FNGLA's October 2014 Greenline by FNGLA

October 2014 | Volume 35, Issue 10

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The Industry Gains Momentum at The Landscape Show As Florida and the U.S. economies improve, the message from The Landscape Show was “Seize the Momentum!” Industry professionals did so with a stronger presence, more plants, trees and products and more enthusiasm than has been seen in recent years. “We’re thrilled to see attendance at The Landscape Show back on the upswing,” said Cindy Hall of EcoSolutions Marketing and chairwoman of the 2014 Landscape Show. “We saw an overall increase of 800 registrants over last year, with the biggest jump in the landscape category. This shows there is new work going on out there, so plants, trees, equipment and hard goods are back in demand.” Final attendance was 6,982, just shy of the 7,000 mark. It was hard not to feel the positive energy of The Landscape Show as soon as one entered the exhibit hall. The show’s Main Street was lined with matching Bismarck palms, street posts with full and flowing hanging baskets and tree boxes flush with plants. The street sign identified the area as Momentum Mile and, although it wasn’t a true mile, the impressive landscape added to the show’s momentum. At the end of Main Street was The Landscape Show Main Stage, with a dais built of pavers and wall blocks and balanced on both ends with specimen quad Phoenix Sylvester palms. Colorful shrubs and flowers mixed with the trees, pavers, mulch and landscape lighting showcased the Main Stage as an impressive model for many industry products found at The Landscape Show. Add a six-foot revolving pinwheel and whimsical landscape art and the Main Stage became not only an impressive landscape, yet also a fun one! Special thanks to SeaWorld Horticulture team for their design & implementation for the Main Street & the FNGLA Certifications Exam Showcase. Continued page 3

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Sandy Stein FNGLA 2014-2015 President

FNGLA’s “Fresh from Florida” Partnership Connects with Our Industry’s Buying Consumers “20 years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bow line. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore. Dream. Discover.” --Mark Twain The FNGLA is the largest state nursery and landscape association in the country and this is not by accident. Your board of directors and our amazing staff have guided us through the Great Recession by tightening our fiscal belts, by making responsible decisions in the best interests of this association and its members. Our membership numbers dropped, as did total revenues from The Landscape Show and TPIE, corresponding to the drop in discretionary consumer spending. Yet, we find ourselves as strong as ever, so strong in fact that we are carrying the FNGLA Landscape Certification Program to new heights. And now, for the first time, with the assistance of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service’s “Fresh from Florida” program, your association has begun marketing our products to the end consumer in select regions of the country and in Florida. Early reports show these efforts are making a positive difference in sales of “Fresh from Florida” labeled plants where these programs are in place. FNGLA signed up every Florida-based FNGLA nursery, landscape firm and retail garden center member, without charge, as a “Fresh from Florida” member. “Fresh from Florida” can reimburse a portion of the cost of your promotional materials when the “Fresh from Florida” logo is used. My business is taking advantage of this offer. If your business has plans to spend money on promotional materials, you too may want to take advantage of this offer. The plant industry has historically made little effort to market itself to the end consumer. Some individual nurseries have branded themselves reasonably well and there are plant breeders whose brands are very well known to lots of gardeners. As a whole though, the challenge of marketing ourselves collectively has seemed a daunting idea, until now! Fresh from Florida’s promotion of plants has the ability to give us far greater reach than this Association could ever have imagined itself doing alone in the past.

If you were unaware, per capita spending in Europe on cut flowers and live plants has traditionally outpaced that of the United States multifold. There exists a different level of appreciation there by families and the individual to connecting to the beauty of nature both in and around the home. The appreciation we have as nursery growers, landscape professionals and garden center retailers for being in close proximity to this beauty has seemed difficult to instill widely to consumers. Social media and the internet in general certainly are now helping open up opportunities and are making a difference. These positive changes come as marketing and creating brands for seemingly everything is really gaining steam. FNGLA is making sure we do our part so our industry’s products are right in front of the consumer’s face in every reasonable way we can. FNGLA has traditionally led the way in representing our members through political advocacy; development and implementation of our ever-growing Certification programs; our production of educational programs; our support of scientific research; and, in putting on two of the strongest tradeshows in the country. Now, never to just rest on our laurels, we are investing time and resources to help share our industry’s appreciation for our products by promoting them to the ultimate consumer. We welcome your suggestions on how we might better promote our products to the end consumer. Contact the FNGLA office at (800) 375-3642. You can email me, if you prefer, at sstein@junglenursery. com.

