Honoring Gary Epstein: A Legacy of Dedication and Excellence

The Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) extends its heartfelt gratitude to Gary Epstein for his many years of dedicated service to the...

The Opening of the 2025 Legislative Session

By Hicks & Associates  The First Regular Session of the 75th General Assembly began on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Opening day featured speeches from leadership...

CNGA Board Updates

New CNGA Board Members Elected for 2025 We’re excited to welcome Brian Austin and Katelynn Martinez to the Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association (CNGA) Board...

Building on Tradition, Embracing Innovation: A Message from Our New President

By Julie Echter, CNGA Incoming Board President It is both an honor and a privilege to step into the role of President of the Colorado...

2024 CSU Perennial Trial “Top Performers”

The Perennial Trial Garden Committee at CSU met recently to determine their “Top Performers” from the 2024 trial.  These “Top Performers” were grown for three seasons...

Celebrating a Storied Career: Bob Conner Retires After 40 Years in Horticulture

By Meg Amendola When Bob Conner began his career in horticulture 40 years ago, he didn't foresee becoming a fixture in Colorado's greenhouse and nursery...

2024 Election Wrap-up

By Hicks & Associates The 2024 general election proved to be an impactful cycle for GreenCO endorsed candidates. There were significant shifts at both national...

2024 Colorado State University Trial Gardens2024 Best Of’s

The 2024 growing season was more normal this summer compared to last summer.  There were lots of great plants in the trials this summer.  The...

HRI Announces Research Effort to Combat Phytophthora austrocedri

By Jennifer Gray, Horticultural Research Institute • Republished with Permission • Oct. 1, 2024 The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is pleased to announce that, in...

Protecting Colorado from the Invasive Japanese Beetle

By Dr. Rich Guggenheim, Plant Health Certification Program Manager, CO Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry Dr. Rich Guggenheim, Plant Health Certification Program Manager...