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...
2026 Colorado General Assembly Convenes
The Second Regular Session of the 75th General Assembly convened on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Opening day featured the traditional remarks from leadership in...
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...
Customer Retention is Critical
Retaining our existing customer base has become more important than ever as more sourcing options become available in the growing market. Innovative freight solutions...
Plant Select 2020 Introductions
Plant Select® is the country’s leading source of plants designed to thrive in the high plains and intermountain region. It is a nonprofit collaboration...
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....
CHREF Scholarship Winners Announced
By Mike Schleining, CCNP
CHREF Board Member
2015-16 & 2016-17 CHREF Scholarship Recipient
As you know, the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) relies on fundraisers...
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...
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...