Sandy Stein The Jungle Nursery (Homestead) sstein@junglenursery.com

FNGLA HAPPENINGS Continued from page 1

The first day of The Landscape Show had a political focus, kicking off with an opening session: Election Insights from Tallahassee Insiders. Led by FNGLA’s political guru Jim Spratt, the presentation offered a look at Florida’s changing voter demographics, as well as changes to look for post-November in elected and appointed positions of government leadership. The afternoon featured the Ag Institute of Florida/Farm Credit Ag Candidates Forum in which candidates for Florida’s four Cabinet positions shared their platforms with 250 agriculture and business leaders. Among the candidates participating were Governor Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, each of whom spent time visiting FNGLA members before or after the forum. The first day ended with the Opening Day Reception at The Landscape Show’s new headquarters hotel -- the Hilton Orlando. Nearly 700 people mixed and mingled over drinks and appetizers, while enjoying the view of the Hilton’s Outdoor Pavilion. Special musical entertainment was provided by FNGLA member Justin Williams (Williams Plant Nursery, Jacksonville). The Landscape Show’s newest networking event was Tapped In -- a fun reception for industry professionals 40 years of age or younger. Taking place at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Tapped In brought 60 young professionals together to meet, learn from, and share with one another. Educational opportunities abounded at The Landscape Show. The new workshop format of The Knowledge College was a hit as over 350 industry professionals attended one or more of the five workshops. This year’s sessions offered hands-on training from international and local experts. They covered industry specialties of landscape design, pest management, landscape equipment efficiencies and management, as well as a workshop for garden center professionals. Special thanks to all of the 2014 presenters and participating companies. Along with our sponsors, Disney’s Horticulture team and Ameriscapes Landscape Management Services provided time and resources to make the 2014 Knowledge College a very successful event. A new educational component at The Landscape Show was the FNGLA Certification Exam Showcase. Under the direction of FNGLA Certification Chairman Gary Weitermann, FCLMT (Sea World Horticulture, Orlando), this team created a show floor area to give potential certification exam candidates a chance to “test out” four of the landscape certification exam’s test stations. On hand in this area were certification judges and mentors who offered tips about taking the exam and outlined the benefits of becoming an FNGLA certified professional. FNGLA’s Landscape Awards Program winners took center stage as this year’s winners were presented their awards. Brownwood Town Center, Phase One, of the Villages was the recipient of the Roy Rood Award, the program’s most prestigious award. Down to Earth, Inc. of Tangerine, FL was recognized as the landscape contractor for this project and Michael Pape & Associates, PA, Ocala, FL was recognized as the landscape architect firm responsible for the design. Brownwood Town Center was also recognized with FNGLA’s Florida Friendly Landscape Award. All of the 2014 award winners are featured on FNGLA’s website. Another group of award winners at The Landscape Show were this year’s booth award winners. Winning best of show was Triple O Nursery in Homestead. A total of 17 booth awards were presented with two awards recognizing unique plants. Sunscape Landscape Nursery in Tampa received the award for most unusual show specimen for a Double Canary Island Date Palm. Agri-Starts, Inc. was recognized by the judges for the Pineapple ‘Sweet Stripes’ plant. To see more of the 2014 Landscape Show visit The Landscape Show photo gallery: https://plus.google.com/ photos/112578394231502451597/albums/6065228632024707073. Make plans now to be at the 2015 Landscape Show, September 24-26 in Orlando, FL.

Access The Landscape Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete photo gallery at https://plus.google.com/ photos/112578394231502451597/albums/606 5228632024707073?banner=pwa

Golfers Raise Funds for Industry Research: SHARE at UF

GOLF SPONSORS PLATINUM LEVEL

As exhibitors were moving in and putting the final touches on their spaces at The Landscape Show, golfers were working hard for research at the 20th Annual Landscape Show / SHARE Golf Tournament as nearly 90 players teed off at the Marriott Grand Pines Golf Course on Wednesday, September 24. The weather was ideal for participants who enjoyed a shotgun start and a great lunch once they made their way back to the clubhouse.

