Chad Miller, Ph.D., is the New CSU Hort Professor

When Chad Miller, Ph.D., joined the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University (CSU) in January, he had just finished his...

To Everything There is a Season

Glenda Mostek CNGA Executive Director Sometimes the seasons of this job are joyful and happy, sometimes they are challenging, and sometimes they are sad. It was...

Member Profile – Durango Nursery

Durango Nursery & Supply, Inc.271 Kay Cee LaneDurango CO 81303970-259-8800http://www.durangonursery.com Interview with Tom Bridge, Owner, and Sue Herlihy, Nursery Manager Emeritus How did the nursery get...

Member Profile – OneCanopy

OneCanopy2880 14th Street SELoveland, CO 80537303-250-4126http://www.one-canopy.com Interview with Katelynn Martinez, Director of Operations and Business Development How new is OneCanopy and how did you get started? OneCanopy...

Looking Forward to Serving and Growing CNGA Legacy

I write my first column as President of the Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association with a heavy but hopeful heart. The unexpected passing of...

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...

Legislative Preview

The First Regular Session of the 74th Colorado General Assembly convened on Jan. 9, 2023. The 2022 General Election didn’t change the make-up of...

CSU Research: “Top Performer” Perennials from the 2022 CSU Flower Trial

In 2022, Colorado State University continued its three-year herbaceous perennial trial and chose eight perennials as the ‘Top Performers’ from 113 that were planted...

Meet New Board Member Courtenay Koontz

Courtenay Koontz is general manager at Trees of Corrales (TOC) in Corrales, New Mexico. His parents founded the nursery in 1976 and grew field...

Meet New Board Member Derek Anglemyer

In 2018, Derek Anglemyer co-founded West Canyon Nurseries in Glenwood Canyon in partnership with his wife, Amy, and her parents. The property had previously...

Stay at the Top of Your Profession by Tapping ProGreen EXPO...

If there is part of the year when you have both the time and the interest to advance your horticulture knowledge, it’s probably now....

Hidden Workforce is Largely Neglected: Are You Ready to Drop Background...

Neal Glatt, managing partner and co-founder of GrowTheBench.com, shifted his attention to consulting in 2017 and provides coaching services for business leaders and teams....

Why is CNGA Always Asking Me for Money?

Glenda Mostek CNGA Executive Director Welcome to 2023! A new year, and new budgets for those who are on a January-December fiscal year. Through the fall,...

Member Profile – Team Engine

Team Engine4845 Pearl East Circle, Ste. 118 PMBBoulder, CO 80301720-730-6314https://www.teamengine.io Interview with Carlos Del Pozo, Co-Founder Where did the idea to start Team Engine come from? After...

Member Profile – Dynamic Plants

Dynamic Plants11400 County Road 14 1/2Fort Lupton, CO 80621720-641-8143http://www.dynamicplants.com Interview with Brett Verbeek, CEO How did you first get started in the greenhouse business? People always think...

Working Together in 2023 Will Keep Industry Strong

As President of the Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Growers Association (CNGA), I am proud to look back on another successful year for our organization...

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...

Tree Expert Dan Burcham, Ph.D., Joins CSU

Daniel Burcham, Ph.D., joined CSU’s Horticulture and Landscape Architect (HSA) department about 1.5 years ago as the university prepared for the retirement of Jim...

CDA Bugged by Japanese Beetle and Spotted Lanternfly This Summer

Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Seed and Nursery programs had a busy summer with some new developments. Not only do I want you to...

Industry Engagement Essential for 2023 Sunset Renewal of Pesticide Act

Colorado’s Pesticide Applicators’ Act, last updated in 2015, is up for review in 2023. The Act specifies how to safely and effectively use pesticides...