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are enjoying the warm days and the hope of spring! As I write this, I am in my
eighth week here...
2023 Legislative Report
The First Regular Session of the 74th General Assembly adjourned on May 8th. A full detailed report by Hicks & Associates on the activities...
How to Read Financial Statements
Part 1 of 3 – The Balance Sheet
Like reading any book, start at the beginning, and I believe the beginning of financial statements is...
Woody Plant Research Update for 2023
Yearly, researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) evaluate over 1,300 taxa of woody plants for adaptability, ornamental flowers, fruit, fall color and pest problems....
How to Read Financial Statements
Part 3 of 3 – Reviewing Financial Statements
After the Income Sheet (featured in the previous issue of NewsLeaf), we move to the reviewing Financial...
Take Control of Hail Season with the Parametric Hail Solution
Our team is pleased to announce that we are now able to offer the parametric hail solution to our clients. The parametric hail solution...
CHREF Scholarships Help Students Pursue Successful Careers
Past recipients of scholarships from the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) have a lot in common, especially a commitment to career and...
Growing a Garden of Diversity
Including employees with diverse backgrounds on a company’s staff is not just a matter of providing equitable work opportunities, but it expands a company’s...
Green Roof Weed Management: Pendulum 2G Pre-Emergent Herbicide Damages Green Roof Succulents
Green roofs can provide many benefits to urban communities, including reduction of urban heat island effect, reduction in building cooling costs, improvement in air...
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It was a record year at the Industry Celebration held at the Ellie Caulkins Opera...
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The Foundation: CSU Funding Options are a High Priority
The CHREF Board of Directors met on March 9th to discuss business with new directors as well as funding for CSU initiatives beyond the...
AlpineEco Nursery: High-Quality Plants for Wetland Restoration
What is the company’s history?
The founder and owner of the company, Andy Herb, is an ecologist who has been involved with restoration work for...
2024 CSU Perennial Trial “Top Performers”
The Perennial Trial Garden Committee at CSU met recently to determine their “Top Performers” from the 2024 trial. These “Top Performers” were grown for three seasons...