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By Dr. Rich Guggenheim, Plant Health Certification Program Manager, CO Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry Dr. Rich Guggenheim, Plant Health Certification Program Manager...

By Meg Amendola, CNGA From visionary mentorship programs to dynamic curriculum evolution, it feels like we’re on the brink of exciting transformation and growth in...

By Meg Amendola and Debi Borden-Miller, CNGA This year, Cultivate 2024 brought together more than 10,000 attendees and industry leaders from across the horticultural landscape,...

Duran's Hobby Acres15591 North 107th StreetLongmont, CO 80504(303) 257-0195duransgreenhouse.comWe recently visited Andrea Walker-Duran at Duran’s Hobby Acres and were inspired by the family-centered foundation,...

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...

By Barton Eller, Executive Director, Paonia Soil Co. “Become a student of change. It is the only thing that will remain constant.” I’m a big fan...

By Lyn Dean Susan Stauber, sales representative at Ball Seed Company, came to Colorado with her parents at age 11. After high school she continued...

By Lyn Dean The stars seem to have aligned in 2018 when Josh Craver, assistant professor at Colorado State University (CSU), was offered a position...

Recently, I talked to a former CNGA member who didn’t see the point of our continued presence at the State Capitol. “Why bother?” they...

Rivendell Distribution, Inc.3961 County Road 114Glenwood Springs, CO 81601(970) 945-2568www.rivendelldistribution.com Interview with John Rischmiller, Owner What attracted you to this business and to Colorado? I’m originally from...

By Lyn Dean Julie Echter, Vice President at Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, Arvada, reiterates what many green industry businesses have been experiencing for several...

Each year, CNGA recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to CNGA and the industry. Awards are presented during the Industry Celebration which takes...

As we roll into yet another spring here in Colorado, we face a new set of challenges. If you’ve been in this industry long,...

An Enduring Legacy: Honoring Steve Echter for his Service on CHREF Board of Directors Steve Echter is retiring from the Board of Directors of the...

Obtaining enough vegetative cuttings from some desirable ornamental taxa can be challenging, especially for taxa that flower over a long period of time. Examples...

The Colorado State University (CSU) Trial Gardens attract thousands of visitors to the campus each year. Trial Gardens include the Annual and Perennial Trial...

As the new year gets underway, now is the time to sharpen your horticulture skills and knowledge. This can be best accomplished by attending...

CNGA members recently completed a 20-question survey to provide feedback on a variety of association programs and activities. This information is being used by...

As an instructor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University (CSU), Shannon Mason’s primary role is to introduce undergraduate...

The Second Regular Session of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly will convene on Jan. 10, 2024, for its annual 120-day session. A recurrent theme throughout...