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2019 WSNLA Design Team reflects on the garden creator experience.
(Above) West Seattle Nursery’s NW Flower & Garden Show garden is ‘next level’ awesome!! With Ghana as the inspiration, their garden features a wide variety of bromeliads and highlights the tropical plant palette of the country. WSNLA members, Certified Professional Horticulturists and ecoPROs created stunning gardens at the NW Flower & Garden Festival. Turn to page 10 through 14 for more.
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Flexibility:
A Valued Employee Benefit Are you leveraging your business’ ability to offer flexibility, a valued employee benefit, to recruit & retain employees?
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2019 | VOL 71. NO. 1 Editor Breanne Chavez Published Quarterly By: Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association. 34400 Pacific Hwy S., Suite 2 Federal Way, WA 98003 800.672.7711, info@wsnla.org Deadlines:
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WSNLA members, Certified Professional Horticulturist and ecoPROs inspire & educate consumers at the 2019 NW Flower & Garden Festival.
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...we can all make a difference by encouraging our fellow members to become more involved! Lucinda McMahan, CPH WSNLA President Lucinda Landscapes Mountlake Terrace 2019 NW Flower & Garden Festival Design Team. (Clockwise from back left: Melissa Schafer, CPH, Smitha Navda, Sally Labay, CPH, Lucinda McMahan, CPH, Kirsten Lints, CPH and Anju Neilju, CPH. Turn to page 10 for reflections from this year’s design team.
Volunteer. It’s a word that is thrown around a lot. And in our busy lives, we sometimes just want to shy away from it. For our association it is an important component. Volunteers are the added support that keeps us vital and moving forward. One example of this is our Board of Directors. I have an appreciation for each and every board member. I am always grateful for the dedication they put forth to meet and add their voices and the voice of those they represent. It is always satisfying to me to look around the table at board meetings and know that each one took time out of their busy schedule to guide our Association. Thank you all! Another example of volunteering is the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival. The dedication of not only the design team for the Solera Wine Garden, but the effort put into the Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) booth. Both turned out beautiful! Also the dedication of the many volunteers, who together distributed over 10,000 GardenWashington Guides. Think about that, over ten thousand handed out! Show goers now have in their possession a complete guide with our member’s names and businesses! Amazing! Volunteering at both the CPH and wine garden is always a meaningful experience, for me. Talking to people and answering questions is a great way to network and just generally connect with garden folks. I am probably biased, but I believe garden people are the nicest people. We work in a feel good industry! Again, my humble opinion. I would encourage all to continue volunteering and to also be thinking of others to join us. There are many ways we can all make a difference by encouraging our fellow members to become more involved! Lucinda McMahan CPH WSNLA President 4 - The B&B Magazine
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Your Association is blazing forward on its mission to grow the success of your business! Breanne Chavez WSNLA Executive Director With a quarter of 2019 now behind us (along with one epic snow storm, too), your Association is blazing forward on its mission to grow the success of your business! Here is a quick update on what has been going on behind the scenes:
Protecting & Advocating
WSNLA Lobbyist, Heather Hansen, is representing your interests in Olympia. In February, a WSNLA Legislative Update email was sent to you. This email included a list of bills with potential impacts to your business. Email updates will be sent, as needed. If you did not receive this email, please log into your account, or call the WSNLA office to ensure the correct email is on file to be receiving these notices. WSU has unveiled their future vision for WSU Puyallup & Research Extension Center. While many of their intiatives align with horticulture, it is still unclear how the industry integrates. In March, the WSNLA Board of Directors met at WSU Puyallup and provided input to key staff members on proposed initatives and vision.
Cultivating Professionalism & Developing Future Professionals
Both the ecoPRO Training & Exam (February) and the Certified Professional Horticulturist exam (March) were sold out events!! WSNLA certification programs continue to grow, deliver opportunity for staff training, development of new professionals, and set the bar for industry professionalism. The B&B Magazine, now a quarterly publication, launched a dedicated column on the topic of labor. It will feature variety of aspects surrounding the topic.
Increasing Consumer Awareness
The GardenWashington Guide features member garden centers and landscape businesses. Over 10,000 are already in circulation, with more going out every day! And, while WSNLA’s presence at the NW Flower & Garden Festival is multi-pronged, it targets only one audience - your’s... the consumer. WSNLA’s goal is to increase consumer engagement with your business, and to promote industry professionalism through your and your staff’s Certified Professional Horticulturists and of ecoPRO certifications. Over 100 volunteers have supported these effort thus far - thank you to all! But, there is much more to accomplish in 2019... please consider what you can contibute to these efforts. Shoot me an email at breanne@wsnla.org for more details!
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HOT OF THE PRESS: 10,000 Guides Distributed
WSNLA
at NW Flower & Garden Festival GardenWashington Gudies are being shipped to organizations and events targeting your potential customers & clients Here are a few places they are on their way to:
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- WSU - Kitsap Extension - WSU - Snohomish County - WSU - Puyallup Research & Extension Center - WSU - Mount Vernon Tree Fruit Research Station - Bellevue Botanical Garden - Lakewold Gardens - Center for Urban Horticulture - Everett Arboretum - Various Native Plant Sales - Skagit Conservation District - Snohomish County Public Works - Sorticulture - Job’s Nursery - And, requests made to the office by indviduals & garden clubs!
