Podcasts about landscape association

We already believe that our nursery is something special. Our team of Certified Professional Horticulturists elevate our ability to serve our customers with their extensive plant knowledge. Their willingness to help folks diagnose problems or plan for planting or troubleshooting and sometimes even celebrate is that little extra that we are so proud to offer. We dive into what it takes to become a horticulturist with Holly Osborne, the director of the Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association on this episode AND we chat with two of our own horticulturists about what they actually DO here at Valley. And yes, it's more than just watering. 

Matt Hunter is the owner and President of New Garden Landscaping and Nursery, Nature's Select Piedmont and Landscape Irrigation Systems (LIS) in Greensboro, NC. While New Garden has been in business for 47 years, Matt joined the team in 2015 as The Director of Business Development. Matt purchased New Garden from Morris Newlin in 2020 and now serves as President and CEO.  In the spring of 2024 he purchased Nature's Select Piedmont which is a biologically enhanced lawn care company and Landscape Irrigation Systems (LIS) which is a leader in irrigation service and installation. Prior to his work at New Garden, he worked for TruGreen and John Deere Landscapes in various roles including sales and management. Matt received an associate degree in horticulture from North Carolina State University and a bachelors of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Matt has served as the legislative chair for the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association for the last 4 years. Outside of work Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Christie of 23 years and his two daughters Katelyn who is a Sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill and Alexis who is a Junior at East Forsyth High School. Matt also enjoys working on his golf game and fly fishing.    

As we head into Pumpkin spice season- it's time to start putting the garden to bed. Anthony O'neill shares all of his tips and tricks on how to wind down the season and how to prepare for the Winter.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Achieve your dream of starting or growing your own small business with help from the experts at the WV SBDC…a new scholarship is available for WVU students in the landscape architecture or horticulture programs…and sign up for outdoor education programs offered at the Summit Bechtel Reserve…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV SBDC – Since 1983, the West Virginia Small Business Development Center and its network of partners have helped construct a statewide ecosystem to foster the spirit and success of thousands of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators.  The WV SBDC provides coaching, training, and tools for those wanting to start and grow a small business while fostering connections with entrepreneurs statewide. In 2023, the team helped support just over 2,700 jobs, a significant contribution to the local economy, and made a significant impact in the communities we serve. The WV SBDC team wants to help you achieve your dream of starting or growing your own small business. To learn more, visit wvsbdc.com and click “Become a client.” Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/the-west-virginia-small-business-development-center-5-years-of-small-business-growth-in-the-mountain-state/   #2 – From WVNLA – West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association announces a newly created scholarship for rising college freshmen. The George W. Longenecker Memorial Scholarship is available to rising freshmen accepted into the landscape architecture or horticulture programs at West Virginia University.  Recipients will receive full tuition reimbursement for four semesters while maintaining a 3.0 GPA with full credits in either the landscape architecture or horticultural programs. The scholarship will be renewable to the student each semester as long as they are in good standing with the requirements. Learn more: https://wvnla.org/news/announcing-a-new-scholarship/ #3 – From SUMMIT BSA – Looking to expand your outdoor skills? The Summit Bechtel Reserve offers a variety of training programs for the public, including a Certified Angler Instructor Course and Hunters Education Certification Program.  Located in Mount Hope, The Summit is a training, scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in the Boy Scouts of America and anyone who loves the outdoors. TO learn more or sign up for a course, visit summitbsa.org.  Read more: https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/training/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

In this episode of The Garden Question Podcast, host Craig McManus interviews Shannon Currey, a horticultural educator and consultant with Izell Native Plants. They delve into the distinctions between ornamental grasses and turf grasses, and the ecological benefits of using grasses and sedges in garden design. Shannon provides insights into the growth cycles of warm season and cool season grasses, and offers practical advice on plant selection and maintenance. The episode also touches on the importance of planting densely, the ecological value of grasses, and tips for gardeners in different zones. Shannon shares her personal experiences and professional journey, aiming to inspire both novice and experienced gardeners to create beautiful, functional, and low-maintenance outdoor spaces.Are you ready to try something new? Then grasses and sedges could be your next garden adventure.You will find the opportunities for creating a rich layered interesting garden that serves more than an ornamental function.Developing the whole ecological package. Improving the soil and developing a more aesthetically functionating garden are in your future.We all need better solutions for suppressing weeds and gardening under trees.  Shannon is a horticultural educator and consultant with Izel Native Plants.She began her work life as a social scientist and then changed her career pursuit to horticulture at North Carolina State University.Shannon joined Hoffman Nursery, a wholesale grower specializing in grasses, sedges, and other graminoids.She has shared her advanced knowledge of graminoids in articles published nationally.You will often find her speaking across the country to professional organizations, community groups, and at public gardens.Shannon currently serves on the Perennial Plant Association's Board of Directors and is on the North Carolina Plant Conservation Scientific Committee.She was honored in 2020 with the Libby Wilder Award from the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association.In 2022 she joined Izel Native Plants to expand their education and outreach efforts.  Time Line00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast01:11 Introducing Shannon Curry: Horticultural Expert02:29 Understanding Ornamental and Turf Grasses03:19 Exploring Sedges and Their Ecological Value06:19 Warm Season vs. Cool Season Grasses11:23 Grasses and Sedges in Garden Design19:39 Practical Tips for Growing and Dividing Grasses and Sedges24:47 Adapting Northern Gardening Principles to the Southeast27:35 Mulch and Weed Management27:52 Choosing the Right Plants for Your Climate28:49 Starting Small and Experimenting29:54 The Unique Qualities of Grasses and Sedges30:18 Design Elements of Grasses32:16 Seasonality and Maintenance of Grasses34:05 Ecological Benefits of Grasses34:57 Cutting Back and Dividing Grasses37:33 Planting and Managing Grasses and Sedges41:36 Common Garden Myths and Mistakes42:03 Personal Gardening Experiences48:53 Future Gardening Plans and Favorite Plants50:16 New Horticultural Adventures52:15 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

