FNGLA’s Floriculture Field Days & Performance Trials to be Held at Epcot

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February - March 2011 Volume 32, Issue 1

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S pring is here! Mark your calendar for May 12-13 for FNGLA’s 2011 Floriculture Field Days and Performance Trials held in conjunction with Epcot’s® International Flower and Garden Festival at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club, Lake Buena

Vista, FL. FNGLA and Disney’s Horticulture team are gearing up for a top-notch educational program and performance trials that will showcase new varieties from industry breeders across the country. Come gain insight on new varieties’ resilience to the heat and humidity of Central Florida’s climate and hear the latest on trends, trials and Twitter.

Meet Our Thursday and Friday Luncheon SpeakersThe Evolution of a Trial GardenDr. Allan Armitage, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost horticulturists, Dr. Allan M. Armitage is a professor at the University of Georgia, Athens, where he teaches, conducts research on new garden plants, and runs the University of Georgia Horticulture Gardens. He will talk about the garden trial process

and how plants make their journey from a simple Impatien to International Status.

Trial By Flowers – The Flameproof FavoritesJimmy Turner, Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

In North Texas, there are many environmental challenges that make selecting the “right” plants crucial to successful gardening. Jimmy Turner, Senior Director of Horticulture at the Dallas Arboretum, will share his favorite plants from their grueling trial program. The Dallas Arboretum is one of the oldest independent national testing programs

and the only testing site for the All-America Selections seed trial program in the state of Texas.

Great Sponsorship Opportunities are Now AvailableChoose to have an exhibit table to display information on your products and/or services, or become one of the exclusive sponsors of the luncheons. For more information on sponsoring or conference details, visit the Floriculture web site at http://www.fngla.org/events/floriculture-field-day/ or contact Linda Reindl at FNGLA at lreindl@fngla.org. Registration opens in March.

Dear Members, TPIE set another “trend” with its beauty, information and attendance. The one “trend” all are hoping for is increased sales. If what I heard on the trade show floor is any indication, we should see some increases in that area -- something we all are happy to see. I was fortunate enough to get to walk around and visit with both exhibitors and attendees during the three days of the show. Of course, the first comment was how pretty the show is -- and it truly is! This year’s booths were superb and congratulations to the booth award winners and new plant variety awards. I wish to say “thank you” to TJ Higgins and Sun Parasol, Suntory Collection for the sponsorships they provided throughout the show and the Happy Hour, which was a show standout.

I did notice another thing at TPIE…what is old is new again! I saw many plant varieties I had in my college dorm room and/or that my grandmother grew, which was very comforting in a way. This is being contributed to our need for comfort during these economic times. Whatever it is, I love it! I also wish to pass on a tip from the opening session on trends. When you need a hostess gift next time…take a plant! Promote the industry and its benefits. It will start a conversation and possibly a “trend.”

“What is next for FNGLA?” It’s legislative time in Tallahassee and our own Ben Bolusky and Jim Spratt will be keeping us informed on the happenings. We will also be keeping a watchful eye on Washington as the new Congress takes shape. So watch for Ben’s Babbles/Bullets and Tallahassee Tidbits from Jim over the next few months. We must all be watching this year as the Legislature will be “tweaking” the state budget and immigration has the prospect of being a part of the legislative agenda.

We also have the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival beginning March 2 and Floriculture Fields Days on May 12-13. I look forward to the launch of the Consumer web site this month. Many opportunities are still out there for volunteers, education and the promotion of plants, products and services.

As I close, I ask what your “trend” will be this year. I wish to suggest that one be to participate, educate, and take advantage of member benefits being offered through FNGLA.

Until next month…

“Plants give us oxygen for the lungs and for the soul.” ~ Linda Solegato

Carolan MahrFNGLA 2010-2011 PresidentPRESIDENT’S LETTER

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industry news and more.

Free Listings on the FNGLA Plant and Product LocatorFNGLA Members can list their plants, products and services

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through June 30, 2011. This member benefit is extended

by FNGLA to help our members navigate through the

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FNGLA Industry Award Nominations due March 15 FNGLA HAPPENINGSFNGLA to Celebrate National Arbor DayTo celebrate trees in our state’s

schools, FNGLA is providing

approximately 300 Florida

elementary schools with a free

tree voucher to be used for

a class, grade-level or school

celebration on or around National

Arbor Day, Friday, April 29, 2011.

This opportunity not only teaches

students about National Arbor

Day, but also provides an ideal

learning platform to focus on the

many benefits of trees.

