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WSNLA Members Show Off Their Talent and Businesses at this year’s garden show. This issue features a recap of the WSNLA and member display gardens, small space displays and Treasure Island marketplace. Enjoy the talent of WSNLA members! Cover photo, and photos to left and right by Laura Lango, LL Photography.
The Official Publication of
Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association
March 2014 VOL 66. NO. 3 Editor Breanne Chavez
Contents
Published Monthly By: Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association 34400 Pacific Hwy S., Suite 2 Federal Way, WA 98003 800.672.7711 fax 253.661.6058
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8 Nature’s Studio Wins Big at NW Flower & Garden Show
Kirsten Lints shares about her experience designing and managing Nature’s Studio.
14 NW Flower & Garden Show Review
Member display gardens, small space displays, and Treasure Island Marketplace picture review.
20 Eldred Exits Show Q&A with Cyle Eldred.
Columns 4
From the President
5
Legislative Update
6
Executive Director
23
Bugs & Blights
Departments 7
Member Notes
24
CPH of the Month
26
Industry News
28
Chapter News
29
WSNLA Marketplace
30
Calendar of Events
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WSNLA www.wsnla.org Executive Director Breanne Chavez e-mail breanne@wsnla.org Finance & Operations Director Holly Osborne, CPH e-mail holly@wsnla.org Industry Advancement Jeanne McNeil e-mail jmcneil@wsnla.org © 2014, Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association
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[ FROM THE PRESIDENT ]
Congratulations to All!
Megan Pulkkinen, CPH WSNLA President Megan Pulkkinen Landscape Design Bremerton
The first time I volunteered to work at a NWFG show display garden was for Colleen Miko’s first garden in 2003. I came to the show to staff the garden, then stayed to help with the tear down. It was a fast and fun experience seeing how all the gardens had been put together by watching them come apart. PHOTO BY LAURA LANGO LL PHOTOGRAPHY I remember while Colleen was working on her second garden she said, “making a display garden is like putting on a Broadway Show without a dress rehearsal.” So true. Anyone interested in designing or building a show garden should get experience working on a build, and the tear down. You learn so much about what design ideas cost in time and resources. Budgeting resources effectively will help you decide where to push the design, versus where to alter the composition or elements involved. Auditioning and editing materials are a constant process throughout the build. Creative improvisation on the show floor has led to some beautiful results. Once you have been part of a team that builds a garden you learn a lot about your own abilities and limits, and where you will need the assistance of a supporting cast of characters who will be essential for the success of the project. Putting together a diversely talented collaborative team with a great attitude sure makes the process easier and more fun. Every year at the show it is great to see how many designers, businesses, and volunteers return to produce the ephemeral magic that is the NWFG show. The camaraderie shared by the participants is a bit like a theater troupe who enjoy rehearsals as much as opening night. Opinions on garden styles are subjective. Every garden has its audience. Knowing that you did your best with the resources available, and realizing the value of the relationships formed during the process are what matter most season after season. Congratulations to all the talented teams that made the 2014 show a success. I can’t wait to see what is on the boards for next season!
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LEGISLATIVE
[ Grassroots in Effect ]]
Much energy has been focused on companion bills 2SHB 2493 and SSB 6286 concerning current use valuation for land primarily used for commercial horticulture. Heather Hansen WSNLA Lobbyist Olympia As of this writing, we are half-way through the 2014 legislative session. February 11 was the cutoff for bills to move out of committee. February 18 is the deadline for bills to pass their house of origin. March 13 is the last day of the legislative session. Much energy has been focused on companion bills 2SHB 2493 and SSB 6286 concerning current use valuation for land primarily used for commercial horticulture. This bill would change definitions in the open space property tax law to allow nurseries that grow plants in containers to qualify for current use ag land property tax rates. Rep. JT Wilcox (Roy) sponsored the house bill and Senator Ann Rivers (La Center) sponsored the Senate bill. Both bills passed their respective Agricultural committees unanimously and were referred to fiscal committees. In the House, Finance Committee Chairman Rep. Reuven Carlyle (Seattle) expressed concerns that an urban garden center that grows a few plants may attempt to qualify for open space taxation. In order to keep the bill moving Rep. Wilcox was forced to amend it to apply to Pierce County only. We continued to work with Rep. Carlyle and the Department of Revenue and developed an amendment designed to keep urban garden centers out of the open space program. Rep. Wilcox will offer this amendment on the House floor to add the new limitation and remove the Pierce County only
restriction. House amendment language: “If more than twenty percent of the land on which plants in containers are being grown is covered by a permanent impervious floor surface such as asphalt or concrete such impervious area is not eligible for classification as “Farm and agricultural land.” In the Senate, Senator Kevin Ranker (Orcas Island) is concerned that as written, a nursery could be on a completely paved surface and still qualify for open space taxation. He is insisting on an amendment to limit the amount of impervious surface a nursery can have. If an agreement on the language can be reached in time, the bill will be amended on the Senate floor. There is a long list of bills waiting to move on each side to time is of the essence. Senate amendment language: “Any parcel that is less than five acres and used primarily to grow plants in containers does not qualify as “farm and agricultural land” if more than twentyfive percent of the parcel is open to the general public for on-site retail sales.” Another bill, HB 2306, sponsored by Rep. Kris Lytton, (Anacortes) creates a study to reevaluate the open space program, particularly as it relates to small farms. The result of the study will be a bill for the 2015 legislative session to update and streamline the act.
Numerous other issues are also in play. SSB 6280 sponsored by Senator Curtis King, (Yakima) would allow motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,001 pounds that are owned and operated by farmers in the intrastate transportation of their own products to be exempt from the requirement to have a USDOT number. This would benefit some nurseries. There are several bills that employers should watch. HB 1313 would require employers with more than four FTE employees to provide paid leave for up to 5 days per year. (Employers with more than 50 employees would be required to pay for 7 days of leave per year.) The leave could be used for (1) medical reasons relating to the employee’s or a family member’s health; (2) domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; or (3) closure of the employee’s place of business or child’s school or place of day care due to public health emergencies. This bill passed the House and will now be considered by the Senate. Another bill that passed the House and will be considered by the Senate is HB 2672, which increases the state minimum wage to $12 per hour. This bill is not expected to move in the Senate. Under HB 2334, employers can be fined for willfully misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor. Employers Continued on page 27. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 5
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[ FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ]
4MUST things you know...
Do you value qualifed professionals?
1. March 11 - WSNLA Refresh Planning Session. Your participation
is needed on March 11 for a mini WSNLA Refresh Planning Session. Join a dynamic group of industry professionals at 21 Acres in Woodinville from 2-6pm in giving guidance and direction for the WSNLA Community. Your thoughts, ideas and insight are needed, so be sure to attend this valuable session. In preparation, please be sure to complete the member survey that was emailed last month. RSVP your participation to breanne@wsnla.org.
