Tag: plants
Protecting Colorado from the Invasive Japanese Beetle
By Dr. Rich Guggenheim, Plant Health Certification Program Manager, CO Dept. of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry
Dr. Rich Guggenheim, Plant Health Certification Program Manager...
From Classroom to Career: Shaping the Future of Horticulture Education
By Meg Amendola, CNGA
From visionary mentorship programs to dynamic curriculum evolution, it feels like we’re on the brink of exciting transformation and growth in...
Cultivate 2024: Insights and Innovations
By Meg Amendola and Debi Borden-Miller, CNGA
This year, Cultivate 2024 brought together more than 10,000 attendees and industry leaders from across the horticultural landscape,...
Member Profile – Duran’s Hobby Acres
Duran's Hobby Acres15591 North 107th StreetLongmont, CO 80504(303) 257-0195duransgreenhouse.comWe recently visited Andrea Walker-Duran at Duran’s Hobby Acres and were inspired by the family-centered foundation,...
Explore Change for Plant Resiliency and Profit: Member Bart Eller Advocates...
By Barton Eller, Executive Director, Paonia Soil Co.
“Become a student of change. It is the only thing that will remain constant.”
I’m a big fan...
Shelf Pretty vs. Landscape Strong
Providing a sustainable product
It’s no secret that growing plants in Colorado is not an easy feat! Our soil, wind, and variable temperatures make this...
Plant Supply was Drying Up 10 Years Before Pandemic
Five Nursery Pros Share the Backstory
Republished with permission from Colorado Green. Originally published by the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, VOL 38, NO 4,...
CSU RESEARCH: 2021-22 Cool Season Trials Top Picks for Off-Season Color
This was the fourteenth year that Colorado State University (CSU) has conducted Cool Season Trials at the Annual Flower Trial Garden. The overall goal...
Water Saving Tips for Your Business
Colorado is a semi-arid state and water is always an issue. Now with attention on climate change it’s even more important to assess what...
Top Host Plants Preferred by Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles have many preferences. It’s harder to find plants they avoid. Cheryl Smith, CDA Division of Plant Industry, provided the following list of...
