; and planting pride through volunteerism. America... more »

February 20, 2015
GCA Summer Tour Registration Opens

This year's GCA Summer Tour, June 21-24, features five or more stops each day, from large destination garden centers to small, niche-oriented stores, setting the stage for an amazing tour.Drawing from German and Polish roots,... more »

January 7, 2015
AmericanHort Turns One

On January 1, AmericanHort celebrated its first birthday. The organization formally launched on January 1, 2014, through the consolidation of the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) and OFA—The Association of Horticulture Professionals.It was the... more »

December 4, 2014
Pantone Marsala is 2015’s Color of the Year

Pantone chose PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala, a naturally robust and earthy wine red, as its color of the year for 2015. "While PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, the captivating 2014 color of the year, encouraged creativity and... more »

November 8, 2013
Short Course to Remain in Columbus Through 2018

AmericanHort has announced that Columbus, Ohio, has been selected to host both the 2017 and the 2018 Short Course - North America's largest horticulture trade show.This announcement comes shortly after the recent announcement that AmericanHort,... more »

October 17, 2013
Otsuka Named New Shinoda Foundation President

The Shinoda Foundation has named well-known flower executive Bob Otsuka as its new president. Otsuka replaces Paul Ecke III who is retiring. "Bob's deep ties to floriculture and his passion for advancing our industry make... more »

October 16, 2013
Industry Associations Collaborate on Neonicotinoid Information

The American Nursery & Landscape Association, OFA and the Society of American Floirsts have collaborated on a letter and FAQ sheet to help the industry gain a better understanding of the use of neonicotinoids.These documents... more »

August 14, 2013
ANLA Creates Rose Rosette Disease Website

The American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) has launched a website to act as a one-stop resource for growers, landscapers, extension agents and researchers to find the most up-to-date information about Rose Rosette Disease.Tips include... more »