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In this issue:
- Greenhouse Glimpse Videos
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Super Sedges: Using North American Carex in the Garden
- Fresh Sedges for Wet Areas
- A Chat with the Hoffmans
- Looking for New Leadership? Think Outside the Plant Box
- We're Hiring!
- Horticulture on Display at NCLC
- Scholarship Opportunities to Share
- Green Infrastructure in Dallas Could Lead to Fewer Floods
- Native Grasses Popular in Conservation Program
- Musings on a Fully Mature Green Roof Market
- Upcoming Events
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Greenhouse Glimpse Videos
Emerging early in the season, sedges are top of mind right now. They've got fresh growth and a workhorse attitude that makes them indispensable in today's landscapes.
Find out what's fresh and available right now in our greenhouse glimpse videos:
And for a look at using sedges in the landscape, check out the stories and suggestions that follow below.
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Super Sedges: Using North American Carex in the Garden | The March/April 2022 issue of Horticulture magazine highlighted super sedges. Our North American native sedges shine in their supporting role: covering ground and providing great ecological bang for the buck. Editor Meghan Shinn shared the story with us to show our industry that the demand is there. She wants consumers to have lots of choices when it comes to purchasing sedges! | | | |
Fresh Sedges for Wet Areas | How do you deal with wet areas that never dry out? Plant a sedge, of course. We grow moisture-loving Carex in a variety of sizes. They're lush growers with no-fuss, low-resource needs. They're also handy for the edges of ponds, water gardens, or natural seeps. | | | |
When John and Jill Hoffman founded Hoffman Nursery, they knew they wanted to focus on grasses. Thirty-six years later, the nursery is a leader in the industry. For a look at the past, present, and future of Hoffman Nursery, join us for a chat with founder and owner, John Hoffman, and Chief Operations Officer, David Hoffman. | | | |
Looking for New Leadership? Think Outside the Plant Box | Hoffman Nursery has continued to boost its management team with new hires from outside horticulture. Greenhouse Grower talked to us about how that came about and the improvements it's brought to the nursery. | | | |
We're Hiring!
We've got grasses to grow and a nursery to run. To round out our team, we're hiring for several positions:
- Director of Sales and Customer Service
- Sales and Customer Service Assistant
- Section Grower 1
- Office Assistant
For descriptions and links to apply, visit our Open Positions page.
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Horticulture on Display at NCLC
Horticulture students from 43 schools converged on North Carolina State University for the 46th National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) this month. They visited with recruiting companies and sponsors, competed in events, and had fun demonstrating their skills.
Hoffman Nursery was there sponsoring the annual and perennial plant identification event. Students tested their knowledge by identifying and correctly naming a sample of the most common plants in the landscape trade. We made sure there was a good sample of grasses!
Jonathan Hampton from Auburn University had the top score, closely followed by Adam Boden from Brigham Young University-Provo. We send a big congrats to all the students who competed at NCLC.
And a huge shout-out to host school North Carolina State University!
Here are a few links to see more of the competition and enjoy this fabulous student-focused event:
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Scholarship Opportunities to Share
Getting a jump start with educational support can make a difference in whether someone pursues a career in horticulture. That's why we're highlighting three upcoming scholarship opportunities for students. Please pass along the info to students you know. And tell them we're rooting for them!
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Perennial Plant Foundation
The Perennial Plant Foundation supports students in the perennial industry through an academic scholarship and through attendance at the National Perennial Plant Symposium. 2022 scholarship recipients will receive full access to the entire five-day National Perennial Plant Symposium, complimentary lodging, and a $1000 stipend.
Application deadline: April 1, 2022
Sidney B. Meadows Foundation
The Sidney B. Meadows Foundation provides scholarships to students in sixteen Southeastern states pursuing a career in horticulture. In 2021, the fund awarded a total of twelve $1,500 scholarships. In 2022, they expect to award the same or increase the amount to $2000.
Application deadline: May 27, 2022.
Horticultural Research Institute (HRI)
HRI offers has nine scholarship funds generously created and supported by their donors. The scholarships vary in requirements and amounts, but all are aimed toward students pursuing a career in horticulture.
Application deadline: September 2, 2022
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Green Infrastructure and Plants at Work | |
Green Infrastructure in Dallas Could Lead to Fewer Floods | Extreme weather events have battered Dallas in recent years, with evidence suggesting it will only get worse amid a changing climate. But a recent report issued by The Nature Conservancy and Texas A&M AgriLife offers hope. It estimates that implementing green stormwater infrastructure could be 77% cheaper than a gray infrastructure upgrade on its own. | | | |
Native Grasses Popular in Conservation Program | USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General Signup allows landowners and producers to retire eligible agricultural land with a history of crop production in exchange for payment. What practices do they use? Turns out native grasses are the top choices. | | | |
Musings on a Fully Mature Green Roof Market | Ed Snodgrass, President of Emory Knoll Farms and Green Roof Plants, has been working with green roofs for decades. In this article, he shares some thoughts about what the future of the green roof industry might look like. He makes great points that we plant-centric folks should embrace. | | | |
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June 10-11, 2022
Raleigh, NC
The Southeastern Plant Symposium was held for the first time in 2019 but was thwarted in 2020 by the pandemic. The initial symposium was a smashing success, and it's back in person for 2022!
This is a compelling event for plantaholics, plant nerds, nursery professionals, gardeners, and horticulturists. Hosted by the JC Raulston Arboretum and Juniper Level Botanic Garden, they've got plant explorers, plant breeders, nursery folk, and other experts. It's a deep dive into new and cutting-edge plants.
Our marketing director Shannon Currey is on the schedule for Saturday, June 11 to share her Carex intensity. Join us for two days of nothing but plants!
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July 16-19, 2022
Columbus, OH
Cultivate is a must-attend event for the green industry. We are excited to take part and see our friends and colleagues in person. Join us at Booth #3013 for a chance to catch up, share your stories, and hear what's happening with grasses.
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August 1-5, 2022
Lancaster, PA
Registration is now open for the Perennial Plant Association 2022 National Symposium. From tours of public and private gardens to education crafted for diverse industry interests, this is THE event for perennial plant people.
The National Symposium will be hosted at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square from August 1-5 of 2022, with tours exploring surrounding areas. Participants will have the opportunity to attend education, tours, socials, dinners, and a trade show and can choose to participate in the weeklong experience (Monday-Friday), or a three-day Core Symposium (Tuesday-Wednesday).
Hoffman Nursery is proud to be a year-round partner with PPA, and we hope to see you there!
Get more information and register here.
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Download Availability & Order Form
Prices for liners, number of liners currently in stock, and future availability are listed in PDF and Excel files. You may also use these as order forms. Need details on what the numbers mean? Learn more here.
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