December 2025

Meeting News

Students Attend KY Conference

Thirteen students from ten different universities attended the 2025 IPPS Eastern Region conference in October on scholarships. The scholarships were generously funded by the Eastern Region and the Eastern Region Foundation. Students were given the opportunity to expand their knowledge of plant production through tours and talks. Just as importantly, they were able to meet members of the industry and see the wide range of careers available in horticulture. One of the highlights was a dinner with other students and IPPS members. Providing students with the opportunity to attend the conference strengthens our organization through a new generation of members excited about the future!

Area Meeting Held December 4th

Twixwood Nursery owner Tom Kimmel graciously hosted an area meeting on December 4th in Berrien Springs, MI. Tom and staff guided attendees through the production cycle of vinca and toured the shipping areas and greenhouses as well. More HERE.

Research News: Emerald Ash Borer Resistance

Ash saplings newly planted on Cornell land are potentially resistant to devastating emerald ash borer insects, making the university the first propagation center in New York state. After finding several resistant trees in its natural areas, Cornell Botanic Gardens is collaborating with other conservation partners to propagate more resistant trees. If successful, these trees and their progeny could be used to reforest decimated woodlands in New York State and beyond. Learn more about this exciting project and the mechanisms of resistance involved HERE.

Member Updates & Opportunities

IPPS PRESS KIT AVAILABLE - JUST IN TIME FOR TRADE SHOW SEASON!

Download the IPPS International Press Kit to help share the story of our organization and the value of membership. This printable packet provides clear, ready-to-use talking points that can be displayed at your booth or shared with colleagues, students, and industry partners.

Whether you’re attending trade shows, leading workshops, or mentoring future professionals, the IPPS Press Kit makes it easy to highlight how our global network supports every sector of the green industry—from nursery and greenhouse production to research, education, public gardens, and landscape management.

Use these materials to build awareness of IPPS and showcase the benefits of joining a community dedicated to seeking and sharing plant production knowledge worldwide.

PRESS KIT

SUPPORT THE IPPS EASTERN REGION FOUNDATION

The IPPS Eastern Region Foundation had an eventful year, awarding $8,000 in scholarships to horticulture students, $3,000 in support of students attending the Eastern Region conference and helping to send a young IPPSER member to the 2025 IPPS European meeting in England.

Thanks to your generosity and growth in Foundation investments the Foundation has been able to give out more than $50,000 in the last 6 years. Consider supporting this important effort by making a donation, setting up a legacy gift or naming the IPPS ER Foundation on a beneficiary form or IRA distribution. With your help, the IPPS motto "To Seek and To Share" will benefit and inspire generations of horticulturists and help IPPS continue as an important organization in horticulture.

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ATTENTION: Membership Dues Renewal

If you haven't done so already, now is the time to renew your membership dues for the coming year. You can pay for one year or you can sign up for the automatic renewal option which charges your card once a year (on or near your expiration date) so you don't have to log in and renew! A reminder that if autorenewal is your preference (even if you enrolled previously), select "change" before selecting "renew" when you are within 30 days of your dues expiring (December 31st). Please note that the autorenewal membership can be added or removed from your account at any time throughout the year by going to the "My IPPS" part of your account and selecting "change".

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Is the Chelsea Flower Show on your bucket list?

Join the “Gardens of London and the Chelsea Flower Show” tour in May 2026

The 2026 Gardens of London and Chelsea Flower Show tour also includes stops at Kew Botanic Garden, Hampton Court Palace & Garden, & RHS Wisley Garden. The tour will be held from May 17-23, 2026. Trip details are HERE. To reserve a seat, a deposit is due by February 15, 2026. Questions? Email Mark Bridgen at mpb27@cornell.edu or call/text 631-921-4941.

Expanded Opportunity for Members: Share & Discover IPPS

Calling all IPPS members: you can submit job openings to our Careers page—completely free!

Whether you're hiring or looking to spread the word, it's easy to participate. Just send a single PDF (under 500 KB) or a link to your job posting, including title, location, description, and contact details. Listings must be submitted to the regional IPPS site you’re registered with and are subject to approval by the IPPS Executive Committee.

Let’s help grow our community—share your opportunities today!