Propagating our Futures – A Millennial’s Perspective on the Green Industry
As a recent graduate from the Department of Horticulture at Colorado State University (CSU), I have just begun my transition from the world of...
Tips for New Hires & Young Employees
Working at an independent garden center is both challenging and rewarding. Here at Osuna Nursery, we strive to be environmentally focused while offering exceptional...
Getting the Attention of Millennial Customers
Move over Pokémon Go, houseplants are quickly becoming the latest collectibles for millennials. Social media has the millennial generation in a frenzy over the...
Horticulture Organizations – More Benefits Than I Ever Imagined
I have been involved with horticulture organizations
since I was a young professional in my early 20s, and have benefited greatly. I
received scholarships to travel...
Top 6 Reasons to Check out Young Hort Professionals
The horticulture industry is full of great ideas and bright young inspiration. Young Hort Professionals (YHP), a group organized by members of Colorado Nursery...
PlanT Ahead – Creating a Labor Pipeline to the Hort Industry
Do you have trouble hiring employees for your business? Are
you understaffed because you just can't find people with the right skills? You
are not alone....
Green Roof Weed Management: Pendulum 2G Pre-Emergent Herbicide Damages Green Roof...
Green roofs can provide many benefits to urban communities, including reduction of urban heat island effect, reduction in building cooling costs, improvement in air...
CHREF Depends on Generosity & Volunteers
Thank you to all who donated to the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) at the Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association Industry Celebration...
People Who Strengthen CNGA & the Industry – 2020 Award Winners
Each year at the annual Industry Celebration, the Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association (CNGA) recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to CNGA and...
In Memory of Michelle (Cadena) Krumdieck, 1973-2020
Michelle was born on December 13, 1973, in Clay Center, Kansas. She attended Lincoln and Garfield Elementary, McKinley Junior High School and Clay Center...
Getting to Know You
Hello everyone! I hope you
are enjoying the warm days and the hope of spring! As I write this, I am in my
eighth week here...
Brown’s Greenhouse: Expanding to Meet Demand for High-Quality Selections
What’s the history of Brown’s Greenhouse?
The original owner was Don
Brown, who started the business in 1984. I had been in the construction
business as a...
Botanical Concepts: Supporting Customers in Growing Healthy Plants
How did you become the owner of Botanical Concepts?
My journey began in my teens when I worked at various times in a nursery and...
AlpineEco Nursery: High-Quality Plants for Wetland Restoration
What is the company’s history?
The founder and owner of the company, Andy Herb, is an ecologist who has been involved with restoration work for...
Farm Tub: Attractive, Self-Watering Container Systems
How did Farm Tub get started?
Unlike most companies, ours was not an intentional business start up. Basically, we tried to develop something that would...
How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection
True or false?
Typically, OSHA will notify your organization of an upcoming inspection.
If you’re in a “high hazard” industry, you’re more likely to...
FEDERAL OUTLOOK: Outlook for Horticulture in 2020
It’s a new year, it’s a new decade! And with both, we at AmericanHort are actively seeking new opportunities to advocate for and achieve...
GREENCO UPDATE: 2020 Colorado Legislative Session Outlook
The Colorado General Assembly convened on January 8 for its annual 120-day legislative session. Last year’s session went as expected with many Colorado businesses...
Top 10 Methods for Finding New Hires in the Green Industry
Finding new staff is considered one of the biggest challenges by many employers of horticultural workers. The Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association (CNGA) reached...
Take Control of Hail Season with the Parametric Hail Solution
Our team is pleased to announce that we are now able to offer the parametric hail solution to our clients. The parametric hail solution...