Lucinda McMahan, CPH | President Lucinda’s Landscapes 425-773-4237 | lucinda31@comcast.net Shannon Grina, CPH | President Elect Grina Landscape Design (425) 736-5170 | shannon99@comcast.net C. Andrew Barker | Vice President Cloud Landscape Design (206) 919-1361 | candrewbarker@gmail.com Bill Raynolds, My Garden, Treasurer 206-406-3487 | mygardennursery@gmail.com Duane Job | Past President Job’s Nursery 509-547-4843 | duanejob@gmail.com
If you would like a quantity of these Guide, or would like to suggest another location, please contact the WSNLA office at 253.661.6055 or breanne@wsnla.org.
NEW: Certified Professional Horticulturist Booth
& Bookmark Work to Increase Consumer Awareness
Showcasing the professional diversity of the Certified Professional Horticulturist community (CPH), and engaging show goers with CPHs was front and center at this year’s booth. Thank you to Michelle Sumner, CPH, and Patricia Nguyen, CPH, for leading this effort from design to installation!
Peter Van Well | North Central Chapter President Van Well Nursery 509-886-8189 | pete2@vanwell.net Tim Gray | Northwest Chapter President Pacific Stone Company 425-258-1911 | timg@pacificstoneco.com Megan Pulkkinen, CPH | Olympic Chapter President Megan Pulkkinen Landscape Design 360-265-5799 | megancph@hotmail.com Ingrid Wachtler, CPH | Mt Rainier Chapter President Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery 253-265-6271 | woodbrk@harbornet.com Kirsten Lints, CPH | Seattle Chapter President Gardens ALIVE Design 425-318-2971 | kirsten@gardensALIVEdesign.com Scott Pringle, CPH | Wholesale Grower Caucus Chair Paradise Lake Nursery 206-930-4132 | paradiselakenursery@gmail.com
A new CPH bookmark also made its debut at this year’s booth. Thoughout 2018, the CPH Marketing Committee met, analyzed the feedback given by CPHs, and fine tuned the messaging on this new printed material. It highlights the qualifications of a Certified Professional Horticulturist, briefly explains what it is, and promotes Pro Garden Tips that can be found at WSNLA’s consumer site, GardenWashington.com. Thank you to Shannon Grina, CPH and Dana Nunnelly, CPH for leading the vision for the new bookmark. When a Beautiful Garden is Important to You… Ask for a...
Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH)
Professional experience, education and mastery of horticultural principles CPHs are experts in their field! Certified Professional Horticulturist is a professional certification program administered by the Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association.
Gregory Smaus, CPH, ecoPRO | Landscape Caucus Chair Rock Solid Landscapes 206-227-4458 | gregory@rocksolidlandscapes.com Ben DeGoede, CPH | Retail Caucus Chair Windmill Gardens 253-863-5843 | info@windmillgardens.com
Open Positions: -
Greenhouse Grower Caucus Chair Landscape Design Caucus Chair Horticultural Educator Caucus Chair Out of State Caucus Chair Southwest Chapter President Spokane Chapter President South Central Chapter President
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Legislative Update ]
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WSNLA’s business membership includes a diverse community of large and small growers, garden centers, landscape professionals and suppliers. It is the intent of the Board of Directors to ensure legislative activities focus in on overarching WSNLA member needs, while effectively balancing the diversity in business scale and location. To that extent, the WSNLA Board of Directors, with member input, developed the following priorities to guide and strengthen WSNLA legislative and regulatory activities throughout the State.
WASHINGTON STATE NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Washington Nursery and Landscape Association supports stewardship of the land and the plants and trees that grow upon it. Our priorities include: • Promoting a positive business climate for growing and marketing plants and landscape services. • Protecting our industry from burdensome regulation, taxes and fees. • Working in a bipartisan manner and focusing on results. • Ensuring policies are reasonable and based on sound science. WSNLA will coordinate with other affiliated professional organizations to support our members on agricultural and environmental issues such as: • • • •
Water availability, management & quality Urban planning and the inclusion of green spaces Pesticide regulation Open space taxation
On general business issues, WSNLA will focus in impact to members. Such issues include but are not limited to: • Labor: availability, training, minimum wage, workers comp, health care, benefits • Simplifying business regulation including streamlining local jurisdiction business licensing • Taxes WSNLA Priorities drafted June – September 2017. Member comment period January – June 2018. Board approved June 2018.Questions? Contact WSNLA at 253.661.6055, info@wsnla.org. 8 - The B&B Magazine
Heather Hansen WSNLA Lobbyist Olympia
Thank the hairdressers. Seriously, if you are an independent contractor, or you hire independent contractors, thank the hairdressers for keeping Washington safe for you to work. Many hairdressers operate as independent contractors, renting work space from a store owner. This arrangement allows them to set their own hours and rates. Early in the legislative session, a bill was heard that would have reclassified that arrangement as an employee/employer relationship, taking away their freedom to work as they choose. In an incredible showing of grassroots action, they stormed the legislature and made the point that they like their ability to be their own boss. That bill was withdrawn, but many other bills that are bad for small business are still working their way through the legislative process. These bills include higher taxes and business costs, less flexibility and fewer options for the self-employed.