2. WSNLA is committed to industry professionalism. Achieving excellence in our industry is a big part of the educational pillar of the WSNLA mission. Our 40+ year track record with professional certification, specifically Certified Professional Horticulturist and ecoPRO sustainable landscape certification programs, demonstrates this commitment. Find out more about these programs at WSNLA.ORG.
3. ecoPRO study materials now available! ecoPRO required reading
can be purchased in a hardcopy or eBook format. Cost: $49.98 for a hardcopy. $22.82 for eBook. Please visit ww.wsnla.org/ecoPROcertified to purchase your copy. Additional required readings are available for download at www.wsnlaorg/ecoPROcertified. For question, please contact WSNLA at (800) 672-7711 or holly@wsnla.org.
4. THANK YOU, AGAIN, to all the
members, CPHs and volunteers that participated in the display garden, Treasure Island, and the CPH Garden Bench at the NW Flower & Garden Show. 6 - The B&B Magazine
Breanne Chavez WSNLA Executive Director Do you value qualified professionals? Last month, I was contacted by a local horticulture program that is being evaluated for its viability. During our conversation, it was communicated to me that the school’s administration feels the program may not be necessary because of the ability to hire ‘qualified’ employees right off of the street. “WHAT??? Was I hearing this correctly,” I thought. My entire career at WSNLA has been filled with comments from members about their struggles in finding and keeping qualified nursery and landscape professionals. Of course, the horticulture educator that I was speaking with did not agree with this notion either, but convincing his boss was another story. It is my understanding that many horticulture programs are being reviewed throughout the State. Cultivating the next generation of qualified industry professionals isn’t just a job for the schools. WSNLA has a key role in this, as well. As the green industry we need to be actively making these future nursery and landscape professionals a part of our community. This means not only inviting them to meetings and events, as many chapters already do, but also mentoring them and inviting them to work alongside us for guided practical experience, as demonstrated in this year’s award winning display garden or through internships. While education may begin in the classroom, ensuring our industry has a continuous supply of qualified individuals, also means it cannot stop there. Professional certification demonstrates commitment and expertise. Encouraging students, and supporting your staff and colleagues in taking the next step in becoming a Certified Professional Horticulturist and/or ecoPRO sustainable landscape professional is another way to show you value qualified industry professionals. So I ask again... do you value qualified professionals? If so, I urge you to express the value of your local hort program to the schools administration, connect with students, and be sure to encourage your staff and colleagues to commit to ongoing education through professional certification.
Member Notes Utility Tree Certificate Changes Snohomish Public Utilities Department Effective immediately, Snohomish County PUD tree certificates are redeemable in Snohomish and Island County only. Last month, Snohomish PUD also changed the value of each certificate to $50. The certificate looks the same, so please be sure to check the value when redeeming the certificate. The new certificates are already being distributed. The $20 certificates are still redeemable, as long as they are under a year old. Any certificate over one year old should have an extension letter from PUD accompanying it. For questions, call Colleen Stevens at Snohomish PUD (425) 7835541.
Seattle City Light Please be sure to check the dates on the Urban Landscape Tree Certficates. These are good for one year. Also, they should not be used for purchasing perennials, annuals or herbs. If you would like to know more about how your nursery can benefit from the WSNLA Tree Utility Program, please contact Holly at (800) 672-7711 or holly@wsnla.org.
New Members B&G Lawn Service LLC Dale & Carol Guthrie 5628 Clearwater Ave Kennewick, WA 99336 (mailing: 100 High Meadows St, Richland, WA 99352) 509-627-1981 info@b-glawnservice.com www.b-glawnservice.com Regular Member, Landscaper Caucus, South Central Chapter ProGrass, Inc. Paul Bizon, Patrick Nibler, Owners Monte Speyer, Adam Dean & Bret Bryan, Managers 13236 NE 177th Pl, Ste. 100 Woodinville, WA 98072 (mailing: 29895 SW Kensman Rd Wilsonville, OR 97070) 425-486-2700 FAX 503-682-4975 mspeyer@prograss.com www.prograss.com Regular Member, Landscaper Caucus Seattle Chapter Sheri Nielsen 12102 10th Drive SE Everett, WA 98208 425-330-1570 sherinielsen39@yahoo.com Student Member, Northwest Chapter
PolyWest Pieter deGroot, Mike Bonasoro, Owners Nate Brundage, Manager PO Box 731 Lynnwood, WA 98046 360-204-6683 natestar2k@yahoo.com cpdegroot@earthlink.net Associate Member, Horticultural Supplier Northwest Chapter Rankin Landscaping Justin Rankin 20 Megs Way (mailing: PO Box 329) Port Hadlock, WA 98339 360-385-3312 youryardguy@ymail.com Regular Member, Landscaper Caucus Olympic Chapter Walden Garden Services, LLC Kerry Sexton-Smith 8719 Vistarama Ave Everett, WA 98208 425-444-8035 Kerry@waldengardens.com www.waldengardens.com Regular Member, Landscaper Caucus Seattle Chapter
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2014 WSNLA Officers Megan Pulkkinen, CPH, President Megan Pulkkinen Landscape Design 360-698-1865 | megancph@hotmail.com Tim Gray, President Elect Pacific Stone Company 425-258-1911 | timg@pacificstoneco.com Bill Raynolds, Vice President My Garden Nursery 206-406-3487 | mygardennursery@gmail.com Duane Job, Treasurer Job’s Nursery 509-547-4843 | duanejob@gmail.com Jan Nielsen, Past President Marenakos Rock Center 425-392-3313 | jann@marenakos.com
WSNLA Board of directors Ingrid Wachtler, CPH Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery 253-265-6271 | woodbrk@harbornet.com Mount Rainier President Ryan Carpenter, Sunbreak Nursery 360-384-3763 | ryan@sunbreaknursery.com Northwest Chapter President George Bahr, Roadhouse Nursery 360-779-9589 | roadhousenrsry@embarqmail.com Olympic Chapter President Kirsten LInts, CPH 425-318-2971 | kirsten@gardensalivedesign.com Seattle Chapter President Peter Van Well, III, Van Well Nursery 509-886-8189 | pete2@vanwell.net South Central Chapter President Toni Cross, CPH, Toni Cross Seasonal Color Pots 206-781-1060 | toni@seasonalcolorpots.com Design Caucus Chair Gregory Smaus, CPH, Native Root Designs 206-227-4458 | gregory@nativerootdesigns.com Landscape Caucus Chair Mary Ranahan, Cedar Grove Composting 206-963-0428 | mary.ranahan@cgcompost.com Horticultural Supplier Caucus Chair Chris Smith, Lake Washington Institute of Technology 425-739-8424 | chris.smith@lwtech.edu Horticulture Educator Caucus Chair Ben DeGoede, CPH, Windmill Gardens 253-863-5843 | info@windmillgardens.com Retail Caucus Chair Scott Pringle, CPH, Paradise Lake Nursery 206-930-4132 | paradiselakenursery@gmail.com Wholesale Nursery Caucus Chair Shannon Grina, CPH, Grina Landscape Design 425-736-5170 | shannong99@comcast.net CPH Caucus Chair Open Positions: Greenhouse Grower Caucus Chair & Out of State Caucus Chair Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 7
AROUSE | EVOKE | CREATE | GROW | CHILL
(left) Rob Boyker, ecoPRO, Avid Landscape Design & Development and Kirsten Lints, CPH, Gardens ALIVE design
As design lead for Nature’s Studio, what were the overall project goals you were looking to accomplish? KL: Goals were definitely a part of the process and involved more than just goals for the garden. To start, design goals for the garden were in different categories: fundamental, educational & emotional. Primarily our biggest hurdle was to get attendees to travel the entire route around the garden. The specific ways that were attempted to achieve this included:
Nature’s Studio was awarded the following honors: Gold Medal Award Winner, 425 Magazine Editor’s Choice Award, X Factor Award, Pacific Horticultural Society Award, Golden Palette Award, Ethel Moss People’s Choice award, and The Founder’s Cup (Best in Show)!
