Getting the Attention of Millennial Customers

Move over Pokémon Go, houseplants are quickly becoming the latest collectibles for millennials. Social media has the millennial generation in a frenzy over the...

Horticulture Organizations – More Benefits Than I Ever Imagined

I have been involved with horticulture organizations since I was a young professional in my early 20s, and have benefited greatly. I received scholarships to travel...

Top 6 Reasons to Check out Young Hort Professionals

The horticulture industry is full of great ideas and bright young inspiration. Young Hort Professionals (YHP), a group organized by members of Colorado Nursery...

PlanT Ahead – Creating a Labor Pipeline to the Hort Industry

Do you have trouble hiring employees for your business? Are you understaffed because you just can't find people with the right skills? You are not alone....

Green Roof Weed Management: Pendulum 2G Pre-Emergent Herbicide Damages Green Roof Succulents

Green roofs can provide many benefits to urban communities, including reduction of urban heat island effect, reduction in building cooling costs, improvement in air...

CHREF Depends on Generosity & Volunteers

Thank you to all who donated to the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) at the Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association Industry Celebration...

People Who Strengthen CNGA & the Industry – 2020 Award Winners

Each year at the annual Industry Celebration, the Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association (CNGA) recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to CNGA and...

In Memory of Michelle (Cadena) Krumdieck, 1973-2020

Michelle was born on December 13, 1973, in Clay Center, Kansas. She attended Lincoln and Garfield Elementary, McKinley Junior High School and Clay Center...

Getting to Know You

Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying the warm days and the hope of spring! As I write this, I am in my eighth week here...

Brown’s Greenhouse: Expanding to Meet Demand for High-Quality Selections

What’s the history of Brown’s Greenhouse? The original owner was Don Brown, who started the business in 1984. I had been in the construction business as a...