Tag: colorado
Growing a Garden of Diversity
Including employees with diverse backgrounds on a company’s staff is not just a matter of providing equitable work opportunities, but it expands a company’s...
CHREF Scholarships Help Students Pursue Successful Careers
Past recipients of scholarships from the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF) have a lot in common, especially a commitment to career and...
Changing of the Guard
As we prepare to celebrate the New Year, five horticulture industry pioneers share what they learned and accomplished over the years, as well as...
Contribute to Horticulture’s Future
By Mike Schleining, CCNP
CHREF Board Member
2015-16 & 2016-17 CHREF Scholarship Recipient
The Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation plays an integral role in encouraging and...
Graff’s Turf Farm: Established Grower & Innovator of Drought-Tolerant, Low-Maintenance Turfs
When did Graff’s get started and what are your products?
The farm was initially established in 1979, by Randy and Betsy Graff in Fort Morgan,...
Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises: Young Plants & Bedding Plants Producer Embracing Change
What is the company’s history?
In 1967, five Tagawa brothers (Ken, George, Dave, Jim, and Albert) started the business as a vegetable farm. From vegetables,...
Singing the Praises of Bold & Beautiful Bulbs
With the increased interest in gardening instigated by the COVID-19 pandemic, introducing more people to growing plants from bulbs can increase sales and customer...
Houseplant Popularity Here to Stay
I started Planty Good Vibes in February with the intention of moving forward from a lifestyle of mundane obligation to a lifestyle of passion,...
Overwintering Benefits & Challenges
Deciding how many and which plants to overwinter is a critical business decision for Mike Erickson, Vice President of Business Operations at Plant World...
Denver Pursues Environmental Benefits with Green Buildings Law
Denver’s Green Buildings Ordinance offers benefits not only to building owners who can save on energy expenses, but also to contractors engaged in energy...
