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T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E T E XA S N U R S E RY & L A N D S C A P E A S S O C I AT I O N

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Sustainability as a Landscaper by Ahmed Hassan PAG E 37

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41 Notes from SFA Gardens 44 New Members 45 Newly CertiямБed Professionals 45 Upcoming Events

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2016 Nursery/Landscape EXPO Introduction

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2016 EXPO Highlights & Events

from TNLA Chairman Billy Long, TCLP

A preview of the events, opportunities and new things coming to the Nursery/Landscape EXPO this year!

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Nursery/Landscape Electronic EXPO Program

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Nursery/Landscape EXPO Schedule

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Education Conference Schedule

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Nursery/Landscape EXPO Checklist

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Nursery/Landscape EXPO Keynote Speaker Previews

We’ve gone digital this year! Find out all that you can do from your mobile device with the Nursery/Landscape Electronic EXPO program and download it today!

See the full schedule, and get a head start on planning your Nursery/ Landscape EXPO experience!

This year, there are plenty of ways to get in the know at the Nursery/ Landscape EXPO! See the education sessions and plan your schedule!

Don’t miss a thing! Use the Checklist to be sure you hit all the best parts of the 2016 Nursery/Landscape EXPO!

Five Keys to a Winning Attitude by Aaron Davis Sustainability as a Landscaper by Ahmed Hassan

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Notes from SFA Gardens Spigellia marilandica – Indian Pink by Dr. David Creech

DEPARTMENTS Texas Nursery & Landscape Association 7730 South IH-35 Austin, TX 78745-6698 phone: 512.280.5182 or 800.880.0343 fax: 512.280.3012 email: info@tnlaonline.org

www.tnlaonline.org

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M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T TNLA Green magazine is a member service of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association, and is published bi-monthly. Advertising information is available from TNLA, 7730 South IH 35, Austin, Texas 78745, online at www.tnlaonline.org, or by calling 800-880-0343. TNLA oďŹƒce hours are weekdays, 8:30AM - 5 PM CST. Š 2016 Texas Nursery & Landscape Association

The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association’s mission is to enhance members’ business success through legislative/regulatory advocacy, education, networking, and promotion of professionalism.

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The TNLA staff and volunteers who work to make this the premier professional Green Industry event happen, have all done their jobs and we are all excited to have you join in. You’ll ďŹ nd an array of products and companies addressing all segments of our industry as you walk the aisles of the convention center. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with professionals from around the Lone Star State and learn about the most innovative trends including water-smart technology the industry is producing. I encourage you to take advantage of the many educational sessions EXPO has to offer and increase your professional knowledge. Catch up with old friends, make new friends, and learn about the latest and greatest, all in EXPO’s one-stop-shop.

EXPO is a celebration of the Green Industry in Texas. It has always been about bringing the top tier growers, suppliers, retailers and landscapers together. By participating in EXPO, you are supporting the Industry and whether you write orders on the show oor or laying the foundation for an ongoing professional relationship, know you are dealing with the best of the best in Texas at the Nursery/Landscape EXPO.

The theme of the 2016 EXPO is Saddle Up. We hope you are ready to Saddle Up and plan your time at EXPO to maximize your investment. You can get a head start in strategizing your EXPO journey by downloading the 2016 Electronic EXPO Program, this year’s mobile app, to create your personal EXPO Schedule, search for exhibitors and products, and view EXPO’s top notch speaker line-up. The entire Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Board of Directors and the TNLA Staff want you to take advantage of every opportunity to raise your professional standards to the highest level and enhance your business at EXPO. Call on any one of us to make sure this happens. I personally look forward to seeing you in Houston.

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Tonk Lounge, Room 332 Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Presenting Sponsor: TNLA PAC Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Tradeshow oor starting at the EXPO Entrance at 4:30pm followed by the Newcomer’s Shindig, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Honky Tonk Lounge, Room 332 Thursday, August 18, 2016 Presenting Sponsor: GO TEXAN Ž 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

TNLA Chairs’ Reception By Invitation Only Friday, August 19, 2016, Hyatt Regency Houston, Regency Ballroom Presenting Sponsor: Local Plant Source 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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Honky Tonk Lounge, Room 332 Thursday, August 18, 2016 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sponsored by Landscape Art

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TNLA CertiďŹ ed Professionals’ Reception

TNLA Student Rally NEW For Students Only – Includes admission into the Tradeshow, VIP Seating at Friday’s Keynote Presentation and complementary ice cream during he Student Rally. Friday, August 19, 2016, TNLA Honky Tonk Lounge, Room 332 Presenting Sponsor: Landmark Nurseries, Inc. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Friday, August 19, 2016 Hyatt Regency Houston Imperial Ballroom 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenting Sponsor: Texas Green Industry Safety Group Reception in Imperial Ballroom Foyer 6pm-7pm, Dinner at 7pm in the Imperial Ballroom

AWARDS INCLUDE: SUMMIT AWARD The highest honor bestowed on a TNLA member ďŹ rm.

ARP AWARD Honors an individual professional for their outstanding contributions to the Industry.

YOUNG LEADER AWARD Given to the person who has made a signiďŹ cant impact on the Texas Nursery & Landscape sector early in their career.

HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AWARD Given to the person who has made a signiďŹ cant impact on the Texas Nursery & Landscape sector.

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ou will ill not want to miss i out on this hi must-have Mobile App! Enjoy your

EXPO experience live and on the go with the Electronic EXPO Program with these mobile app features:

AROUND the clock access to hundreds of Exhibitors and Product Listings, star your “likes� and create your own personal listing

PLAN ahead of time by setting up meetings with Exhibitors via the app

UTILIZE the live EXPO oor plan to guide you through the aisles on the Tradeshow Floor

SWIPE through and key word search easy to locate schedule for events, EXPO Education Topics, CEUs and Speaker Listings

TAKE advantage of downloading speaker presentations and jotting down speaker notes while on the go

SET your EXPO Education goals by customizing your must see education schedule, star your education “likes�

LIKE a product and want to make sure you circle back around or remember it when you get back to the ofďŹ ce? NO PROBLEM, take notes throughout your EXPO journey on the app while walking on the Tradeshow Floor and even e-mail them to yourself or a colleague to check out

MAKE lasting EXPO connections virtually with your social networks prior to, during and after the show

0,%!3% ./4% The EXPO program will not be printed, for Exhibitor and Speaker listings and a schedule of events please download the app or visit www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org.