Leslie Herndon brings over 30 years of diverse experience in the horticulture industry, having served in pivotal roles such as Floriculturist, Client Relations Manager, and Vice President at Greenscape. Currently, as President of Greenscape Inc., she leads a team of over 200 professionals across four branches, catering to the landscape and outdoor service needs of NC commercial real estate market. In this capacity, Leslie oversees all aspects of the company, including operations, finance, sales, and human resources. Her academic background includes a bachelor's degree in Horticulture from NC State University, complementing her extensive practical knowledge. Notably, Leslie's leadership extends beyond her corporate duties, as evidenced by her past presidency at the NC Nursery and Landscape Association. Outside of work, she is an avid enthusiast of rock music, travel, and wake surfing, with her partner Mark, while also actively contributing to her community by teaching aerobics. Leslie Herndon's remarkable blend of professional expertise, industry leadership, and personal passions underscores her as a dynamic figure in both the horticulture sector and her broader community.

Richard McCoy is a 30-plus-year green industry professional, American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) Northeast Regional Representative and owner of Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services Inc. established in 1995 and incorporated in 1998 as a conventional landscape company. McCoy's company began a transition to become one of New Jersey's first completely organic, ecological, and low-impact land care companies in 2005. Currently, McCoy Horticultural offers organic lawn and land care solutions, native plants, and green infrastructure design and installations. McCoy's off-the-grid battery electric landscape maintenance is powered by a prototype self-designed solar trailer, and he uses autonomous robotic lawn mowing.  Richard is a NOFA Accredited Land Care Professional, holds a Rutgers Organic Land Care Certificate and is an AGZA Certified Service Pro. McCoy is also an active New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association member. In addition, Richard is an advisor to many professional groups as well as being an organic, ecological, and low-impact land care educator to contractors, municipal and institutional workers on how to transition to alternative land care methods. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/support

Happy New Year!Sarah, Hanna and Bob review the Great Plants selections for this year. The Great Plants program is a collaboration between the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association to promote underutilized plants that are favorites of industry professionals in Nebraska. Each year a tree, conifer, shrub, perennial, and grass are selected to be highlighted and promoted for the year.Find the Great Plants Gardener publication here.Send us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail.Bloom Box: Growing Deeper: https://plantnebraska.org/podcastFollow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and InstagramFollow us @growingwithbloombox on PinterestLearn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-boxLearn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org

View complete show notes at BRYCE LANE BIOBryce Lane discovered his passion for plants and telling others about them working at a small Massachusetts garden center through high school and college. After earning his BS in Plant Science at the University of Massachusetts and MS in Ornamental Horticulture at The Ohio State University, he came to the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University as a lecturer in 1981. Bryce also served as the department's Undergraduate Coordinator from 1987 to 2014. He spent 34 years teaching and advising over 20,000 students. He was the recipient of numerous local, regional, and national teaching awards. Bryce retired in 2014, but still teaches part-time in the department.From 2003 to 2014 Bryce hosted and produced a three-time, Emmy winning, UNC TV public television show called In the Garden With Bryce Lane. The show focused on all things home gardening and served all levels of gardeners.He now spends his time giving horticulture talks, doing leadership, and communication training, teaching part-time at NC State, and at the JC Raulston Arboretum. He has worked closely for years with North Carolina Extension and the NC Nursery and Landscape Association. An avid gardener, Bryce has gardened on the same one quarter acre plot for 40 years. He and his wife of 46 years also spend plenty of time with their 6 grandchildren. You can find out more about Bryce by visiting his website.THE PLANTASTIC PODCASTThe Plantastic Podcast is a monthly podcast created by Dr. Jared Barnes.  He's been gardening since he was five years old and now is an award-winning professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  To say hi and find the show notes, visit theplantasticpodcast.com.You can learn more about how Dr. Jared cultivates plants, minds, and life at meristemhorticulture.com.  He also shares thoughts and cutting-edge plant research each week in his newsletter plant•ed, and you can sign up at meristemhorticulture.com/subscribe.  Until next time, #keepgrowing! flower×home and garden×gardening×garden×garden designer×science×nature×gardener×plant science×horticulture×landscape architect×plant×plants×

The green industry in Texas is filled with opportunities. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Kristi Long, Instructor at Texas Nursery and Landscape Assoc., explore the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and why the organization supports the Texas FFA. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/Support the showMore FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia

On 580 Live from the Par Mar Stores Studio, Michael Biafore from the West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association on their new jobs program, news from the Capitol and more. 580 Live is presented by Thornhill Auto Group.