HB 1515 / SB 5513 - would substantially change independent contractor law in the state of Washington. It would change the criteria for being classified as an independent contractor for wage, tax and benefit purposes. Most individuals who are currently independent contractors would be considered employees. HB 1601 / SB 5690 – are supposedly aimed at the underground economy and the misclassification of employees. These bills are similar to the two above and would essentially eliminate most independent contractors in the state. They would also create wage boards to set minimum wages and benefits by industry for independent contractors. HB 1395 / SB 5565 - would require general contractors to be responsible for subcontractors’ payment of wages and benefits to the subcontractors’ employees. Just as concerning as the labor bills are the plethora of new tax proposals. It’s far too early in the process to know how they will fare. One bright spot for small business, HB 1738 would update tax return filing thresholds to reflect inflation. Some of you may be interested in SB 5552 – protecting pollinators. This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to establish a program to promote and protect pollinator habitat and the health and sustainability of pollinator species. It establishes a pollinator health task force that must develop a state pollinator health strategy. It requires the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Transportation and State Parks to consider pollinator habitat when managing lands. It allows cities, towns and counties to authorize the use of vacant
PROTECTING & ADVOCATING FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES or blighted land for the purpose of community gardening by ordinance. February 22 is policy committee cutoff. Any bill that has not passed its policy committee by that time will die so the tracking lists will become shorter and more focused.
Grassroots action works! Get involved in the process. A small group of people who are focused can make a huge difference. Special Notice:
If you bid for contracts that require prevailing wage and a are concerned about the change in rates from last year, please contact me. A bill passed last year that dramatically changed the way prevailing wages are calculated. For certain types of work, job classifications, were not defined as clearly as they should have been Landscaping is one of those. The Department of Labor and Industries will be conducting emergency rule-making to correct these job categories. We need to hear from you to ensure your work is properly categorized.
PAID FAMILY LEAVE-
Washington State put into effect the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program on January 1st. Withholding requirements have gone into effect, but employees can’t use the leave until Jan. 1, 2020. The PFML program is an insurance program, administered by the state Employment Security Department (ESD), that is funded through premiums paid by employers and workers. To gain a better understanding how the program functions and what it means to employees, ESD has prepared an online Employer Toolkit on its website. Also, visit the Association of Washington Business’ website for more information. Employers that are not in compliance with this new law, have questions, or would like to learn about applying for a voluntary plan, are recommended to contact ESD at paidleave@esd.wa.gov.
as a WSnla member, you have contributed to protecting, promoting and educating
As a our WSNLA member, you have contributed to protecting, promoting and horticultural community. Please help recognize the hard work, passion and talents educating our horticultural community. help recognize the and hardlandscape work, being invested to ensure a vibrant industryPlease for current and future nursery businesses. industry initiatives thatto ensure a vibrant industry for current and future passion and talents being invested ensure a vibrant industry for current and businesses. Consider nominating a friend, colleague, employee, co-worker, or yourself future nursery and landscape businesses. industry initiatives that ensure a for the leadership, hard work and commitment to professional horticulture. vibrant industry for current and future businesses. Consider nominating a friend, Submit Nominations November 4. colleague, employee, co-worker, or yourselfbyfor the leadership, hard work and WSnl a award Categories Include: of the Year commitment to professional horticulture. Supplier Criterion: Hardgood or non-plant supplier who has shown an Environmental Excellence Award
Criterion: This award goes to a person or company that WSNLA Award Categories Include: significantly improved, protected or repaired the environment
through the use of plants and proper horticultural practices. The award can be given to a person or firm within or outside of the
Environmental Excellence Award nursery and landscape industry. Criterion: This award goes to a person Cultivating Community Award Criterion: This awardsignificantly is given to a new orimproved, established or company that WSnla member for involvement that has provided notable protected repaired thecommunity, environment service inor cultivating the WSnla and supporting ourorganizational mission. through the use of plants and proper WSNLA Member of the Year The award can horticultural practices. Criterion: Given to a member who has rendered outstanding be given a person firm within serviceto to WSnla and the or industry during the yearor just past. outside of the nursery and landscape Jerry Rosso “Involvement” Award Criterion: In the tradition of Jerry Rosso, given to a member who industry. has demonstrated consistent commitment and involvement over the long term.
Cultivating Community Award Legislative Award Criterion: Givenaward to a member has actively Criterion: This is who given to a supported WSNLAand shown leadership in legislative issues on behalf of the nursery member for involvement that has and landscape industry. provided notable service in cultivating the WSNLA community. 16 - The B&B Magazine
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Criterion: Given to a member who has rendered outstanding service to WSnla and the industry during the year just past.
Jerry Rosso “Involvement” Award
Criterion: In the tradition of Jerry Rosso, given to a member who has demonstrated consistent commitment and involvement over the long term.
