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CNGA Board Message: Investment in the Future
For the first time ever, your CNGA Board of Directors has approved a negative income budget for the year. 2021 will push the nonprofit income...
Colorado’s New Producer Responsibility Recycling – You May Need to Register
Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act (House Bill 22-1355) requires covered producers to join a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), and through the PRO, fund...
Branches of the Past: Stories from the CNGA Community
Trouble With the State
By Stan Brown, Alameda Wholesale Nursery
In the 1960’s, several Colorado Nurserymen’s Association (CNA) members were getting complaints from the state, who...
GreenCO Stays Strong at the Capitol
GreenCO once again proved its influence under the gold dome this legislative session. Working closely with its lobbying team at Hicks & Associates, the...
A Heartfelt Thank You From CHREF
Gratitude is the word that best describes the incredible support CHREF has received from the nursery and greenhouse community! This year’s Industry Celebration raised...
2025 Ongoing Legislative Updates
April 22, 2025
CNGA and GreenCO applaud passage of SB25-128
On Monday, the Colorado House passed SB25-128 with a 53-11 vote. The bill eliminates the "key...
Branches of the Past: Stories from the CNGA Community
Welcome to Branches of the Past, an ongoing collection of short stories that highlight the history, camaraderie and memorable moments in CNGA history, as...
Branches of the Past: Stories from the CNGA Community
Welcome to Branches of the Past, an ongoing collection of short stories that highlight the history, camaraderie and memorable moments in CNGA history, as...
February was National Canned Food Month – A Forager’s Journey Through...
On the Hunt: Foraging for Fruits through the Year
Keith Williamson
Sometime back in the 1990s, I started making some jams and jellies. I don’t remember...
Legislative Update
By Glenda Mostek
GreenCO has been busy the past few weeks, hosting the Green Power luncheon and testifying in committee meetings, as well as following new bills being filed.
Thank you to CNGA...
Branches of the Past: Stories from the CNGA Community
Welcome to Branches of the Past, an ongoing collection of short stories that highlight the history, camaraderie and memorable moments in CNGA history, as...
New Members, 2025
NEW MEMBERSKuenzi Turf & NurseryZach KuenziSalem, OR
Nordic GardensHeather BeckerCarbondale, CO Calabrese Greenhouse Inc.Joseph Calabrese IIArvada, COMatt Karau Lone Tree, COKris Pendleton Boulder, CO
Shady Grove...
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...
The Opening of the 2025 Legislative Session
By Hicks & Associates
The First Regular Session of the 75th General Assembly began on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Opening day featured speeches from leadership...
CNGA Board Updates
New CNGA Board Members Elected for 2025
We’re excited to welcome Brian Austin and Katelynn Martinez to the Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association (CNGA) Board...
Building on Tradition, Embracing Innovation: A Message from Our New President
By Julie Echter, CNGA Incoming Board President
It is both an honor and a privilege to step into the role of President of the Colorado...
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...
Celebrating a Storied Career: Bob Conner Retires After 40 Years in...
By Meg Amendola
When Bob Conner began his career in horticulture 40 years ago, he didn't foresee becoming a fixture in Colorado's greenhouse and nursery...
2024 Election Wrap-up
By Hicks & Associates
The 2024 general election proved to be an impactful cycle for GreenCO endorsed candidates. There were significant shifts at both national...
2024 Colorado State University Trial Gardens2024 Best Of’s
The 2024 growing season was more normal this summer compared to last summer. There were lots of great plants in the trials this summer. The...
HRI Announces Research Effort to Combat Phytophthora austrocedri
By Jennifer Gray, Horticultural Research Institute • Republished with Permission • Oct. 1, 2024
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is pleased to announce that, in...