Press Releases

Mother Nature Smiles When We “GrowSmart!” (4/30/2008)
In 2007, reduced rainfall in the state led many water management districts to impose water restrictions.  This left consumers asking, “Can we plant during a period of drought?”  The answer is an unequivocal, “You betcha, when you GrowSmart!!” (more >>)

FNGLA Succeeds with Landscape Maintenance Certification (4/29/2008)
Proper fertilization, mowing, pesticide application and industry safety were all principles tested during the first-ever Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician (FCLMT) exam in St. Petersburg.  This successful ‘beta’ exam was hosted by Pinellas Technical Education Center and will be now offered on an annual basis at different locations in Florida. (more >>)

FNGLA Receives Specialty Crop Grant Funds in Partnership with Florida Department of Agriculture (4/15/2008)
Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) executive vice president Ben Bolusky today announced the establishment of a partnership program with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS).  The program was made possible by a USDA specialty crop block grant and will be conducted over a two-year period. (more >>)

FNGLA’s 2008 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Partnership Continues its Focus on Kids Gardening (3/21/2008)
In FNGLA’s 10th year of participation in the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, “Growing Future Gardeners” will remain the theme of the FNGLA’s Kid’s Gardening display. With extended dates for 2008, the festival will kick-off on March 19 and end June 1.  As FNGLA has traditionally done in year’s past, we are seeking FNGLA member and FNGLA Certified volunteers to “host” the garden and initiate conversations with display guests focused on gardening and outdoor living.  While both adults and children will be attracted to the garden, we are particularly interested in sparking the gardening interest with the younger generation to create--you guessed it—future gardeners! (more >>)

Volunteerism is Alive and Well! (3/20/2008)
What is a beautiful new facility without landscaping to add the outdoor aesthetics which not only create beauty but a very important connection with nature?  On March 19, the Walt Disney World Boys & Girls Club in Pine Hills, FL was dedicated, complete with an extensive landscape, all provided through donations and volunteers from central Florida’s nursery and landscape industry. (more >>)

FNGLA Announces 2008 Industry Award Winners (3/13/2008)
Each year the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) honors a distinct group of individuals who contribute time and energy into enhancing, protecting and serving Florida’s nursery and landscape industry through the FNGLA Industry Awards Program. (more >>)

FNGLA’s Industry Awards Nomination Deadline Approaching (2/7/2008)
FNGLA’s Industry Awards program presents a wonderful opportunity each year to honor those individuals who have helped enhance FNGLA and the industry. Nominations will be accepted through March 1, 2008 and each award recipient will be honored during FNGLA’s 2008 Annual Convention at The Breakers – Palm Beach, June 12 – 15. (more >>)

TPIE 2008 Recognizes Fourteen Award Recipients (2/5/2008)
TPIE 2008, held at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, presented 9 awards for outstanding booth displays and 4 awards for favorite new plants and products.  (more >>)

FNGLA’s 2008 Children’s Garden at Epcot (2/4/2008)
In FNGLA’s 10th year of participation in the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, “Growing Future Gardeners” will remain the theme of the FNGLA’s Kid’s Gardening display. (more >>)

2008 TPIE: A Winning Event for Tropical Plants (1/28/2008)
Wherever the eye looked, there were beautiful tropical plants! That would accurately describe the 2008 Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) which took place January 17 – 19 at the Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (more >>)

Business Statistics Released on Florida Landscape Wages & Benefits (11/21/2007)
Have you ever wondered how the wage and benefit packages you use to attract and retain landscape employees compare to those offered by the Florida landscape businesses with whom you compete?  Well, the wait is over!  This benchmark business data is now available thanks to a new landmark FNGLA study. (more >>)

FNGLA to Participate in Green Builder Vision House Program (11/21/2007)
The Green Builder Vision House Series is a group of demonstration projects around the country aimed at showcasing the National Association of Home Builders’ Green Building ideals following their written guidelines. (more >>)

FNGLA Promotes Florida Plants and Products to National Audience of Garden Writers (10/30/2007)
Continuing to build on existing relations with many of the nations’ leading garden writers and forming new relations with new contacts, FNGLA participated in the 2007 Garden Writers Annual Symposium held September 28 – October 3 in Oklahoma City, OK. (more >>)

FNGLA Receives Funding Through USDA’s Risk Management Education Partnerships (10/30/2007)
On September 27th, Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner formally announced awards agricultural risk management partnership agreements throughout the United States.   FNGLA will receive a total of $30,000 from the USDA-RMA Small Session Education Partnership Agreements.  Funding was awarded for the 2007 Great Southern Tree Conference, 2008 FNGLA’s Floriculture Field Days and 2008 FNATS Short Course.  (more >>)

