horticulture | Morning Ag Clips

December 5, 2018

Karen Johnson

EXTENSION RESOURCES ...

Agriculture and horticulture Extension resources

Have a question and need help finding the answer for farm and garden related topics?

November 5, 2018

TECH USE ...

Utilizing robots, drones & AI to feed the world

Plant breeders are using a new arsenal of tools to feed the world’s population

November 1, 2018

If you and your staff want to be 'go-to' experts for your customers, then enroll now in the Colorado Certified Nursery Professional training seminars. (Courtesy of CNGA)

NURSERY CLASSES ...

CCNP classes start next week

Four classes are offered, starting next Tuesday, Nov. 6

November 1, 2018

NEW PLANTS ...

Village Nurseries showcases new plants

Many plants are patented or exclusive, not readily available at other wholesale nurseries

October 29, 2018

FEELING CHILLY ...

Study gives whole-system view of plant cold stress

Lacking a global view, plant breeders have struggled to engineer cold-tolerant crops

October 28, 2018

GRANT ANNOUNCED ...

Brooklyn Botanic Garden awarded $250,000 grant

Grant to fund accessibility projects and programs to better welcome visitors of all abilities

October 23, 2018

In addition to the member-to-member discussions, Dr. Marco Palma from Texas A&M will provide a current economic update for the Green Industry as well as share key findings from his research on the drivers that influence customers' buying decisions. (Courtesy of CNGA)

LEADERSHIP RETREAT ...

CNGA Horticulture Leadership Retreat

November 2 - 3, Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs

October 10, 2018

Sessions will focus on both nursery and greenhouse operations including an opening presentation on how climate change is impacting winter weather patterns. (Courtesy of CNGA)

FALL WORKSHOP ...

Smart way to prepare for winter?

Best overwintering practices for spring success October 25, 8 AM - noon

October 8, 2018

Through the late nights, the funny moments, the economic ups and downs, and lots of elbow grease, Ivy Street Design is now a successful landscape architecture firm in Colorado. (Courtesy of CNGA)

LUNCHEON ...

Women In Horticulture Luncheon Oct. 11

Join your friends and peers to celebrate this popular CNGA tradition

October 3, 2018

WHEN ARE THE PLANTING SEASONS? ...

Fall is for planting

Best soil this time of year