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August 23, 2011

All-America Selections Introduces New Logo

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... more »

August 23, 2011

ANLA and OFA Partner on Legislative Event Series

This September, ANLA and OFA are hosting a series of grassroots education events. Three one-day events are taking place in Connecticut, Michigan and New Jersey allowing easy access by car.This September, ANLA and OFA are... more »

July 18, 2011

OFA Elects, Appoints New Officers, Board Members

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... more »

Garden Center Touring

Garden Center Touring

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... more »

Getting Warmer

Getting Warmer

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.... more »

America in Bloom 2010

America in Bloom 2010

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... more »

April 2010

In Columbus, Retail Takes Center Stage

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... more »

March 2010

Unplanned Moments

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... more »

The Management Clinic Experience

The Management Clinic Experience

The American Nursery and Landscape Association's (ANLA) Management Clinic is always a rewarding experience for attendees — the fun themes mixed with education and networking make it a good event for those in the green... more »

April 2005

Lawn & Garden Retailer Headlines

From OFA to YOUPlan Now to Attend The OFA Short Course By Kathy Benken, OFA President Mark your calendar now — OFA Short Course registration and hotel reservations will open April 25. This is a... more »

April 2004

LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER HEADLINES

Large Turnout for Management Clinic More than 800 growers, retailers, nurserymen and other businesspeople attended the American Nursery and Landscaper Association's (ANLA) 2003 Management Clinic in Louisville, Ky., January 30 through February 2. Sessions were... more »

March 2004

LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER HEADLINES

ANLA's annual Management Clinic brought nearly 800 green industry owners and managers to Louisville, Ky., January 22-25. The Management Clinic is dedicated to developing the business skills of those professionals in garden retail, landscape contracting,... more »