BOARD MESSAGE: A Time of Increased Pricing & Limited Transportation
I’m not an adrenaline junkie but I do love an adventure! Recently, I spent one really fun afternoon ziplining through the trees of Colorado with two family members and a friend. One of the...
Diverse Employees Thrive in the Green Industry
Suman George grew up in Kerala, a state along the southwest coast of India. Her education was in agriculture and she planned for a career as an irrigation engineer. After arriving in the U.S....
Increase Summer Income with Education & Eggs
You don’t have to sell eggs. You can – they’re a good example of a specialty product to sell at your retail greenhouse or nursery to keep customers returning all summer. But, you might...
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 summer will be closer to ‘normal,’ with the exception that...
Water-Saving Case Study: Fort Collins Xeriscape Incentive Program
The green industry, property owners and all of Fort Collins are benefiting from the city’s Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP). The program generates sales at nurseries, greenhouses and garden centers, as well as work for...
Understanding Your Insurance Policy
Insurance policies are written in a unique “language” that takes time and practice to fully understand. This means, in many cases, policies can be difficult to read. No matter what kind of insurance policy...
Managing Catastrophic Losses – An Insurance Perspective
Colorado has experienced many weather-related catastrophic losses in the past and will see more in the future. Hail, wind and wildfire top the list. A businessowner can minimize the financial impact and stress caused...
Front Range Community College Scholarship Winners
The Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation was pleased with the turnout of students at the Front Range Community College (FRCC) scholarship interviews. The students were passionate about horticulture and will make a tremendous...
Update on Heritage Arboretum at Colorado State University
The Heritage Arboretum on the Colorado State University campus is located at 820 West Lake Street, directly west of Canvas Stadium. The arboretum is approximately six acres, consists of about 1,200 different woody plant...
5 Most Common Customer Questions
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...
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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR PESTS: Rampant Fire Blight in 2018
For the last 30 years every spring and summer, customers have been bringing their fire blight samples to Phelan Gardens and Earth Expressions Landscape...