GOLD LEVEL

“The allied supplies segment of FNGLA is proud to be involved in raising funds for industry researchers at the University of Florida SHARE Foundation who are hard at work helping solve the industry’s biggest pest and disease issues,” said Matt Antos of LPL Financial Services and the emcee of the day’s event. “The tournament’s cumulative contributions to date are nearly at the $175,000 mark.”

SILVER LEVEL BWI

BRONZE LEVEL

Prizes were awarded to the top three teams, closest to the pin, longest drive and a cash drawing was held for the Par 3 challenge. Congratulations to the winning teams! First place winners: Chester Vanderberg, Matt Kalukilakaluki, Pat Garland; Second place: Doug Barber, Steve Edwards, Eric Kellough and Bob Sharp; Third place: Ryan Turner, Todd Fonda, Kevin Donley and Rick Wiley.

Albritton’s Nursery AMVAC ARM International

FNGLA GOLF PLANNING COMMITTEE

Special thanks to the 2014 tournament sponsors and committee members who are listed to the right. Your support is appreciated and necessary to make this event a success!

Tra Huddleston, Nufarm

Access the complete photo gallery from The Landscape Show, which includes all golf images at: https://plus.google.com/photos/112578394231502451597/ albums/6065228632024707073?banner=pwa.

Carolan Mahr, Ted Mahr Supply, Inc.

Matt Antos, LPL Financial Peter Goodwin, Everris Kit Hudson, Kit Marketing, Inc. Jason Platzer, BWI Companies, Inc.

THE LANDSCAPE SHOW SPONSORS SIGNATURE SPONSOR

KNOWLEDGE COLLEGE SPONSORS OPENING SESSION

GENERAL SPONSOR

SHOW POSTER

LANDSCAPE AWARDS

SOLUTIONS CENTER

REST AREAS

MOVE-IN / OUT EQUIPMENT

TAPPED IN

FNGLA HAPPENINGS FNGLA’s 2014 Landscape Award Winners Announced! The FNGLA Landscape Awards Program was established in 1970 to recognize landscape excellence in Florida. 44 years later, FNGLA continues to celebrate “the best of the best!” Showcasing Florida professionalism and plants, seven landscape projects were selected by a panel of jurists as exceptional from among all of the entries submitted. These prestigious FNGLA Landscape Awards were presented to the projects’ owners, landscape contractors, designers and architects on the Main Stage of The Landscape Show. And from the pool of winners, three projects were honored as recipients of special awards:

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Project: 202 Greenville Road Landscape Contractor: Jenkins Landscape Company, Hobe Sound, FL Landscape Architect: Innocenti & Webel, Hobe Sound, FL In addition to the category winners, three projects were also honored during the ceremony as recipients of special awards: FNGLA Floriculture Award: Judged to be the entry showcasing the most effective use of plant material creating color and texture in the landscape. FNGLA Florida Friendly Landscape™ Award: Judged to be the entry showcasing the most effective use of the Florida Friendly Landscaping™ principles. FNGLA Roy Rood Award: Judged to be the most outstanding entry in the entire FNGLA Landscape Awards program.

NEW INSTALLATION – RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY

Project: Casey Key Pagoda Garden Landscape Contractor & Architect: Michael A. Gilkey, Inc., Sarasota, FL Building Contractor: Joe Jannopoulo, Synergy Building Corp., Sarasota, FL

NEW INSTALLATION—COMMERCIAL

Project: Brownwood Town Center, Phase One Landscape Contractor: Down to Earth, Inc., Tangerine, FL Landscape Architect: Michael Pape & Associates, PA, Ocala, FL

NEW INSTALLATION – SPECIAL PROJECT

Project: James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery at Heathcote Botanical Gardens Landscape Contractor: Hayslip Landscape Company, Samuel P. Comer, Fort Pierce, FL Landscape Designer: Samuel P. Comer, FCLD, Fort Pierce, FL