Ashley Miles is the Administrative Production Assistant at Ruppert Nurseries and has held other positions such as In-House Salesperson and Inventory Manager. Ashley has been with Ruppert since 2013. She has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Ashley is also a Certified Professional Horticulturalist. Ashley is an enthusiast of the natural world. Trees have inspired her both personally and professionally and she is grateful that trees have been the focus of her career. and Kelly Lewis is the General Manager of Ruppert Nurseries. Kelly was raised in the nursery business working at a family Garden Center from the time he was old enough to be of any help. After a two-year vocational horticulture program in high school, he started working full-time for the family business in a variety of roles and learned the business side of the horticulture industry. After years of traveling the country as a purchaser for the garden center, he decided being a grower was a better fit for the agricultural lifestyle he desired. Starting in 1994 for Ruppert Nurseries, Kelly first worked sales but quickly transitioned to managing the then relatively small tree-growing farm. Since that time, the farm has grown to over 900 acres and planted more than 250,000 trees. Kelly has always been fortunate to be able to attend countless trade shows, seminars, and educational events during his career. Including the first two-year EAGL class (Executive Academy for Growth and Leadership) where he earned a certificate in Applied Horticulture Business from Texas A&M with Dr. Charlie Hall. Kelly has served on the Northern Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association, The Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association, Montgomery County Horticultural Advisory Board, and on the Board for Trees for The Future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

The Great Plants program is a partnership between the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association with the goal of promoting overlooked and underutilized plants that are native or well adapted to our area.Bob Henrickson has been leading this program for the last couple of decades and joins us to talk about this years Great Plants of the Year and highlight some of our past favorites.Show NotesSend us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail.Bloom Box: Growing Deeper: https://plantnebraska.org/podcastFollow us @NEBloomBox on Facebook and InstagramFollow us @growingwithbloombox on PinterestLearn more about Bloom Box: https://plantnebraska.org/bloom-boxLearn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org

Are you ready to try something new? Then grasses and sedges could be your next garden adventure.You will find the opportunities for creating a rich layered interesting garden that serves more than an ornamental function.Developing the whole ecological package. Improving the soil and developing a more aesthetically functionating garden are in your future.We all need better solutions for suppressing weeds and gardening under trees. This is episode 076 – Growing & Understanding Grasses & Sedges - Shannon CurreyShannon is a horticultural educator and consultant with Izel Native Plants.She began her work life as a social scientist and then changed her career pursuit to horticulture at North Carolina State University.Shannon joined Hoffman Nursery, a wholesale grower specializing in grasses, sedges, and other graminoids.She has shared her advanced knowledge of graminoids in articles published nationally.You will often find her speaking across the country to professional organizations, community groups, and at public gardens.Shannon currently serves on the Perennial Plant Association's Board of Directors and is on the North Carolina Plant Conservation Scientific Committee.She was honored in 2020 with the Libby Wilder Award from the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association.In 2022 she joined Izel Native Plants to expand their education and outreach efforts.Izel's unique sales model brings native plant wholesale growers' inventories directly to the end consumer.

Jana and Cameron talk about what they learned and saw at the recent Utah Nurseries and Landscaping Association Trade Show! Get the scoop of what to expect this year from your local garden centers, hear about some supply chain issues and what to buy as soon as you see it. Also, we discuss a few things to make sure you do in your yard asap!     This is my absolute favorite garden knife. It has a beveled sharp edge for slicing, digging, and a serrated opposite edge for cutting tree limbs. Inch markers engraved on the blade ensure you can plant and seed at precisely the correct depth or space plants out the right way! à https://amzn.to/3o61pXM    PROMO CODES:   Free Shipping on Orders Over $45 at True Leaf Market!   https://progressiveplants.com code JANA20 for 20% off !!!!!!!! ß this offer will expire soon   Get a $35 credit to Home Chef!  https://www.homechef.com/invite/janaf30     https://instagram.com/gardeningutah https://Facebook.com/gardeningutah https://instagram.com/janamfrancis https://gardeningutah.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nothern Green Expo was amazing but it wouldn't have happened without the amazing work of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Executive Director, Cassie Larson and Communications Director , Jon Horsman pulled of a flawless show. Listen to this quick chat about the MNLA and the show.

I am joined by two members of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association this morning. Executive Director, Cassie Larson and Associate Director, Jon Horsman. We are discussing the history of the MNLA as well as their upcoming show, Northern Green Expo happening Jan 11-13.