Industry Legislative & Advocacy Award
Criterion: Given to a member who has actively supported and shown leadership in legislative issues, or has advocated on behalf of the nursery and landscape industry.
above average support of the association, the industry and the members. The award is to the person, not the company. Educator of the Year Criterion: Given for meritorious service in any “education”
function servingof the the industry. Has been awarded to Cooperative Supplier Year extension personnel, due to the strong education mission of
Criterion: Hardgood that organization and its staff. or non-plant supplier who has shown an above average support Honorary Lifetime Member Criterion: Goes to an individualthe who, industry having been anand activethe of the association, member, performed some outstanding service to the field of members. The award is to the person, not horticulture or in the interest of the industry. the company. Harold Young Lifetime Achievement Award Criterion: Given to a member who has demonstrated exemplary service to WSnla and the industry throughout their career.
Educator of the Year
Criterion: Given for meritorious service HOW TO SuBMIT YOuR NOMINATION: Please submit your nominations, along with a few sentences in any function serving about the “education” person you are nominating by november 4. all the nominations will be presented and reviewed byto theCooperative WSnla industry. Has been awarded executive committee in november. award recipients will extension personnel, duePresentation to the strong be honored at the 2017 WSnla awards and featured in the february 2017 B&B Magazine. Please send your education mission ofChavez thatatorganization nominations directly to Breanne breanne@wsnla.org. and its staff.
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Criterion: Given to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary service to the industry throughout their career. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION: Please submit your nominations, along with a few sentences about the person you are nominating by August 1. All nominations will be presented and reviewed by the WSNLA executive committee. Award recipients will be honored at the 2019 WSNLA Conference in November and featured in the B&B Magazine. Please send your nominations directly to Breanne Chavez at breanne@wsnla.org.
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#FAKECATION
Create Your Destination
Creator: Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association Design Team
This is a fun twist on a “staycation” - where you are a tourist in your own town. But why leave the neighborhood? The “fakeation” recreates a modern luxury resort feel in your own backyard with bold colors, grandiose foliage, and dramatic textures. Lounge in the inviting cabana and escape from the rest of the world in this tranquil landscape. Wander among luscious foliage and a water feature that washes away the stress of the day. Pause to admire the artwork that inspires you to dream those dreams that stir the senses.
Photo by Smitha Navda
Though small in stature, this garden is powerful in scale with novel use of bold foliage and exclusively available containers, sculptures, and accents. It pushes the envelope on Pacific Northwest planting zones, incorporating tropical touches along with hardy plant varieties. So “order in” and don’t leave the comfort of home!
Thank you to the following: Tim Gray, Pacific Stone Company Gregory Smaus, CPH, EPC, Rock Solid Landscapes Carole Lynn Ives, Robinwood Nursery Lake WA Institute of Technology Environmental Horticulture Students
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Cascade Tropicals Camden Gardens
Marenakos & Pacific Topsoils T&L Nursery
Thermo Tech Woodburn Azaleas
Reflections from the 2019 WSNLA Design Team
SMITHA NAVDA Rooted in Landscapes I was particularly excited about the theme we chose for the wine garden. Having lived in a tropical climate in the southern part of India, the idea of creating a tropical retreat was just screaming home. The feel of lush foliage and bold colors was very inspiring. I was most excited to design a luxurious modern resort concept in a transitional space, which would be viewed and experienced as a tropical retreat. I enjoyed being part of this team from design brainstorming all the way to execution!
ANJU NEILJU, CPH Bhumi Garden Designs, LLC The most enjoyment I had was creating vertical moss screens with instant moss and repurposed Pyrus calleryana branches when we couldn’t get moss due to heavy snow! Sincere thanks to Casey Gunning, Dan, and the LWIT Horticulture student volunteers for their help and Greg, the carpenter, who made the frames!
MELISSA SCHAFER, CPH Schafer Specialty Landscape & Design I enjoyed the opportunity of being part of a collaborative design process working with a team of designers and member businesses to create a unique, theatrical, gardening experience. I look forward to the excitement of the build after months of planning and watching the vision of the team come to life!
LUCINDA MCMAHAN, CPH Lucinda Landscapes What I enjoyed most about being a part of this year’s design team is working with creative, hardworking and fun people!
Participating in the show is a practice in flexibility for all who participate and this year was no exception. There’s always design changes and logistical challenges, but to be faced with epic back-to-back snow events leading up to the show took this practice to a whole new level. I’m still in awe of how we, as team, met each challenge head-on with resolve and resourcefulness.
I have participated in the design team for 4-years, with many of the same team members. It is always a new experience and I always pick up new skills, as we work to design and build the garden. I enjoy working with this fun group of professionals!
The perfect blend of corten containers, contemporary sleek white pots and the lighted white orbs nailed it for me!
The relaxing tropical feel is my favoirte element of the garden. The plants look amazing together!
SALLY LABAY, CPH Woodscreek Nursery I have enjoyed the experience of working with other creative-thinkers on the design team to come up with an extravagant idea and making it come to life. We had no shortage of ideas... just not enough space to include them all! My favorite element is the incorporation of circles within each garden section. It creates continuity between each separate garden area and also adds a contemporary, modern vibe which makes it feel like it belongs in a high-end, luxurious resort.