Fourth grade teachers from every

Florida elementary school are

eligible to participate. The first

300 to submit requests will be

awarded a voucher for a free

tree, redeemable at participating

FNGLA-member nurseries and

garden centers. The voucher can

be used toward a tree and items

for the tree planting ceremony.

FNGLA members contacted by

school teachers with vouchers

must submit the voucher to

FNGLA for a $50 reimbursement

and recognition in Greenline.

Tree grower and garden center

members will be contacted by

FNGLA with more information

about the program. Participation

by members is voluntary.

For more information, contact

Amy Di Bella at the FNGLA office

at (800) 375-3642.

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 15, 2011, and each award recipient will be honored during FNGLA’s 2011 Annual Convention at the La Playa Resort in Naples, June 23 - 26.

FNGLA is pleased to accept nominations for the following industry awards:

Farm Credit/FNGLA Young Nursery •Professional of the YearFNGLA Outstanding Chapter President•FNGLA Outstanding Chapter Secretary •and/or TreasurerFNGLA Outstanding Volunteer• (formerly the Division Member category)FNGLA Outstanding Educator•FNGLA Hall of Fame•Wendell E. Butler Award•

Nomination forms and award criteria are located at www.fngla.org/recognition/industry-awards/ For complete details on FNGLA’s Industry Awards program, visit the Industry Awards web page at www.fngla.org/recognition/industry-awards/ or call (800) 375-3642, or e-mail Linda Adams at ladams@fngla.org.

Epcot’s 2011 International Flower & Garden Festival will open on March 2. The festival will run for its regular 10.5-week duration and will close on Sunday, May 15. While FNGLA sees great value in educating the gardening consumers of tomorrow, we also are looking to ramp up enthusiasm today--and help create a demand for Florida’s products.

FNGLA is once again seeking FNGLA members and FNGLA certified professionals to serve as garden hosts at FNGLA’s garden and to assist park guests for the opening day and then each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the festival: March 2 - May 15, 2011. Volunteers can pick from two different 3-hour shifts: 12:00 – 3:00 pm or from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. While we are able to allow gardening qualified friends and spouses to serve as FNGLA volunteers, they must be able to fulfill the duties serving as a host answering gardening questions and interacting with park guests. We cannot allow children to participate. All FNGLA volunteers gain entrance to the park for the day of their commitment to the FNGLA Garden, but are free to enjoy Epcot and the festival before and after their volunteer time, until the park closes

for the evening. FNGLA Certified volunteers will also receive 2 CEU points for their service. Don’t delay in coordinating your preferred time slots as volunteers will be accepted for Opening Day and each extended weekend on a first-come, first-served basis. Access the volunteer form at http://www.fngla.org/community-programs/epcot-garden/archive/2011/VolunteerSignup.pdf to sign-up or contact Amy DiBella at FNGLA at adibella@fngla.org for date availability.

For specific program questions, contact FNGLA’s Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Jennifer Nelis at jnelis@fngla.org.

An Epcot visitor examines last year’s Green Wall.

Volunteers Needed for FNGLA Garden at Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival

Broward Chapter President Tony Burzo received the 2010 Outstanding Chapter President Award last year.

FNGLA HAPPENINGSSave the Date for FNGLA’s Annual Convention

FNGLA’s Annual Convention is a time each year for FNGLA members and industry friends to celebrate the past year’s successes while welcoming FNGLA’s new leadership taking office. It is also the venue for FNGLA’s Annual Meeting and the platform for presenting FNGLA’s Industry Award Winners.

FNGLA’s 2011 Annual Convention will take place June 23 - 26, 2011 in Naples, Florida at the beautiful La Playa Resort. Hotel reservations are being accepted. Visit the Convention web site, http://www.fngla.org/events/annual-convention/location.aspx for more information.

Convention 2011 details are in the works and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Become a sponsor of FNGLA’s annual convention for as little as $250. Exclusive event sponsorships are still available. For more information, visit the convention web page, or call Linda Adams at (800) 375-3642.

FNGLA Past President Shaw Passes AwayFNGLA is saddened to inform you of

the death of Joseph C. Shaw, 88, who

served as FNGLA’s President in 1972-73

and as the Miami Chapter President

in 1968. He established Shaw Nursery

& Landscape Co. in 1946 in Miami. A

native of Hamilton, NY, Shaw moved

to Miami after WWII and worked his

way through the University of Miami,

graduating in 1949. He was very active

in UM affairs and Miami civic and com-

munity organizations. Among his many

honors, Shaw received the Odenkirk

Award as the Most Outstanding Florida

Nurseryman. Contributions in John’s

name may be made to the UM Athletic

Scholarship Program.