In this episode I speak with Dan Cusack of Revive Landscapes and Living Walls.Dan is a landscaper in Canberra in the ACT and  has previously been on the board of The Landscape Association.It's clear from this chat with Dan that he's passionate about the industry, and we discuss the need for clients to have a landscape design prior to engaging a landscaper and we also chat about all the different things Dan is up to inside and outside of the business. You can follow along with Dan on Instagram @revive_landscapes_living_wallsYou can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel or on our websiteinstylegardens.com.au/the-landscaping-podcast

In this podcast, we explore the Florida Landscape and Nursery Industry with Kate Clary, the Director of Strategic Communications for the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association. Here, we discuss FNGLA membership and changes made within the organization this year in order to keep the community safe as well as how landscape companies and nurseries are handling the changes of the pandemic.  This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.(Music: Inspiring Dub Step AI Technology by TimMoor from Pixabay) 

On our first episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Nikki Hendrickson joins Rusty to discuss white grub management in turfgrass. Control options for preventing white grubs include imidacloprid (Merit), clothianidin (Arena), and chlorantraniliprole (Acelepryn), and curative treatment options include trichlorfon (Dylox) and carbaryl (Sevin). Tune in to learn about application timing, insecticide resistance, pheromone traps, scouting for beetle populations, and how to decide whether or not to treat.About our guest:Nikki Hendrickson is a graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Entomology and Horticultural Production and has a Master of Science in Entomology from the University of Kentucky. For the last 20 years, she has held various roles in the green industry, including being a sales representative for Advanced Turf Solutions and positions with multiple trade associations. Nikki is the current president of the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation and a member of the Purdue Ag Alumni Association Board of Directors. She has served as the past president of both the Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association and the Green Industry Alliance.About our host:Rusty Stachlewitz is a Seed Product Manager at Advanced Turf Solutions. Rusty received his Bachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Science from Michigan State University with an emphasis in Turfgrass Management. He has been a Golf Course Superintendent and General Manager in the industry. He's also been the turfgrass department head of two colleges and the Program Director of The Lawn Institute.

Did you know that herbicides account for the highest usage of pesticides in the home and garden sector with over 90 million pounds applied on lawns and gardens per year? This “cosmetic” use of chemicals presents significant environmental and health dangers, especially for children and pets. Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Charles “Chip” Osborne, Jr., Horticulturalist, President of Osborne Organics, LLC, and Founder of the Organic Landscape Association. Osborne will discuss how beautiful, healthy grass and gardens can be grown without the use of harmful chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. Osborne is a Board member of Beyond Pesticides. www.beyondpesticides.org Related website:   https://osborneorganics.com/ 

On todays episode of United We Ag, I sit down with Maggie Bridge from Sam Bridge Nursery in Connecticut. Sam Bridge Nursery has been a staple of their community for over 90 years, with ties to the land going all the way back to the colonial era. Maggie tells us a little bit about her family run business, as well as some of the finer points around running a nursery. We also spend time talking about her work as the newly named president of the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association and what its like to be a social media Plant Influencer.

Meet the new Executive Deputy Director of Landscape Ontario. Joe shares his history in the industry as well as his vision for the future of landscaping in Ontario. *Disclaimer* Joe Salemi was one of the first guests  Nextra Presents!.. had on the podcast and because we were new to recording, had some "thumps" behind Joe's vocals. Unfortunately the audio errors were not fixable in the editing stage. The team at Nextra Presents!.. apologize for this hiccup  as we strive to post the best quality content possible for our listeners. That said, we feel the episode is full of great conversation and wanted everyone to be able to hear it.  Please see below for episode links.Episode 16 Links Connect with JoeWebsite: www.horttrades.comEmail: jsalemi@landscapeontario.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/salemijoe/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesalemi/ LinksCanadian Nursery and Landscape Association: https://cnla.ca/DynaScape: www.dynascape.com/Landscape Ontario: landscapeontario.com/The Leadership Contract by Vince Molinaro: theleadershipcontract.com/Joe Salemi: linkedin.com/in/joesalemi Connect with GrantWebsite: www.nextraconsulting.caEmail: grant@nextraconsulting.caFacebook: www.facebook.com/nextraconsultingInstagram: www.instagram.com/nextraconsulting/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/grant-harrison/Twitter: @grantharrison75

Have you ever heard of a Landscape Association called Landscape Ontario? Well, if you haven't, now you have. They are by far one of North America's largest associations, with well over 2000 members in total. From advocating for the green and snow industry in government backrooms to creating value benefits for its members and creating industry standards provincially and nationally, Landscape Ontario is at the forefront if it all. And at the helm of the wheel is recently appointed President, Dave Wright. Dave Wright has over 50 years of experience in Landscaping. Born into the landscape industry, following his father's footsteps through the industry, Dave has built a wildly successful design and build and maintenance company. In this episode of the podcast, Stanley and Dave talk about climbing insurance rates, how to deal with COVID, industry standards and how we move forward in 2021. They also cover the Landscape Ontario task force and his role in creating a more sustainable future for the next generation landscaper.

