Tag: business
Know Your Business and Make Sensible Capital Expenditures
I, like many in horticulture, came from the science side with a passion for biology, plant science, and gardening. Traditionally, horticulture is the art...
Keeping Employees Busy Over the Winter Months
Tracey Tonning
We are often asked at Alameda Wholesale Nursery, “What do you all do in the wintertime?” and people are often quite surprised at...
Marketing that Matters—Make Your Brand Impactful
Kate Graham, Paonia Soil Co.
In a world of consumer options, it’s critical for your business’s brand to stand out. What’s even better is making...
Working to Recruit Your Future Employees
Glenda Mostek
CNGA Executive Director
We hear repeatedly that one of the biggest challenges members face is finding and hiring qualified employees. CNGA and CHREF are...
Member Profile – Heidrich’s Colorado Tree Farm Nursery
Heidrich’s Colorado Tree Farm Nursery7440 Templeton Gap RoadColorado Springs, CO 80923Phone: 719-598-TREE (8733)https://www.coloradotreefarmnursery.com/
Interview with Levi Heidrich, Managing Partner
Aerial view of nursery in 2019
What is...
Customer Retention is Critical
Quinn Kender, Welby Gardens
Retaining our existing customer base has become more important than ever as more sourcing options become available in the growing market....
CNGA Members Offer Tips for Successful Hiring Practices
This time of year can be fraught with frustration when it comes to finding the quality and quantity of workers you need to run...
Where to Find the Employees You Need
Finding and retaining good employees has never been more challenging. In today’s labor market, more attention and effort on creative recruitment and retention strategies...
Member Profile – Durango Nursery
Durango Nursery & Supply, Inc.271 Kay Cee LaneDurango CO 81303970-259-8800http://www.durangonursery.com
Interview with Tom Bridge, Owner, and Sue Herlihy, Nursery Manager Emeritus
Durango Nursery has one of...
Member Profile – OneCanopy
OneCanopy2880 14th Street SELoveland, CO 80537303-250-4126http://www.one-canopy.com
Interview with Katelynn Martinez, Director of Operations and Business Development
How new is OneCanopy and how did you get started?
OneCanopy...