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As we prepare to celebrate the New Year, five horticulture industry pioneers share what they learned and accomplished over the years, as well as their hopes and advice for the future. Larry Watson Retired, former owner...

Excitement is growing for the 2022 opening of the new College of Agricultural Sciences building at Colorado State University. The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department will be using many of the rooms in 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 Colorado Boulevard in Denver. In 1994 we moved, purchasing the...

This December, my time as your CNGA Board President comes to an end. It has been an incredible honor to be a part of the board and I will always say that what I...

Did 2020 and all of its challenges highlight areas where CNGA could help you more? Did a year of limited contact make our networking opportunities even more valuable? CNGA is a member-driven organization, and...

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 a Consumer Day to get a feel for what the...

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 rewarding top-performing students at Colorado State University and Front Range...

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, Colo. The Graff’s son, James, and I bought the business...

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, the company diversified into cut flowers and carnations, and today...

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 satisfaction. Most longtime gardeners are comfortable and knowledgeable about the...