June 23- 26, 2011La Playa ResortNaples, Florida

Images from Convention 2010 - Don’t miss this year’s in beautiful Naples! More information coming soon.

CERTIFICATION

For the fourth year in a row, FNGLA and the South Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) will present The Landscape Challenge – a fun, competitive and educational demonstration of landscape management skills – that focus on Florida Friendly Best Management Practices.

This year’s Challenge takes place in Martin County on Friday, April 22nd during Water Conservation Month. The 4th Annual Landscape Challenge brings teams of landscape maintenance professionals together to compete for the title of “Ruling Water Champions.” Jenkins Landscape of Hobe Sound is the defending Champion.

Best management practices are important landscape principles for our industry – especially for the proper utilization of our water resources. The Landscape Challenge is an interactive, hands-on approach learning how to put these practices into place.

This team-building and educational event is free and CEUs are available to FNGLA Certified Industry Professionals. You can participate on a team or join the program as a spectator. Although there is no cost to participate, registration is required. Sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Merry Mott at FNGLA at 800-375-3642.

FNGLA joins SFWMD for 4th Annual Landscape Challenge

The Landscape Challenge events are judged by members of the Landscape Inspectors Associa-tion of Florida.

More Than 300 FFA Hort Students Compete in Industry Events For the sixth year, Florida FFA held its statewide Career Development Events in Floriculture & Nursery/Landscape at Pinellas Technical Education Center, hosted by the Pinellas FNGLA Chapter. On February 5, more than 300 middle school and high school students from all over Florida competed in events that highlighted Florida’s nursery and landscape industry.

Dedicated FNGLA Pinellas Chapter volunteers spent Friday evening setting up the event and returned Saturday to judge events, proctor exams and lead teams of students from one event to another. Special thanks go to FNGLA member Bonnie Desmond, FCLD and her committee for their hours of planning, writing test questions, setting realistic scenarios for the students and coordinating sponsors and volunteers.

In 2006, pTEC Horticulture Chair Greg Charles brought the FFA Career Development Events (CDEs) to St. Petersburg, and the event continues to grow in prominence. The CDEs introduce students to horticulture, providing a competition in real-world situations that link to best management practices, FNGLA certification and horticulture careers.

Beginning in 2010, the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) joined the event, providing an enhanced floral focus where students demonstrate skills in wiring technique and floral design by creating boutonnieres. Congratulations to the following winners:

1st place High School •Nursery & Landscape: Lennard High, Ruskin

1st place Middle School •Nursery & Landscape: Tomlin Middle, Plant City

1st place High School •Floriculture: Umatilla Senior, Umatilla

1st place Middle School Floriculture: • Beth Shields Middle, Ruskin

The high school winners advance to represent Florida in the nationals in Indianapolis this October. Thanks to pTEC St. Petersburg campus for holding the event each year. And thanks to all the volunteers & sponsors for making this such a premier and special event for all the contestants.

Bonnie Desmond FCLD, Debby Laramee FCHP and Greg Charles FCHP take a short break from the day’s activities.

Area companies and FNGLA mem-bers met with the students and teachers in the trade show area.

NEW MEMBERS

ACTIONBob McDole, Supportive1435 Raintree LaneMt. Dora, FL 32757-9520352-729-2386

Wholesale Plant Industry, Inc.Sun Kim32309 Senese RdSorrento, FL 32776-8865352-383-1594

BIG BeNDSteve Head, StudentTallahassee, FL

BrOWArDFloral EcstasyJason Smith1211 Stirling Rd #105Dania Beach, FL 33004954-922-3939www.floralecstasy.com

Xtreme Gardens Lizardo Espino850 NW 168 AvePembroke Pines, FL 33028-1481954-435-4361www.xtremegardens.com

COASTAL SPrINGSBig Yellow ServicesChristine Chiarito2027 Gunn HwyOdessa, FL 33556-3255813-920-4881www.bigyellowservices.com

FrONTrUNNerSEric Carnall, StudentGainesville, FL

LAKe reGIONRoss Glaser, StudentLakeland, FL

MANASOTAMary Albritton735 S Beneva RdSarasota, FL 34232-2411941-922-8775www.hibbsfarmandgarden.comReferred by: Rich Kling, Integrity Merchant Solutions

MIAMI-DADeCrop Claim AdvisorsAndrew Korge230 Palermo AveCoral Gables, FL 33134-6606305-445-6977www.cropclaims.com

John Deere Landscapes Brad Carmean, Associate Member7891 NW 62nd StMiami, FL 33166-3538305-216-6655