KIRSTEN LINTS, CPH Gardens ALIVE Design The design process is so much more fun when there are six creative minds spinning amazing ideas for the elements that can best represent WSNLA, everyone learns something new in the process! Who doesn’t love the idea of a tropical #fakeacation when there is 2-feet of snow on the ground outside? I’ve always cherished collaboration so when our meetings in person couldn’t happen... meeting online worked surprisingly well, which I was delighted to experience. Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 11
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HERBAN SANCTUARY Designed by: Jessi Bloom, CPH, EPC, NW Bloom Ecological Services
People’s Choice Award & Fine Gardening Magazine Award (below)
ALPENHAUS
Designed by: James Sprague, CPH, Fancy Plants Gardens & Susan Browne Landscape Design.
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Planting Inspiration!
WSNLA Members, Certified Professional Horticulturists & ecoPROs Inspire & Educate Consumers at the 2019 NW Flower & Garden Festival! West Seattle Nursery
(above)
PATTERNS OF PEACE ON EARTH Creators: West Seattle Nursery & Devonshire Landscapes, Inc.
AHS Environmental Award (below)
VICTORIAN HERBAL TAPESTRY
Designed by: Sue Goetz,CPH, The Creative Gardener
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Planting Inspiration!
(above) Celtic Travels;
Hibernia to caledonia
Designed by: Lloyd Glasscock, CPH, Northwest Flower & Garden Festival & John Stout, Terra Firma Hardscapes. (below) The World
At Your Feet
Creator: Little Prince of Oregon
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WSNLA Members, Certified Professional Horticulturists & ecoPROS inspire & educate at the NW Flower & Garden Festival
Labor: Leveraging An Industry wide Issue Flexibility: A Valued Employee Benefit
HELP WANTED
At WSNLA Day of Professionalism Conference last November, employers discussed which employee benefits were valued most by their employees. The list includes: Health benefits; $1000 bonus for passing Certified Professional Horticulturist exam; #1 Bonus: time off! Relate time off to employment longevity (ex. 2YRS, 5YRS, 10YRS benchmarks for increase.); Education/tuition allowance; Retirement plan with matching at 3% (SIMPLE IRA); and Profit sharing with employees at a quarterly schedule. (This is also provided an opportunity to discuss challenges and areas of improvement with greater ‘buy-in’.
Leveraging Flexibility
Are you leveraging your business’ ability to offer flexibility to effectively recruit and retain employees? At WSNLA’s Day of Professionalism conference last November, the topic of labor took center stage during the nursery and the landscape roundtable discussions. Participants focused the conversation on sharing solutions. Peers in each group
shared tips and tactics that have proven successful in recruiting and retaining employees in today’s workforce. And, the ability to offer flexibility was mentioned repeatedly. One wholesale nursery noting it is their #1 employee benefit! Recent research has been released
that supports this notion, as well. As finding qualified professionals continues to plague all segments of our industry, the seasonality and non traditional work hours the horticulture industry offers, also provides an opportunity for promote work life balance. Turn the page to learn more about the research and trend of flexibility in the workplace.
Trend Watching
What the research & experts are saying. Flexible scheduling. Compressed work weeks. Remote work. Unlimited paid time off. The way we work is changing.
What Employees Really Want At Work: Permanent Flexibility
It’s clear that the strict nine-to-five workday is outdated – and it won’t help employers attract or maintain today’s top talent. The 2018 Global Talent Trends study found that 51% of employees wish their company offered more flexible work options. No matter the industry, flexibility is incredibly important to employees and job seekers across the nation. Companies that offer employees flexibility in the form of telecommuting, flexible schedules and unlimited PTO help employees maintain a positive work-life balance. Flexibility has also been shown to reduce workplace stress, boost mental wellbeing and encourage productivity. The demand for flexible work environments continues to grow. A 2016 survey by FlexJobs found that working parents ranked workplace flexibility ahead of salary. A whopping 84% of working parents said work flexibility is the number one most important factor in a job, with work-life balance ranking in as a close second at 80%. While flexible hours and schedules are an important aspect of a flexible workplace, the 2018 Global Talent Trends study noted that flexibility comes in more forms than just work arrangement. Mercer claims that flexibility also involves rethinking what work is done, how it is done, and by whom. The trouble with both of these forms of flexibility is many employers still require employees to ask permission to act on these flex benefits. Mercer claims that companies need to adopt a more permanent arrangement to workplace flexibility. To do this, employers need to reinvent their flexibility policies and address the barriers surrounding flexible working. For workplace flexibility to become a permanent solution, employees need to know that they are encouraged to act upon all flex benefits. Mercer suggests that employers work on developing a culture of trust, as well as support remote working by providing the technology that remote workers need to get their job done. Also, among the survey findings, Mercer identified three factors that employees and job candidates are looking for in a company. This included permanent workplace flexibility, a commitment to health and well-being and working with a purpose. Sources: Alan Kohll, contributor | July 2018, Forbes.com
Flexible Workers Take Less Leave and Are More Productive, Survey Claims. Source: Grant Bailey | The Independent, December 2018
A U.K.-based survey has found that workers who have flexible work options have a higher productivity rate and are less likely to go on leave. The survey of 3,000 workers (1,500 with flexible schedules and 1,500 who work traditional schedules) also concluded that job candidates looking for work were increasingly inclined to ask about workplace flexibility during the interview phase of a job search.