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• Understanding the two main viewing angles and adding huge points of interest that beckoned onlookers to come in for a closer look at the life to be found in the garden. • The screening of trees and stump allowed us to ‘paint’ from all sides against this natural backdrop and add elements of intrigue around each corner. John Evans, Carter Evans Landscape Concepts, is golden and use of logs/stumps/burls/snags in landscapes is timeless.
• The stone staircase & path allowed one to visually ‘walk’ the garden and created a whole space. The repetition of the urn artwork also created an entire garden with the two sides. Four different types of kickboards for the gardens that they contained were plausible approaches for gardeners but enhanced the area they contained.
WALP co-created, it was a definite concern to be mindful of the needs and ideas from each organization and foster a collaborative feel. Listening, communicating and acting on the thoughts from both organization was fundamental. Goals for successful collaboration were also a key factor in creating a garden that would be fun and worthwhile to participate in.
• The direction of the flow of the water from the skybridge entrance encouraged those with an outgoing personality to follow it upstream to find the source thus circulate around the garden. Mark the Pond Guy and his son Daniel know how to do water features better than anyone else. • Smaller gardens were created with artistic anchors to keep interest. (Ex: work area, foodie frenzie & the ‘reading’ rock.) The take home message being that a garden can have purposeful and meaningful elements. • Only a few plants were repeated in the design, collections of plants were used in smaller gardens but plant matter was cohesive; similar colors with mostly soft enticing textures. Interesting and unusual plants were selected as much as possible with the hope to create ‘eye popping’ arrangements, thus the Picea viminalis among others. • The north side & south side of the garden were lit differently to create personality/depth and different spaces to discover. The south side had a higher brighter light for the working area. The north side had lower lights to make the white and lime elements twinkle. Light was also focused on the stream and pond so the ripples would reflect light into one’s eyes to create life & beckon. • The story of the garden created by Stacy Smith and Amy Read became the written life of the garden and was easy for others to read and imagine the space. • The donation kettle for student created interaction and education that the nursery and landscape industry is full of professionals and students that are skilled to assist. • Bonkers elements like the shiitake mushroom tower, ‘live’ asparagus, size of the art, size of the stump and height of the garden, root cellar (concept thanks to Megan Pulkkinen), enormous moon gate, part-shade veggies that were nearly mature, use of scent, and beautiful features generated interest and proposed novel approaches. • Once people gained the mindset that there was more to see then they followed because of their own interest and were rewarded with more to see as they travelled. The goal that I feel is most important for our industry is that landscaping improvements can be created that add meaning and value to your life, and you need a professional to assist you with this to take into account all of the possible design elements. Because this was the first Display Garden that WSNLA &
Photos by carol hook photography
Specific attention was paid to the various needs and interests of those participating with support for the methods that had worked in previous collaborations as well as sharing methods that had worked and may be new. Creating the small garden flyer, helped to gather interest. The Nature’s Studio table at convention served as a communication point at the event and for Rob and I. Student Volunteer Designers: 6 alumni/ students were chosen to learn about the process, assist with design choices and meet industry professionals. Anju Neilju & Amy Read were stellar in rolls they volunteered for and their products were precious. The build videos and finished garden video was an advertising goal to appeal to a socially savvy audience for our industry and Vince Smith, Vince Smith Media, did an amazing job! Facebook posts by Stacy Smith worked to publicly thank those involved, promote the WSNLA facebook page, and gather enthusiasm. Simple things like adding business card racks in which everyone that assisted could display a card showed the collaborative efforts & the cohesion of the associations. Students from LWIT were warmly welcomed through a hardscape training evening and at the garden build. Current members of WALP Seattle Chapter and WSNLA were invited & encouraged to assist. Friends and family were used for beg, borrowing and stealing – kidding. These were aspects that I had rattling around going into the process and acting on each item made the goals come to life. Looking back is there anything that could have been done better? KL: Creating positions for volunteers has been implemented in years past but having continuity would be key. Volunteers Continued on next page. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 9
“Take a journey through a couple
for Plant Procurement, Volunteer Coordinator have been a stable point within the WSNLA and Lara Vyas and Stacy Smith did incredible jobs. Additionally other rolls could be flushed out. The NW Flower & Garden Show is a place that opens doors and the associations also have the ability to move forward in new ways. What did you personally learn? KL: I need to be careful when I tell myself, ‘go big or go home’ – but I kind of already knew this. Looking back at the garden project, share a success and failure. 10 - The B&B Magazine
KL: One failure that I laugh about is that we were unable to grow moss on rocks to be used as moss graffiti. This is something that I will continue to enjoy working on with my kids. Successes include dreaming and then doing. They are equally as important but knowing that doing means you have to actually do it and do every, every step to get there.
being “make landscaping a priority and a passion for each person in America” or something like that, then it is easier to collaborate. I’ve also seen a need to reflect understanding of the other association’s position and value that position. If it doesn’t align perfectly then let it go and just let the other association run with what they love – there is great value in that and learning needs to be done to understand the gap.
How did collaborating with WALP impact this year’s garden?
What elements made this process process easier?
KL: Both organizations have incredible talents, some overlap and some don’t. If everyone has a common goal, and that
KL: The talents that WALP lent in abundance was spirit and can do attitude. Having a build meeting was
ourney through a couple’s outdoor studio… ”
Photos by carol hook photography
an excellent idea. The system that had been created for trucking, building, and support during the build and take down were phenomenal. To have worked with some people that I will continue to look up to is where I feel that I’ve really won. The garden would not have been the same without the collaborative efforts. Active WALP members are awesome as are WSNLA members. Join these associations and get involved!!!
What is your overall take away as lead garden designer for Nature’s Studio? KL: Collaboration is a movement that I see in many areas outside of our industry. It takes the right type of people to join in this way but the effect can be much more than playing alone. The entire process has been a joy – a lot of work - but still a joy!
Were there any areas that proved to be more difficult?
