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July 6-8, 2012
2012 Perennial Plant Symposium Boston Park Plaza Hotel Boston, MA * * *
July 11, 2012
CNLA Summer Field Day
Lockwood Farm
Hamden, CT
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July 26, 2012
MNLA Great Ideas Summer Conference & Tradeshow
Elm Bank Horticulutre Center
Wellesley, MA
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August 12, 2012
RINLA Summer Meeting - Green Market Festival
Farmer's Daughter and Landscape Creations of RI
Wakefield, RI
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August 23, 2012
Green Works/VNLA Summer Meeting & Trade Show
Horsford Gardens & Nursery
Charlotte, VT
(888) 518-6484
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September 13, 2012
NENA's Centennial Celebration
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Boylston, MA
* * * November 7-8, 2012 Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo DCU Center Worester, MA * * *
Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday
February 6-8, 2013
New England Grows!
Boston Cenvention &
Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
(508) 653-3009
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NENA
Officers & Directors
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President
Robin Struck
D.R. Struck
Landscape Nursery
Winthrop, ME
(207) 395-4112
Vice President & Treasurer
Peter House
East Haven Landscape Products
East Haven, CT
(203) 467-6260
Directors
Ed Bemis
Bemis Farms Nursery
Spencer, MA
(508) 885-4247
Carol MacLeod
Evergreen Gardens
of Vermont
Waterbury Center, VT
(802) 244-8523
Joe Majeika
Westcott Perennials
Ashaway, RI
(401) 377-8130
Past President/
Advisor
Richard Clark
Clark Farms, Inc.
Wakefield, RI
(401) 783-8844
Executive Director
M. Virginia Wood, CMP
Newsletter Editor
Kristen Dreyer
New England Nursery Association, Inc.
8 Pleasant Street South,
Building D
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 653-3112
FAX: (508) 653-4112
info@NewEngland
NurseryAssociation.org
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President's Message 
Happy Spring/Early Summer Greetings!
I know that when ice is out in March, lawns are bare before April, and we are installing mulch by April Fool's Day, it is a most unusual spring in Maine! Let me borrow the words of one of my childhood favorites, Jackie Gleason, and say "How sweet it is!" I certainly hope it continues for us all. As I sit at my desk writing this article we are receiving some much needed rain -- stay away from my weekends please! The next few months will be crazy busy for us all so I want you to turn your calendars to Thursday, September 13, 2012 and save the date! NENA will continue our 100th Anniversary Celebration at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA with a luncheon, garden tours, a commemorative planting and more! Did you know that the well-known retailer, L.L. Bean is celebrating its 100th as well? We may not have the 'Bean boot' to brag about, but we have a history just as rich with stories about trail-blazing mentors, outstanding excellence in customer service, and beautiful landscapes which enhance our living and working spaces in New England and beyond. I wish you all a healthy and prosperous season and I hope to see you on September 13 to celebrate our centennial! Best wishes,
Robin Struck
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YOU'RE INVITED!
NENA's Centennial Celebration
Thursday, September 13, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Register online today!
NENA will celebrate its 100-year milestone on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts. All NENA members --- past, present and future --- are encouraged to attend.
Spend an autumn afternoon looking back on all that NENA and its members have accomplished through the years and looking ahead to a bright future for the nursery industry in New England. Plans for the day include:
*Tower Hill Botanic Garden Tours *Luncheon & NENA Remembrances *Commemorative Planting at Tower Hill to honor NENA's milestone. The cost is $59 for NENA members. Invitations will be mailed soon. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new industry members, enjoy a delicious luncheon, and visit a fabulous horticultural gem...all while celebrating NENA's 100th anniversary. Please save the date and watch your mail for registration information. Or...you can click here to register online today. |
Young Nursery Professionals
Congratulations to the following individuals who were recognized by NENA and their state associations as the 2012 Young Nursery Professionals of the Year:
CONNECTICUT
Henry Eggert * VanWilgen's Garden Center * North Branford, CT
MAINE
Todd Bangs, MCN, MCL * Windswept Gardens
* Bangor, ME
MASSACHUSETTS
Kenneth Roth, MCH * Northeast Nursery, Inc. * Peabody, MA
RHODE ISLAND
Kyle Stewart * Stewart Nursery * Wakefield, RI
VERMONT
Nate Carr, VCH * Church Hill Landscapes, Inc. * Charlotte, VT
The purpose of this award is to recognize and honor young professionals and to encourage participation, achievement and growth by individuals in the industry who meet the following criteria: has not yet reached the age of 40; has shown involvement in his or her state association; has contributed to the success of his or her company; and has portrayed a positive image of the nursery industry to the public. Nominations for the awards are made by the individual New England state associations.
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NENA Member Earns "Best of Show"
at Boston Flower Show
March 14-18, 2012 -- Thousands of New Englanders attended the Boston Flower Show at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Congratulations to NENA member Ahronian Landscaping & Design of Holliston, MA who collaborated with Medway Garden Center to create an award-winning display (see photo above, on left) - walking away with "Best of Show!"
NENA was proud to sponsor an award "presented to the exhibit that best utilizes a range of New England native plants, and their cultivars, in a visually appealing and environmentally sensible setting." The NENA award was presented to the Garden Design School USA of Wellesley, MA for their naturalized rooftop woodland garden display (photo above, right). Our thanks to Ed Bemis, Virginia Wood and Peter House, who served as NENA judges.
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News from Around New England
Growers Report Scam Letter, Purportedly From USDA
The USDA reports that its officials have learned that fraudulent letters, and at least one fraudulent phone call, have been received by individuals, farms and businesses in several states. The letters are faxed and appear to be from the USDA, bearing the USDA logo and seal. The letters and call are requesting personal and financial information. The USDA first learned of the letters on March 16, and is investigating the matter through the Office of the Inspector General. If you receive such a letter, do not provide your personal and financial information and please report the matter to the USDA.
Boxwood Blight Webinar
ANLA and HRI's webinar, Boxwood Blight: Where We Are and Where We Hope to Be is now available online. Click here to access the full webinar.
Visit from RI Governor
On April 9, Governor Chafee visited The Farmer's Daughter in South Kingstown, RI to meet with representatives from the Rhode Island Nursery & Landscape Assoc. to learn about the significant contributions of the nursery and landscape industry to Rhode Island's economy in many important areas.
Judge Issues Injunction, Blocks H2B Rules
On April 26, a federal judge in northern Florida issued a preliminary injuction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a new rule that would have fundamentally altered - for the worse - the H2B temporary and seasonal worker program that is important to many nursery and landscape industry employers. The rule was set to take effect April 27 and it will also impact the DOL's plan to implement the wage rule on October 1. While the ruling was in Florida, the decision applies nationwide.
2013 All-America Rose
Francis Meilland won the hearts of judges to become the 2013 All-America Rose Selection. Rosa 'Meitroni', known in the trade as Francis Meilland (PP 19970) has become the tenth rose in All-America Rose Selections' annual competition to stand alone. In the more than 70 years of evaluations, only nine before Francis Meilland have been solo winners. Click here to read more.
Bigelow Nurseries Donates Trees to School
When a fifth-grader in Northborough, MA decided to raise funds to replace trees that her school lost during October's nor'easter, Bigelow Nurseries stepped up and matched the donation and provided 12 quality trees for the shools. Well done! Click here to read the newspaper article.
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Update Your E-Mail ...
As you know, NENA has transitioned to electronic communication and in order to keep you up-to-date, we need to have your most current e-mail information. So, please make sure you keep us apprised of your e-mail address. You will also want to adjust your spam filter to allow incoming mail from info@NewEnglandNurseryAssociation.org. |
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