Associations

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 »

April 11, 2012
Dates Set for 2013 and 2014 California Spring Trials

The Steering Committee for the California Spring Trials has announced the dates for 2013 and 2014 California Spring Trials - April 6 to April 11, 2013 and April 5 to April 10, 2014.The Steering Committee... more »

April 5, 2012
IGC Show and GCA Reach Exclusive Agreement

Garden Centers of America (GCA) has approved an exclusive agreement with IGC Show founders to carry on GCA programs and activities under the IGC banner.Garden Centers of America (GCA) has approved an exclusive agreement with... more »

March 14, 2012
ANLA and OFA Announce New Event For 2013

Building on the joint venture announced in January, the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) and OFA - The Association of Horticulture Professionals are introducing a new event to be held in Winter 2013. Building... more »

March 13, 2012
MasterTag to Stock AAS Winner Tags

MasterTag has announced that it will stock two new tags that identify and promote All-America Selections winnersAll-America Selections offer gardeners reliable new varieties that have proven to possess superior garden performance in trial grounds across... more »

March 13, 2012
AIB Wins Award at Philadelphia Flower Show

Last week, America in Bloom was awarded "Best Achievement for Depicting Horticulture as a Way to Create Community" by the Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietyLast week, America in Bloom was awarded "Best Achievement for Depicting Horticulture as... more »