eLeaf: CNGA Recruiting Young People, 2023 Plants from Plant Select, and Japanese Beetle in Mesa County

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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Podcast

Preventing and Managing Disease on Tropical Plants

Calendar

Mar. 16 - Pesticide Applicator Seminars

July 18 - CCNP Training Seminars - Colorado Springs

July 19 - Plant Walk, CSU Spur Campus, Denver

Sept. 19 - CHREF Fundraiser Golf Tournament

Webinars

Mar. 20/29 - Webinars for Spanish Speaking Workers in the Green Industry

Apr. 4 - Diagnosing Plant Problems

CNGA Recruits Young People for Industry

Debi Borden-Miller and Kerri Dantino represented CNGA at the Brighton High School Career Fair on Friday, March 10. Over 300 students attended and they talked to a LOT of them about careers in horticulture, particularly our members' businesses, our CHREF scholarships, and internship opportunities. They believe we gained a few future employees!

Also last week, Debi and Beth Gulley took part in the CSU Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Professional Mixer. Several CNGA members also took part, and got to visit with 90 CSU students. There were a lot of students looking for internships and jobs and we spoke to quite a few of them about careers in the industry.

Thanks to Beth and Kerri for helping us staff these events!

Plant Select Announces New Plants for 2023

Plant Select is excited to share their 2023 plant introductions, including four perennials and two shrubs. Watch here for a short video as Ross Shrigley of Plant Select explores what makes each of these plants special and why they can make great additions to your water wise landscapes. Additional details at their website.

Mesa County Commissioners Declare Japanese Beetle a Public Nuisance

Following the discovery of a breeding population of Japanese Beetles in Grand Junction in 2022, the Board of County Commissioners has declared the Japanese Beetle a public nuisance and has directed staff to take emergency action to quarantine, control, and eradicate the invasive pest.

"It's all hands on deck to ensure Grand Junction is the hard stop for this invasive species so that it does not spread into Clifton, Palisade, Fruita, Loma, and beyond," said Commissioner Bobbie Daniel. "Time is of the essence, and we are responding to the needs of our agriculture community, listening to our farmers and the invasive species experts to jump on this as quickly as possible. If we act now, we save ourselves a lot of time, money and heartache."

"Mesa County is committed to protecting the local economy, ensuring the well-being of our citizens, and bringing our partners together to solve this urgent beetle outbreak," said Commissioner Janet Rowland. More information and the full story here.

Who's the Member?

This member is not only a Top 100 Revolutionary Garden Center, providing annuals, perennials and garden supplies to their community, they also believe in the local food movement and support small farmers by providing a Winter Market so they can sell their products year round. They grow vegetables under cover during the winter months and provide freshly grown lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, and baby sunflower greens to schools in their region. Their "about" page lists 20 items that they believe in, including: "We believe we are an inspiring, relaxing, and therapeutic place for all."

Meet a CNGA member.