In this issue:
- NC's Nature-based Stormwater Strategies
- First Look Grass to Get Excited About
- Currey Talks Grasses in Horticulture Magazine
- Three Questions: David Hoffman
- Shared-space Plantings Don't Have to be Boring
- The New Wave of Gardening
- Upcoming Events
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Plans for Green Infrastructure |
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NC's Nature-based Stormwater Strategies
North Carolina has developed an action plan for using nature-based stormwater strategies to reduce flooding and improve water quality. Focusing on greener approaches, the plan will help the state better prepare for, and respond to, future threats.
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www.nccoast.org
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First Look Grass to Get Excited About |
The Handpicked for You® certification program performs rigorous trials to ensure they're applying their trust mark to top performing plants. In a recent newsletter from the program, Paul Westervelt from Saunders Brothers, Inc. wrote about plants on their "First Look" list. The article highlighted some of the most promising selections in their trials.
We are thrilled to see Chameleon Little Bluestem on the list. Westervelt is impressed with this native cultivar's variegated foliage and ability to stay standing. It's been in high demand and is sold out for spring. We'll have a crop available in mid-August. If you want this outstanding cultivar, reserve it soon!
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Chameleon Little Bluestem
Photo courtesy of Paul Westervelt
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Hoffman Nursery in the News |
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Currey Talks Grasses in Horticulture Magazine |
Our Marketing Director Shannon Currey had a great grass chat with writer Scott Beuerlein in the May/June issue of Horticulture magazine. The conversation ranged from the incredible horticultural community in North Carolina to the changing role of grasses in the U.S. to what it's like to follow John Hoffman around an industry event.
A big shout out to Scott Beuerlein of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden® for the article and to Horticulture magazine for letting us share it!
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*The article first ran in the May/June 2021 issue of Horticulture magazine.
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Three Questions: David Hoffman
With Greenhouse Magazine, our Senior Director of Sales and Operations discusses plant supply issues, making substitutions, and pivoting when needed.
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www.greenhousemag.com
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Shared-space Plantings Don't Have to be Boring
A guest rant by Kelly Baldry on the always engaging Garden Rant website asserts that the public spaces we share need a lift. He advocates using grasses and perennials for better, more sustainable plantings in parking lots and in-between places.
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gardenrant.com
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The New Wave of Gardening
Panayoti Kelaidis with the Denver Botanic Garden discusses the cycles of gardening design and the people and movements that led to today's naturalistic style. The rise of grasses and perennials and the latest trends make for fascinating reading.
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www.coloradogardener.com
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In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed Monday, May 31st. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, June 1st.
We hope you have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), the industry association for professionals in the green roof and wall industry, and the Green Infrastructure Foundation are hosting a the virtual conference, Designing For Tomorrow: Green Infrastructure and the Post-COVID-19 Recovery. Through videos, panels, expert speakers, and networking sessions, the conference will highlight a wide range of best practices in designing and implementing green infrastructure and other nature-based solutions for addressing public health concerns exacerbated by the pandemic while building community resilience.
The content at Grey to Green is specifically curated to inspire and elevate the work of all those interested in sustainable development! Grey to Green will offer CEUs to design professionals at an affordable price. Hoffman Nursery is a corporate member of GRHC, and we're proud to support and promote this upcoming event. Our partnership allows us to offer a discount on registration. Use the discount code GRHCPartner during registration to save $150.
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July 10-13, 2021; Columbus, OH
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After a successful virtual event last year, AmericanHort is gathering us in person. Hoffman Nursery will be there for one of our industry's premiere events. Join us at Booth #3013 at Cultivate'21 for a chance to catch up, share your stories, and hear what's happening with grasses. |
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The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) is using a new format for its 2021 national symposium. They're hosting a Hybrid National Symposium, which combines a virtual national education event with small, in-person regional gatherings. Hoffman Nursery is pleased to serve as a year-round partner with PPA, and we're thrilled they're planning a hybrid event for 2021.
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Virtual National Symposium
A virtual national education event July 27-29, 2021 will showcase world-renowned speakers. The lineup includes several new faces, along with well-known favorites.
There will be a fun tea tasting, mindfulness breaks to rest our eyes and minds, and networking opportunities. Register by June 18 to receive a gift box with all kinds of cool goodies! See the schedule and register.
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PPA Pop-Ups
The virtual education event will be paired with short, small, outdoor, regional PPA pop-up gatherings held at locations around the U.S. The pop-ups will let colleagues connect and network while allowing the flexibility to adapt to local, state, and regional guidelines and recommendations for safe gatherings. And there's even more exciting news! We will be hosting a pop-up event at the nursery on Thursday, September 16! We're still working out the details, so keep an eye out for those.
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Virtual is the current event mode. We'll be posting events we're involved in or are related to what we do. Keep an eye out for details as they become available. Check the full calendar on our Upcoming Events page for the most up-to-date info. |
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