Thank you to this year’s Electronic EXPO Program Presenting Sponsor:

ENJOY as this Electronic EXPO Program’s mobile app will be available year-round so you can keep your favorite EXPO ďŹ ndings with you at all times

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12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor ONLY Registration Hours – Registration Area in Lobby

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EXPO Registration Hours –

of Hall D. Your Badge is Your Ticket - Badges must be worn in plain view at all ofďŹ cial EXPO functions. (TNLA Member Exhibitors – Red, Non-TNLA Member Exhibitors – Royal Blue, TNLA Member Attendees – Gold, Non-TNLA Member Attendees - Brown, Staff – Black)

Wednesday AUGUST 17

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor ONLY Registration Hours – Registration Area in Lobby of Hall D.

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Attendee Registration Hours – Registration Area in the Lobby Area outside Hall D. Your Badge is Your Ticket - Badges must be worn in plain view at all ofďŹ cial EXPO functions. (TNLA Member Exhibitors – Red, Non-TNLA Member Exhibitors – Royal Blue, TNLA Member Attendees – Gold, Non-TNLA Member Attendees Brown, Staff – Black)

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. First time Attendees and Exhibitors enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Tradeshow oor, meet up at the EXPO Entrance outside Hall D

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Newcomer’s Shindig – For First Time Attendees and Exhibitors, TNLA Honky Tonk Lounge, Room 332, (Presenting Sponsor: TNLA PAC)

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Registration Area in Lobby of Hall D. Your Badge is Your Ticket - Badges must be worn in plain view at all ofďŹ cial EXPO functions. (TNLA Member Exhibitors – Red, Non-TNLA Member Exhibitors – Royal Blue, TNLA Member Attendees – Gold, Non-TNLA Member Attendees - Brown, Staff – Black)

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Exhibitor Appreciation Breakfast – Food Court, Hall C, Sponsored by Haviland Plastic Products Company

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. EXPO Education +$ - Continental Breakfast & Keynote, Sessions are in third level Meeting Rooms ROOMS 310 AND 320. This year EXPO Education is offering 32 Breakout Sessions and over 120 CEUs from TNLA, APLD, ISA, TCEQ, TDA, LA CES and TEA! Note: Continental Breakfast and Breaks for EXPO Education Participants are in the Landmark Nurseries, Inc. Education Lounge located in the lobby on the third oor near rooms 310 and 320. A Special Thank You to EXPO’s Exclusive Education Sponsor, Landmark Nurseries, Inc.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. TNLA Irrigation Conference (Includes Breakfast and Lunch) – Must attend full day for TCEQ CEUs, Hall B, (Exclusive Education Sponsor, Landmark Nurseries, Inc.) Please pick up your special Irrigation Conference badge at Registration to gain access.

10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. FREE 8*5) 53"%&4)08 ADMISSION, INCLUDES CEUs EXPO Keynote: Aaron Davis – Attitude of a Champion – Grand

Ballroom C, located on the Third Level of the Convention Center, (Exclusive Education Sponsor, Landmark Nurseries, Inc.)

12:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies – EXPO Entrance in lobby of Hall D

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tradeshow Exhibit Hours - Badge required for admittance to exhibit area, Only exhibitors allowed in exhibit area prior to 12:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Women’s Wine and Tapas Get Together – For Ladies Only, TNLA Honky Tonk Lounge, Room 332, Sponsored by Landscape Art

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Welcome to Houston Party: “TNLA Goes...to the Wild Wild West� – Includes Live Music with Kelly McGuire, Grand Ballroom, located on the third level of the Convention Center, All EXPO participants welcome - Badge required for admittance. (Sponsored by Tree Town USA, Entertainment courtesy of OHP, Inc.)

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. TNLA CertiďŹ ed Professionals’ Reception –By Invitation Only TNLA Honky Tonk Lounge, Room 332 (Presenting Sponsor: GO TEXAN ÂŽ)

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Friday AUGUST 19

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EXPO Registration Hours – Registration Area in Lobby of Hall D. Your Badge is Your Ticket - Badges must be worn in plain view at all ofďŹ cial EXPO functions. (TNLA Member Exhibitors – Red, NonTNLA Member Exhibitors – Royal Blue, TNLA Member Attendees – Gold, Non-TNLA Member Attendees - Brown, Staff – Black)

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. EXPO Education +$ - Continental Breakfast & Keynote, Sessions are in third level Meeting Rooms 310 AND 320. This year EXPO Education is offering 32 Breakout Sessions and over 120 CEUs from TNLA, ARCSA, APLD, ISA, TCEQ, TDA, LA CES and TEA! Note: Continental Breakfast and Breaks for EXPO Education Participants are in the Landmark Nurseries, Inc. Education Lounge located in the lobby on the third oor near rooms 310 and 320. A Special Thank You to EXPO’s Exclusive Education Sponsor, Landmark Nurseries, Inc.

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. TNLA PAC Trustees Meeting Initiative – Hall B – By Invitation Only

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tradeshow Exhibit Hours - Badge required for admittance to exhibit area, Only exhibitors allowed in exhibit area prior to 9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. FREE 8*5) 53"%&4)08 ADMISSION, INCLUDES CEUs EXPO Keynote: Ahmed Hassan – Engaging Your Industry – Grand Ballroom C, located on the Third Level of the Convention Center, (Exclusive Education Sponsor, Landmark Nurseries, Inc.)

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. NEW TNLA Student Rally – For Students Only, TNLA Honky Tonk Lounge, Room 332 (Presenting Sponsor Landmark Nurseries, Inc.)

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. TNLA Chairs’ Reception – *Hyatt Regency Houston, Regency Ballroom. (Presenting Sponsor: Local Plant Source)

6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. TNLA Awards Celebration Reception – *Hyatt Regency Houston, Imperial Ballroom Foyer

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. TNLA Awards Celebration, Where Champions Become Legends –* Hyatt Regency

Saturday AUGUST 20

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EXPO Registration Hours – Registration Area in Lobby of Hall D. Your Badge is Your Ticket - Badges must be worn in plain view at all ofďŹ cial EXPO functions. (TNLA Member Exhibitors – Red, NonTNLA Member Exhibitors – Royal Blue, TNLA Member Attendees – Gold, Non-TNLA Member Attendees - Brown, Staff – Black)

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FREE INCLUDES CEUs Sizzle Sessions – Discussing Hot Topics Impacting Your Business Today, Hall B and also 320, (Exclusive Education Sponsor, Landmark Nurseries, Inc.)

