Training for CNGA members – Certification and Beyond
The Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association (CNGA) has always held education, training, competence, and professionalism in high regard. The mission statement is: “CNGA creates...
Have You Heard About This Pine Killing Bug?
The pine wilt nematode is not something most of us in the Mountain West have heard of before. I personally came to learn about...
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...
CHREF Update
CHREF Donates to Three CSU Hort Research Projects
The Board of Directors of the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) would again like to...
Update on Heritage Arboretum at Colorado State University
The Heritage Arboretum on the Colorado State University campus is located at 820 West Lake Street, directly west of Canvas Stadium. The arboretum is...
Superior Herbaceous Perennials from Colorado State University
CSU RESEARCH UPDATE
By James E. Klett, Ph.D., CSU Professor & Extension Landscape Horticulturist; & David McKinney, CSU Undergraduate, Horticulture Major
Research continues on evaluating herbaceous...
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...
Eight Top Picks from CSU Annual Trials
On Aug. 9, 2022 about 200 professionals evaluated close to 1,200 different planted annuals at the Colorado State University (CSU) Annual Flower Trials. Many...
CSU’s Dr. Klett Retiring After 40+ Years
James Klett, Ph.D., became a faculty member at Colorado State University (CSU) in 1980, more than 40 years ago. By the simple fact of...
Top Picks for Off-Season Color
In the 2018–19 Cool Season Trials, we evaluated 122 varieties. They were planted in late October 2018, and grown in our trials till early...