Jared Barnes at Stephen F. Austin University says we are the experts at propagating plants. That’s knowledge we can put to good use to envision how to attract new gardeners and future horticulturists to the industry.
With its emphasis on education and its Perennial Plant Of The Year program, the Perennial Plant Association boosted the popularity of perennials and helped make it the vital category it is.
Beautification efforts through America In Bloom benefit communities through environmental services, economic paybacks and health and well-being enhancements — and they also benefit our industry.
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