Maria is a 4th generation nurseryman and proud of it! After graduating from Penn State with a BS in Horticulture, she ran the family's 1000-acre wholesale nursery, destination attraction garden center, and new plant research and development division. She took a new path in 2009 partnering with her father to form UpShoot LLC, a boutique horticultural marketing firm focusing on sales, marketing, and licensing of new plant introductions and gardening-related products. In 2019 Maria partnered with Spring Meadow Nursery to develop the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Trees program. Maria is a freelance writer for both green industry trade journals and consumer gardening magazines. In 2015 she released her first book with co-author Pam Bennett titled Garden-Pedia: An A-Z Guide to Gardening Terms. This ASHS award-winning book is going into its second printing. Additionally, she has spoken nationally and internationally on a variety of gardening-related topics. Maria has pushed the glass greenhouse ceiling becoming the 1stfemale President of the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association and International Ornamental Crabapple Society. She serves as the Vice-President of GardenComm: Garden Communicator's International. She is also on the ONLA Legislative Committee. Locally she is on the Salvation Army Advisory Board in Painesville, Ohio. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

The Turf Teacher discusses adding Christmas decoration installation to your business with the NCNLA or NC Nursery and Landscape Association.

Justin talks with Amy Upton of the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association about the case for making landscaping an essential business during the Governor's Stay Home Stay Safe order.Justin also talks with Jenny Garone about the Whitecaps Faux-pening Day.

How is the global pandemic impacting local food systems? We interview @Hallie_Casey of Sustainable Food Center and On To Grow On podcast to find out. We discuss food supply chains, how local farmers’ markets are adapting, and who counts as “essential” workers during a Shelter in Place Order. Then we dig into a more fun topic: soil!  How do you know if your soil is healthy? What's the role of soil in regenerative agriculture? Lastly, we introduce a segment called the “Gardener’s Gauntlet,” in which we invite guests to spill their horticultural passions and peeves.  Mentioned in this episode:  The Essential Worker Travel Form letter from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, the SFC Farmers’ Markets, the USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service (NCRS), Texas Plant and Soil Lab, and One To Grow On’s series on organic agriculture. This one goes out to John Prine, who is battling the virus.  Drop us a line on our website or email info@horticulturati.com and find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

How is the global pandemic impacting local food systems? We interview @Hallie_Casey of Sustainable Food Center and On To Grow On podcast to find out. We discuss food supply chains, how local farmers’ markets are adapting, and who counts as “essential” workers during a Shelter in Place Order. Then we dig into a more fun topic: soil!  How do you know if your soil is healthy? What's the role of soil in regenerative agriculture? Lastly, we introduce a segment called the “Gardener’s Gauntlet,” in which we invite guests to spill their horticultural passions and peeves.  Mentioned in this episode:  The Essential Worker Travel Form letter from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, the SFC Farmers’ Markets, the USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service (NCRS), Texas Plant and Soil Lab, and One To Grow On’s series on organic agriculture. This one goes out to John Prine, who is battling the virus.  Drop us a line on our website or email info@horticulturati.com and find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director, Dr. Trevor Smith's recap of the annual Florida Nursery Grower and Landscape Association landscape show held in Orlando, FL, recognition of the giant African land snail eradication program anniversary, and reflection of Hurricane Dorian. Enjoy an interview with Justin Ezell, the Assistant Bureau Chief of Citrus Budwood Registration as he reflects on the hurricanes in 2004 and 2005 and shares their role in the establishment of citrus canker. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome new employees to the division and recognize both a promotion and retirement. We hope you enjoy the interview with Justin Ezell, an interview recorded as a collaboration with Streaming Science for their 'The Science of Superstorms' podcast series. This episode is in collaboration with UF's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication AEC 4036 class taught by Dr. Jamie Loizzo. To hear similar content produced by Dr. Loizzo's students, visit www.streamingscience.com. Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry . Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to DPI-blog@FDACS.gov and we will reference them in the next episode.

With guest Ben Bolusky, CEO and executive vice president of Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), The Water Zone takes a look at the organization and current areas of focus. FNGLA is the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association, and represents Florida's environmental horticulture industry. (Podcast recorded on September 13, 2018)

A love for horticulture inspired Lee Squires in his career managing the 300-acre Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Ky. Squires was the general manager of Cave Hill Cemetery for more than 40 years (1975-2015). He was its 5th president since the cemetery's founding over 150 years ago, in 1848. He also acted as president of the Kentucky Cemetery Association and is the past executive director of the Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association. Squires is the current president of the Kentucky State Council of Trout Unlimited, monitoring and conserving fish and cold-water fisheries of Kentucky. He is a 1965 graduate of Waggener High School and a 1969 graduate of the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture with a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture. He enjoys fly fishing and growing Bonsai trees.

229: Barbara Pleasant on Gardening to fill your Pantry Taking home-grown foods into food storage. In this podcast: We meet Barbara Pleasant who helps expand our ideas for food storage beyond the simple basics.  She also has tips for the new gardener and the ‘old hands' that might give you some impetus to move a little dirt.  Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for weekly podcast updates Barbara is an Award-winning writer having been covering organic gardening and self-sufficient living for more than 30 years. As contributing editor to Mother Earth News, her work has garnered multiple awards from the Garden Writers Association and the American Nursery and Landscape Association. She has written books on topics ranging from compost to weeds, including Homegrown Pantry published by Storey Publishing, Starter Vegetable Gardens, The Complete Compost Gardening Guide, and The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual. Her columns and articles appear regularly in Mother Earth Living magazine, at GrowVeg.com and on other gardening websites. Barbara lives in Virginia, where she grows vegetables, herbs and fruits along with a few chickens, who all have names.   Go to www.urbanfarm.org/homegrownpantry for more information and great links.

