CNGA Board Report: Legislative Update – 2022 Session

The Second Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly convened on January 12th, 2022. With the COVID-19 pandemic making the past two sessions much...

HERE FOR THE MEMBERS: How Did You Come to Believe That?

What is more common these days at a meeting, on social media, or on TV than someone loudly proclaiming the validity of their political...

Member Profile – Jericho Nursery

Jericho Nursery101 Alameda Blvd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114505-205-5446http://www.jerichonursery.com Interview with Rick Hobson and Jennifer Timms-Hobson, Owners What’s the history of Jericho Nursery? (Rick) For 25 years I worked...

Member Profile – Botanical Interests, Inc.

Botanical Interests, Inc.660 Compton StreetBroomfield, CO 80020303-464-6464 http://www.botanicalinterests.com Interview with Curtis Jones, Co-Owner and Co-Founder How did Botanical Interests get started? In high school, I had a teacher...

Looking Forward to Serving and Learning

When I was asked to become a Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association board member in 1997, I was excited to join such an important...

Board Busy with Interviews, Grant Applications & Funding Decisions

It’s almost here! The Nutrien Agricultural Sciences building (previously named Shepardson) at Colorado State University is set to finish construction and open in spring...

Woody Plant Trials on Colorado’s Western Slope

By James E. Klett, Ph.D. Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist Colorado State University As part of our multi-site woody plant trials throughout Colorado, one site is at...

Growing a Garden of Diversity

Including employees with diverse backgrounds on a company’s staff is not just a matter of providing equitable work opportunities, but it expands a company’s...

CHREF Scholarships Help Students Pursue Successful Careers

Past recipients of scholarships from the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) have a lot in common, especially a commitment to career and...

Bioline Agrosciences: Premium Quality Biocontrol Solutions to Growers Worldwide

What type of company is Bioline? With more than 40 years of experience and a solid technological background, Bioline Agrosciences is a renowned world-class player...

Changing of the Guard

As we prepare to celebrate the New Year, five horticulture industry pioneers share what they learned and accomplished over the years, as well as...

Students & Faculty to Get Modern Facilities in New CSU Building

Excitement is growing for the 2022 opening of the new College of Agricultural Sciences building at Colorado State University. The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture...

Nick’s Garden Center and Farm Market: A Reputation for Being the...

How did Nick’s get started? Our father, Nick Ortega, started the business in 1987 as a small, retail garden center located at Alameda Avenue and...

BOARD MESSAGE: Thank You for Allowing Me to Serve

This December, my time as your CNGA Board President comes to an end. It has been an incredible honor to be a part of...

HERE FOR THE MEMBERS: We Want to Hear from YOU!

Did 2020 and all of its challenges highlight areas where CNGA could help you more? Did a year of limited contact make our networking...

Consumer Picks from 2021 Annual Flower Trials

By James E. Klett, Ph.D. Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist Colorado State University On Saturday July 31, 2021, the Colorado State University Annual Flower Trial Garden hosted...

Contribute to Horticulture’s Future

By Mike Schleining, CCNP CHREF Board Member 2015-16 & 2016-17 CHREF Scholarship Recipient The Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation plays an integral role in encouraging and...

Graff’s Turf Farm: Established Grower & Innovator of Drought-Tolerant, Low-Maintenance Turfs

When did Graff’s get started and what are your products? The farm was initially established in 1979, by Randy and Betsy Graff in Fort Morgan,...

Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises: Young Plants & Bedding Plants Producer Embracing Change

What is the company’s history? In 1967, five Tagawa brothers (Ken, George, Dave, Jim, and Albert) started the business as a vegetable farm. From vegetables,...

Singing the Praises of Bold & Beautiful Bulbs

With the increased interest in gardening instigated by the COVID-19 pandemic, introducing more people to growing plants from bulbs can increase sales and customer...