9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. TNLA Past Chairs’ Brunch – Executive Board Room, Third level – By Invitation Only

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tradeshow Exhibit Hours Badge required for admittance to exhibit area, Only exhibitors allowed in exhibit area prior to 9:00 a.m.

Houston, Imperial Ballroom, Awards presentation for the Summit Award, TNLA Arp, Young Leader and Texas Excellence in Landscaping (TEIL) +$ (Presenting Sponsor: Texas Green Industry Safety Group)

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Attitudes Of Championship Teams As member of the 1994 National Championship Nebraska football team, Aaron Davis understands ďŹ rsthand what it takes to perform like a champion and the incredible beneďŹ ts of a Full-Fledged Champion Attitude. Enjoy as Aaron challenges your company to create a championship team with “NO BENCHWARMERS!â€? It’s impossible to obtain any sort of long-lasting success without the help of others. Championship teams don’t just preach teamwork; they cultivate and foster it every day so it permeates their entire organization. Aaron shares the best practices of successful teams and characteristics of being an amazing teammate! CEUs Available: TNLA

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'3*%": "6(645 t 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM Engaging Your Industry Ahmed Hassan is a celebrity landscaper and Green Industry professional who knows about the need of “Sustainability.� Our evolution and sustainability around work, life and landscaping requires us to live, learn, enjoy and sustain. Take the journey through time and consider, think and become more aware of how each of us can play our own part in living, operating as Green Industry business owners and supporting a more sustainable landscaping and gardening practices. CEUs Available: TNLA

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ISA International Society of Arboriculture LA CES Landscape Architect Continuing Education System TCEQ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

TDA Texas Department of Agriculture TEA Texas Education Agency TNLA Texas Nursery & Landscape Association

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Thursday

AUGUST 18 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

George Ellison Are Your Legal Rights Protected? Knowing whether your legal needs are met is ideal to any business. This informative session will bring to light several legal issues businesses face in today’s economy and how you can protect your legal rights. CEUs Available: TNLA, TEA

Dr. Joey Young The Nitty Gritty Of Residential Turf Management Learn the positive and negative characteristics of common turf grasses selected and grown in various residential locations within Texas. Gain knowledge to take back to the workplace based on explanations of common management practices that can be implemented in a successful residential lawn management plan. CEUs Available: TNLA, TDA, TEA

Dr. Jared Barnes Reliable & Relevant Perennials For 21st Century Horticulture

Dr. Joey Young Understanding The Soil Foodweb The soil foodweb is the

Learn about new plants from all over the country and how to use them, plus understand reliable and relevant perennials for the trends in urban design and designed plant communities. Also, get up to date on recent research on perennials happening at Stephen F. Austin State University. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, LA CES, TEA

fundamental aspect of success in any landscape installation — but can also be the most complicated to ďŹ gure out. Dive into the elements of the soil foodweb and how you can effectively manage or alter them through correct practices during installation. CEUs Available: TNLA, ISA, TDA, TEA

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Heidi Sheesley Diversifying Your Plant Palette

Laura Miller, Tcnp Natives, Invasives, Cultivars And Weeds Bring your business to

Don’t get caught in the practice of using the same plants over and over. During this session you will gain knowledge on how to effectively diversify your plant choices by seeing examples of plants not so common in everyday design. CEUs Available: TNLA, ISA, APLD, LA CES, TEA

the forefront by understanding the legal and broad deďŹ nitions of invasive plants. Gain resources to implement in your business to both help you comply with invasive species laws and how to avoid accidental introduction to invasive species. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, LA CES, TDA, TEA

Dr. Whitney GriďŹƒn Successful Landscape Design: Principles, Elements, And Graphic Representation Learn

Whitney Milberger-Laird Valuing Our Water For Industry Survival Gain insight on how

the basic principles and elements of landscape design, and how to graphically represent them. You will gain insights on line weights and hand drafting, along with a few simple to use hand rendering techniques. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, TEA

Dr. Michael Merchant Become An Insect Insider

Jessica Robertson The Soil Foodweb Rodeo Gain an understanding behind the basics of soil biology and the soil foodweb. Learn the how, why and what of organics and why it’s so important (and proďŹ table) to take the extra step to amend your soils at the time of planting. CEUs Available: TNLA, ISA, TDA, TEA

Integrated Pest Management (IPM), should be part of any successful maintenance program. Learn steps to identify the pest you are attempting to control while designing and executing a quality driven and effective IPM program. CEUs Available: TNLA, ISA, TDA, TEA

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the water industry is perceived by the landscape and irrigation industry, and how it ďŹ ts within site development. Learn how consumer mindsets and values on the water industry can impact the survival of our industry. CEUs Available: TNLA, LA CES, TCEQ, TEA

Matthew Weaver The Role Of Trees: Keys To Sustainable & Healthier Landscapes Gain an understanding on how trees can play a role in the quality of life and how, through proper maintenance, trees can make your landscapes can become healthier and more sustainable. CEUs Available: TNLA, ISA, APLD, LA CES, TEA

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8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Craig Borland Determining The ROI On Smart Water Technology - This 2-hour presentation will provide your business with the steps on how to audit your irrigation system for better quality control and uniformity. Determine which water smart technology methods can provide the best ROI for you and your client’s investment. Learn how to calculate your plant’s water requirements. Get an inside look on the variety of water-smart products and how they provide water control and savings. Walk away with a better understanding on how to ďŹ nd out the water rates for local areas and how to calculate the return on your client’s investment. CEUs Available: TNLA, LA CES, TCEQ

10:10 AM – 12:00 PM Lex Mason Third Party Sustainability Services: What’s In It For Landscape Contractors? - As more and more companies are setting goals to drastically cut their water consumption, many landscape contractors are getting saddled with creating irrigation sustainability

Timothy Hartmann Educating Your Customers On The Value Of Greenspaces Whether in the form of gardens or a simple curbside planting, greenspaces offer many beneďŹ ts to those who use the area, including psychological, environmental, and even ďŹ nancial value. Help increase your business’s knowledge on the impacts successful greenspaces have on users, and become better equipped to market products and services to provide for your clientele. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, LA CES, TEA

programs for their clients. With water rates going up and plant requirements staying the same, this can be a daunting task. Sustainable irrigation technology creates a link between contractors and property managers, to make the sustainability program simple for both parties. CEUs Available: TNLA, LA CES, TCEQ

