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Get to know Pat Reilly with NewGen Boxwood and the American Boxwood Society
Pat Reilly leverages her expertise with dual roles with NewGen Boxwood and the American Boxwood Society.
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Gordon Rowe III appointed director of sales and business development at Hoffman Nursery
Rowe has spent more than two decades working in the horticulture and nursery industry, with experience in sales strategy, customer success and operational efficiency.
Oregon Nurseries Hall of Fame member Jack Bigej passes away
Jack Bigej passed away the night of Feb. 25 while surrounded by his family. He was 83.
Bailey names eastern and western region sales managers
Bailey Nurseries appointed Nick Stevens as eastern regional sales manager and Carlton Davidson as western regional sales manager.
Richard Lindquist passes away
Link, as he was known, was a preeminent professor of entomology at The Ohio State University.
Ohio Green Industry Association announces 2025 board of directors
Abby Thompson from Acorn Farms is the president of the Ohio Green Industry Association for 2025.
Envu announces appointment of Chen Lichtenstein as chair of board of directors
Lichtenstein has more than 25 years of experience leading and running global companies in life science and related fields, including environmental health.
Q&A with Freedom Shelley
Freedom Shelley finds joy watching plants grow from start to finish. As someone who works with biological controls regularly, she recommends other growers incorporate them in their operations.
Sakata Seed America announces executive leadership transition
After more than 15 years as president and CEO, Dave Armstrong will step into the role of executive chairman. Ed Flores will assume the position of president and CEO effective April 1.
Star Roses and Plants adds four members to sales team
The additions to Star Roses and Plants' sales team are David Nuckolls, Eric Nyberg, Debbie Remblence and Erika Schaefer.
Grace Van Belle, founder of Van Belle Nursery, passes away
Grace Van Belle and her husband Bill settled on Matsqui Prairie in 1973 to start Van Belle Nursery and raise their family.