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In the 2018–19 Cool Season Trials, we evaluated 122 varieties. They were planted in late October 2018, and grown in our trials till early...
CHREF Update: Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $10k for Research and Scholarships
The Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) board of directors would like to thank all who sponsored and attended this year’s golf tournament....
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Retaining our existing customer base has become more important than ever as more sourcing options become available in the growing market. Innovative freight solutions...
Winter Interest with Plant Select® Plants in the Western Garden
Landscapes in the western garden should be intriguing, catching the light, glistening with frost all while sturdy under the weight of snow. The Plant...
The 2022 Season is Here
The season we have been planning for all year is here. Even though being post-pandemic brings new challenges, we are so glad to see...
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Moving on from the Balance Sheet (featured in the previous issue of NewsLeaf), go to the Income...
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...
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...
Welcome Susan Stauber to CNGA Board of Directors
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...
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