Even with all the rain we have received this year, our trees may be suffering from drought. Join us to learn what we can do to help our trees through that tough time when no water falls from the sky. Something as simple as properly mulching you tree (http://tfsweb.tamu.edu/uploadedFiles/TFS_Main/Urban_and_Community_Forestry/About_Urban_and_Community_Forestry/Urban_Forest_Information_Sheets/How%20do%20I%20care%20for%20my%20Tree%20-%20Mulching%20your%20%20tree.pdf) could help your tree survive our long, hot and dry summers. Our tree of the week is the former champion Rio Grande cottonwood. You can find other Texas champions on our Big Tree Registry. http://tfsweb.tamu.edu/uploadedFiles/TFSMain/Learn_and_Explore/Conservation_Education_Resources(5)/rptBTR-NativeNaturalized_5-15.pdf Paul will be teaching about trees and drought at Texas Nursery and Landscape Association’s Expo in Dallas on Aug. 14. Find out more at http://www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org/

We are entering the summer dormancy which is a great time to prune trees. We need to set our pruning goals and select the best pruning type to achieve those goals. In this episode we talk about standard language for different types—or methods—of pruning. This is so we know the work we’re asking for it the work that will be done. You can find out more about our Big Tree Registry through our website www.tfsweb.tamu.edu. Treevents: Tree Chat on Twitter is every Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Central Time. Search for #treechat. International Society of Arboriculture Annual Conference is in Orlando, Florida on August 9 – 13. Find out more at www.isa-arbor.com. Texas Nursery and Landscape Association’s Expo is in Dallas on August 13 – 15. Find out more at www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org.

  This is the most honest, personal and captivating episode we have to date. Amy Frankmann, Executive Director of the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association talks to Mike Bills about her journey from questioning whether she was in the right line of work to becoming a leader her colleagues seek out for insight and problem solving. QUOTE IT: “[Creating space] is not about time, as I learned. It’s actually looking at everything in a different way. Like stepping outside the association’s front door and looking in.” (7:20) “It’s about finding the opportunity, instead of going in and doing your job and not allowing the interaction with others [to happen].” (11:00) “Every meeting I went to, even if it was for 5 minutes after the meeting with a leader I had identified...I would find somebody and talk to them. And I would come out of it with one great thing.” (12:10) DIG IN: At 9:10 Mike asks Amy how she was able to transition from being heavily involved in the day to day processes to stepping back and using her time differently. Her answer is the best advice any executive could have for how to create more connections. Mike and Amy have an ‘aha’ moment around 17:00 about how the process sometimes inhibits the product. Keep listening as they talk about how barriers to growth and success are not in the marketplace. TAKEAWAYS 1 - It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top! When you find the courage to share your difficulties and experiences with your peers, they are often empowered to admit similar things. 2 - Being exposed as not knowing it all is the number one fear executives talk about time and time again. But once you put it out there, you attract a network of people that want to connect, share ideas and work together to figure out the challenges you’re up against. 3 - Intentionally step outside of your day-to-day grind to get a different perspective on how you, your staff, and the organization are doing things. Where can you move pieces around to get a better outcome? 4 - Asking questions everywhere - in committee meetings, with staff, at lunch with a colleague - can move you from being overwhelmed and paralyzed to finding new and different approaches to the same challenges. 5 - Creating space for new opportunity does not have to be a significant time commitment. Assess how you are using the time you have and put yourself in the position to get fresh insight. 6 - As a leader, don’t be afraid of giving up a little control over staff output. Let them shine and excel and your products and services will shine and excel.

Dominick Mondi, Executive Director of the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association discusses labor and the landscape industry and how immigration reform could impact the entire horticulture supply chain. He gets into why immigration reform makes economic sense for the green industry, and why, even if you don't use H2B or H2A, the immigration system affects you. Originally entering Rutgers University with the intent of becoming a veterinarian, Mondi ended up being accepted into the landscape architecture program and graduated in 2000. Mondi has worked for several landscape design build and landscape architecture firms, including Lipinski Landscape and Irrigation, now Merit Property Services, one of the top 100 landscape companies in the country. In addition to his professional landscape career, Mondi served as program coordinator for several years at the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education developing, organizing, and running educational programs for the green industry. Since joining the NJNLA as Executive Director in 2010, Mondi has been actively involved in the association's government relations activities, most recently focusing heavily on immigration and labor reform at the national level. He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Nursery and Landscape Association Executives of North America. For more information, visit www.njnla.org.

