The Newest for 2022

We introduced our newest sedges in the most recent newsletter, but what about our newest grass? It’s the hottest ticket in grasses right now.

Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Ha Ha Tonka’ is a selection of Little Bluestem from the Piet Oudolf Collection. It’s a collaboration between Oudolf and master plantsman, Cassian Schmidt. Schmidt was on a botanizing trip to the U.S. and collected Little Bluestem seed in Ha Ha Tonka State Park in south-central Missouri.

Back in Germany, he sowed the seed and began crossing the offspring. He and Oudolf made selections over time, and this cultivar was the result. Read more

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

If you receive liners during winter or early spring, we’ll probably ask where you’re putting the plants. Why do we do that? It helps ensure the plants you receive have the best chance of growing and thriving in their new conditions. Get tips for planning your winter and early spring liners.

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The Market That Gives Back

After skipping 2020, we were thrilled to hold Hoffman Market at the end of 2021. Our team donated hundreds of gently used items to set up a market where employees could browse and take home what they wanted. After masking up, we “shopped” the market using special Hoff Bucks instead of cash. For every Hoff Buck spent, the nursery donated a dollar to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Unsold items at the end of the market were donated to TROSA, a comprehensive, long-term, residential substance abuse recovery program in Durham, North Carolina.

This was our first Hoffman Market since the pandemic began, and we worked in protocols to keep everyone safe and comfortable. We are proud of the team members who organized the event and grateful for everyone who donated items and shopped. It felt great to have the market again! It was a fun and meaningful way to contribute to our nursery and the broader community.

Join the fun with a peek at Hoffman Market in the video below.

A Hybrid Show

The pandemic situation in January posed difficulties for mingling in person. Our presence at winter shows was curtailed, and we missed MANTS. For Green & Growin' in Greensboro, NC, we were able to shift to a hybrid booth.

Our plants were in person, while our team was remote. Attendees could browse the booth and pick up materials and cool giveaways. They could scan QR codes to see videos, get more information, and meet up with us virtually.

Thanks to everyone who came by our booth and took advantage of the opportunities there. We can't wait to see you in person again soon!

National Collegiate Landscape Competition

March 16-19, 2022

NC State University, Raleigh, NC

This annual, three-day competition and networking event brings together horticulture students from across the country. More than 800 students from two- and four-year colleges demonstrate their skills in real-world, competitive events and network with top companies at the largest Career Fair in the industry. Hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, the venue rotates to a different college or university each year.

2022's competition is at North Carolina State University, and Hoffman Nursery will once again sponsor the annual & perennial identification event. We've been involved with this event for several years and continue to marvel at the enthusiasm and interest we see from students. See you there!