Calendar

June 26 - Plant Select Annual Conference (sold out - waitlist)

June 26 - Women in Horticulture Social Hour

July 10 - CNGA Plant Walk, Kendrick Lake

July 11 - CHREF Sporting Clays Fundraiser

July 22-23, 29-30, August 12 - CCNP Seminars and Exam, Grand Junction Location TBD

July 24 - CNGA Plant Walk & Social Hour, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

July 29 - Member BBQ - Mt. Garfield Greenhouse & Nursery

September 19 - CHREF Golf Tournament

And more, see events page for all CNGA events!

New Job on the CNGA Classifieds

Growing Dome Adviser, Growing Spaces, Pagosa Springs, CO

Welcome New CNGA Member!

Ezequiel Villanueva-Ruiz, CGG, Denver, CO, Educator Member

Only 11 Spots Left for Women in Hort Social Hour

There are only 11 spots remaining for the Women in Horticulture social hour at Rowdy Poppy on June 26 at 4 p.m.! Join us for cocktails, charcuterie and flower arranging at a great Denver location and hear about the Rowdy Poppy urban farm! Register here.

JP Malik Shares a First Shot at CHREF’s Sporting Clay Fundraiser Event Location

I had the chance to take part in a recent test run of an upcoming CHREF event, and while I’ll admit I didn’t shoot particularly well, I had an absolute ball. The course features 15 unique shooting stations, each offering 6 to 8 clay targets tossed from a variety of angles and elevations. Some are quick crossers, others zip straight up or drop from the sky, and yes, one is launched from a 30-foot tower, just to keep things interesting (and humble the overconfident).

What really made the day special for me was sharing it with a lifelong duck-chasing friend. We may have missed more than we hit, but the friendly competition and shared laughs reminded us why these events matter, not just for the cause, but for making connections and fostering industry camaraderie.

Set for July 11, this charity shoot will take place on a beautiful 15-station course just outside of Nunn CO. Hosted by the Colorado Horticulture Research & Education Foundation (CHREF), the event combines outdoor fun with a mission to support research and the education of future leaders in nursery, greenhouse, and landscape horticulture.

Participants can drive from station to station, making the event accessible and enjoyable for shooters of all skill levels. Bonus, your registration will include one hundred 12-gage rounds. One piece of advice: leave home early, you’ll need time to navigate to Great Guns Sporting.

Whether you're a seasoned shooter or it’s your first time for sport clays, the day promises to be packed with plenty of clay-busting fun, all in support of the CHREF cause. To sponsor our sporting Clay event or if you’re ready to sign up to shoot, visit CHREF Sporting Clay Event for Horticulture to learn more and register.

Drought / Snowpack Update

Colorado’s drought monitor as of May 27, 2025 shows 66% of the state in an abnormally dry condition, 49% in moderate drought, 25% in severe drought, and 6% in extreme drought, and 34% of the state with no drought conditions. The worst drought area is centered on Mesa, Montrose, and Delta counties. The drought monitor, as well as other maps where you can compare past drought conditions with those of day, is available here.

The Water Watch Report is a summary of water supply and demand conditions (e.g., reservoir supply, snowpack and precipitation) prepared for Denver’s Board of Water Commissioners. It is available in an email sent out weekly during the watering/irrigation season. The current Water Watch lists Colorado reservoirs Antero, Eleven Mile, Cheesman, Strontia Springs,Chatfield, Dillon,Gross, Ralston, and Meadow Creek as totalling 87% full versus 91% last year at this time.



The state snowpack is at 53% of median for June 3.

CNGA Comments on Proposed NM Heat Rule

On behalf of our New Mexico chapter, CNGA submitted written comments on a proposed Heat Illness and Injury Prevention Rule proposed by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). This rule, which would be challenging for an industry which conducts a great deal of outdoor work, was originally to go into effect on July 1. This timeline has been pushed back, and it is likely the rule will be subject to further revisions.

NMED is seeking information from employers outlining their policies and procedures to keep employees safe from heat illness and injury, as well as the historic data related to the effectiveness of their programs. CNGA encourages you to share your heat safety plan with us so we are prepared to represent the industry in New Mexico.

NMED will be hosting stakeholder roundtables to gather additional data from employers, employees, medical and insurance professionals and various associations. CNGA may ask you to participate in one of these roundtables, and CNGA plans to participate if possible.

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