How has this experience impacted you? How has it impacted your business?
KL: Take down is a shock because of the need to snap into destruction mode and the pace is crazy fast.
KL: As I’ve mentioned, it is the path not the peak that is the most important. Meeting others in the industry that I look
up to will impact me and Gardens ALIVE Design in ways that I’m still to discover on the next set of paths. The show has given me this incredible opportunity and I couldn’t have done this without the support of the WSNLA and WALP. Of course, I hope to do awesome work for wonderful clients that are ready to make landscaping improvements and welcome the work that comes. In closing, working with Rob Boyker, ecoPRO, of Avid Landscape Design & Development – I could go on and on and already have in our personal emails – but to him I owe the biggest fist bump.
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Complete List of Volunteers/ Contributors for Nature’s Studio, TIM, and CPH Bench Emily Allsop Muriel Anderson David Annand Josh Avery Eric Ball Andrew Barker, CPH Wade Bartlett Chris Baynham Denise Beebe Geoff Berg, CPH Dana Blaskovich, CPH Nick Blue Jennifer Boardman, CPH Kathi Boyker & Chuck Thrasher Rob Boyker Alicia Brown April Buchan Chuck Burget, CPH Jami Burke Sara Burns Mark Cairo, CPH Linda & Jeff Carroll Jeremy Carter John Christianson 12 - The B&B Magazine
Breanne Chavez Everett Chu, CPH Bill Collins Lisa Connolly, CPH Toni Cross, CPH Chris Diggs, CPH Jeff Daley, CPH Denny Donovan EagleSong Evans John Evans Charlotte Fanders, CPH Steve Farris Susanne Foster, CPH Carol Galea Sherrie Gerber, CPH Ann Gilpin LQ-CPH Tim Gray Janet Gregerson, CPH Sarah Gregory Shannon Grina, CPH Matthew Groff, CPH Joanie Hackett, CPH Susan Hampel, CPH Mark and Daniel Harp Heather Harris, CPH Tim Hawkins Barb Husted, CPH
Sandra Ingalls David Jensen Joan Kalhorn Tracey Kosenski, CPH Brenda Krauth Alison Kutz Deb Kyle Gayle Larson Kim Lango Laura Lango, LL Photography Daniel Lawrenson Rowan Ledbetter and friends Rose Lee Gary Linden Anna Lindquist Kirsten Lints, CPH Susannah Lints Leslie and Margot MacInnis Kathie Madsen Christina Masters Linda and Mark McClain, CPH Bridget McNassar Jeanne McNeil, CPH Nicole Miller, CPH Dave Mudrovich Trevon Myraas Anju Neilju, LQ-CPH
Holly, CPH & Ray Osborne Mary Petterson Dave Powers, CPH Scott Pringle, CPH Megan Pulkkinen, CPH Susan Ragan-Stuart, CPH Bill Raynolds Amy Read, LQ-CPH Jerry Rosso, CPH Kathleen Ryan, CPH Elaine Sawyer, CPH Melissa Schafer, CPH Betsy Searing, CPH Jon L. Shepodd Nancy Sinsheimer Gregory Smaus, CPH Pauline and Steve Smith,CPH Stacy Smith, LQ-CPH Vince Smith Media Rachel and Jordan Stoner Joseph Sutton-Holcomb Dana Sweney Mary Taylor, LQ-CPH Peter Taylor Laura Tisdale Lara Vyas, CPH Stacy Walker
Mark Ward Joseph Weniger, CPH Carol White, CPH Nadja Wilson Michelle Wolf Carolyn Wright, CPH Linda Zimmer, CPH Students and Alumni of LWIT Who Volunteered for Nature’s Studio Kourtnie Baird Jami Blackann Dylan Coulter Arzel Davis Doug Davis Rosa Diego Regina Grimm Casey Gunning Riley Holbrook Logan Holstine Haley Hunter Mari Jaske Josh Knudsen Masha Mallahan Liam Reis Pat Roberts Amy Ross Derek Tom Dan Weeks Kurk Zirkelbach Contributing Artists Blue Collar Artwork DIG Floral and Garden Inside Out Home and Garden Live Edge Woodworks Marta Ferris Mod Studio @ Home and Garden Art Seattle Solstice Donating Nurseries/Suppliers Big Trees Inc. Bouquet Banque Nursery Dancing Raven Design Harnden’s Nursery Jason’s Greenhouse Jefferson Landscaping Little Prince of Oregon Nursery Luma Stream Mutual Materials Native Green Landscapes LLC Nate the Welder Natural Greenscapes LLC Nursery Trees Oxbow Native Plant Nursery Pacific Stone Company Inc. Plantscapes Horticultural Services Rock Solid Landscapes Skagit Gardens Sky Nursery Sno-Valley Mushrooms Still Water Aquatic Nursery Storm Lake Growers
Steuber Distributing Company Sunbreak Nursery Swanson’s Nursery Urban Forest Nursery Van Klaveren’s Nursery Washington Floral Service Windmill Gardens Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery Lending Nurseries/Suppliers Kathi Boyker Blooming Nursery Carter Evans Wood Concepts Gardens ALIVE Design Celestial Dream Gardens Chimacum Woods Nursery Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden Gardens ALIVE Design Heaths and Heathers Nursery Hima Nursery LumaStream Marenakos Rock Center The Pond Store Northwest Nurseries Puget Sound Plants Sunnyside Nursery T&L Nursery Vibrant Plants Professional Photography & Videography Photography by Carol Hook Vince Smith Media Vendors at TIM Bouquet Banque, Judith Zugish and Bill Roeder Bremerton City Nursery, John Dreaney Cascade Compost, Jami Burke Celestial Dream Gardens, Celeste and Jeff Erickson Christianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse, John Christianson Ed Hume Seeds Mukilteo Cedar Products, Bill Niedermeyer Paradise Lake Nursery, Scott Pringle, CPH Sound Horticulture, Alison Kutz and Rhiannon Sunbreak Nursery, Ryan Carpenter Tadpole Haven Native Plans, Shirley Doolittle-Egerdahl Tapestry Landscapes/Tsuki Nursery, Tracey Kosenski, CPH Windpoppy Farm and Nursery, Sara Burns
Impact Your Professional Community in 2014 Invest. Engage. Connect. Participate. Benefit.
Engaging in the WSNLA Community is a key element of maximizing your membership. Not only do you have an opportunity to share and learn from colleagues, but it also provides you a platform to promote your business and services while giving back to your industry.