REDESIGN/RENOVATION – RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY

Project: Guettler Residence Landscape Contractor: Hayslip Landscape Company, Fort Pierce, FL Landscape Designer: Sam Comer, FCLD, Fort Pierce, FL

REDESIGN/RENOVATION – THEME PARK

Project: Discovery Cove’s Freshwater Oasis Landscape Contractor: Dobson’s Woods and Waters, Inc., Orlando, FL Landscape Architect: Foster Conant & Associates, Inc., Orlando, FL

MAINTENANCE – COMMERCIAL

Project: Woodfield Country Club Maintenance Landscape Contractor: Woodfield Landscape Department, Boca Raton, FL Landscape Designer: Brandon Balch, Boca Raton, FL

FNGLA HAPPENINGS

Landscape Contractor Down to Earth, Inc. (Tangerine, FL) and Landscape Architect Michael Pape & Associates PA (Ocala, FL) were awarded two special awards for their project Brownwood Town Center, Phase One: both the FNGLA Florida Friendly AwardTM and the Roy Rood Award, judged to be the most outstanding entry in the entire program.

Woodfield Landscape Department (Boca Raton, FL) and Landscape Designer Brandon Balch (Boca Raton, FL) were awarded the FNGLA Floriculture Award as the entry showcasing the most effective use of color and texture for the Woodfield Country Club Maintenance.

Access project images from all winning entries and the photo gallery of winners from The Landscape Show at http://www. fngla.org/recognition/landscape-awards/winners.aspx.

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FNGLA HAPPENINGS 10 Great Reasons To Exhibit at TPIE!

The Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) will open in less than four months – January 21-23, 2015 in the Broward County Convention Center in sunny Fort Lauderdale, FL. This year the TPIE show will continue the INSPIRE through new ideas, INNOVATE with new products and the place to CREATE new partnerships. Here’s 10 great reasons to exhibit at TPIE this coming January: 1. Buyers, Buyers, Buyers! TPIE is one of the most cost-effective ways to gain exposure for your plants and products and get them sold to independent garden center buyers, big box buyers, interiorscapers, wholesale brokers, floral designers, retail florists and landscape professionals! Did you know TPIE attendees come from all 50 states and over 50 different countries? Where else can you catch the attention of so many great current or potential business leads? 2. Book Orders! Time after time, research has shown trade show sales leads are easier to close. As much as trade shows have changed in the last 10-20 years, orders are still placed at shows for those who are prepared and ready to book and make commerce happen on the floor! 3. New Prospects. New prospects, new contacts, and new ventures: FNGLA’s efforts bring over 6,000 industry professionals to the show floor. These folks are looking to connect with business to serve their clients! 4. Gain a Competitive Edge. Trade shows offer your company the opportunity to understand the industry — and to stand out. Come to TPIE to see or set the trends that are occurring in the green industry. Creativity and innovation are always on display at TPIE. Start the year out right with fresh ideas to kick your business in gear! 5. Networking. Gain quality “face-time” with prospective and current customers. Never second-guess the power of a handshake and a smile to create the next business deal. How do you know the next light bulb going off in your head is the solution for next year’s buying “must haves?” 6. Create New Partnerships & Build Relationships. Invite your preferred customers to the trade show, treat them to a one-on-one dinner and solidify contracts. Who’s that knocking on your customer’s door you ask? It’s your competition waiting for you to relax your service or price monitoring just one little bit. Make sure if your customer is walking the TPIE floor, you are there to show them your latest offerings and how you are involved and part of the action. 7. Leverage On-Site Opportunities. It’s always easier to sell your work when it’s right in front of your Customers. Buyers are at TPIE to be Inspired by new ideas. Show them they’ve already done business with the best and they’ll keep coming back. Stand out even more by

