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May 20, 2015
Central Nurseries
Johnston, RI ***June 6, 2015New Hampshire Audubon Concord, NH ***
July 15, 2015
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
Stamford, CT
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June 17, 2015
UNH Agricultural Experiment Station
Woodman Horticultural Research Farm
Durham, NH
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July 23, 2015 MNLA/MFGA Summer Conference & Trade Show Topsfield Fairgrounds Topsfield, MA ***July 27-August 1, 2015Baltimore, MD *** August 5, 2015 Pierson's Nursery Biddeford, ME
December 2-4, 2015
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NENA
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President
Ed Bemis
Bemis Farms Nursery
Spencer, MA
(508) 885-4247
Vice President &
Treasurer Carol MacLeodEvergreen Gardens of Vermont Waterbury Center, VT (802) 244-8523 Pierson Nurseries
Biddeford, ME
(207) 499-2994
James Pagliarini Central Nurseries Johnston, RI (401) 942-7511 Mark Hixson Imperial Nurseries/Monrovia Granby, CT (860) 653-4541 Past President/
Advisor Peter House
East Haven Landscape
Products East Haven, CT
(203) 467-6260
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
As NENA's new president, I enjoy speaking to my fellow members about the state of the industry across the region. After the long winter we all experienced, everyone reports they are busy right out of the gate and are feeling optimistic about the spring season. Here's to warm weather and eager customers. We deserve both!
From an association standpoint, NENA's annual breakfast meeting at New England Grows was a great gathering of members. At that meeting, we announced that Professor Raul Cabrera of Rutgers University is the first recipient of a grant award from the new NENA/HRI Industry Growth Initiative fund. His research project, "Use of Alternative Irrigation Water Sources for Urban Landscapes and Nursery Crops" is an important one and we look forward to our industry benefiting from his findings.
We are now in the second cycle of grant applications and encourage NENA members to spread the word about this terrific opportunity. Applications are due to HRI by May 31, 2015. Please read more below.
Best wishes for a successful spring season.
Ed Bemis, MCH
NENA President
Click here to read Ed's speech to NENA members at the February 7th Annual Meeting.
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 Calling all New England Researchers!
NENA/HRI Grant Deadline: May 31, 2015
NENA encourages researchers and other interested members of the green industry in New England to submit project proposals to HRI by May 31, 2015. NENA's new Industry Growth Initiative fund with HRI is designed to support research that improves green industry efficiencies and profitability in our region. Click here to learn more and help spread the word!
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First Recipient of NENA/HRI Grant Announced
 Dr. Raul Cabrera is NENA's first Industry Growth Initiative grant recipient.At NENA's Annual Meeting in February, it was announced that Dr. Raul Cabrera of Rutgers University is the first recipient of the new NENA Industry Growth fund with HRI. After a review of 60+ grant applications, NENA selected Dr. Cabrera's innovative research project "Use of Alternative Irrigation Water Sources for Urban Landscapes and Nursery Crops." Water conservation is a top priority for our industry and NENA's support of Dr. Cabrera's work will help shape the way we manage this vital resource well into the future. Click here to learn more about Dr. Cabrera's project, and the grant award. |
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NENA Award Presented at Boston Flower Show
NENA's judges at the flower show admire their selection from afar. From left to right: Peter House, East Haven Landscape Products, East Haven, CT; Jake Pierson, Pierson Nurseries, Inc., Biddeford, ME; and Ed Bemis, Bemis Farms Nursery, Spencer, MA.March 11-15, 2015 --Every year, NENA presents an award at the Boston Flower & Garden Show, held at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The award is 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. This year's NENA award was presented to The Massachusetts Horticultural Society for their woodland garden display. NENA is grateful to its judges (listed above) for their time and thoughtful consideration. |
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MICHAEL DIRR & RICK DARKE TO SPEAK AT GROWS!
Mark your calendar! New England GROWS is moving to the week right after Thanksgiving beginning with the next show scheduled for December 2 - 4, 2015 in Boston.
Many thanks to Jake Pierson and Ed Bemis who serve as NENA's representatives to the GROWS' Education Committee. They report that NENA members will want to be sure to hear: Michael Dirr, Ph.D. on "New Flowering Trees & Shrubs" and "In Praise of Noble Trees"; Rick Darke will present "Planting Choices for the Living Landscape"; Anne Obarski will speak about customer service and creating a team of superheroes; Bruce Crawford will present "Finding Solutions to Customer Demands,"; David Milarch will present, "Cloning the Giant Trees: An Urgent Plan to Save the Planet"; and Kate Kennan will address, "Phytotechnologies: Using Plants to Clean Up Polluted Water, Soil & Air." There are many other topics that will be of interest. Stay tuned for more information.
GROWS Registration begins in September and the earlier you sign up, the more you save. For details regarding New England GROWS, visit NewEnglandGrows.org or call (508) 653-3009. For the latest information be sure to join GROWS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. If you would like to explore the benefits of exhibiting at GROWS, please contact Lori Kane.
New England GROWS is an educational partnership between New England Nursery Association, Massachusetts Arborists Association, Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals, and Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association. Its network includes more than 40 allied green industry organizations.
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Industry News from Around New England & Beyond
Protecting Bees & Pollinators Video
This new video provides a quick, scientific overview of what horticulture professionals need to know. HRI, in collaboration with American Hort, the Society of American Florists, and the American Floral Endowment, released this important educational tool. Click here to watch the video.
A Tale of Three Nurseries
Rhode Island PBS turns the spotlight on the following NENA members: Portsmouth Nursery, Hoogendoorn Nursery, and Rhode Island Nurseries. This "must watch" program a great tribute to three, venerable New England nurseries. Kudos to RINLA for spearheading this great opportunity to create awareness for our industry. Click to watch "A Tale of Three Nurseries."
University of New Hampshire investigates performance of new tomato cultivars in the region
Scientists at the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station conducted a three-year experiment to see how new tomato cultivars stacked up against one another. Learn more.
Ticks Appearing Early and Often
According to entomologists, the ticks are here early this year, and in greater numbers. Why? The packs of snow acted as a "blanket" for the blood-sucking insects, insulating and protecting them from the cold and wind. Ticks are also traveling - to urban areas - and they carry more than just Lyme disease. Click here to read more.
Congress pushes back on EPA's 'Waters' rule
New legislation would require EPA to withdraw its proposed rule redefining bodies of water that are subject to regulation. Read more.
Perennial Plant of the Year
The winner for 2015 is Geranium x cantabrigiense "Biokovo," a low-growing perennial, often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens.
Syngenta rejects takeover offer
The company rejected a $45 billion offer from Monsanto in early May, saying the offer undervalued the Swiss firm and did not fully take into account regulatory risks. Read more.
U.S. Approves Drones for spraying crops
A drone large enough to carry tanks of fertilizers and pesticides has won rare approval from federal authorities to spray crops in the U.S. The drone, called the RMAX, is a remotely piloted helicopter that weights 207 pounds. Read more.
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Update Your E-Mail ... 
As you know, NENA uses 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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