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...
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...
Deciduous Trees for Winter Interest
Often when people think of trees in winter naturally the first image that comes to mind is that of evergreen conifers such as spruce,...
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...
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...
Why You Should Pay Attention to Noxious Weeds
At his last count, State Weed Coordinator Steve Ryder of the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) set the number of regular old weeds found...
Creating Desirable Outdoor Living to Maximize Property Values
It’s no secret Coloradans love the outdoors. Outdoor living spaces are important for Colorado homes. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to creating the...
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...
CHREF Update
Big changes are in the works for the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF). In addition to the continual funding of research, ongoing...
Know Your Business and Make Sensible Capital Expenditures
I, like many in horticulture, came from the science side with a passion for biology, plant science, and gardening. Traditionally, horticulture is the art...