Dominick Mondi, Executive Director of the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association discusses labor and the landscape industry and how immigration reform could impact the entire horticulture supply chain. He gets into why immigration reform makes economic sense for the green industry, and why, even if you don't use H2B or H2A, the immigration system affects you.Originally entering Rutgers University with the intent of becoming a veterinarian, Mondi ended up being accepted into the landscape architecture program and graduated in 2000. Mondi has worked for several landscape design build and landscape architecture firms, including Lipinski Landscape and Irrigation, now Merit Property Services, one of the top 100 landscape companies in the country. In addition to his professional landscape career, Mondi served as program coordinator for several years at the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education developing, organizing, and running educational programs for the green industry. Since joining the NJNLA as Executive Director in 2010, Mondi has been actively involved in the association's government relations activities, most recently focusing heavily on immigration and labor reform at the national level. He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Nursery and Landscape Association Executives of North America.For more information, visit www.njnla.org.

Dominick Mondi, Executive Director of the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association discusses labor and the landscape industry and how immigration reform could impact the entire horticulture supply chain. He gets into why immigration reform makes economic sense for the green industry, and why, even if you don't use H2B or H2A, the immigration system affects you. Originally entering Rutgers University with the intent of becoming a veterinarian, Mondi ended up being accepted into the landscape architecture program and graduated in 2000. Mondi has worked for several landscape design build and landscape architecture firms, including Lipinski Landscape and Irrigation, now Merit Property Services, one of the top 100 landscape companies in the country. In addition to his professional landscape career, Mondi served as program coordinator for several years at the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education developing, organizing, and running educational programs for the green industry. Since joining the NJNLA as Executive Director in 2010, Mondi has been actively involved in the association's government relations activities, most recently focusing heavily on immigration and labor reform at the national level. He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Nursery and Landscape Association Executives of North America. For more information, visit www.njnla.org.

Dominick Mondi, Executive Director of the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association discusses labor and the landscape industry and how immigration reform could impact the entire horticulture supply chain. He gets into why immigration reform makes economic sense for the green industry, and why, even if you don't use H2B or H2A, the immigration system affects you.Originally entering Rutgers University with the intent of becoming a veterinarian, Mondi ended up being accepted into the landscape architecture program and graduated in 2000. Mondi has worked for several landscape design build and landscape architecture firms, including Lipinski Landscape and Irrigation, now Merit Property Services, one of the top 100 landscape companies in the country. In addition to his professional landscape career, Mondi served as program coordinator for several years at the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education developing, organizing, and running educational programs for the green industry. Since joining the NJNLA as Executive Director in 2010, Mondi has been actively involved in the association's government relations activities, most recently focusing heavily on immigration and labor reform at the national level. He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Nursery and Landscape Association Executives of North America.For more information, visit www.njnla.org.

One of the top three things that clients request for their landscaping project is seasonal color year-round. One of the fastest, easiest and best ways to do this is by including perennials in your installations. The problem is that there are literally thousands and thousands of perennials to choose from, making perennial selections an overwhelming task for most contractors. And the truth of the matter is that you can't just plant daylilies and hostas everywhere.The self-proclaimed Perennial Diva Stephanie Cohen has got you covered. She discusses her favorite tried and true perennials (and some grasses, too) that will give your clients the color that you want, while working within their budget and limiting the amount of maintenance that is required throughout the year.She also goes over: -Perennial garden design basics -Her top 10 tried and true perennials -Sequential color throughout the year -More than just flower color -Divide and conquer -Perennial bed maintenance opportunities -Her bottom 10 perennials -What about the natives? -Perennials vs. annualsCohen has taught herbaceous plants and perennial design at Temple University for over 20 years. She was the Founder and Director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler. She is a contributing editor for “Fine Gardening”, the advisory board for “Green Profit” and is a regional writer for The Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program. She has received three awards from the Perennial Plant Association for design, as well as receiving their Service and Academic Award. She has received awards from Temple University, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and The American Nursery and Landscape Association for Garden Communicator of the Year 2000. She is the first woman to receive the honor award from The Perennial Plant Association at their meeting in 2005 in CanadaIn 2005, she became a fellow of Temple University Alumni Association, the highest award given to an alumna. She has lectured coast to coast, including Alaska, and has been featured on QVC TV as the “Perennial Diva.”In 2005, she also wrote a book on perennial garden design called “The Perennial Gardeners Design Primer,” published by Storey Press. It was chosen by The Garden Writer's of America as the winner in the best overall book category.She has also written three other books published by Timber Press. In 2007, she authored "Fallscaping", 2011 she published “The Non-Stop Garden” and her newest book, “Greenhouse Grower" was just translated into Russian.For more information, visit www.theperennialdiva.com.

