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Six decades of support

By Sally Benson — Posted June 22, 2022

The Horticultural Research Institute continues to grow the industryArticle provided by the Horticultural Research Institute Think back, if you will, to 1962: John Glenn became the first human to orbit the Earth. President John F. Kennedy was dealing with the Cuban Missile Crisis. Rachel Carson published her landmark book, Silent Spring. And in September 1962, […]

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HRI accepting grant proposals for 2021

By Bill Goloski — Posted April 28, 2020

Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the foundation of AmericanHort, is now accepting research project proposals for the 2021 grant cycle. Applications are due no later than June 1. Each year, the institute funds projects that are designed to improve green industry efficiencies and profitability. Grants of between $5,000 and $35,000 may be awarded to research projects […]

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Seed Your Future launches new career exploration tool

By Bill Goloski — Posted January 23, 2019

Seed Your Future has launched a new, free online horticulture career exploration resource at www.SeedYourFuture.org/careers. It is for parents, teachers, students or anyone looking for work opportunities. The program is an industry-wide effort, supported by more than 150 partner organizations, to promote horticulture and inspire more people to pursue careers working with plants. The career […]

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Farwest Show speakers talk about woody breeding and boxwood blight

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 6, 2018

At the 2018 Farwest Show, seminar speakers Dr. Ryan Contreras of Oregon State University (OSU), and Jill Calabro of AmericanHort/Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), will deliver talks of particular interest to nursery growers, sharing insights on new breeding for woody plants and developments in the crisis of boxwood blight. Dr. Contreras’ seminar, “Moving, Shaking and Remaking: […]

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NURSERY NEWS

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Hall of Famers give gift towards horticultural industry advocacy

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June 2023: The Shrubs Issue

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March 2023: Water Outlook 2023

February 2023: Greenhouse Issue ’23

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The Value of Membership

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Meet the Leader: Angela Bailey

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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE

Virtual is the new reality – for now

Trade shows in the time of COVID

A demand ‘renaissance’ for nurseries

Western Nursery & Landscape Association falls victim to pandemic

MANTS 2021 to move online due to COVID-19

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Nursery Guide LIVE clicks into place

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Keynote presentations at Nursery Guide LIVE virtual marketplace provide insight on green industry trends in 2021 and beyond

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