FNATS Short Course Presented a Dynamic Line-Up of Speakers for the 2007 Program (10/30/2007)
From discovering the treasures at Discovery Cove to attending a premier educational program, a record of over 500 people attended the FNATS Short Course, October 4-6th, 2007 at the Orange County Convention Center.  Held in conjunction with FNATS: The Landscape Show, FNATS Short Course offered a three-day format filled with concurrent tracks in the area of garden center management, grower management, landscape design and landscape management.  An all new “Green” track was added to offer sessions on industry sustainability and water efficient landscapes. (more >>)

FNGLA Connects with Consumers at Trade Event (10/30/2007)
In a strategic move to attract more Floridians to enjoy gardening, FNGLA participated in the Southern Women’s Show in Orlando held October 11 – 14.  Partnering with the consumer experts at the University of Florida, FNGLA paired the garden-interested consumers with gardening experts at the four day event.  Container gardening talks were open for all interested attendees two of the four show days and the University of Florida/IFAS Publications were on hand Thursday and Friday of the show selling consumer-interest gardening books and items. (more >>)

FNATS: The Landscape Show Has Smiles in the Aisles (10/16/2007)
FNATS: The Landscape Show offered a positive kick start to the fall season as buyers and sellers of nursery and landscape products met for 3 days, October 4-6 at the Orange County Convention Center.  Following a summer slow down in sales based on weather concerns and the drop in the real estate economy, the industry welcomed the business vitality seen at this gathering of more than 9700 industry members. (more >>)

FNGLA Names Six Plants as 2008 Florida Plants of the Year (9/28/2007)
Designed to promote the use of superior and proven Florida plants, FNGLA has been naming Florida Plants of the Year since 1998 and is pleased to announce six plants as the 2008 selections.  Judged on criteria ranging from ease of maintenance, versatility, consumer appeal, pest and disease resistance, geographic use, ease of propagation and plant availability, a jury of 20 industry experts selected the stand-outs from this year’s list of 48 plants.  Benefiting growers, garden centers and consumers alike, this year’s selections include a native groundcover, an almond-scented flowering shrub, a tropical-looking perennial, a native fan palm, a versatile foliage plant and a storm-durable native tree. (more >>)

Winning with Tropicals at TPIE (9/28/2007)
The Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) offers a winning event for all things related to tropical plants.  Taking place January 17-19, 2008 at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, TPIE is the only national tropical plant event offering an extensive focus on tropical plants, tropical topics and tropical connections.  (more >>)

FNGLA Certifies and Beautifies (9/28/2007)
The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) certifies industry professionals who pass extensive exams including tree installation, shrub pruning, and newly-installed landscape evaluation. This process benefits not only our industry, but also the residents of Edgewood Children’s Ranch, the host of FNGLA’s fall exam. (more >>)

FNGLA Certification Manual Endorsed by DEP (9/6/2007)
The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association’s recently-revised FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) Manual is bringing unprecedented recognition to FNGLA’s certification programs, and its certified professionals. (more >>)

Government Agencies Adopt Certification for Employees (9/6/2007)
The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association’s (FNGLA) certifications span this huge market, as evidenced by the number of city and county governments that utilize FNGLA’s certifications for their employees. (more >>)

FNGLA Organizes Public Meeting to Discuss Tropical Foliage and Its Applicability to the Provisions of Floridas Agricultural Licence and Bond Law (8/27/2007)
FNGLA is pleased to announce representatives from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will be meeting on Friday, September 14, 2007 with all interested foliage growers and brokers regarding the applicability of the agricultural license and bond law to the production and sale of tropical foliage. (more >>)

GrowSmart! Campaign Wins Prestigious Telly Award (6/28/2007)
The Palm Beach Chapter of the FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association) won a Telly Award, the premier award honoring outstanding TV commercials, programs, and video and film productions. (more >>)

FNGLA Honors Industry Members (6/28/2007)
Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) honored 14 individuals with the 2007 FNGLA Industry Awards during FNGLA’s 55th Annual Convention in June. These awards are given annually to those contributing time and energy into enhancing, protecting and serving Florida’s nursery and landscape industry. (more >>)

FNGLA Installs New Slate of Officers (6/28/2007)
Celebrating 55 years of service with 250 members and families, the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) elected its 2007 – 2008 officers during its 55th Annual Convention at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Marco Island, FL, on June 14 – 17, 2007. FNGLA welcomes its new leaders: (more >>)

FNGLA Locator Now Available for Florida Buyers (6/28/2007)
The Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2007-2008 FNGLA Locator. (more >>)

Treasure Coast Horticulture Industry Proves Dedication to Professionalism (6/28/2007)
Professionalism, education – and even a little friendly competition – catapulted Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) members from the Treasure Coast Chapter to the top of the state in the number of industry professionals earning an FNGLA certification. (more >>)

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