Associations

August 17, 2012
ANLA Grower/Distribution Tour Set for Next Month

The 2012 ANLA Grower Distribution Tour will take place Sept. 18 to 20, in Suffolk, Va.Attendees will have the opportunity to visit two nurseries who are successful growing and landscape distribution companies.Lancaster Farms and Bennett's... more »

July 15, 2012
OFA, ANLA Boards Vote to Form New Joint Association

The board of directors of OFA – the Association of Horticulture Professionals and the American Nursery and Landscape Association's (ANLA) board of directors both voted this week to explore the joint formation of a new... more »

July 12, 2012
OFA and ANLA Announce First Joint Event

The Association of Horticulture Professionals and The American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) have announced the development of a new, joint event named "Next Level," that will take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2013... more »

July 11, 2012
GCA Bathroom Awards Deadline Fast Approaching

Garden Centers of America is recognizing stores for their restrooms with its second annual GCA Bathroom Awards, presented during the GCA Membership Networking Lunch at the IGC Show, returning to Chicago's Navy Pier, August 21-23.... more »

June 5, 2012
Farwest Show Announces Seminar Lineup

The 2012 Farwest Show has announced the line-up of professional seminars for this year's event.The show will take place Aug. 23 to 25, at the Oregon Convention Center, in Portland, Oregon."Farwest seminars are designed to... more »

June 5, 2012
American Garden Award Voting Opens

The American Garden Award is continuing its mission to expose more consumers to the world of garden flowers with its ongoing flower popularity contest. Now in its fourth year, there are 28 public gardens participating... more »

May 22, 2012
AIB Calls for Nominations for 2012 Community Champion Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the America in Bloom's John Holmes III Community Champion Award.The award recognizes an individual who exemplifies community leadership through actions that reflect the mission of the organization. The award... more »

May 8, 2012
Registration Opens for GCA Summer Tour in Detroit

Stops on this year's GCA Detroit Summer Tour include Bordine's, Farmer John's Greenhouse, Plymouth Nursery, Four Star Greenhouse, English Gardens, Ray Weigand's and Deneweth's Garden Center, along with a Henry Ford Assembly Plant walking tour...and... more »

May 8, 2012
Farwest Show Announces 2012 Tours

Organizers of the 2012 Farwest Show have announced the lineup of professional tours for this year's event. According to Farwest Show director Allan Niemi, there will be three tours that take place Aug. 21 and... more »

May 8, 2012
OFA Short Course Online Registration, Hotel Reservations Now Open

Online registration and hotel reservations for 2012 OFA Short Course are now open. OFA Short Course will meet July 14-17, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.OFA Short Course offers education, products, and... more »

April 11, 2012
Farwest Show Debuts New Features For 2012

The 2012 Farwest Show, now in its 40th year, recently announced the lineup for this year's event, including a featured celebration of the genus Acer. The 2012 Farwest Show, now in its 40th year, today... more »

April 11, 2012
Joe Lamp’l to Deliver Keynote at 2012 OFA Short Course

OFA - The Association for Horticulture Professionals has announced that TV personality Joe Lamp'l will be the keynote speaker at OFA Short Course in July.OFA - The Association for Horticulture Professionals has announced that TV... more »