2 LooseLeaf December 2018/January 2019 colorad o nga.org Our Mission To create opportunities for horticultural and associated industry professionals to collaboratively grow their businesses through fellowship, education, advocacy and certification. Cover Photo of the 2018 ProGreen Potting Challenge Winner 3 Message from the Board Step into a World of Opportunity at ProGreen 4 Here for the Members Developing Strategies for Labor, Drought & More 5 Member Profiles Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center Northwest Shade Trees 19 The Art & Science of Horticulture How to Make Pre-emergent Applications Effective 20 CSU Research Update Dianthus Trials at Colorado State University 21 Safety Corner Cyber Liability Insurance is Critical for Small Businesses 22 Funding Research & Education 2018 CHREF Golf Fundraiser 22 Advertiser List 23 NewMembers & Classified Ads 24 CNGA Calendar Dan Wise, CCNP President Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery 970.484.1289
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