12:50 PM – 2:50 PM Matthew Korte Smart Water Techniques Within The Landscape - The presentation will discuss water use and the need for all relevant parties to conserve water to better prepare for our future. Each aspect of the design, installation, maintenance and management process will be covered to construct a holistic approach to wiser practices. CEUs Available: TNLA, LA CES, TCEQ

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Rick Mcnabb Irrigation EďŹƒciency: History, Innovations And Best Practices - This 2-hour presentation will review past and present innovations making landscape irrigation more efďŹ cient. Learn how to apply these innovations to the current challenges your company faces in the design of irrigation systems. CEUs Available: TNLA, LA CES, TCEQ

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Laura Miller, TCNP How To Spot A Water Conserving Plant - Gain skills on how to identify the physical features helping plants conserve and store water while taking part in a discussion on the ways plants utilize water and how the mere presence of plants changes the micro climate anywhere they are grown. CEUs Available: TNLA, ISA, APLD, TCEQ, TEA

Dr. Jared Barnes Incredible Edibles For The Garden The Green Industry has jumped on the edible-movement bandwagon! Get a fresh perspective for how you can utilize edibles in your garden center or landscape business. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, LA CES, TEA

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buying or selling a business? Valuation and purchase price are normally at the top of the list for most people. Capitalize on your investment and retirement by learning the quantifying aspects buyers are looking for when selecting a landscaping business to purchase and gain the asking price you desire to sell. CEUs Available: TNLA, TEA

Steve Akin Understanding Hardscape Design Hardscaping is a fun and creative way to add to any landscape design, but it can also be a challenge to design. Learn ways to add creative hardscape designs to create both simplicity into the design and functionality into the space. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, TEA

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AUGUST 19 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Gaye Hammond Earth-KindÂŽ Landscape Management & Your Bottom Line ProďŹ t margins in all industries are getting harder to maintain. Through this session you will learn how to increase your bottom line by viewing real-world and realdollar examples showing how to incorporate Earth-Kind practices into new and existing landscapes. CEUs Available: TNLA, TEA

Dr. Charlie Hall Economic Updates For 2017 Get insider tips on what to expect to see happen with the Green Industry economy in 2017. This high-energy economic presentation will leave you with an understanding of what’s to come in the industry’s economics, how that will affect your business, and how you can adapt to embrace or avoid it. CEUs Available: TNLA, TEA

Dr. Whitney GriďŹƒn Green Roof Design, Construction, And Maintenance Considerations Gain an in-depth understanding on how green roofs can play an integral role in your designs, and learn up-to-date green roof assemblies and establishment methods. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, LA CES, TCEQ, TEA

Perry Cervantes Pesticide Drift and TDA Law Understand how TDA looks at drift compliance issues and go in depth about how inspectors handle reports on pesticide exposure or misuse and gather data to enter into an investigation. CEUs Available: TNLA, TDA, TEA

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Dr. Charlie Hall Economic, Environmental And Well-Being BeneďŹ ts Of Lifestyle Horticulture - Lifestyle Horticulture is known around the world but as different names. In the U.S. it is casually referred to as the Green Industry and more formally as the environmental horticulture industry. Lifestyle horticulture is a rapidly growing and very visible component of the world economy, but very interestingly there is little information available at the national and international levels. CEUs Available: TNLA, LA CES, TEA

Dr. Matthew Elmore Weeding Out The Weeds In Lawns - Get up to speed on the latest cultural and chemical methods to control problematic weeds of Texas turfgrass. Take ideas back to the workplace on how your company can incorporate weed control strategies based on the recent research from Texas A&M and others in the region. CEUs Available: TNLA, TDA, TEA

Cynthia Taylor Small Business Marketing: A Crash Course For Landscaping And Nursery Business Owners Search Engine Optimization? Direct Mail? Email? Print Ads? Websites? Google Pay Per Click‌Are you out in the cold? It’s time to join the party and learn which marketing options are best for the nursery and landscaping industry AND how to use them effectively as a small business to produce a ood of high quality leads. CEUs Available: TNLA, TEA

John Ferguson Soil Foodweb - Building Healthy Soils - Gain an overview of the newest model in soil science and fertility management called the “Soil Foodweb.� This session explains how biological (organic) methods work and how they save you time and money in your gardening and landscaping projects by preventing future issues. CEUs Available: TNLA, ISA, APLD, TDA, TCEQ, TEA

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Gaye Hammond Water Conservation In The Landscape: Saving Water Without SacriďŹ cing Curb Appeal - With water rationing becoming common in many areas in Texas, learn strategies to help you implement water conservation plans and how to balance consumer preferences with the reality of shortages in water supplies. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, LA CES, TCEQ, TEA

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Diana Foss Design Attractive Landscapes While Adding Wildlife Gain tips on how to prevent environmental and wildlife degradation through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Texas Wildscapes program. Learn how Texas Wildscapes can help your company incorporate habitat restoration and a conservation plan into landscape designs for both rural and urban customers. CEUs Available: TNLA, ALPD, LA CES, TEA

Paul Winski Current Trends And Plant Trials Gain an overview of current trends in the industry with updates from the 2016 California Spring Trials and equip yourself with the latest happenings with the trials currently going on in Harris County. CEUs Available: TNLA, TEA

Sam Weger, TMCNP Employee Marketing: Attracting Employees To Your Business Acquisitions and retention are terms we use daily for our business discussions; but these terms should also be used when describing your employee marketing goals. Understanding how to attract new employees and what to offer to keep good employees is ideal in all businesses. This presentation will dive deep into incentive programs you can review to maintain your employee marketing. CEUs Available: TNLA, TEA

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Perry Cervantes The Worker Protection Standard Changes And How They Will Aect You Learn about the new changes to the laws and regulations that occurred in the past 12 months, and go in depth on record keeping instruction as well

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Dr. Mengmeng Gu All About Crape Myrtles Gain a comprehensive outlook on the landscape use of crepe myrtles, CMBS identiďŹ cation and management. Learn how crepe myrtles contribute to long-term proďŹ tability and sustainability of landscape use and marketing systems. CEUs Available: TNLA

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Info Session On The Texas CertiďŹ ed Landscape Professional (TCLP) Exam Explore TNLA’s Texas CertiďŹ ed Landscape Professional (TCLP) program. Learn about what the exam covers and gain insider tips on how to study for the exam. CEUs Available: TNLA as examples of applications and their occurrences. CEUs Available: TNLA, TDA, TEA

