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Spring Meadow Endowment Fund Reaches New Mark
According to Spring Meadow Nursery and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the Spring Meadow – Proven Winners Endowment Fund has topped $800,000. The funds are raised by Spring Meadow’s customer base of “Plant Geeks” and matched by the company,... more »Moran to Retire as SAF CEO
The Society of American Florists‘ chief executive officer, Peter Moran, will retire at the end of the year from his post after 33 years with the industry’s national trade association. Kate Penn, currently chief content officer... more »AmericanHort Names New Government Affairs Director
AmericanHort has hired Tal Coley to be the association's new director of government affairs based in its Washington, D.C. office. “AmericanHort is delighted to welcome Tal to further advance... more »AmericanHort Adds Three to Board of Directors
AmericanHort has added three new members to its board of directors. The board of directors is comprised of leaders from across the breadth of the horticulture industry and encompasses various experiences, skills, and backgrounds. The board... more »
NGB’s 2017 ‘Year of the’ Materials Now Available
The National Garden Bureau has announced that promotional materials and resources for the NGB "Year of the" program are now available on its website. Each year the National Garden Bureau, the non-profit organization that promotes gardening... more »AIB Turns 15, Launches Fundraising Effort
America in Bloom (AIB) is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year at its Symposium & Awards Program Celebration (Oct. 6 to 8) in Arroyo Grande, California. America in Bloom's mission is to promote nationwide beautification through education and... more »SAF Elects New Council Leaders
Members of the Society of American Florists (SAF) have elected nine members to positions on its Retailers, Wholesalers and Growers Councils. New council members begin their terms at the close of SAF Maui 2016, the... more »
AmericanHort Names New President and CEO
The AmericanHort board of directors has named Ken Fisher as the company’s president and CEO, effective immediately. Fisher has 20 years of experience leading public and privately held companies, including iconic consumer brands with The Coleman... more »
GCA Extends Bathroom Competition Deadline
Garden Centers of America’s (GCA) Best Garden Center Bathroom Awards, now in its sixth year, recognize IGC retailers whose restrooms contribute to the store’s favorable shopping experience. Independent garden centers are encouraged to submit their garden... more »AmericanHort Gives CEO Search Timeline
The search for a new AmericanHort CEO is progressing successfully, the association says. With the help of AmericanHort member company Key Corporate Services as the search firm, the search committee expects to announce the new... more »America in Bloom Chooses New Officers
America in Bloom announced the election of new board members and officers following its annual meeting on March 5.Katy Moss Warner, president emeritus of the American Horticultural Society, was elected president of the board. Evelyn... more »AAS Introduces Nine New Winners
All-America Selections has made a November announcement of nine new plants that have been trialed by horticulture experts throughout North America and deemed worthy of the All-America Selections brand. All of the following new varieties... more »
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