Associations

January 3, 2013

ANLA Rings in New Year with New Executive Vice President

OFA CEO Michael Geary, CAE, assumes the chief staff position on Jan. 1, 2013. Bringing 21 years of experience in association management, including nearly three years as the CEO of OFA, Michael will helm both... more »

December 20, 2012

New Vision Summit for IGCs to Meet in January

According to retail experts John Stanley and Sid Raisch, independent garden centers must change and they need to do so quickly.Stanley and Raisch believe this because the average sale per customer of a typical American... more »

November 28, 2012

AAS Announces Niagara Peninsula as Site for 2013 Summer Summit

After an eight year absence, All-America Selections is returning to the Niagara Peninsula for the annual AAS Summer Summit. The 2013 event will be held from August 12-14 with The Waterfront Hotel in Burlington serving... more »

November/December 2012

Trophy Case Varieties

How confident are you that you've chosen the right mix of annuals and vegetables for your customers? What proof do you have that the plants you've ordered will actually perform for the home gardener and... more »

October 24, 2012

OFA Grow & Sell for Profit Conference Going on Location

The OFA Grow & Sell for Profit Conference is going on location on Thursday, November 8 to Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina – the largest single-site heated greenhouse in the United States with 162... more »

September 20, 2012

A Change in PANTS for 2013

I n 2013, the Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (PANTS) will move to Philadelphia and take place July 31 to Aug. 1.Earlier this summer, MAC Events, Spring Lake, N.J., assumed responsibility for producing the show... more »

September 11, 2012

FNGLA, OFA and PLANET to Work Together on TPIE Short Course Program

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) has announced that OFA – the Association of Horticulture Professionals and the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) are joining FNGLA as partners to plan and promote the 2013... more »

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 »