One of the top three things that clients request for their landscaping project is seasonal color year-round. One of the fastest, easiest and best ways to do this is by including perennials in your installations. The problem is that there are literally thousands and thousands of perennials to choose from, making perennial selections an overwhelming task for most contractors. And the truth of the matter is that you can't just plant daylilies and hostas everywhere. The self-proclaimed Perennial Diva Stephanie Cohen has got you covered. She discusses her favorite tried and true perennials (and some grasses, too) that will give your clients the color that you want, while working within their budget and limiting the amount of maintenance that is required throughout the year. She also goes over: -Perennial garden design basics -Her top 10 tried and true perennials -Sequential color throughout the year -More than just flower color -Divide and conquer -Perennial bed maintenance opportunities -Her bottom 10 perennials -What about the natives? -Perennials vs. annuals Cohen has taught herbaceous plants and perennial design at Temple University for over 20 years. She was the Founder and Director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler. She is a contributing editor for “Fine Gardening”, the advisory board for “Green Profit” and is a regional writer for The Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program. She has received three awards from the Perennial Plant Association for design, as well as receiving their Service and Academic Award. She has received awards from Temple University, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and The American Nursery and Landscape Association for Garden Communicator of the Year 2000. She is the first woman to receive the honor award from The Perennial Plant Association at their meeting in 2005 in Canada In 2005, she became a fellow of Temple University Alumni Association, the highest award given to an alumna. She has lectured coast to coast, including Alaska, and has been featured on QVC TV as the “Perennial Diva.” In 2005, she also wrote a book on perennial garden design called “The Perennial Gardeners Design Primer,” published by Storey Press. It was chosen by The Garden Writer's of America as the winner in the best overall book category. She has also written three other books published by Timber Press. In 2007, she authored "Fallscaping", 2011 she published “The Non-Stop Garden” and her newest book, “Greenhouse Grower" was just translated into Russian. For more information, visit www.theperennialdiva.com.

One of the top three things that clients request for their landscaping project is seasonal color year-round. One of the fastest, easiest and best ways to do this is by including perennials in your installations. The problem is that there are literally thousands and thousands of perennials to choose from, making perennial selections an overwhelming task for most contractors. And the truth of the matter is that you can't just plant daylilies and hostas everywhere.The self-proclaimed Perennial Diva Stephanie Cohen has got you covered. She discusses her favorite tried and true perennials (and some grasses, too) that will give your clients the color that you want, while working within their budget and limiting the amount of maintenance that is required throughout the year.She also goes over: -Perennial garden design basics -Her top 10 tried and true perennials -Sequential color throughout the year -More than just flower color -Divide and conquer -Perennial bed maintenance opportunities -Her bottom 10 perennials -What about the natives? -Perennials vs. annualsCohen has taught herbaceous plants and perennial design at Temple University for over 20 years. She was the Founder and Director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler. She is a contributing editor for “Fine Gardening”, the advisory board for “Green Profit” and is a regional writer for The Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program. She has received three awards from the Perennial Plant Association for design, as well as receiving their Service and Academic Award. She has received awards from Temple University, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and The American Nursery and Landscape Association for Garden Communicator of the Year 2000. She is the first woman to receive the honor award from The Perennial Plant Association at their meeting in 2005 in CanadaIn 2005, she became a fellow of Temple University Alumni Association, the highest award given to an alumna. She has lectured coast to coast, including Alaska, and has been featured on QVC TV as the “Perennial Diva.”In 2005, she also wrote a book on perennial garden design called “The Perennial Gardeners Design Primer,” published by Storey Press. It was chosen by The Garden Writer's of America as the winner in the best overall book category.She has also written three other books published by Timber Press. In 2007, she authored "Fallscaping", 2011 she published “The Non-Stop Garden” and her newest book, “Greenhouse Grower" was just translated into Russian.For more information, visit www.theperennialdiva.com.

One of the top three things that clients request for their landscaping project is seasonal color year-round. One of the fastest, easiest and best ways to do this is by including perennials in your installations. The problem is that there are literally thousands and thousands of perennials to choose from, making perennial selections an overwhelming task for most contractors. And the truth of the matter is that you can't just plant daylilies and hostas everywhere. The self-proclaimed Perennial Diva Stephanie Cohen has got you covered. She discusses her favorite tried and true perennials (and some grasses, too) that will give your clients the color that you want, while working within their budget and limiting the amount of maintenance that is required throughout the year. She also goes over: -Perennial garden design basics -Her top 10 tried and true perennials -Sequential color throughout the year -More than just flower color -Divide and conquer -Perennial bed maintenance opportunities -Her bottom 10 perennials -What about the natives? -Perennials vs. annuals Cohen has taught herbaceous plants and perennial design at Temple University for over 20 years. She was the Founder and Director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler. She is a contributing editor for “Fine Gardening”, the advisory board for “Green Profit” and is a regional writer for The Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program. She has received three awards from the Perennial Plant Association for design, as well as receiving their Service and Academic Award. She has received awards from Temple University, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and The American Nursery and Landscape Association for Garden Communicator of the Year 2000. She is the first woman to receive the honor award from The Perennial Plant Association at their meeting in 2005 in Canada In 2005, she became a fellow of Temple University Alumni Association, the highest award given to an alumna. She has lectured coast to coast, including Alaska, and has been featured on QVC TV as the “Perennial Diva.” In 2005, she also wrote a book on perennial garden design called “The Perennial Gardeners Design Primer,” published by Storey Press. It was chosen by The Garden Writer's of America as the winner in the best overall book category. She has also written three other books published by Timber Press. In 2007, she authored "Fallscaping", 2011 she published “The Non-Stop Garden” and her newest book, “Greenhouse Grower" was just translated into Russian. For more information, visit www.theperennialdiva.com.