News From Around New England & Beyond
Congratulations – Carol and Mike MacLeod, owners of Evergreen Gardens in Waterbury, Vermont, were named Retailer of the Year by the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association (Green Works). The MacLeods have owned the business for 16 years. The full-service garden center covers a wide array of garden specialties with a strong emphasis on customer service.
Volunteers Transform Landscape at Travis Mills Foundation Veterans Retreat – Travis Mills is an inspiring quadruple amputee vet who transformed a crumbling estate in Rome, Maine into a beautiful (and free) vacation retreat for military families. Jake Pierson of Pierson Nurseries and Al Lappin Jr. of Al Lappin Landscaping led an outstanding volunteer effort by many in the industry to install the landscape at the retreat. Industry donations included money, labor, equipment, plants, trees, sod, mulch and more! In the Summer 2017 issue of MELNA’s Growing Green newsletter (page 8), Jake credits all the companies who contributed to this massive effort. Well done! CLICK HERE to read article and see participants.
The Power of Plants: Enriching Lives, Creating Jobs, Building Wealth, Saving Money - This report from the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture outlines the many benefits of plants. The benefits go beyond direct economic impact. It permeates all aspects of our lives, from providing aesthetic backdrops to directly enriching our health and wellbeing. Read it here.
AmericanHort Launches New Knowledge Center – It might just be better than Google! The Knowledge Center has gotten an updated look and improved functionality. To learn more about it, visit www.hortknowledgecenter.org.
America in Bloom Coming to Holliston, MA – The 2017 America in Bloom Symposium & Awards Celebration is coming to Holliston, MA October 5-7. The program will be based in Holliston and the pre-symposium educational tours will include unique horticultural showplaces in the area. NENA member Mark Ahronian of Ahronian Landscape & Design, Holliston is Co-Chair of this event. For more information and to register, visit: americainbloom.org/Symposium/Registration.aspx
News From Around New England & Beyond
Congratulations – Carol and Mike MacLeod, owners of Evergreen Gardens in Waterbury, Vermont, were named Retailer of the Year by the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association (Green Works). The MacLeods have owned the business for 16 years. The full-service garden center covers a wide array of garden specialties with a strong emphasis on customer service.
Volunteers Transform Landscape at Travis Mills Foundation Veterans Retreat – Travis Mills is an inspiring quadruple amputee vet who transformed a crumbling estate in Rome, Maine into a beautiful (and free) vacation retreat for military families. Jake Pierson of Pierson Nurseries and Al Lappin Jr. of Al Lappin Landscaping led an outstanding volunteer effort by many in the industry to install the landscape at the retreat. Industry donations included money, labor, equipment, plants, trees, sod, mulch and more! In the Summer 2017 issue of MELNA’s Growing Green newsletter (page 8), Jake credits all the companies who contributed to this massive effort. Well done! CLICK HERE to read article and see participants.
The Power of Plants: Enriching Lives, Creating Jobs, Building Wealth, Saving Money - This report from the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture outlines the many benefits of plants. The benefits go beyond direct economic impact. It permeates all aspects of our lives, from providing aesthetic backdrops to directly enriching our health and wellbeing. Read it here.
AmericanHort Launches New Knowledge Center – It might just be better than Google! The Knowledge Center has gotten an updated look and improved functionality. To learn more about it, visit www.hortknowledgecenter.org.
America in Bloom Coming to Holliston, MA – The 2017 America in Bloom Symposium & Awards Celebration is coming to Holliston, MA October 5-7. The program will be based in Holliston and the pre-symposium educational tours will include unique horticultural showplaces in the area. NENA member Mark Ahronian of Ahronian Landscape & Design, Holliston is Co-Chair of this event. For more information and to register, visit: americainbloom.org/Symposium/Registration.aspx
In Memoriam
Robert Storry passed away on April 1, 2017 at the age of 65. Bob was a longtime NENA member and an active and involved supporter of the local green industry. He worked at Griffin Greenhouse Supply in Tewksbury, MA for more than 30 years. NENA extends its condolences to Bob’s wife Janis, and to his family, friends and colleagues. Memorial donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, 1345 Lakeview Ave, Dracut 01826 c/o The Robert Storry Family Trust.
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Finding Your Place in the Green Industry
NENA and the other founding partner associations of New England GROWS created a video showcasing career opportunities in the green industry. Check it out here. Feel free to use this video however you wish to educate students or prospective employees who may be
interested in exploring opportunities in horticulture. Consider sharing it with high school guidance departments in your community!