A Continued Shift in How, When, Where & Why Work Gets Done. Companies are already offering employees more flexibility. This will lead to even more work-life fluidity, as it’s becoming more common for employees to perform “life” tasks during work hours and take work home during “off” hours. Employers are also realizing that employees feel strongly about being invested in their companies’ missions, so companies that can connect the efforts of their employees to bigger-picture goals will have a competitive advantage. Source: https://www2.staffingindustry.com/site/ Editorial/Daily-News/Workplace-trends-for-2019include-flexibility-digital-sophistication-48311
Top 5 Workplace Flexibility Options Millennials Seek
What does workplace flexibility mean? It can take on a number of different forms, depending on the needs and structure of your business. Alternative working arrangements that millennials may enjoy include: - Telecommuting: The opportunity to work from home or from a convenient, remote location as needed; - Part-time schedule: A scenario in which an employee works fewer set hours, or is allowed to select different hours each week; - Flexible schedule: The employee may work full- or part-time, but the hours are based on core times and flexible time bands; - Alternative schedule: Working outside the typical nine-to-five schedule, typically to accommodate other responsibilities; and - Freelance work: Taking on projects as a self-employed individual without being held to a strict schedule. It’s important to note that flexible schedules vary from alternative schedules. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, alternative schedules refer to either compressed or flexible work hours. A flexible schedule allows working people the opportunity to vary the amount of total hours or their scheduled work times.
Appealing to New Talent With Flexible Options
Millennials seek work opportunities with flexibility, which is often viewed as a perk. The future of work is shifting towards alternative schedules that allow employees to focus on their priorities, which in this case is a healthy lifestyle and more time for family and friends. Evaluate the tasks that employees perform and decide if flexibility can be incorporated into operations. In this way, you may become more appealing to millennial job seekers. Source: ADP, Brandvoice | Forbes.com 16 - The B&B Magazine
Flexible Work Schedules:
Employer Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages for employers and employees exist when the employer allows employees to work flexible schedules. Whether the flexible work schedule involves compressing work days or seasons, flexible daily hours, or telecommuting, challenges exist for the employer and the employee. Let’s take a look at the advantages for employers that negotiating a flexible work schedule provides.
Advantages for Employers
With flexible work schedules, employers experience these benefits: - Increased employee morale, engagement, and commitment to the organization. - Reduced absenteeism and tardiness. Increased ability to recruit outstanding employees. - Reduced turnover of valued staff. Allows people to work when they accomplish most, feel freshest, and enjoy working. (e.g. morning person vs. night person). - Extended hours of operation for departments such as customer service. - Develops image as an employer of choice with family-friendly flexible work schedules. There are also key organizational challenges to address to make flexible work schedules support your business. In and of themselves, as a positive benefit for employees, flexible work schedules support employee engagement, positive morale, and retention. But, flexible work schedules must operate to meet the needs of the business, too.
Disadvantages for Employers - In team-oriented businesses, it is essential to set guidelines and schedule times to meet. - Some people take advantage of the flexibility and use that as an invitation to
not perform and meet responsibilities. - Communication is always a challenge. Be sure to clearing communicate any black out days requiring employee engagement onsite and/or in the field. For example, during Spring and Fall a different framework regarding time off is required. Ensure this policy is written, read and signed by all employees. Overall, the advantages generally outweigh the disadvantages and a good manager can handle the disadvantages. Flexible scheduling has become part of what employees are looking for in their comprehensive employee benefits packages. Your employees will love you; the employer will benefit from overall positive morale which is linked to increased productivity. Best? You will retain your superior employees. Source: www.thebalancecareers.com WA State Nursery & Landscape Association
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AmericanHort & HRI Celebrate Success of One Million Pollinator Gardens AmericanHort and the Horticultural Research institute (HRI), co-founders of the National Pollinator Garden Network, are proud to be among 50 other organizations that have promoted the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge over the last 3 years. It was just announced that the goal was not only met, but it was surpassed with over 1 Million gardens registered as pollinator gardens. Thank you to everyone that has participated in this program. It’s the efforts of many that have brought to light the immense importance that pollinators play in our lives. Learn more details about this program through the following release issued by the National Pollinator Garden Network:
More Than One Million Strong: National Pollinator Garden Network Surpasses Goal of one million Registered Pollinator Gardens In just three years, 1,040,000 gardens were registered with the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) involving an estimated eight million people, concentrated in the United States, and Canada with some in Mexico, and across the globe. From tiny yards to public gardens, the million plus gardens add up to a network of approximately five million acres of enhanced or new pollinator habitat.
