News

September 4, 2013
Deadline for Intern of the Year Applications Nears

For the past 14 years, GPN (Lawn & Garden Retailer's sister publication) and Nexus Corp. have recognized one student who has taken part in a college-sponsored internship program at a horticulture-related company. Once again, GPN... more »

August 14, 2013
ANLA Creates Rose Rosette Disease Website

The American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) has launched a website to act as a one-stop resource for growers, landscapers, extension agents and researchers to find the most up-to-date information about Rose Rosette Disease.Tips include... more »

July 11, 2013
2014 OFA Short Course to Expand Retail Offerings

OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals plans to significantly expand OFA Short Course, in 2014 by adding a 50,000 square-foot exhibit hall to host more companies that sell products and services to garden retailers.The... more »

June 12, 2013
2013 OFA Scholars Announced

OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals has selected six students to serve as the year's OFA Scholars. This rigorous competitive application process identifies some of the industry's brightest young professionals and helps to launch... more »

June 2013
Advice from the Pros

OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals will host its biggest event next month — 2013 Short Course. From mapping out 1,500 exhibit spaces to scheduling 140 educational sessions and accommodating more than 9,000 attendees,... more »

May 21, 2013
GCA Best Bathroom Awards Opens Call for Entries

Garden Centers of America's (GCA) Best Garden Center Bathroom Awards, now in their third year, recognize IGC retailers whose restrooms contribute to the store's favorable shopping experience. Convenient and clean restrooms rank high in women's... more »

May 9, 2013
OFA Short Course Trade Show Sells Out

The OFA Short Course, North America's largest horticulture exhibition, is sold out and a waiting list has been established. The 7-acre trade show, with nearly 585 companies occupying over 1,500 exhibit spaces, will showcase products... more »

April 23, 2013
ANLA to Present Health Care Act Webinars

On April 29, the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) will offer two different webinars on the Affordable Care Act.One of the webinars will address the Act's impact on small employers and another for companies... more »

April 19, 2013
OFA Short Course Makes Top Trade Show List Again

The OFA Short Course trade show has been recognized as the 147th largest trade show among all industries by the annual edition of Trade Show News Network. The show has been on the list for... more »

March 8, 2013
New England Grows Draws Thousands to Boston

On February 6 and 7, 2013, New England Grows gathered commercial horticulture professionals for a two-day industry-wide celebration in Boston, Mass. More than 11,000 guests experienced the event and thousands participated in cutting-edge educational sessions,... more »

February 12, 2013
OFA, Ball Commit to 2013 America in Bloom

OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals and Ball Horticultural Co. have made early-year commitments to be lead sponsors of the America in Bloom program in 2013."OFA is committed to supporting the horticulture industry," said... more »

January 8, 2013
New Centralized Spring Trials Reservation Website Debuts

OFA has launched the official central reservation website for the 2013 California Spring Trials, to be held April 6 to 11.This year, more than 30 companies are exhibiting at 19 locations. Attendees can arrange appointments... more »