We at Hoffman Nursery hope you find joy in your holiday and renewed optimism for the coming year. Thank you for your business, your support, and your trust in us.
Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
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Hoffman Nursery will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Jan. 1. We will reopen Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. |
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Wrapping up 2020, our thoughts are very much on the new year. We hope 2021 brings better news on all fronts, including the chance to meet up safely in person. We sorely miss all the benefits our in-person industry events give us.
Until then, we're committed to seeing you the best way we can. On January 6-8, 2021 during MANTS, we will be hosting grass chats and virtual visits using Zoom. These events take place outside the MANTS virtual platform. In this GrassSolutions newsletter, we'll give you the quick tour and invite you to join us.
For the most up-to-date schedule, descriptions, and login information, visit our Virtual Events page.
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Get the Scoop on Our Newest Selections |
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Chats with the Breeders
In these daily sessions during MANTS, you'll see John Hoffman chat with plant breeders who developed some of our newest selections. He'll be joined by David Hoffman to field questions and foster discussion around these exciting new grasses and sedges.
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Dave MacKenzie
Andropogon gerardii Karl's Cousin®
Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 11:00 am
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Wednesday, we'll hear from Dave MacKenzie of Hortech, who developed Karl's Cousin® Big Bluestem. This resilient native grass has beautiful ornamental qualities and stays upright throughout the seasons. |
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Piet Oudolf
Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears'
Thursday, Jan. 7 at 11:00 am
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Thursday morning, master plantsman and designer Piet Oudolf chats with John about Panicum virgatum 'Purple Tears'. Learn how it caught his eye, how he uses it in designs, and which plants work with it. Plus a sneak peek of a few new grasses from the Piet Oudolf Collection!
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Thierry Delabroye
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'
Thursday, Jan. 7 at 2:00 pm
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Thursday afternoon, French nurseryman Thierry Delabroye gives us the story on the ground-breaking selection, Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'. This variegated cultivar elevates Little Bluestem to glamour status.
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Pat FitzGerald
Carex morrowii EverColor® 'Everglow'
Friday, Jan. 8 at 11:00 am
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Friday, the chat is on with Pat FitzGerald of FitzGerald Nurseries in Ireland. He'll talk about Carex morrowii EverColor® 'Everglow', the newest in our sedge lineup.
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Come One and All, Friends! |
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Hoffman Nursery Happy Hour!
Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 4:30 pm
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Join us at the end of the day for a virtual visit. We plan on a little trivia, some giveaways, and a whole lot of fun conversation. It's not the same as meeting up at Pratt Street Ale House, but we'll still enjoy seeing friends and colleagues.
You'll want a working microphone and camera on your computer or mobile device to get the full experience. Participate a little or a lot—we'll be happy to have you in whatever mode you choose. Grab your favorite beverage and join the gang!
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Growing Operations Office Hours
Thursday, Jan. 7 at 9:00 am
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Bring your best grass questions for Head Grower Bill Hall and Senior Director of Sales & Operations David Hoffman. They'll be available during this hour to entertain your questions and address the most common issues we see with grasses.
This session uses the Zoom meeting format, so you'll be able to ask questions using your computer or device's microphone and camera if you'd like. You'll also be able to type your questions into the chat window or Q&A box.
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Grass Recs with the Sales Team
Friday, Jan. 8 at 9:00 am
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Recommendations, FAQs, and a lively discussion about grasses in green public spaces with Sales Team members Jessica Hall and Stephen Gillis, along with Senior Director of Sales & Operations, David Hoffman. Moderated by Marketing Director Shannon Currey. |
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Hoffman Nursery will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Jan. 1. We will reopen Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.
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With a virtual format at MANTS, we’re trying new ways to see you. The MANTS.com Business Hub offers exhibitor profiles, along with a matching process to connect attendees and exhibitors. We have a Business Hub profile at MANTS so please visit and check it out.
Most importantly, we’ll be hosting grass chats and virtual visits during the show using Zoom. These events take place outside the MANTS.com Business Hub. For a full schedule and links to join, visit our Virtual Events page.
Attendee registration for MANTS is open, and the Business Hub will be available throughout December, during the January 6-8, 2021 show dates, and 90 days post-show. The registration cost is $10 per person.
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The North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (NCNLA) has taken the switch to virtual as an opportunity to fill a need for online education in the green industry. The traditional Green & Growin’ education program is known for its variety each year, with courses for landscapers, growers, retailers and other industry professionals. The online program is no different. Attendees can also take advantage of additional classes to boost skills in areas outside of their primary business functions.
Registration is open until the last day of the conference on Jan. 13, 2021.
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Feb. 12, 2020 - Winter Virtual Symposium
Perennial Professionals: At Work and Play
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The Perennial Plant Association, known for its networking and plant intensity, is offering webinars, happy hours, and garden tours virtually. They're interesting, informative, and offer an inside look at some of the best gardens and projects in North America. And they feature designers, growers, curators, and other perennial plant professionals who will give you the scoop.
Join your perennial colleagues in these engaging virtual events. Check out the full schedule at the link above.
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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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