FNGLA HAPPENINGS investing in our sponsor opportunities: http://www.fngla.org/TPIE/sponsorships.aspx. They’ll notice for certain! 8. Study your Competition. See the latest offerings, pricing and marketing strategies of your competitors. Some of the biggest players in the industry release their new products at TPIE. While at the show, you can gauge what the competition is doing in product line, pricing, customer service. It’s a great time for you to research and find what you do the best and focus your efforts. You just never know what bits of information will help you excel! 9. Be Seen By the Media. Trade shows attract lots of media attention; use it to your advantage and gain exposure. With the major industry news agencies in booths themselves and attending the show, your chance to land coverage or be deemed the next hot item for the year is closer than you probably think. It’s going to be hard to get their attention if you are just walking the aisles. Attract them to your booth and let the magic happen! 10. Hear Buyer Feedback. The show is a great time to solicit from prospective buyers what changes to your products would make them buy. Little packaging changes or product alterations may make the difference in your next order being modest or huge. You won’t know these details if you don’t get into a booth and start gaining feedback from key potential customers. Visit www.tpie.org for more info on the show! To reserve your spot at the 2015 TPIE show in Ft. Lauderdale, January 21- 23, contact FNGLA’s Billy Deal at bdeal@fngla.org or call FNGLA at 800-375-3642! We’d love to see you participate!

FNGLA’s Career Day at The Landscape Show Brings in Next Generation Ag Leaders FNGLA’s Career Fair, held at The Landscape Show September 26, attracted more than 250 students from across the state, representing ten different schools. FNGLA member and former FFA student leader Shaun Brown (Shade Tree Farms, Morriston) served as the master of ceremonies. FNGLA’s next Career Fair will take place in Ft. Lauderdale at TPIE, January 23.

Helping students understand the diversity of career opportunities available in the nursery and landscape industry, Career Day’s emcee was Shaun Brown of Shade Tree Farms in Morriston.

INDUSTRY NEWS Plant Geek III: Register by October 13 for a Tee Shirt Bring your friends and family and take FNGLA’s Plant Geek Ride/Walk on Saturday, October 25 to enjoy a fit and fun way to celebrate the beauty of Central Florida’s flora and fauna. Register by October 13 to receive a souvenir tee shirt from the event. In its third year, The Plant Geek III is in a new location, starting and finishing at Magnolia Park in Apopka, FL. Taking advantage of the expanding Lake Apopka Loop Trail, cyclists and walkers will get an up-close view of Lake Apopka and the many varieties of birds making this area home in the fall months. Participants will see a variety of butterflies and may also catch a view of an alligator snout above the water line, otters on the shore, or a bobcat up a tree. Combining a focus on nature and fitness, the Plant Geek III is a perfect event for families and friends. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, or a casual rider or walker, there’s something for everyone at this year’s event. The Plant Geek III offers an option of three activities: a 30-mile ride encompassing the entire trail loop; a 10-mile ride from the park to the historic pump house, and a 5K walk. Those participating in the 10-mile ride and the 5K walk will be accompanied by naturalist guides from Orange Audubon who will point out birds and other animals of interest along the way. Friends of Lake Apopka will also be on hand to share information about Lake Apopka’s rehabilitation -- one of Florida’s largest lakes -- as well as current and future lake-related recreational activities available.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Rockledge Gardens Naturally beautiful and fun!

Cost to participate is only $25 for those 12 years and older. Registration for children 6-11 is $10 and those under six years are free. The event includes participation in the ride or walk; a post-ride/walk lunch; Plant Geek III tee shirt (if registered by Oct. 13); and, a free plant -- while they last. Plus you get to hang out with a very nice group of plant geeks! Special thanks to Plant Geek III sponsors to date: AmeriScapes Landscape Management Services; Cherry Lake Tree Farm; Delray Plants; Eventsphere; Floral Design Institute; Live Trends Design Group; Mercer Botanicals; Rockledge Gardens; Sumter Gardens Tree Nursery; and, UF/IFAS Extension. You too can become a sponsor! Connect with nursery and landscape professionals, as well as interested consumers, to promote your company as a Plant Geek friendly company. Access the Sponsor Form at http://www.fngla.org/events/plantgeekride/ sponsorship.aspx. The Plant Geek Ride/Walk is intended to promote the connection between people, horticulture, wellness and fun. Enthusiasm for the Plant Geek III is building! Sign up to be a part of this healthy and fun event! Learn more at http://www. fngla.org/events/plantgeekride/.

