Honoring Gary Epstein: A Legacy of Dedication and Excellence
The Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) extends its heartfelt gratitude to Gary Epstein for his many years of dedicated service to the...
Where to Find the Employees You Need
Finding and retaining good employees has never been more challenging. In today’s labor market, more attention and effort on creative recruitment and retention strategies...
Member Profile – Heidrich’s Colorado Tree Farm Nursery
Heidrich’s Colorado Tree Farm Nursery7440 Templeton Gap RoadColorado Springs, CO 80923Phone: 719-598-TREE (8733)https://www.coloradotreefarmnursery.com/
Interview with Levi Heidrich, Managing Partner
What is your company’s history?
My family has...
5 Most Common Customer Questions
Knowing what questions are at the top of customers’ minds can help staff of greenhouses, nurseries and garden centers provide better service and gain...
Your Voice Matters
As we wrap up another season, we take time to assess where we are and where we want to go. Every year is different...
Expectations & Plans for 2021
Will the green industry experience brisk sales in 2021? How can we prepare for it?
What issues are we expecting to encounter with product availability,...
ProGreen EXPO Offers Region’s Best Education for You and Your Staff
As the new year gets underway, now is the time to sharpen your horticulture skills and knowledge. This can be best accomplished by attending...
Ways to Attract Customers after Peak Season
By Will Knowles, CCNP, General Manager, Creek Side Gardens
The end of the summer is a time of transition for garden centers. Getting customers to...
The Essential Nature of the Green Industry
According to the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH), consumer horticulture contributes $196 billion to the U.S. economy and creates more than two million...
Survey tool improves employee retention at Arbor Valley
Since 2011, Arbor Valley Nursery has used a tool called Culture Index to help learn about people’s preferences and personality traits. Arbor Valley managers...
