Practicing New Work Protocols during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Chance to Accommodate Customers in New Ways
By Phebe Taylor, Water Programs Coordinator, Resource Central
In any year, Resource Central’s Garden In A Box low-water...
Our Experience with the Paycheck Protection Program
In Colorado, 104,402 forgivable loans were approved by the Small Business Administration as part of the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) this spring....
Four Perspectives on Spring 2020 & Beyond
The safety of employees and customers was the priority at Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association (CNGA) member companies this spring, as they faced the...
The Essential Nature of the Green Industry
According to the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH), consumer horticulture contributes $196 billion to the U.S. economy and creates more than two million...
Getting the Right Plants for Landscaping Clients
At least three and up to seven people are involved in each professional landscaping project. Depending on the size of the companies involved, a...
4 Qualities that Attract Millennials to the Horticulture Industry
It is undoubtedly essential
for the future health of any business to be attracting and retaining young
talent. This is evidenced by the abundance of generic...
Propagating our Futures – A Millennial’s Perspective on the Green Industry
As a recent graduate from the Department of Horticulture at Colorado State University (CSU), I have just begun my transition from the world of...
Tips for New Hires & Young Employees
Working at an independent garden center is both challenging and rewarding. Here at Osuna Nursery, we strive to be environmentally focused while offering exceptional...
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...
