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Knowing what questions are at the top of customers’ minds can help staff of greenhouses, nurseries and garden centers provide better service and gain customer trust and loyalty. Similar to knowing what’s on a test before you take it,...
FEDERAL OUTLOOK
By Craig Regelbrugge, Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Research, AmericanHort
Happy New Year! After more than a little drama and suspense, the GOP-controlled Congress made good on its pledge to pass sweeping tax legislation, sending a final bill...
In September 2017, the nation watched as Hurricane Irma hurtled toward the Florida coast with Category 5 intensity. Most importantly, people were concerned about how the residents would hold up against the fierce storms. At the same time, any...
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Hot Stuff Coming
Here for the Members: What is ‘Normal’ Now?
As I write this in early April, CNGA members are ramping up for the busiest time of the year. We are hoping that this...
Production Planning for Bust & Boom Cycles
Are surpluses and shortages inevitable during economic swings?
As tree customers know all too well, the slowdown in production during the last recession resulted in...
Colorado-Grown Certified Organic Lavender
What are the roots of your company?
Wanting to get away from the Central Valley of California, we found that Palisade offered what we were...
CSU RESEARCH: Update – Some Proven Herbaceous Perennials from CSU Trials
Tania Lemus, Undergraduate Horticulture Student,
Colorado State University
At Colorado State University, we continue to evaluate herbaceous perennial performance at our Perennial Demonstration Teaching, Research Outreach...
LATEST ARTICLES
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...
End of Season Survey 2025 – Wholesale
CNGA asked our wholesale members to share how their season went, because every time we visit members, the first question we hear is: “What...
Branches of the Past: Potting Soil
By Stan Brown, Alameda Wholesale Nursery
In the 1940’s and 1950’s nursery potting soil was not available commercially. Nurseries had to make their own, most...
What We’re Bringing Back from Cultivate ‘25
We spent four days in Columbus with one goal: find what’s actually working, from the sales floor to the soil and behind the counter...
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...













