Why volunteer? To Improve Community Life As a volunteer, you will have an opportunity to impact your professional community for the better. Through involvement to have an opportunity: To Give Back Showcase your successes and knowledge by giving back to your industry. Many successful entrepreneurs allocate time to volunteering on behalf of their industry and teaching others how to do business. To Improve Effectiveness When people get together, the job or assignment becomes easier to do. It doesn’t matter what the job on hand is. Improve effectiveness and have fun! To Get Connected to Other Professionals When you take part in these activities, you get closer to people. By getting more involved with other professionals, not only will your professional and personal network expand, but your knowledge and ability will also increase. To Embolden the Human Spirit The selfless act of volunteering provides a boost - Knowing you did something good for someone or some cause is an emotionally uplifting experience that can never be matched by money or fame. Join a WSNLA Committee Today! EDUCATION COMMITTEE PLANT SOMETHING MARKETING COMMITTEE WEB COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE For more information contact WSNLA at (800) 672-7711 or breanne@wsnla.org.
Special Thank You LWIT Students Marenakos Rock Center Sawdust Supply Company Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association -13
WSNLA Member Display Gardens
Art takes center stage @ 2014 NW Flower & Garden Show
Terra Cadence – The Rhythm of the Earth PLANTSWOMAN DESIGN
The Art of Retreat – Two Generati THE CREATIVE GARDENER | Urban G
LITTLE MANSIONS, FATHER NATURE LAND American Horticultural Society Environme Fine Gardening Award Sunset Western Living Award
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Monet Dreamed Here MC AULIFFE’S VALLEY NURSERY UNDER THE ARBOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN, FALLING WATER DESIGNS
tions Define Their Own Garden Studios
Garden Co.
DSCAPES ental Award
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A Conduction of Vigorous Immersion – Seattle’s Best Artists Enhance Your Flow TAPESTRY NURSERY @ TSUKI NURSERY DR. DECKS
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MOFA - Museum of Foliar Art WEST SEATTLE NURSERY BIG TREES, INC Best Use of Theme Award
The Artist Studio FANCY PLANTS GARDENS, INC.
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Container Displays
Members inspire with creative small space ideas
Wight’s Home & Garden LIFE AS ART
Bellevue Nursery BEYOND THE POTTED PLANT 18 - The B&B Magazine
aw pottery Serenity Garden – An inspiring respite in a sometimes mad world
Sky Nursery UNEARTHING THE ART OF A NATURALIST Best “Re-Characterization” Award People’s Choice Award
Treasure Island Marketplace
A collection of specialty nurseries & fine hort suppliers
Treasure Island Vendors: Bremerton City Nursery,
Bouquet Banque, Cascade Compost, Celestial Dream Gardens, Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse, Windpoppy Farm & Nursery, Pacific Stone Company, Paradise Lake Nursery, Sound Horticulture, Sunbreak Nursery, Tadpole Haven Native Plants, Tapestry Nursery @ Tsuki Nursery, And, Ask a CPH!
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Eldred exits the garden show stage Q&A with Cyle Edlred as he talks show memories and future plans. The Display Gardens are the heart and soul of the show, the stars of the show. Our attendee surveys show that 77%, of attendees are there to see the gardens. How long have you worked for the show? CE: 26 shows, every show from 1989 to 2014. And, in what capacities? CE: Various capacities, part time to full time. Shuttle Bus Manager, Load-In Production worker, Temp Staff Manager, Show Manager, Show Designer Looking back over the years, in what area do you think the show has evolved the most? CE: The show has evolved with the industry, or the industry has evolved with the show, it’s not always easy to tell which is which. I spent a lot of time on market research, figuring out what are the macro trends in the industry and shaping the show to reflect some of those trends and using the show as a platform for forward thinking industry leaders to use aspects of the show to get their message out, visually through creating a garden or directly through the seminars. A more obvious trend is to see the 20 - The B&B Magazine
direct influence the show has had on the expansion of materials used in the typical landscaped yard in the Seattle area. From hardscape materials, art and plant material to re-purposed cast away material and the ever evolving veggie gardening, the show has made a clear impact on how the Northwest goes about gardening over the last several decades. In your opinion, what role do the display gardens play in the overall show offerings? Has this changed over the years? CE: The Display Gardens are the heart and soul of the show, the stars of the show. Our attendee surveys show that 77%, of attendees are there to see the gardens. This has remained a constant throughout the years and the premise that the show was built on. However, the gardens do not stand alone. The show is supported by a three legged stool, the gardens, the seminars and the vendor booths. These three elements combine in a symbiotic relationship to make the Northwest Flower & Garden Show a world class show.
What has been the biggest challenge in providing leadership and guidance to over 20 designers each year? CE: Bringing highly creative dreams to life and finding the balance to turn them into reality. Some dream too big for physics or time/money. Some are afraid of their dreams and are timid in executing them. I have to find the balance between bringing the too big ones down to earth in an executable fashion and taking the timid ones, fanning the flame of creativity and hard work until they become a beautiful reality. What has been the most enjoyable part of providing leadership and guidance to the display garden designers? CE: I consider myself a creative person and I love being surrounded by other highly creative people. I also am a doer, not just a dreamer and I love being surrounded by people who not only dream big but have the drive and talent to turn those dreams into reality. They inspire me to be better and I get a thrill out of seeing them succeed. What is one of your funniest memories from the show? CE: The time a water pipe burst in the men’s bathroom on a Saturday afternoon in the middle of the show back in the 90’s. I was trapped in the bathroom by a gush of water blasting out a 1 inch pipe at 120 psi. But it’s kind of a long story that is best told by me in person, I’m not sure it translates too well to a short print article! What is one of your favorite memories from the the show? CE: I have the same favorite memories each year. The 3 days of Load-In as the gardens are built, seeing so many people working so hard all for the same goal, it is truly inspiring. Right along with that is the joy of the surprise announcement when I hand over the Best in Show trophy and the People’s Choice trophy to the respective winning Garden Creator. I like to find fun ways to surprise them as I
present it and tell them they won. Looking back, is there anything you would change? Why? CE: I wish I had spent more time recruiting High School Students to participate in Funky Junk and to film documentaries of the Display Garden. Students are so much fun to work with and encourage to grow their dreams and passions. Also, they are also the future of our industry and we need to get more of the younger generations excited about gardening and horticulture. What is your one take away from working in the nursery and landscape industry? CE: I can’t tell you how many people I’ve talked to in this industry who have quit higher paying big corporate jobs to work in this industry, including myself. We work this industry and make it a life style, not because we want to climb a ladder (unless it’s for the purpose of properly pruning a tree) and getting rich, but because we love what we do and are passionate about making our world around us just a little bit more beautiful. My personal inspirations comes from the Ultimate Creator who spoke and the universe leapt into existence. When I look at nature and the intricate beautiful design, I can’t help but be inspired to do my part to take care of it and nurture a desire to create and preserve this beautiful planet we live on, and to help inspire the amazing people around us to do the same. What are your plans for your next chapter? CE: Continue my education/training in Z-Health Performance Solutions (www. zhealth.net) to become a Master Trainer and Course Instructor. It’s difficult to work in this industry, or simply garden, with injuries or physical mobility challenges. As inspired as I am for gardening, I am more so to help people get out of pain and rehabilitate injuries so they have the opportunity to live life to their fullest potential. Z-Health has rehabilitated injuries and relived pain to the point where I now live pain free. I love helping others do the same. I am also planning to work for a start up solar panel company. My wife and I plan to move to Phoenix, Arizona where we can spend more time with family.