INDUSTRY NEWS Rugose Spiraling White Fly Subsiding Across Florida Last year, whitefly populations coated many of Florida’s tropicals causing a sticky black coating on the underneath of plant leaves. But now, much of the evidence of its presence has ceased, meaning the outbreak has subsided. Because insect populations cycle over the years, some species have prominent periods of high activity, and then their numbers decline when another insect, disease or poor weather does them in. According to Catharine Mannion, Ph.D., UF/ IFAS Homestead Research and Education Center, the whitefly was “done in” primarily by a small wasp, encarsia noyesi, sometimes referred to as micro wasps. They’re so tiny, in fact, three of them can fit on the head of a pin, so there’s no risk to of being stung. Determining where the wasps have been active can be done by examining the nymphs on leaves. The presence of small holes where the adult micro wasps have emerged after its fed on the whitefly can be seen. A list of white fly host plants can be found at http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/Hort/RSW_Host_Plants_ May_2012.pdf .

Parasitic wasps, encarcia noyesi is responsible for the decline in population of White Fly according to Dr. Catherine Mannion, UF/IFAS Research and Education Center, Homestead.

To best protect your plants and the beneficial wasps, determine if the white fly is present and if treatment is the best option. More and more, there is less need to treat for White Fly. Mother Nature handled the brunt of the work, as most evidence of white fly ceases to exist allowing the industry and research efforts to focus attention on other pending pest issues. A ficus shows a White Fly infestation about May 2013 and a recent image, August 2014 shows a healthy ficus. Some species have prominent peaks or outbreak periods and then their numbers decline while another insect or disease or poor weather does them in, such as in the case of White Fly and the Micro Wasp. Images provided by Doug Caldwell, Ph.D., UF/IFAS Collier County Extension Service, Naples.

MEMBER NEWS Florikan Builds New Headquarters in Hardee County Florikan, a specialist in polymer-coated fertilizer technologies for the agriculture and horticulture industries, broke ground on its new 80,000-square-foot manufacturing, distribution and warehousing facility in Wauchula on September. 9. The project, which is located in the Hardee County Commerce Park, will be completed by July 2015. Due to the company’s growth, the expansion is needed to better serve the needs of the company’s customers and partners. Upon completion of the facility, Florikan will re-locate all manufacturing operations to Hardee County. “This expansion will enhance our production and services, making sure that product needs are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner,” said Eric Rosenthal, president of Florikan. “We are very thankful to the county for giving the company an opportunity to grow and expand its business.” Florikan currently has 50 employees, and company officials expect to add another 20 jobs in the county for a total of 70 employees once the facility is fully operational. Nine Hardee County employees have already been hired. Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, Florikan is an award winning, privately held agri-tech business evolving plant nutrition through advanced fertilizer technologies by manufacturing, blending, and distributing controlled release fertilizer. Florikan serves the major markets of professional ornamental horticulture, landscape & turf, and specialty agriculture in North America and select export markets. For information about Florikan, visit www.Florikan.com or call (800) 322-8666.

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome New Members The following are new FNGLA members: from August 22, 2014 - September 21, 2014 ACTION Boggy Creek Tree Farms Maricel Igcasenza 6350 New Hope Rd Orlando, FL 32824 407-447-7512

LAKE REGION Labor Solutions, Inc. Drew Estes 212 1st St South Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-297-4200

Engage Agro USA, LLC Dave Miller 6547 Moonshell Ct Orlando, FL 32819 321-239-0450

TriNet-SOI Steve Etheridge 5841 Coveview Dr E Lakeland, FL 33813 863-698-3657

Ideal Therapeutic Solutions, Inc. David Katz 509 W Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32771 407-325-6467

Water and Earth Sciences, Inc./Decagon Devices Kyle Kirkner 343 W Central Ave Ste 104 Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-676-7225

Raynor Shine Services, LLC Tony Raynor 850 Ocoee Apopka Rd Ocoee, FL 34761 407-595-5332 FRONTRUNNERS Sonrise Landscaping & Lawncare Brent Caporale 4319 NW 4th Cir Ocala, FL 34475 352-304-2043 INTERNATIONAL CMC Landscaping Limited Alex Arteaga 307 Fairbanks Rd PO Box 31477 George Town, KY1-1206 Cayman Islands 345-947-4414