Jack Ogden Worker’s Compensation Basics: How To Lower Your Costs Lowering costs is everyone’s objective. Find out how in this informative session designed to help costs while helping injured workers. CEUs Available: TNLA, TEA

Johnette Taylor Creating Your Design Niche Creating a design niche is a great way to set your business apart from other businesses. Learn ways to start

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Info Session On The Texas CertiďŹ ed Nursery Professional (TCNP) Exam Discover TNLA’s Texas CertiďŹ ed Nursery Professional (TCNP) program. Find out more about the exam, its criteria and how to sign up. CEUs Available: TNLA

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Info Session On The Texas CertiďŹ ed Water Smart Professional (TCWSP) Exam Get to know more about TNLA’s NEWEST certiďŹ cation, the Texas CertiďŹ ed Water Smart Professional (TCWSP). During this session see how this certiďŹ cation will help you dive into irrigation efďŹ ciency, landscape water efďŹ ciency, alternative water resources and much more. CEUs Available: TNLA

looking into your design techniques and how to transform your business to become “THE� company offering this service in your immediate area. CEUs Available: TNLA, TEA

Dr. Calvin Finch Water Conservation, The Mechanics And BeneďŹ ts Of Leading The Eorts Water conservation has become a crucial issue in the United States. Outcomes of effects of water conservation can be felt in every business. This informative session will help you bring water conservation to the forefront in your business goals.

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FIRST TIME attendees and exhibitors,

BECOME Water Smart in EXPO’s

kick off your EXPO experience by joining us Wednesday for a behind the scenes tour of the Tradeshow oor and then make your way to the Newcomers Shindig located in the TNLA Honky Tonk Lounge, includes a complimentary Drink Ticket

NEW Water Smart Innovations section on the show oor showcasing the latest conservation tools in this new actionpacked area

WOMEN Leaders within the industry be sure to come by the TNLA Honky Tonk Lounge on Thursday for the 2nd Annual Women’s Wine and Tapas Get Together Featuring Keynote Presenter Dan’l Mackey Almy with DMA Solutions: Securing a Lasting Legacy – For Ladies Only, Includes a Complimentary Drink Ticket

CHECK OUT two days of Keynote Speaker Presentations, FREE with Tradeshow Admission

GAIN FREE education and CEUs on Saturday during EXPO’s Sizzle Sessions, discussing hot topics impacting your business today – Free with Tradeshow Admission

CATCH a glimpse of the industry’s top notch selections at the Product Showcase DISCOVER advancements and the latest developments in Green Industry products from more than 1,000 exhibitor booths

GAIN new ideas and ďŹ nd your next niche product in the expanded Gift & Garden Marketplace

JOIN the TNLA PAC and enjoy a cold beverage and fresh popped popcorn while catching up on the latest Regulatory and Legislative updates

FOR the ďŹ rst time at EXPO, Students can experience Friday’s Student Rally to meet Key Industry Leaders, VIP seating at Friday’s Keynote Presentation, complimentary entrance into the Tradeshow and ice cream during the Rally

MEET one-on-one with your industry peers at the Welcome to Houston Party and enjoy a FREE Drink INCREASE your company’s knowledge in the latest trends in landscaping by connecting with the industry’s top professionals Friday at the TNLA Awards Celebration, Where Champions Become Legends

BUILD your Business with the power of TNLA and stop by the TNLA Membership Booth – providing Association resources and member branding strategies

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^ Extreme Drought Tolerance ^ More Shade Tolerance ^ Exceptional Wear Tolerance and Recovery ^ Reduced Fertilization

^ Top Rated in the NTEP Trials ^ Exceptional Cold Tolerance ^ Top Rated for Wear Tolerance ^ Excellent Resistance to Spring Dead Spot

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^ Good Shade Tolerance ^ Fine Leaf Texture With a Dark Green Color ^ Extremely Wear Tolerant ^ Minimal Thatch Problems

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ANYONE CAN SELL YOU SMART IRRIGATION PRODUCTS.

But do they understand that Smart Irrigation is more than smart nozzles, micro irrigation and weather sensing controllers?

treating g your Smart Irrigation is preparing your soil in advance of the season. It’s applying soil surfactants that reduce runoff and water use. It’s understanding conservation tips— and applying them with your customers. At Horizon, we believe that every month should be treated as Smart Irrigation Month. So, where do you start your practice of Smart Irrigation? Right here.

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Horizon is proud to partner with the industry’s leading experts to provide SmartWater products including smart nozzles, controllers, micro irrigation and sensors as well as soil ammendments that can reduce watering needs by up to 30%.

Stop by booth 118 at the 2016 TNLA show and learn more! Ask your local Horizon Representative for more information AustinĂŒ................... 512.282.2331 BedfordĂŒ ................ 817.545.7756 Corpus Christi .......... 844.804.1501 DallasĂŒ.................... 972.466.1600 Frisco....................... 972.712.5000 HoustonĂŒ.........713.934.9500 www.HorizonOnline.com

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Horizon is a proud supporter of Smart Irrigation Month.

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Tarrant County College Northwest Campus

HORTICULTURE Have a

GREEN THUMB? Earn your A.A.S. Degree or CertiďŹ cate in Horticulture and/or Plant Protection Specialist. Courses relate to general horticulture topics and specialties within ornamental and landscape horticulture including: % Greenhouse operation and management % Landscape design, installation and maintenance % Nursery and retail garden center operation and management % Soil fertility and fertilizers % Pest control THIS PROGRAM IS TAUGHT ONLY ON NORTHWEST CAMPUS Northwest Campus Contacts David Bulpitt, Program Coordinator 817-515-7082 | david.bulpitt@tccd.edu

An Equal Opportunity Institution/Equal access to persons with disabilities. PS:30:21258:01:16:DW

Donna Herndon, Administrative Assistant 817-515-7660 | donna.herndon @tccd.edu

Nicole Graves, Career and Technical Academic Advisor, Public Service Division 817-515-7289 | nicole.graves @tccd.edu

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BADGES Badges must be worn at all times, Replacement badges are available at on-site registration – fees may apply

CHILDREN UNDER 12 A Child Waiver Form must be ďŹ lled out for all Children under the age of 12, also all children attending EXPO must be registered and accompanied by an adult at all times. NOTE: Dangerous heavy equipment is being used during move-in and move-out and results in an unsafe environment for small children. Because of this safety risk, children are strongly discouraged during these hours.