NEXT TRAINING/EXAM November 2014! ecoPRO study materials are available for purchase in hardcopy or eBook formats. Visit www.WSNLA.org/ecoPROcertified.
Who can become certified? To be eligible for certification, you must meet one or more of the following requirements: - Be certified by a professional horticultural association (APLD, IA, ISA, WALP/PLANET, WSNLA); - Be a licensed landscape architect or a graduate of an accredited landscape architecture program; - Have 3-years landscape experience as well as a horticultural degree or a degree in a related field.
ecoPRO certification requirements include attending an optional 3-day training, reading study materials, and passing a certification exam.
What will I learn and be tested on? The training, study materials, and exam are based on 200+ sustainable best practices for: This section outlines Sustainable Best Practices for landscape design, construction, and maintenance. The best practices are organized around eight key principles: - Protect and Conserve Soils - Conserve Water - Protect Water and Air Quality - Protect and Create Wildlife Habitat - Conserve Energy - Sustain Healthy Plants - Use Sustainable Methods and Materials - Protect and Enhance Human Health and Well-being
Why get certified? More and more customers are requesting sustainable landscape design, construction, and maintenance. Earn a new designation to show customers and others that you are knowledgeable in sustainable practices. Besides this advanced learning, this is a great opportunity to network with other landscape professionals around Washington State who promote and conduct sustainable practices. Individuals that do not meet the eligibility criteria for certification are welcome to register for the training only. ecoPRO study materials are available for purchase in hardcopy or eBook formats. Visit www.WSNLA.org/ecoPROcertified.
Two Easy Ways to Register! - Register at www.wsnla.org/ecoPROcertified - Contact WSNLA directly at (800) 672-7711 or holly@wsnla.org. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 21
Plant Something
Marketing Tools for Retail Nurseries Plant Something marketing tools are now available for retails nurseries! This national public awareness campaign, which is being promoted by over 12 states, is designed for member involvement, therefore, WSNLA has developed marketing tools to help spread the word about the benefits of plants and trees. Don’t Just Stand There - Plant Something!
Retail Nursery Marketing Kit Includes: - Plant Something signage - Plant tags - Seed Stakes - Logos & Graphics - Suggested Uses & Ideas for Promotion - GardenWashington Locator Guide Additional states participating include: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Long Island New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington.
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Soon the insects will warm up and start flying, walking, feeding and frassing. They will cross paths with people who are likely to ask you what it is. Start by learning basic insect groups. Then hit the picture books. See http://snohomish.wsu.edu/bugbooks07.htm for a list of books for ID and good reading.
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JUMPING SPIDER TERMITES Jumping spider Dampwood termite Insects have 3 body regions: 1) head, 2) thorax and 3) abdomen. Spiders have two body regions: 1) a fused head/thorax and 2) abdomen. They are often found guarding their egg sac. There are many kinds of spiders; some hatch from bright white egg sacs. Key features used to identify spiders include the kind of web they make, the number and arrangement of the eyes visible on the head, or their behavior - the jumping spiders run forward, backward and sideways with equal agility. Spiders disperse by hanging from a silk thread, then catching the first good breeze that goes by. See Spiders and their Kin – easy ID.
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Usually they have 6 legs (3 pair) and four wings (2 pair) and 2 antennae 1( pair). Some such as this worker termite, or lice and fleas have lost their wings, which would only hinder their movment through hairs, or there is a wingless and winged stage such as this termite worker. In some insects wingless adults only form once a year for dispersing to a new host or habitat. All the leg and wing attachments are from the thorax.
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True bugs, especially stink bugs, are often mistaken for beetles. (They are called true bugs to distinguish them from any old insect that we call a “bug”). True bugs have a part leathery and part membranous forewing and a triangular area between them on the thorax. They also have straw-like sucking mouthparts for sucking plant juices or liquefied solids The tube is best viewed from the underside. There are predators and plant-feeders in this group. The young bugs look just like the adults but have only small wing buds that get bigger with each molt until they are a fully formed adult.
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GROUND BEETLE ADULT
Beetles have forewings (top pair) that form a hard protective shell over the softer membranous hind wings. The two wings come together to form a straight line down the back. Beetles (adults and larvae) can be so many things: woodborer, plant feeder, leaf miner, scavenger, predator, seed eaters, root feeders. They have chewing mouthparts. This ground beetle is large with iridescent purplish black forwings. They are often found belly-up in the spring. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 23
CPH Board & Committee Members
CPH of the Month
A look into the CPH Community
Andrew Barker, CPH Cloud Garden Landscape Design candrewbarker@gmail.com CPH since 2011 Shannon Grina, CPH Grina Landscape Design shannong99@comcast.net Joan Hackett, CPH PlantScapes joaniedidit@comcast.net CPH since 2002 Lucinda McMahan, CPH Lucinda’s Landscapes lucinda31@comcast.net CPH since 2001 Mike Davis, CPH info@pathwaystoponds.com CPH since 2002 Dana Blaskovich, CPH T&L Nursery paradisecontained@hotmail.com CPH since 2002 Joseph Weninger, CPH Wight’s Home & Garden josephweninger@yahoo.com CPH since 2012 Don Marshall, CPH Lake Washington Institute of Technology don.marshall@lwtech.edu CPH since 1983
CPH Renewals Due on March 31. If you passed a Spring exam, your $50 administration fee is due by March 31. Reminders will be going out by email.
To maintain your CPH certification, 15 CEUs are required every 3-years. The CPH Credit Policy provides direction on CPH continuing education requirements, and is available at WSNLA.ORG/CPH. To submit your CEUs please download the CPH credit form at WSNLA.ORG/CPH and submit to Holly at holly@wsnla.org, fax (253) 661-6058. 24 - The B&B Magazine
Dan Field, CPH Field’s Tree Care Owner March 19 CPH Exam Location: South Seattle Community College, Seattle. For more information visit www.wsnla.org. Questions? Contact Holly at (800) 672-7711 or holly@wsnla.org.
How long have you been a CPH? DF: I have been a CPH for over four years. How do you participate in WSNLA? DF: By keeping up with continuing education and helping to educate my clients on the most recent practices in horticulture. What is your job title/ company? DF: I am a professional arborist/ horticulturist and owner of Field’s Tree Care LLC.
How long have you been in your current position? What other positions have you held? DF: I have owned the business for three and half years. I have held many other positions in the “green” industry. My first job when I turned 16 was at a nursery and flower shop in Wisconsin. That started my love for working with plants and getting my hands dirty. Besides working in nurseries I have held positions with tree care companies, a Christmas tree farm, and with landscape companies, both in installation and maintenance.