Pollinator Gardening Hot Spots, where high percentages of the local population registered gardens, include: the desert southwest, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Prescott and Flagstaff, and the Phoenix-MesaScottsdale, Arizona metro area. The Smoky Mountain region, which straddles North Carolina and Tennessee, contributed over 35,000 gardens. These areas, along with St. Louis, Missouri and others also support high bee density and diversity. Research indicates that the impact of these small-scale pollinator gardens has added significant support to pollinator abundance and diversity. Metro areas with the highest number of registered gardens include Atlanta, Chicago, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, PhiladelphiaCamden, Washington DC, and New York City. Launched in June 2015 by the National Pollinator Garden Network (NPGN), the goal of the MPGC was to create networks of gardens to help save pollinators, which are responsible for 1 out of 3 food bites we take each day. “Together, through collaborative conservation we are restoring pollinator populations that provide the foundation of our ecosystems and our food 18 - The B&B Magazine
supply.” said, Collin O’Mara, President and CEO of National Wildlife Federation. “When we save wildlife, we save ourselves”.
With 40% of all invertebrate pollinator species – particularly bees and butterflies –at risk of extinction (National Research Council, 2007), NPGN responded as the largest pollinator conservation effort to engage the horticultural and voluntary sectors in a major role —offering a hands-on way for citizens to restore and enhance pollinator habitat. Cofounding organizations: National Wildlife Federation; Pollinator Partnership; American Public Gardens Association; American; National Gardening Association; American Seed Trade Association; National Gardening Bureau; and KidsGardening.org, led the doubling of the NPGN to over 50 conservation, garden trade, garden club, and voluntary civic and federal partners. Nancy L. Hargroves, president, National Garden Clubs, Inc. inaugural NPGN member, stated, “Our 5000 clubs in almost every state are proud to collaborate with the NPGN. The significant increased awareness and action for pollinators was not limited to any one project, but combined, has a greater total impact on the world.” “Our collective efforts have accomplished great things for bees, butterflies, and other pollinator species that play a critical role in our natural world,” says Val Dolcini, president of the Pollinator Partnership. “From enhancing our food supply to increasing the biodiversity of our environment, these hard-working
pollinators need to be protected at all costs. By protecting their lives, we’re preserving ours.” An impact report, released today, indicates the MPGC led to a shift in consumer awareness, and wider actions such as pro-pollinator pledges, proclamations and policies. Since the campaign launch, 92 percent of garden centers have seen an increase in demand for pollinator-friendly plants and services and 86 percent are offering more pollinator-friendly plants, services, and education. Craig Regelbrugge, senior vice president of AmericanHort, applauds these efforts. “Leaders in horticulture have stepped up to meet consumer demand for pollinator friendly plants and to provide the necessary education about sustainable methods that support habitat.”
Moving Forward
The 2019 call to action is designed to build on the momentum of Challenge in two ways: 1) Expanding garden habitat by asking Americans to plant at least three different pollinator-friendly plants that bloom in three different seasons (spring, summer and fall) to help ensure a consistent food supply for pollinators. The MPGC map will stay open for new registrations, and plant/garden descriptions. 2) Track the outcomes of this movement, by encouraging everyone to participate in citizen science projects that help pollinators at https://www. scistarter.org/pollinatorgardens. “The passion for pollinators is clearly evident. Let’s pass it on and encourage the 35 million Americans who garden with flowers, to each put in one new pollinator friendly plant per season each year. Imagine the transformation!” says Mary Phillips, National Wildlife Federation, NPGN coordinator. For more information about the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge or to learn about what can be done to reach the next million, contact Peggy Anne Montgomery at peggyanne@ gardenmediagroup.com or Anna Vecchio at VecchioA@NWF.org
Industry News WA State Department of Agriculture expands apple maggot quarantine into Methow Valley
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is expanding the state’s apple maggot quarantine into parts of Okanogan County, in an effort to slow the spread of this invasive pest and protect commercial apple production. The changes take effect Nov. 9, 2018, 31 days following the filing of CR-103 documents detailing the quarantine expansion. Currently, an apple maggot quarantine is in effect in all or parts of 24 counties, mostly in Western Washington. The expanded area now includes the Methow Valley north of Gold Creek in Okanogan County as part of the apple maggot quarantine area. The quarantine prohibits anyone from moving homegrown or foraged fruit from a quarantined area into or through a pest-free area. The quarantine affects both household waste and municipal green waste, including yard debris like grass clippings, fruit, soil and leaves, as well as woody debris, such as branches and twigs. Under the conditions of the expanded quarantine, residents cannot put these prohibited green waste materials into their trash. Instead, the green waste must be separated from other solid waste so it can be properly treated before it is moved into or through a pestfree area. The expanded quarantine will affect operations at the Twisp Transfer Station, located within the quarantine area, and the Okanogan County Central Landfill, which is in a pest-free area. Both are managed by Okanogan County Public Works. To comply with the quarantine, all waste coming into the Twisp Transfer Station will need to be separated, whether it is brought in by commercial haulers or self-hauled by residents. Okanogan County officials are evaluating options for treating and transporting green waste generated in the area. The plan will require WSDA approval and may require a special permit. Apple maggot is a pest that threatens the apple industry and fruit crops like cherries, pears, plums, as well as crabapples and hawthorn. The pest has never been detected in commercially packed Washington fruit. More information on the proposal, including a map of the quarantine area, is on the Apple Maggot Quarantine Boundary webpage: https://agr.wa.gov/LawsRules/Rulemaking/PP/ AppleMaggotQuarantineboundary32118.aspx. For more information on this invasive pest, you can also visit WSDA’s apple maggot webpage at https://agr.wa.gov/PlantsInsects/ InsectPests/AppleMaggot/.
