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January 15, 2015 The Marriott Grappone Center
Concord, NH
February 4-6, 2015
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
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Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
February 6, 2015
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
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March 14-15, 2015
Mystic Marriott Hotel
Groton, CT
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NENA
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President
Peter House
East Haven Landscape Products
East Haven, CT
(203) 467-6260
Vice President & Treasurer
Ed Bemis
Bemis Farms Nursery
Spencer, MA
(508) 885-4247
Directors Carol MacLeodEvergreen Gardens of Vermont Waterbury Center, VT (802) 244-8523 Joe Majeika Westcott Perennials Ashaway, RI (401) 377-8130
Pierson Nurseries
Biddeford, ME
(207) 499-2994
Past President/
Advisor Robin Struck
D.R. Struck
Landscape Nursery
Winthrop, ME
(207) 395-4112
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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NENA's Annual Meeting & Breakfast
Friday, February 6, 2015
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
Room 253
If you plan to attend NENA's Annual Meeting & Breakfast and haven't yet registered, please do so today. Register online or send your RSVP via email to Kristen Dreyer.
This popular gathering during New England Grows will include breakfast, our Annual Meeting & Election of Officers, and a chance to catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances!
Participation is complimentary for NENA members but pre-registration is necessary (the reservation deadline is January 23).
A reservation made is a reservation guaranteed.
No-shows will be billed.
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NENA Grant Recipient Announced
 NENA, in cooperation with the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), recently announced that Professor Raul Cabrera is the first recipient of the association's new Industry Growth Fund grant award. After a review of 60+ grant applications, NENA selected Cabrera's research project,
"Use of Alternative Irrigation Water Sources for Urban Landscapes and Nursery Crops," as their top recommendation for funding.
"Water conservation is a top priority for commercial horticulture," said NENA president Peter House. "The results of Professor Cabrera's innovative research will help shape the way our industry manages this vital resource well into the future. We encourage every member to attend our annual meeting on February 6 to learn more about how NENA brought this important research project to the fore," he concluded. Read more.
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New England Grows
Wednesday * Thursday * Friday
February 4-6, 2015
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
Update for NENA Members
*Wednesday, Thursday & Friday NENA Learning Hub on the Common
A Look Inside Composting - You are uniquely positioned within an industry that touches all aspects of sustainable development and the environment. Stop by NENA's Learning Hub to see first-hand how composting of organic matter can easily be integrated into your commercial operation, yield environmental benefits like healthy soil and clean water and increased plant vitality, as well as produce a potential, new revenue stream for your business.
*Wednesday and Thursday
Retailers' Choice Awards
Join fellow NENA members and The Garden Center Group to single out the products you think have the best sales potential by nominating them for the Retailers' Choice Awards. On Wednesday, scour the show floor to identify the products deserving special recognition for their vision. Winners will be announced on Thursday morning, followed by a tour of the tradeshow floor that will highlight the winning products.
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Kick-Off at Laugh Boston
Join us on Wednesday for a hilarious kick off to GROWS 2015 at Boston's hottest new comedy club: Laugh Boston at the Westin Waterfront Hotel. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with a cash bar, snacks, and light pub fare. Indicate if you plan to attend when you register for GROWS. Your special $10 ticket includes admission and VIP seating at the 8:00 p.m. comedy show.
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NENA Annual Meeting & Breakfast (details above)
*Register for New England Grows
NENA is a founding partner organization of New England Grows. Each year, NENA receives a grant from the show's proceeds, which is invested back into the industry and benefits the New England horticulture community. You are encouraged to attend! Click here to register.
*Download the New England Grows App in late January
Available on iTunes and Google Play, the 2015 App has everything you need to successfully navigate the show before, during and after. It includes an exhibitor search, complete educational program listing, CEU credit info, and more!
 See you there!
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Industry News from Around New England & Beyond
Happy 100th - Congratulations to Bigelow Nurseries on their 100th Anniversary. The multigenerational grower with a thriving retail garden center and wholesale nursery division in Central Massachusetts has been providing New England with quality hardy plant material since 1915. Here's to another 100+ years of great success for Bigelow Nurseries and the Bigelow family.
Remembering Ken Lagerquist - A scholarship honoring Ken's memory was established by RINLA at URI in 2009. The fund awards up to four $2500 scholarships to full-time URI students who demonstrate the most potential for careers in agriculture or plant-based industries. Consider remembering Ken by donating to the scholarship established in his name. For more information, or to make a donation, email executivedirector@rinla.org or call 401-874-5220.
Home gardening trends in 2015 - According to experts at the Chicago Botanic Garden, rainwater management, cumulative stress problems, corresponding color schemes, new compact hybrids and heightened concern for butterflies, birds and bees will define home gardening in 2015. Click here to read the report.
BeeGate: Science Scandal or Smear Campaign? - This article in Forbes magazine presents another side to the ongoing debate about neonicotinoid pesticides and the plight of the honeybee. Learn more.
H-2A Wage Rates - Respected labor economist Steve Bronars, Ph.D., has published a chart of expected H-2A program Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for 2015. These rates are based on recently released USDA farm labor data, and will take effect when the Department of Labor publishes a notice in the Federal Register early in 2015. Click here to see the chart.
USDA issues guidance for organic operations - The USDA has published a notice announcing a public comment period for draft guidance on conservation practices for certified organic operations. The comment period is from December 29 - February 27. After the draft guidance is final, the USDA said the document will help organic certifiers, farms and businesses understand the types of production practices that support conservation principles and demonstrate compliance with USDA organic regulations. Read more. |
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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