CPH program @ 2014 NW Flower & Garden Show
What is your overall philosophy for being successful in this field? DF: I believe a great work ethic and an even better attitude help you to be successful. You also have to love what you do. I enjoy waking up and going to work. What is the biggest challenge you face in your job? DF: Competition can play a big factor especially with a young business. What is the most common mistake you see in homeowner yards (commercial properties?) DF: Incorrect planting depth on trees and shrubs is very common. Another common mistake is incorrect pruning. I see lots of stub and flush cuts. And always I still see the bad practice of topping trees. What is your favorite plant? Why? DF: My favorite plant is lace leaf Japanese Maples. I love to come upon neglected old ones in a client’s yard and have the chance to prune them into something beautiful. What is your favorite expression? DF: “Just one more” referring to saying this is the last branch I am going to prune on a given tree or shrub. I end up saying that to myself 10 to 15 more times before I stop! Any publications or websites you’d like to share? DF: Yes, this is an article about why not to top trees. http://treesaregood.org/treecare/resources/WhyToppingHurts.pdf
The Certified Professional Horticulturist program was promoted to the gardening public this year at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. CPH volunteers staffed a garden bench throughout the show in an effort to increase the awareness of the CPH program. Volunteers communicated the value of industry professionalism and the value of working with a Certified Professional Horticulturist. Updated CPH marketing materials were created and distributed to gardeners at the show and will continue to be handed out throughout Western Washington at other gardening events. If you are a CPH and are interested in a PDF copy of the materials to use on your website or other promotional purposes, please contact Holly at holly@wsnla.org. THANK YOU to the following CPHs for volunteering at the CPH Garden Bench: Andrew Barker, CPH Geoff Berg, CPH Dana Blaskovich, CPH Jen Boardman, CPH Everett Chu, CPH Toni Cross, CPH
Chris Diggs, CPH Shannon Grina, CPH Matthew Groff, CPH Joan Hackett, CPH Heather Harris, CPH Dave Powers, CPH
Jerry Rosso, CPH Betsey Searing, CPH Joseph Weninger, CPH Carol White, CPH Linda Zimmer, CPH
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Industry News [ Headlines ]
RMA Reminds Producers of the Recent Changes to the Organic Farm Safety Net. in so they will be more reflective of actual organic farming experience.
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers of the expanded crop insurance options for insurable organic crops. In its support for the continued growth of organic agriculture, RMA expanded the coverage options for producers through Federal crop insurance. Through efforts to better collect and evaluate price and yield data, RMA has worked with other USDA agencies over the past several years to enhance the coverage options for organic producers. Starting with the 2014 crop year, the 5 percent premium surcharge for acreage insured under organic farming practices has been removed; a new contract price option is available to organic producers who grow eligible crops under guaranteed contracts; and changes to organic transitional yields (t-yields) will be phased
RMA continues to add organic price elections for certain crops based on availability of data. Additional information on risk management tools available for organic farmers can be found on the RMA Organic Crops website at: www.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/ organics/. RMA Spokane Regional Office also reminds all producers, including organic producers of the March 17, 2014 spring sales closing date for multiple peril crop insurance programs. This is the last day to buy or change all other spring seeded multiple peril crop insurance coverage (excluding wheat in counties with fall and spring planted types); and the last day to buy 2014 AGR-Lite insurance for new application/enrollment policies.
Carter Evans Wood Concepts The Ultimate Natural Addition To Your Landscaping Projects! - Large selection of salvaged landscape wood. You can pick up or we will deliver. - Outstanding old growth Western Red Cedar pieces salvaged from the forest floor. - Use as center pieces, water features, bulkheads, seats, planters boarders & more Visit landscapewood.com to purchase by picture number, or call 360-482-5555 if you would like to come by and look. Email: john.evans@landscapewood.com 2 miles West of Elma, take the Schouweiler exit. 26 - The B&B Magazine
Current policyholders and uninsured growers must make all of their decisions on crop insurance coverage before the sales closing date. If there is no coverage in a county for a specific crop under the traditional multiple peril crop insurance program, producers may ask a crop insurance agent whether they would be eligible for coverage under a written agreement. Federal crop insurance program policies are sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance companies and agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA service centers throughout the United States or on the RMA website at www3.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents.
AW Pottery Announces No Minimum. To better serve
our customers, Aw Pottery is pleased to announce there are no minimum requirements on orders picked up at our Lynnwood warehouse. To find out more, please contact AW Pottery at (425) 712-8816 or visit www. awpottery.com.
ANDERSON POTS NEW WEBSITE UNVEILED
Anderson Die & Manufacturing has announced an extensively updated www. andersonpots.com website for 2014. The new Anderson Pots site features photographs of Anderson pots and bands in use submitted by growers and nurseries as well as product information and photographs of Anderson nursery industry products including recently announced new products such as the #1 Special Bottom field pot and the new 3 ⅝” X 6’ Bandpot. In addition, Anderson’s current product catalog and reprints of various national articles on Anderson products are available on the new site. Anderson customers are invited to submit their own photographs for inclusion in future updates to the site’s Photo Gallery. For more information visit www. andersonpots.com
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Skagit Gardens Welcomes Jim Siehl.
Jim Siehl has joined Skagit Gardens as a Sales Representative in the Finished Sales division. He will serve customers in southwest Washington, Oregon and northern California and brings over twenty six years of experience in the nursery industry, both in wholesale and in retail.
OFA Short Course is now Cultivate14
After 85 years, it was time to dust off the event and give it a fresh, new name. Thousands of people attend each year from 20 countries to cultivate their businesses and professional networks. It is a dynamic experience designed to offer interactive learning and community building, and it celebrates all of horticulture. So, AmericanHort is calling it what it is. The new name is not ‘just a shuffling of the deck chairs’; the whole affair is being reimagined from top to bottom so look for more changes in the future. Considered to be the largest horticulture trade show in North America, Cultivate’14 will be held in Columbus, Ohio on July 12-15, 2014. Cultivate’15 will be held on July 11-14, 2015, and the future events are scheduled in Columbus, Ohio each July through 2018.
Legislative Update, continued. who engage independent contractors must post a notice stating that a worker has a right to be classified as an employee if the worker does not meet independent contractor requirements. The notice must be in English, Spanish, and any other language primarily spoken by the majority of the workforce.
e Fax: 800-874-1456 • Web: www.skagitgardens.com
HB 2333 adds an anti-retaliation provision to the Minimum Wage Act, the Industrial Welfare Act, and the Wage Payment Act. Employers would be prohibited from taking adverse action against an individual because an employee (or former employee) engaged in specified activities. A presumption is created that if an employer takes adverse action within 90 days of any of the specified activities, the employer is presumed to have acted in retaliation. The presumption also applies in the case of seasonal work lasting fewer than 90 days if the employer fails to rehire a worker at the next opportunity for work in the same position. “Adverse action” means discharging, threatening, failing to rehire after a seasonal interruption of work, engaging in unfair immigrationrelated practices, filing a false report with a government agency, changing an employee’s status to a nonemployee,
or otherwise discriminating against an employee. An “unfair immigrationrelated practice” includes requesting more or different documents than required under federal law, using the electronic-verify system at a time or in a manner not allowed, threatening to file a false police report or contact Rev: 01/14 immigration authorities, withholding or threatening to destroy immigration documents, and other listed activities. SB 6464 provides some good news for employers. In November, President
Obama announced that individuals who lost their health coverage due to the Affordable Care Act could extend those plans for a one-year period if allowed by state insurance commissioners. The Washington State Insurance Commissioner did not approve the extension. This bill allows those individual and small group plans to continue as long as the plan was offered in Washington on October 1, 2013; and the purchaser of the health plan was enrolled in the plan on October 1, 2013.
