Obtaining enough vegetative cuttings from some desirable ornamental taxa can be challenging, especially for taxa that flower over a long period of time. Examples include ORANGE CARPET® hummingbird trumpet, Epilobium canum subsp. garrettii 'PWWG01S’, and Furman’s red sage, Salvia greggii ‘Furman’s Red.’ One way to suppress reproductive growth and get the juvenile growth needed for high quality vegetative cuttings,...
The Colorado State University (CSU) Trial Gardens attract thousands of visitors to the campus each year. Trial Gardens include the Annual and Perennial Trial Gardens, along with the Plant Select® and Perennial Demonstration Gardens.
Perennial trials evaluate new selections developed and introduced to the rigorous climate conditions of Fort Collins, Colorado. Perennials submitted are evaluated over a period of three...
As the new year gets underway, now is the time to sharpen your horticulture skills and knowledge. This can be best accomplished by attending ProGreen EXPO, Jan. 30—Feb. 1 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. With more than 100 sessions to choose from, there is a topic for just about any horticultural interest you have.
Besides improving your own...
CNGA members recently completed a 20-question survey to provide feedback on a variety of association programs and activities. This information is being used by the Board of Directors to help plan for future growth and program improvement as part of the CNGA’s long range planning process. Below is a summary of the survey results, showing the key percentages of...
As an instructor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University (CSU), Shannon Mason’s primary role is to introduce undergraduate students to the wonders of horticulture. Her largest class—Horticultural Science—continues to grow in enrollment. “This course is full every semester,” says Mason. With 250 students enrolled in Fall 2023, the enrollment will increase to 275...
The Second Regular Session of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly will convene on Jan. 10, 2024, for its annual 120-day session. A recurrent theme throughout the last several years doesn’t seem to be changing this upcoming session. Colorado businesses will continue to be on the defensive on many issues! Yes, it is an election year, so we could see less...
Glenda Mostek CNGA Executive Director
It’s going to be a busy one for CSU and CNGA! At the recent CSU President’s Ag Advisory Committee meeting, we heard about changes happening at CSU—James Pritchett, Dean of the Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences and director of the Agricultural Experiment Station, has been promoted to vice president for Engagement and Extension....
Colorado Edible Forest3961 County Rd 114Glenwood Springs, CO 81601(970) 718-2781https://coloradoedibleforest.com
Interview with Vanessa Harmony, owner
Vanessa at CNGA Buyers Expo 2023
What attracted you to Glenwood Springs for your new business?
I moved my business to the Glenwood Springs area in 2019, but I started the business three years earlier, in 2016, in the Roaring Fork Valley. I moved my nursery to Glenwood...
The Sprucery Garden Center4647 N Hwy 83Franktown, CO 80116(720) 583-8119https://thesprucery.com
Interview with Greg Zabikow, CEO
Greg Zabikow
What attracted you to the position at The Sprucery?
I was attracted to The Sprucery because of the staff, products offered, location, and residential growth in the area. I’ve been at The Sprucery for a year, though the company has been in business for 15 years....
CNGA Board President Matt Edmundson, CGG
As we wrap up another season, we take time to assess where we are and where we want to go. Every year is different and this one had its share of challenges with heavier than normal rain and warm weather into the fall. Economic challenges continue to bring headwinds for some sectors of our...
