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10 Years and Growing
Welcome to 2021! I hope your New Year is off to a good start and that this year will be a healthy and prosperous one. I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that you have less than one mon... moreWhat Do You Think?
In case you haven’t already heard, on Dec. 9, the color experts at Pantone, announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating as the Pantone Colors of the Year for 2021. Il... moreAnd They’re Off …
This past weekend holiday shoppers showed up in full force — both in person and online — and were ready to spend in spite of the 2020 pandemic An estimated 186.4 million consumers took advantag... moreWhat’s Your Outlook for 2021?
I’m sure we can all agree that this year has been like no other. It has provided challenges and “opportunities” for growers, but as 2020 slowly winds down, it’s time to really take a look at 2... moreThe Search is On for the Class of 2021
It’s hard to believe but GPN’s 40 Under 40 program will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2021. Over the past nine years we have recognized 360 individuals under the age of 40 who are propelling o... moreTop Picks at Plantpeddler
Plantpeddler, located in Cresco, Iowa, hosts one of the country's largest and most extensive plant trials each year. This year, the grower celebrated its 40th year in business with a full day of event... moreFive More Days
The deadline to apply for the 2021 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year has been extended five days. Students now have until Oct. 21, 2020 to apply for the 2021 scholarship. This year we are celebrating ... more2021 Standouts at CSU
Colorado State University hosts one of the country's most extensive flower trials each year, with 22 participating breeders and more than 1,000 varieties in sun and beds as well as containers. This wa... moreMSU Offering Free Access to Online Conference
Michigan State University Extension is now offering growers on-demand access to its 2020 nursery conference. Ten different sessions on pest and disease management as well as water management issues... moreA Midwest Backyard Flower Trial
For the past four years, industry consultant Vaughn Fletcher has been providing insight into new variety introductions and evaluating various plant trials across the country in his monthly column, Vau... moreWe are Looking for the Next GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year
Do you know any undergraduate students that were able to participate in an industry internship program in 2020? If you do, we want to hear from him or her for the 2021 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year S... moreVisitor Favorites at Mast Young Plants
The 2020 gardening season is coming to a close, and with that many trial gardens are sharing and promoting all their full evaluations and top performers from this summer. In my last newsletter, I s... more
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GPN recognizes 40 industry professionals under the age of 40 who are helping to determine the future of the horticulture industry. These individuals are today’s movers and shakers who are already setting the pace for tomorrow.