Plant Biotech Pty. Ltd. Anil Ghodké44 Laxton RdPalmview QLD 4556 Australia61-7-5494-5619www.plantbiotech.com.au

Wilson’s Farms Joe Burmeister21000 SW 280th StHomestead, FL 33031-3206786-282-8347

NOrTHeASTAllied Precision Industries Jack Simms4638 Meadow Run PlaceJacksonville, FL 32217-9322615-804-1129

T P C SawgrassAdam Jennings102 Club Service DrPonte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-5065904-273-3243

PALM BeACHBongard NurseryBarbara Bongard11470 172nd Place NJupiter, FL 33478-5320561-746-4240www.bongardlandscaping.comReferred by: Maria LiDonni, Lidonni Nursery & Landscape, Inc.

Instant Shade Nursery & Landscape Donald Bailey7461 74th Ct SLake Worth, FL 33463-7718561-789-2680Referred by: Joey Quinn, Quinntessence Nursery, Inc.

Palm Beach Atlantic University Ken Kropp, Supportive1218 S Olive AveWest Palm Beach, FL 33401561-603-2199

Southern Waste Systems, LLC.Charles Gusmano790 Hillbrath Dr.Lantana, FL 33462-1672561-582-6688www.southernwastesystems.com

PINeLLASJosh Schwabe, StudentSt. Petersburg, FL

TAMPA BAYJessica Bello, StudentTampa, FL

OUTSIDe FLOrIDAFreedom Tree FarmsCatherine DaughertyPO BOX 69Pelham, TN 3366931-467-3600

T V I Imports, LLCAnthony Tisi178 Abbey StMassapequa Park, NY 11762631-793-3077www.upgradedplanters.com

Welcome New FNGLA MembersThe following are new FNGLA members from January 1 - February 22, 2011

FNGLA has undertaken the huge task of updating its industry certification manuals, offering more information than ever before. These manuals can be utilized to prepare for certification, or as general education for industry professionals.

FNGLA’s Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) manual will continue to include the latest green industry Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) principles and will be expanded to include nursery and greenhouse operations, plant propagation and biotechnology. It will be available online and as a printed manual.

FNGLA’s Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician (FCLMT) manual is brand new, offering a look at the latest in landscape maintenance techniques including turf care, vehicle safety, integrated pest management, irrigation management, fertilization and pruning.

FNGLA’s Certified Landscape Technician (FCLT) manual is an update of the existing study guide for landscape installation. It covers information on tree planting, palm banding, grading, instrument operation, hardscapes and more.

The newest versions of FNGLA’s manuals will be available Fall 2011. For more information, contact Merry Mott at FNGLA at 800-375-3642.

FNGLA Certification Manuals Undergo Revisions

FNGLA’s certification manuals provide guidance in preparing for FNGLA’s certification exams.

Calendar of Events

March2: FNGLA Garden at Epcot opens, Lake Buena Vista

11: Continuing Education: Fertilizer Calibration (In Spanish), Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, Naples

17: Second Annual Landscape Challenge, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Brooksville

18: Spring 2011 Outdoor Tree School, Losco Regional Park, Jacksonville

28: Florida-Friendly Landscape Best Management Practices (BMPs), UF Osceola County Extension, Kissimmee

April17: Second Annual Landscape Challenge, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Brooksville

29: Green Industries Best Management Practices (BMPs) Training, IFAS - Putnam County Extension Office, East Palatka

May12-13: FNGLA Floriculture Field Days and Performance Trials, Epcot, Lake Buena Vista

18: Green Industries Best Management Practices (BMPs) Training, UF St. Johns County Extension, St. Augustine

FNGLAPhone: (407) 295-7994Toll-free: (800) 375-3642Fax: (407) 295-1619E-mail: info@fngla.orgWeb: www.fngla.org

CeO/exec. Vice PresidentBen Bolusky

Greenline editorJaclyn Rhoadsjrhoads@fngla.org

PresidentCarolan MahrTed Mahr Supply, Inc.407A SW 2nd StCape Coral, FL 33991(239) 574-2214

Past President Monty KnoxKnox Nursery, Inc.940 Avalon RdWinter Garden, FL 34787(407) 293-3721

President-elect Halsey Beshears2191 S Jefferson StP.O. Box 697Monticello, FL 32345(850) 997-5054

Secretary/Treasurer Wes ParrishParrish Nursery5900 SW 185th WayFt. Lauderdale, FL 33332(954) 680-3544

Contact Us2010 – 2011 FNGLA STATe OFFICerS

See all event information at http://greenline.fngla.org/calendar

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