Changing of the Guard
As we prepare to celebrate the New Year, five horticulture industry pioneers share what they learned and accomplished over the years, as well as...
Students & Faculty to Get Modern Facilities in New CSU Building
Excitement is growing for the 2022 opening of the new College of Agricultural Sciences building at Colorado State University. The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture...
Nick’s Garden Center and Farm Market: A Reputation for Being the Best
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...
BOARD MESSAGE: Thank You for Allowing Me to Serve
This December, my time as your CNGA Board President comes to an end. It has been an incredible honor to be a part of...
HERE FOR THE MEMBERS: We Want to Hear from YOU!
Did 2020 and all of its challenges highlight areas where CNGA could help you more? Did a year of limited contact make our networking...
Consumer Picks from 2021 Annual Flower Trials
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...
Contribute to Horticulture’s Future
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...
Graff’s Turf Farm: Established Grower & Innovator of Drought-Tolerant, Low-Maintenance Turfs
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,...
Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises: Young Plants & Bedding Plants Producer Embracing Change
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,...
Singing the Praises of Bold & Beautiful Bulbs
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...