EXPO MANAGEMENT To reach EXPO Management prior to August 10, please call 512-579-3857 or 800-880-0343, for email: EXPO@nurserylandscapeexpo.org. EXPO Management is available onsite at the information center located in Hall E next to Booth Sales.

BUSINESS CENTER, FEDEX OFFICE The George R. Brown Convention Center’s Business Center/Gift Shop will be not open during show hours. However, there is a FedEx OfďŹ ce with copy center located on the second level of the George R. Brown

Convention Center and also a FedEx OfďŹ ce at the Hilton Americas which is connected to the Convention Center. Services available to exhibitors/attendees include: faxing, copying, and mailing.

FedEx OďŹƒce at the George R. Brown Convention Center: Located on Second Level of the George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 Phone: (713) 658-1899 Email: usa5000@fedex.com Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED

FedEx OďŹƒce Business Center at Hilton Americas: The HiltonAmericas Houston is connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, on the second level Hilton Americas Houston - 1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010 Phone: 713.651.3013 Email: usa5721@fedex.com Mon – Fri: 7:00am - 7:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

FOODSERVICE SCHEDULE See page 32

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Guaranteed EXPO Housing Block Rates until July 29, 2016, visit www.NurseryLandscapeEXPO.org to make your reservation. Rates starting at: Hyatt Regency - EXPO’s Host Hotel, $139 Residence Inn by Marriott Houston, $135 Embassy Suites Houston, $161 Hilton Americas Houston, $165 Four Seasons Houston, $165

INFORMATION CENTERS Registration Information & Member Ribbons: located in the Lobby D, Registration Area

EXPO Tradeshow Floor Information: Located near the Booth Sales in Hall E

TNLA Association Information: The TNLA Booth is located in Hall D next to the TNLA PAC Lounge

DINING

JOBLINK BOARD

Dining Options within walking distance of the George R. Brown Convention Center include, but are not limited to: Hilton Americas Houston (connected to the convention center) Starbucks, 1600 Bar + Grille and Pappasito’s Cantina.

Inside Exhibit Hall D, located near the main entrance. Information on jobs available and jobs wanted within the industry are posted at this location.

FIRST AID An emergency medical technician is on duty located in the located in the back of Hall E, during move-in, show, and move-out hours and can be reached through show staff located at the EXPO Information Center or Registration Area.

LOST & FOUND Please inquire about lost or found items at the Registration Area in Lobby of Hall D.

PHOTOGRAPHY No photography is permitted in the exhibit hall unless authorized by the exhibiting company.

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PLANT WATERING Ice for watering plants is available at various locations throughout the exhibit hall.

REGISTRATION Save time by not waiting in line, pre-register online at www. NurseryLandscapeEXPO.org. Onsite rates apply after the July 29, 2016, Early Bird Deadline. Onsite registration located in the lobby in Hall D. For questions call MCMC 844-800-5789 or email registration@mcmcmail.com.

REMOVAL OR PURCHASE OF EXHIBIT MATERIALS Cash and Carry sales are prohibited during the EXPO. Anyone purchasing exhibit material may remove it only during move-out hours on August 20 and August 21. Exhibitors should provide a signed bill of sale to help provide for security during move-out time. For additional information, please refer to EXPO Management’s Exhibitor Move-In and Move-Out Instructions at www.NurseryLandscapeEXPO.org.

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SCOOTERS Scooters can be rented near the Tradeshow Entrance in the Lobby of Hall D. If you reserved a scooter prior to the show, it can be picked up here. For Onsite Rentals call Great American Scooter Company at 936-539-5050 or email KevinElliott.Texas@gmail.com.

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SHUTTLE SERVICE SCHEDULE Continuous Shuttle Service between Hyatt Regency– EXPO’s Host Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Houston, Embassy Suites Houston, Four Seasons Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center. Please note, the frequency between the hotel and Convention Center is every 20-30 minutes per route.

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If you’re reading this then I’m almost positive that you are going through something either personally or professionally if not BOTH! Let’s be honest; life can sometimes be HARD! Regardless, each of has the

decision of what type of attitude we will choose! You may not be able to control “what� happens to you but you can “always decide� what attitude you will take towards life’s challenges! Champions decide daily and sometimes moment-by-moment to choose a winning attitude rather then one of defeat!

You must NEVER forget your WHY!

My father moved from Pittsburgh, PA to Lincoln, NE in the early 60’s because he refused to raise his family in a gang infested ghetto. He had no connections in Nebraska, no job lined up; in fact my father had only completed school up to ninth grade and was illiterate. Also consider it was during the most polarizing times in our countries history regarding race relations. How does an uneducated African American male have four out of his six kids with college degree’s, become a Pastor of a very successful church, married for over 55 years to same woman, adored by many succeed? He simply knew

what he wanted & more importantly “WHY�! What’s your “Why�? When you know you’re “WHY� you’ll do whatever it takes to make it come to fruition! There’s a great book titled “ Start With Why� and I highly recommend it!

Focus ONLY on what you CAN control

Be careful who surround yourself with

It simply makes no sense to waste time and energy focused on things you cannot control. Practicing this type of behavior leaves you dead in your tracks with an inability to move either forwards or backwards! It’s a crippling behavior that is sure to leave you frustrated and can drive you absolutely mad! When I ďŹ nd myself caught up in this type of thinking I immediately ask myself one question.... can I change what’s happening? If the answer is yes I proceed proactively looking for a resolution. If the answer is NO‌I immediately stop worrying about it! By doing this I immediately ďŹ nd myself in a more productive and peaceful state of mind which in turn improves my attitude dramatically!

I’ll never forget hearing this from an athletic Coach years ago “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future�. What a powerful quote! If you associate with people who are always negative, pessimistic and never have a positive attitude; guess

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what? You’ll ďŹ nd yourself being just like them with the same dark and negative future and outlook on life! Guard your inner circle closely and if there are people you need to distance yourself from do it immediately!

