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Hines Reaching Into Past For Leadership
Steve Thigpen (right), Joe Gray and Mike Trebing have all rejoined the Hines Nurseries executive management team. Thigpen returns to Hines as president and CEO, joining Gray and Trebing who returned last year. Together, the three executives plan to restore Hines’ high level of customer service after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2008.
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Breaking Down The Issues & Their Impact On You
Immigration reform, estate tax reform, research funding, health care and the Employee Free Choice act are all issues SAF members will take directly to lawmakers during Congressional Action Days in March.
Special Tag Program For Pretty Much Picasso
Pleasant View Gardens has designed a tag program to help growers and retailers maximize the Proven Winners brand on hanging baskets of the new Pretty Much Picasso Supertunia.
Breeder Consortium Hits The Scene
Garden Debut, which represents a consortium of plant breeders and growers with new and improved varieties, makes its industry debut.
E-Retailer Launches iPhone App
California Blooms, an internet retailer of California roses, launches an iPhone application.
Reducing Pond Maintenance
Aquascape introduces the IonGen system, an electronic water clarifier solution for ponds.
Valent Introduces Biorational Business Unit
The company is increasing its focus on biorational products and support to customers.
Conservatory Releases Field Trials Report
Franklin Park Conservatory, a Columbus, Ohio-based conservatory, shares results on annuals and perennials in its 2009 field trials. Find out which varieties were top performers.
Kontos Held Up In Court
A recent court order requires re-registration for Kontos and could prevent use of supplies growers already have on hand. SAF, however, is urging growers to contact the EPA and ask the agency to allow the continued production and use of the insecticide.
Honoring Will Carlson's Legacy
Former students, colleagues, growers, family and friends made a pilgrimage to Michigan State University (MSU) on Sunday to pay their last respects to Will Carlson and celebrate his lasting legacy. In addition to being the visionary champion of the bedding plant industry in North America, he was the driving force behind making MSU the powerhouse in applied floriculture research and Extension.
BenchmarksBy Kevin Yanik
The 99-Cent Poinsettia
An analysis of Black Friday poinsettia promotions at the box stores.
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Editorial By Delilah Onofrey
Become A Business Driver
To prosper in 2010 and beyond, growers will need to shift from being survivors to becoming business drivers.
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