News

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 »

October 2, 2012
America in Bloom Presents 2012 Awards

The 2012 America in Bloom (AIB) national awards program were announced at the annual symposium held in Fayetteville, Ark., on Sept. 22."America in Bloom participation is helping communities achieve their potential. The accomplishments and progress... more »

September 20, 2012
DEADLINE EXTENDED — Applications Now Being Accepted for 2013 Intern of the Year

Lawn & Garden Retailer's sister publication GPN and Nexus Corp. have announced a call for applicants for the 2013 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year. The deadline for submissions HAS BEEN EXTENDED to Oct. 26, 2012.The... 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 22, 2012
2012 OFA Short Course Sees Largest Event in Years

The Association of Horticulture Professionals recently announced the attendance at the 2012 OFA Short Course increased to more than 9,100 people. This is the largest number of participants since 2008. The expanded exposition component was... 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 »