Go to the next play

My former Hall of Fame College football Coach Dr. Tom Osborne of the University of Nebraska would often tell us after a bad play “Go the next Play�. Meaning move on and get going! Friends you are going to have some bad plays in life both personally and professionally! Maybe it was a deal that went bad and your still beating yourself over it; maybe it was a failed relationship and you can’t let it go. The longer you hold

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on to it the longer it’s going to take you to move on to the next play that could be the one that puts you over the top. Learn from the bad play and keep moving forward! Take these ďŹ ve steps and make them a part of your on-going personal and professional development and watch your attitude improve “oneâ€? day at a time! As a member of the 1994 National Championship Nebraska football team Aaron understands ďŹ rsthand what it takes to perform like a Champion and the incredible beneďŹ ts of a Full- Fledge Champion Attitude! www.aarondavis.co adavis@aarondavisspeaks.com

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hile we’ve all heard that gardening is therapeutic and I do agree‌

Ask anyone that does landscaping, nursery sales or gardening as a profession and they’ll conďŹ rm that it’s also a ton of hard often menial and mundane work. The therapeutic aspect is still there but it sure does come at a cost... Because this work is physical, mental and at the bottom rung when we’re talking about the ďŹ nancial and or proďŹ tability spectrum; I’m of the belief that one must continually be inspired in order to stay the course and consider themselves a green industry professional. In our society there’s an old and enormous value put on the human Psyche by poets and philosophers who will all attest. “Let no one think that real gardening is a bucolic and meditative occupation. It is an insatiable passion, like everything else to which a man gives his heart.â€?- Karel Capek The word insatiable pretty much describes both my love and disdain of my life as a green industry professional.

Of course everything I’m claiming is merely my own experience and the story I’m telling in this moment. We each have our own version of why we do what we do. Whether we’ve intentionally guided our careers and lives to this point or we simply fell into what we’re doing and went with it. Sustaining our lives, our careers and our happiness is and should be our primary focus. My presentation will surely be relative and a welcomed conversation that encourages conscience thoughts and a realistic approach to horticulture, permaculture and sustainability. Everyone and their mother; Big business included is focusing on their “green story�. In order for manufacturers to make money they’ve gotta pay attention to what the paying public and sector is seeking and spending their money on. The age of all things organic, locally grown, farm to table and plain old “fresh� isn’t just trendy it’s effective and synonymous with making people feel good. Whether it’s factually relevant or not it’s more important than ever for green industry professionals to understand

just how they/we ourselves can market and truly create sustainable businesses where our products and/or services are environmentally friendly, people and pet friendly and truly sustainable in the way they’re made, manufactured and produced. I’ll share stories of how I grew up. The people and circumstances that affected me and how I’ve come full circle with the way that I currently operate and run my own small business. While some of my story is due to my fears around my mortality and the will being of my family. I’m also keenly aware of the damage we’re doing to our planet and needed a feel good technique that would afford me the means of assisting and selling goods and services to a clientele that is ďŹ nally becoming more conscientious with regards to so many different factors in life, outdoor aesthetics and their own well being. Everyone’s experience is unique to themselves but as someone who’s worked as a laborer, home gardener, residential and commercial landscaper, a longtime student of horticultural and experienced in building and Landscape construction...When it comes to sustainability and striving for ďŹ nancial success, I relish at the opportunity to blend what I love and am passionate about with that which will also afford the lifestyle I desire for me and my family, all while showing compassion

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and respect for mother earth. Please understand that I’ve also worked 8 years in the municipal sector as a supervisor of landscape maintenance and I currently operate and manage a small residential nursery on the 1/3 acre property in Northern California that I call home. Only in the last couple of years did I start to think in terms of my own sustainability as a landscape professional and how ďŹ guring out how to do this locally and efďŹ ciently was where the magic happens. Granted, being a “Celebrity Landscaperâ€? helps and is great for

I’m of the belief that one of the ďŹ rst steps to becoming an authentic and believable salesman is to ďŹ rst become your own customer. Practice what you preach, and I do. My own mortality and my moral obligation to maintain my public ďŹ gure status is why I preach here spreading the good word of “Nothing lasts forever, so let’s spend forever deciding and attempting to make what we need from mostly nothing.â€?

And even with all of this I often feel like I’m just barely surviving and often wonder what the magic to my own success might continue to look like. I’ll delve deeper into this and create the space for all of who attends my presentation at TNLA to journey, join in and learn from someone who’s truly taken a career that started out as most of us have. Mowing grass and pulling weeds, to carving out my own unique niche in the green industry and I’m taking the term “sustainability� to a whole new level in both business and my day to day life. Ahmed considers himself a hustler that took gardening very seriously, he hosts gardening shows for DIY Network.

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the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) was tasked with imple menting cost recovery measures for many of their subsidized programs. In April, TDA approached TNLA with a proposal to move the Phytosanitary (Phyto) CertiďŹ cate Inspections into cost recovery. Currently, TDA charges $30 per inspection visit, and the inspector can issue multiple phyto-inspection certiďŹ cates on each visit. TDA initially proposed changing the inspection fee from the $30 per inspection visit to $35 per certiďŹ cate issued. TNLA immediately voiced strong concerns about the undue burden this would

place on TNLA Members and the entire Texas Green Industry. TDA has recently approached TNLA with another proposal. If the phyto-inspection certiďŹ cates are done manually, as they currently are, the new fee would be $35 per certiďŹ cate. However, if the company uses the USDA Phytosanitary CertiďŹ cate Issuance & Tracking System (PCIT) online program, the fee would be $35 for the ďŹ rst certiďŹ cate and reduced to $10 for each additional certiďŹ cate. The use of the PCIT program helps cut down on TDA inspector’s hours ďŹ ling paperwork, which is why the use of this system will help them to reduce the cost of multiple inspections. In addition, TDA has stated they will work to establish compliance

agreements with other states, thus eliminating the need for phytocertiďŹ cates all together. However, it is unlikely that TDA will be able to secure compliance agreements with all of the states TNLA Members ship to, so that is not a ďŹ x-all. TDA ďŹ led for the rule change increasing the inspection fees in June, and a public comment period will be announced soon. It will likely run from the end of June through the end of July. Please look for information on how to voice your opinion on the fee increase from TNLA in the coming weeks. TNLA is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable solution for our Members. The next step will be seeking relief through the Legislative process next Session.

