March 2019

Previous Issues
Green Pencil

Productivity drives profit

By Lee Ann Knudsen
Efficiency and productivity: the eternal promise of new products.
New Products

New Products for 2019

Plan for productivity and profits in 2019, with equipment and supplies coming on the market.
Management Solutions

How fast is production?

By Mark Bradley
Production rates are key to good estimating and continuous improvement.
Road To Success

When times get tough

By Rod McDonald
It takes real talent to offer quality, selection and service in a retail garden centre.
Legal Matters

Managing construction debt collection Part II: As construction progresses

By Rob Kennaley
Discussing the steps contractors, subcontractors and suppliers can take to address debt collection issues.
CNLA News

CNLA news March 2019

News from the federation of Canada's provincial horticultural trade associations.
Newsscape

Weed Man USA purchases Canadian territory rights

After nearly 50 years as Weed Man’s president, co-founder Brenda Rice has announced her retirement.

Health Canada issues statement on glyphosate

Health Canada issued a public statement in January following objections to its 2017 re-evaluation of glyphosate.

UN Names 2020 International Year of Plant Health

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH).

Gediflora wins International Grower of the Year

Gediflora of Belgium was named International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) 2019 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).

Selecta One acquires Challet-Hérault

On Jan. 18, 2019, shareholders of German plant breeder and propagator Selecta One acquired a further 40 per cent of the shares in aster and chrysanthemum specialists Challet-Hérault, making the French subsidiary now entirely owned by Selecta One.

Proven Winners wins Green Thumb Awards

The Direct Gardening Association (formerly called the Mailorder Gardening Association) presented Proven Winners ColorChoice Illuminati Tiny Tower Philadelphus and Peppy Le Pom Punica granatum, with 2019 Green Thumb Awards for best new plants in the plants, bulbs and seeds division.

SnowEx hires sales manager

SnowEx has announced Tracey Fischer-Gaetz as its new sales manager.

Dramm partners with Vifra

Dramm announced it is partnering with Vifra, specialists in humidity management, to offer solutions to its North American customers.

AAS winners announced

All-America Selections announced seven new AAS Winners at the American Seed Trade Association meeting in Orlando, Fla.

AIPH publishes International Vision Project

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has published a brand-new report which investigates the future of the global ornamental horticulture industry.
Mentor Moment

An advocate for growers

By Vic Krahn
Rita Weerdenburg has spent her career promoting the green profession.
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