MANASOTA Toro Irrigation/Unique Lighting Andy Voelz 814 Springwood Cir Bradenton, FL 34212 941-650-1339 MIAMI-DADE Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Robert D Brennan (Supportive) 3074 Kirk St Miami, FL 33133 305-323-7342 OUTSIDE FLORIDA Infinity Insurance Company Mary Nell Pattridge 3700 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243 205-803-8127

J West LLC Joel Westrate 3948 Blackhawk Grandville, MI 49418 574-606-6548 Plant Growth Management Systems Laurie Mann PO Box 214 Niles, MI 49120 269-663-7467 PANHANDLE Muck Truck Candy Jimenez 2691 SW Domina Rd Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 561-201-3828 PALM BEACH Jaguar Garden Designs Martina Paul 18311 Fresh Lake Way Boca Raton, FL 33498 561-699-0653 Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Panâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Daniele Garson (Supportive) 311 Peruvian Ave Palm Beach, FL 33480 561-832-0731 TRG Landscape Jan Redlich 1065 Wild Cherry Ln Wellington, FL 33414 561-232-0784 Visual Impact Imaging Anne Behner 401 W Atlantic Ave Ste 09 Delray Beach, FL 33444 330-259-7661

PINELLAS Sprinkler Magician, LLC Peter Olt 404 S Martin Luther King Ave Unit A Clearwater, FL 33756 727-686-3445 ROYAL PALM Gulf Coast Landscape Nursery and Supplies Annie Nachtsheim 10921 Kelly Rd Unit 12 Ft. Myers, FL 33908 239-332-7256 Gulfcoast Nurseries, LLC Nancy Keel PO Box 2357 Labelle, FL 33975 863-675-4410 TAMPA BAY 3 Seasons Growers Stan Ferkul 2707 Keene Campbell Rd Plant City, FL 33565 813-754-2178 Turf Signs John Disbrow 8412 Sabal Industrial Blvd S Tampa, FL 33619 813-621-9444 Very Rarely Gardens Johnnie Jones 4005 S MacDill Ave Tampa, FL 33611 813-832-2766

Calendar of Events

See and submit events at http://www.fngla.org, under calendar

October 16: Apopka Greenhouse and Growers Tour, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando 18 Dinner in the Garden presented by Action Chapter FNGLA, Winter Garden 21:

Pruning with Dr. Ed Gilman, Palm Beach County UF/IFAS Extension, West Palm Beach

22-24:

GIE+EXPO, The Green Industry & Equipment Expo, Louisville, Kentucky Exposition Center , KY

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Outdoor Tree School presented by Florida ISA, Tallahassee

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Plant Geek III, Magnolia Park, Apopka

25: FNGLA Royal Palm Chapter Golf Experience, River Hall Country Club, Alva 25-29:

International Plant Propagators Society - Southern Region - Annual Meeting, Hickory, NC

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Pruning with Dr. Ed Gilman, Hillsborough County UF/IFAS Extension, Plant City

28-29:

Florida Water Star Training & Exam, Palm Coast

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FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional Training, Davie

FNGLA Phone: 407.295.7994 Toll-free: 800.375.3642 Fax: 407.295.1619 E-mail: info@fngla.org Web: www.fngla.org

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ben Bolusky

GREENLINE EDITOR Jennifer Nelis jnelis@fngla.org

2014-2015 STATE OFFICERS

President Sandy Stein The Jungle Nursery 29100 SW 162 Ave Homestead, FL 33030 (305) 246-5324

President-Elect Billy Butterfield AmeriScapes Landscape Management Services, Inc. PO Box 568762 Orlando, FL 32856-5041 (407) 872-0855

Past President Mike Marshall Marshall Tree Farm 17350 SE 65th St Morriston, FL 32668-4508 (352) 528-3880

Secretary/Treasurer Robert Shoelson Getting Green Plant Services & Betrock Information Systems PO Box 840107 Pembroke Pines, FL 33084 (954) 680-1819

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