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Spigellia marilandica – Indian Pink, A Jewel In The Forest by Dr. Dave Creech

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f there’s one plant here at SFA Gardens that generates emails, comments and praise Indian pink, Spigelia marilandica. Usually, there are two questions. What is it? Where can I get one? That’s where it gets a bit complicated. While we typically offer it at our plant sales, it’s rarely seen in box stores and most retail outlets in Texas fail to offer this jewel. It’s a long way from a retail nursery item staple. For nursery sales, peak bloom is May. Other selling points include the fact it’s a native and free of pests in the landscape and seems deer resistant at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center. Bottom line: This is as reliable a returning herbaceous perennial one could hope for in our region. Once well established, Indian Pink grows as a rhizomatous clump between one and two feet high, with about a one to two foot spread. It has supple, sometimes glossy dark green foliage that persists throughout the growing season. From late spring into summer – May this year - it bears many upright, tubular, bright crimson owers with light yellow throats. The plant can be made to rebloom more vigorously if lightly pruned after the ďŹ rst owering event – blooms on new growth. The ďŹ ve-lobed tips of the owers open gradually and look like small creamcolored stars perched on red pedestals. In bloom, few plants have greater graceor charm. In a good landscape, seedlings can ďŹ nd a home and if recognized, they can be favored to expand a colony. I’ve seen Indian pink jump ten foot pathways to say hello down the trail. It’s an opportunistic shade garden warrior.

Indian Pink is one of about 50 species of mostly herbaceous perennials of the family Loganiaceae from mostly tropical and warm areas. Other related species include S. texana (syn. S. loganoides or Florida Pinkroot) and S. gentianoides (Gentian Pinkroot). Neither is in cultivation right now, but S. texana, a white-owering species, is reported to have potential as a groundcover. S. splendens is reported in Mexico and Guatemala. S hedyotidea, Priairie Pinkroot, is native to the southern and westerns parts of north central Texas and is normally found on limestone outcrops and gravelly soils; this species is even more uncommon than Indian Pink.

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threat and the plant is limited to a small number of populations in Florida and Alabama. Amanda Herschberger 2012 dissertation provides an interesting assessment of genetic variability and clonal propagation ( https://getd.libs.

My ďŹ rst memory of a colony in habitat goes back over 30 years to a lazy afternoon excursion with Lynn Lowrey near Kirbyville, Texas. We were driving one of those back FM roads in Newton County – ever see the movie Deliverance? – and we climbed a small hill, over the top and then down to a sun-lit swag with a small stream at its center. It was in that moist wet spot that Indian pink had found a home – the prettiest colony of Indian Pink one might imagine, several hundred square feet, a pure stand, and owering with gusto. In the landscape, provide a rich, humic spot with protection from the harsh western sun. Once established, the plant is very drought resistant.

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For bird lovers, Indian Pink is thought to be a major nectar source for ruby-throated hummingbirds, and it has been voted one of the top ten hummingbird plants in the country by Operation Ruby Throat, an international research and education initiative based in York, South Carolina. For the herbal crowd, the genus Spigelia is considered medicinal with attributes as an antihelmintic (vermifuge), which is really handy if you’re having a bout with round, hook or tape worms. In fact, any search of the Web will ďŹ nd reams of Spigelia products touting anti-headache attributes. The only headaches we’ve had have to do with propagation and container growing. The plant is a bit tricky. Vigorous tips and soft wood taken before

owering seem to root best under intermittent mist. Indian pink is quick to damp off. Propagators should use a light mix, adjust mist intervals frequent enough to prevent wilt, and once moderately well rooted, move them to less frequent watering. The plant is now becoming more and more available through tissue culture. Indian pink strikes many as a ďŹ ne plant for the May market in Texas. The fact that most customers are clueless about the plant doesn’t help. Still, a eshed out six inch pot in heavy ower in a good presentation on the retail oor, well, it would just be hard to resist. Tack on a little point of purchase information and Indian pink in the right spot will generate its own word of mouth market later down the road.

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Supplier Wehangchristmaslights.com Josh Trees 31900 Mission Trail #215 Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Wehangchristmaslights.com Kubota Tractor Corp. Jason Jones 1025 North Brook Parkway Suwanee, GA 30024 www.kubota.com Eliet USA, Inc. Jean-Alain Tibbaut 3361 Staord St. Pittsburgh, PA 15204 www.elietusa.com Grower Flatwood Natives Tina Connell 2970 Manuel Road Bowling Green, FL 33834 www.atwoodnatives.com Premier Growers of America, LLC Kim Shepherd 60 Fourth St. SW Winter Haven, FL 33880 www.premiergrowersofamerica.com Arizona Wholesale Growers Shawn Cox 24032 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85085 www.azwholesalegrowers.com Silver Palm Growers, LLC Julian Perello 21802 SW 134th Ave. Miami, FL 33170 www.silverpalmgrowers.com

REGION 2 Landscape - Associate Moises Merino 1901 McDuďŹƒe Houston, TX 77019 Supplier - Branch SiteOne Landscape Supply Daniel Yarbrough 3802 Barker Cypress Rd. Houston, TX 77084 www.siteone.com Supplier American Plant Food Corporation Casey Nanson PO Box 584 Galena Park, TX 77547 www.apfcorp.net Grower Utility Research Garden 9310 Stephen F. Austin Rd. Jones Creek, TX 77541 www.utiltiyresearchgarden.com

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REGION 6 Landscape Hardy Nursery and Landscape, LLC Gary Arthur 2304 FM 1585 Lubbock, TX 79423 www.hardytreesandnursery.com Barnett & Company Landscape John Barnett PO Box 60843 Midland, TX 79711 www.barnettlandscape.com Government Abilene Christian University Richard Scott Warren Gayenell Rainwater ACU Box 27988 Abilene, TX 79699

REGION 7 Grower Texas Natural Growers Michael Jarrett 28182 S. Kansas City Road La Feria, TX 78559 www.texasnaturalgrowers.com

REGION 8 Government Texas A&M Forest Service Paul Johnson 6330 Highway 290 East, Suite 115 Austin, TX 78723 Landscape - Associate Arborholic Rebecca Johnson 2304 Water Well Lane Austin, TX 78728 www.arborholic.com

Joseph Johnson New Project Manager at The Gardens 5/-" .&.#&3 Joseph Johnson, Director of Horticulture at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center has accepted a new position at The Gardens at Texas A&M University.

Johnson will serve as the Project Manager for The Gardens at Texas A&M University, a new teaching garden on the campus in College Station. Johnson is excited to be a part of the team that will make this project a reality. The ďŹ rst phase construction of 7 ½ acres teaching garden of an approximately 20 acre Garden will begin in the coming weeks. To learn more about The Gardens at Texas A&M; please visit gardens.tamu. edu/gardens

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