WSDA creats buyers guide for retail nursey stock buyers to reference when making purchases from other states. The new resource highlights the important plant quarantines that must be met for incoming stock like grapevines, blueberry plants, barberries and hops. This guide will work as a resource to avoid unnecessary holds at the nurseries during shipping season. The online guide can be located at https://agr.wa.gov/PlantsInsects/PlantQuarantines/ PlantQuarantines.aspx.
Washington Department of Agriculture recently updated rules relating to Use Restricted Herbicides in Certain Counties. The purpose of this change was to update references and make the
rule easier to understand. Complete information is available on the agency web site at: https://agr.wa.gov/LawsRules/Rulemaking/PM/UseRestrictedHerbicides.aspx
Farwest Show calls for entries for 2019 New Varieties Showcase
The 2019 Farwest Show is now accepting submissions of new plant introductions for the upcoming New Varieties Showcase. The showcase is an annual highlight of the trade show, held this year on August 21–23 at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon. Each year cutting-edge plant varieties from around the world are on display and judged by industry experts (and more than 5,000 show attendees) for awards and recognition. The showcase is one of the industry’s most-watched events for previewing new plant introductions that will raise the bar in the marketplace. For 2019, two tiers of entry are being offered: Tier 1 entries will be featured online at www.FarwestShow.com and displayed in the New Varieties Showcase on the fl oor with Macore plant tag labels. Added-value incentives for Tier 1 entries include presentation in the July Digger Magazine ($750 value) and Macore plant tag take-aways for attendees. Each Tier 1 submission costs $235 and the registration deadline is March 31. Tier 2 entries will be featured online at www.FarwestShow.com and displayed in the New Varieties Showcase on the fl oor with Macore plant tag labels. Each Tier 2 submission costs $75 and the registration deadline is June 30. To be considered for inclusion in the Showcase, all entrants must visit https:// farwestshow.com/new-varieties-showcase/ and download, complete, and return the New Varieties Showcase PDF entry form by dates above. To qualify for approved entry, plants must exhibit qualities of greater hardiness, increased bloom time, more vibrant color, improved habit and/or better disease resistance. Entries must be new market introductions for 2019 or 2020. Also, entries must be available for purchase from a designated grower or supplier exhibiting at the 2019 show. At the 2018 show, 60 impressive varieties were on display, including annuals, grasses, perennials, shrubs and trees. For questions, contact Kristen Urban at kurban@oan.org or 503-582-2011.
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WSNLA Chapter Events & Contacts Mt Rainier Chapter
CONTACT: Ingrid Wachtler CPH Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery woodbrk@harbornet.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Find more industry events at WSNLA.ORG! APRIL 14, 10AM - 12PM. PRUNING ART OR PRUNING ATROCITY? Where: Magnuson Park 6344 NE 74th Street (The Brig). Fee: $20 for PlantAmnesty members, $25 for non-PlantAmnesty members, $5 for horticulture students You do not need to pre-register for this class, just pay at the door. Register at PlantAmnesty.org. CPH Credit Available. MAY 21, 9AM - 4PM. URBAN FOREST SYMPOSIUM. Location: Center for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall. Cost: In-Person: $85,
Remote Attendance: $70 (discounts available for students, corps members, and groups attending remotely). Visit https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education for more information & to register. CPH & EPCCredit Available. OCTOBER 23 - 25, 2019. ECOPRO TRAINING & EXAM Location: WSU Puyallup Research & Extension Center, Puyallup. Register at WSNLA.ORG
WSNLA MARKETPLACE ANDERSON DIE PROPAGATION FLATS. Approx. 100 each of 15 3/4 X 15 3/4 X 5 and 19 7/8 X 15 ¼ X 4 ½ flats that are doubled up and pop-riveted. $2 each obo. paradiselakenursery@gmail.com Scott 206.930.4132. WSNLA MEMBER. 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 2 gal. & 5 gal. b&b. List available. (360) 794-6549, or akker4@gmail.com.
IRRIGATION & LIGHTING CONTRACTOR FOR SALE Leading Irrigation/Lighting contractor in Puget Sound, Washington area. Owner retiring. Strong sales and profit growth potential. Annual Gross Sales ~ $1M
OREGON TURF AND TREE FARMS SPECIMEN SHADE TREES AVAILABLE in 25 gallon containers and B&B. Availability online at Oregonlawn.com or 800.426.1335. WSNLA MEMBER.
A great tuck-in acquisition for a growth minded company.
SPECIMEN STREET AND LANDSCAPE TREES IN LARGE ROOT CONTROL BAGS. Year around availability, easier shipping, handling and establishment. Mount Vernon. (360) 428-5810. Fax (360) 428- 1822. www.urbanforestnursery.com. WSNLA MEMBER.
Contact Rod Bailey for confidential information packet at 971-719-2158 or rodlbailey@hotmail.com
Strong recurring revenue and service portfolio.
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