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Last week, America in Bloom announced that the National Garden Clubs has been awarded the inaugural "America in Bloom Spirit Award." The award recognizes organizations whose missions and activities are consistent and complementary to the...
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Find out who filled OFA's newest staff positionThe Association of Horticulture Professionals announces the hiring of Ms. Jamie Schafrath, CMP, as its Director Business Development. Schafrath will lead a team of staff and volunteers...
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The deadline for voting in the American Garden Award contest has been extended until Sept. 30, 2011. The American Garden Award provides the gardening public with the opportunity to vote on the specific variety they...
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All-America Selections just announced a new logo with a fresh modern design to take the organization into their next 80 years. Check it out.All-America Selections just announced a new logo with a fresh modern design...
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Last week at OFA Short Course in Columbus, Ohio, OFA The Association of Horticulture Professionals announced the election of its president and vice president, as well as the election of new board members.Mike McCabe...
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From curb appeal to succession plans, garden center tours can provide owners, managers and staff motivation to improve, beneficial industry connections and long-lasting memories.While working with such great people to get ready for the 2011...
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Think warm thoughts. Why? Because the Garden Centers of America (GCA) Holiday Tour in Minnesota is upon us, and depending on where you are in the country, warm spring weekends might feel light years away....
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The 2010 America in Bloom Symposium & Awards Program, which will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in St. Louis, Mo., has been set, with a full program of education and events. This...
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This year's OFA Short Course, which will take place July 10 to 13 in Columbus, Ohio, features a special focus on retailers that will put garden centers in the trade show spotlight more than ever...
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Many trade show organizers say that the best networking comes after the sessions are over, in the hallways, during coffee breaks, out on the street and in after-hours mingling.It always seemed a bit counter-intuitive to...
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