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April 23, 2014 Location: South Puget Sound Community College. Program: Frank Byles will lead a tour of this expansive Japanese maple collection that is located on campus.
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For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Ingrid Wachtler, Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery at woodbrk@harbornet.com.
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Northwest Chapter SAVE THE DATES! March 5, June 4, September 3 & December 3, 2014.
As a WSNLA member you can share special news and events about your business on the WSNLA Facebook page.
For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Toni Cross, Toni Cross Seasonal Color Pots at toni@ seasonalcolorpots.com.
Publications & Articles
For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact George and Jan Bahr, Roadhouse Nursery at roadhousenrsry@embargmail.com.
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Olympic Chapter
Seattle Chapter April 16, 2014 Location: Seattle Solstice, www.seattlesolstice.com Program: We will have the opportunity to tour the unique production facility for this fabulous stone sculpture business in our own backyard. Mark your calendars to save the date for this late afternoon event. For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Bill Collins at wjcollins@comcast.net.
WSNLA Marketplace
[ Job Postings, For Sale, Plant Material Available & More! ] HOLLAND-AMERICA NURSERY. Now Available: Van den Akker weeping Alaska cedar 6’ thru 10’. Snowberry 1 gal. & 2 gal. Thuja plicata zebrina 5 gal. Red twig dogwood 1gal. Mahonia aquifolium 1 gal & 2 gal. Mahonia repens 1 gal & 2 gal. Mahonia aquifolium 5 gal. Rosa nutkana 1 gal. Rosa Rugosa 1 gal. English laurel 1 gal. List available. (360) 794-6549, or akker4@gmail.com. WSNLA MEMBER. Specimen Street and landscape Trees in large Root Control Bags. Year around availability, easier shipping, handling and establishment. Mount Vernon. (800) 827-4067. Fax (360) 428-1822. www.urbanforestnursery.com. WSNLA MEMBER. To be listed in the WSNLA Marketplace, contact Breanne at breanne@wsnla.org or (800) 672-7711.
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Printing & Promotional Products Purchase your print and promotional products from Proforma because they have the buying power to provide unbeatable rates. Plus, they are committed to giving back to your organization through a rebate program. Jim Stedman, ProForma 888-546-6028, jwstedman@aol.com
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Office Supplies
At no charge, members may ask a question or obtain advice. More work will be performed at a discounted Association rate.
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Equipment Purchases Receive fleet like discounts on high quality commercial equiptment at participating dealerships only.
Brittany Martin, Association Members Only 800-420-6421 x 234, FAX 800-420-6422 bmartin@goamo.com, www.goamo.com
Health Insurance
Phil Smith, Scotsco, Inc (253) 720-6420, psmith@scotsco.com
Bill Yeager, Association Benefits Corp. 206-948-9379, FAX 425-742-1474 bill@associationbenefits.us
Cash Flow Management
Business Insurance
Receive assistance in the commercial recovery field. Bill Bosch, Cash Flow Management 503-774-1399, FAX 503-771-4202, bbosch@ cfmcollect.com, www.cfmcollection.com
Ken Von Forell, Hortica Insurance & Employee Benefit 360-459-9411, KVonForell@hortica-insurance. com, www.hortica-insurance.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS [ Education & Enjoyment ] March 11, from 1:30pm-6pm. WSNLA Planning Session. Location: 21 Acres, Woodinville. Help design a roadmap for your Association. Your participation will help drive future of the WSNLA Community and involves looking at strengths, weaknesses, and identifying opportunities. Please RSVP by February 28. For more information contact Breanne at breanne@wsnla.org or (800) 672-7711. MARCH 12, FROM 7:30AM - 4PM. Smart Water Usage From the Ground Up. Location: South Seattle Community College. Hear about the latest developments in water efficient landscapes. Expert presenters will share practical lessons learned from landscapes that look beautiful and use water sustainably. Topics include: Proven strategies to design, install, and establish low-water use, resourceconserving landscapes; Lessons learned from four water-efficient case studies; An opportunity to participate in a hands-on water assessment. For more information visit www.seattle.gov/util/ groups/public/@spu/@conservation/ documents/webcontent/01_027085.pdf. CPH Credit Available. March 19, 2014. CPH Exam. Location: South Seattle Community College, Seattle. For more information visit www. wsnla.org.
Find more industry events at WSNLA.ORG! APRIL 9, FROM 1:30 - 6pm. THE ART OF HORT PHOTOGRAHY & POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA. Location: 21 Acres, Woodinville. Join experts in their field as they provide you will tools to be successful in photography and social media. This hands on special workshop will include instruction and time to take and access photos with an expert. And, will be followed by gearing up your computers to leverage the power of social media! (Bring your personal computer, tablet or phone to access.) Sponsored by Little Prince of Oregon. Cost: $50 member, $75 non member. For more information turn to page 11. CPH Credit Available. MAY 12 - 16. StoneFest X: “Build Sacred Space”. Location: Marenakos Rock Center in Preston. This event deserves your attention now as it is among the few such events in the world devoted to the art of working with stone in construction, sculpture, and traditional lettering arts. StoneFest X brings together world renown experts in these trades to teach and work with all the participants in creating projects on the grounds of Marenakos Rock Center. May 28, from 9am - 4:30pm. Sixth Annual Urban Forest Symposium: Climate Change and the Urban Forest. Location: University of Washington Botanic Gardens’ Center for Urban Horticulture.
This year’s urban forest symposium takes an in-depth look at climate change and considers the impact to the urban forest. Learn about the climatic changes our region can expect and strategies that can be used to plan and manage for a healthy and resilient urban forest. Presenters will discuss the expected changes to the climate, urban forest responses, and what urban foresters and advocates can do to prepare. Presentations will be relevant to urban foresters, landscape professionals, restoration ecologists, tree care professionals, consulting arborists, sustainability professionals, urban planners, landscape designers, landscape architects, municipal managers, and tree advocates. Cost: $75 per person. Lunches available for $15. Free lunch included for the first 100 registrants. Register: http://depts.washington.edu/ uwbg/news/urban-forest. For further information, or to register over the phone using a credit card, please call (206) 685-8033. Promote your event in the B&B Magazine and on WSNLA.org. Contact Breanne at breanne@wsnla.org or (800) 672-7711
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