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FNGLA’s Annual Convention Promises to be Muy Caliente!

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June 2015 | Volume 36, Issue 6

June brings summertime, Father’s Day and FNGLA’s Annual Convention – not in that particular order. Scheduled June 12 & 13 at the Westin Colonnade in Coral Gables is FNGLA’s Annual Convention. While celebrating the past year of FNGLA leadership and accomplishments, it also continues the Association’s momentum as new leaders are elected and visions and goals set. It’s also the time to learn and have fun together as an industry through botanical garden tours, networking receptions and relaxed downtime.

FNGLA’s convention kicks off with optional activities on Friday morning, June 12 including an exclusive two-hour tour of Montgomery Botanical Garden, followed by a private garden tour

of the historic Vizcaya estate in Coral Gables. The convention officially starts with a Friday evening “Cuban Nights” Reception in the distinctive rotunda of the Westin Colonnade. Complete with a full salsa band, authentic Cuban food and lots of fun, we embrace this convention theme, “Bienvenido Miami a tropical!”

Saturday, June 13 starts with FNGLA’s Annual Business meeting when a ”Year in Review” is presented, industry awards winners recognized, and officer elections occur. An exclusive Dade County Ag tour is offered to FNGLA Convention participants by Dade County Farm Bureau on Saturday afternoon. It includes stops at three of Homestead’s most popular agritourism destinations.

The convention finale is the President’s Gala on Saturday evening. During this event, FNGLA’s Past Presidents are recognized. We anticipate fifteen past presidents in attendance, a grand representation of FNGLA’s leaders through the years. FNGLA is honored to host Florida Representative Katie Edwards as she offers the evening’s keynote address. The program ends with FNGLA President Sandy Stein passing the “Big Shoes” to FNGLA’s incoming president Billy Butterfield. And, then the dance floor opens and the music gets lively!

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Sandy SteinFNGLA 2014-2015 PresidentPRESIDENT’S LETTER

A Year as FNGLA President: What A Ride!“At every party there are two kinds of people -- those who want to go home and those who don’t. The trouble is, they are usually married to each other.” – Ann Landers

The party’s in Miami in case you were somehow unaware. Our group of volunteer leaders has put together quite the spectacle down here. It is a completely Latin-themed weekend

from the food, to the entertainment, to the cigars, to the specialty drinks in the Hospitality Suite. This year’s FNGLA Convention is in my backyard. Miami is my Corazon, my heart. I was born and raised here. I watched Miami grow from the mostly Anglo community of the 1950’s to the mostly Latin melting pot the world knows today -- and I love it.

Driving on our roads can be an adventure. Horns honking, people yelling out of their car windows at each other. It’s awesome! Our tropical flora is totally unique to this area of our country. We are hot and muggy in the summer and just so cool in the winter. Actually, we’re pretty cool “all year round.” If you miss it, you’ll really have missed it.

Being president of the FNGLA this past year, as all us Presidents say, has been a privilege and an honor. I watched from afar years ago as each awesome volunteer President dedicated a year of their lives sacrificing their time and energy from their businesses, family and friends outside the Association. I wondered how they managed to juggle all those balls. I wondered what “being on the inside” was like. Would I learn the secret handshake?

Here’s the thing: I had no idea that my biggest takeaway was going to be just how overwhelmingly impressed I would be by the dedication and devotion shown to me in my role as President and to this Association as a whole by our staff, starting with the “Big Cheese,” Ben Bolusky. Ben has every President’s back no matter what happens, not to mention the oh so impressive job he does steering our ship in general. And, Linda Adams fights every day to make this Association shine. Jennifer Nelis, my chum from the office, goes so far beyond the call of duty it’s a miracle she has a family life, yet she does. Linda Reindl’s planning and executing many of the outstanding events of which I was grateful to be a part.

Eddie Singh keeps the Association’s finances in such precise order, I have tried to emulate and learn from him, to implement what I have learned into Robin’s and my business. What’s slowly, yet surely, becoming the fourth leg of our Association, FNGLA’s

professional certifications, is growing due to the work of lots of great volunteers from around the state, but it has NO legs without Merry Mott’s hard work and perseverance. Sabrina Haines heads up our two huge tradeshows, two beautiful and impressive tradeshows which generate sales for our member businesses in a huge way.

If you have not seen us online (you will likely not see this letter), our I. T. has developed, and continues to develop as a powerful tool for the Association and its members alike, all under the purview of Wayne Strauss, who translates our wishes into his desires. Toni Wise is a key component of managing our finances, Billy Deal has come on board and helped generate revenue from our tradeshows and membership. And, let me not forget for one second to thank Amy DiBella, whose always pleasant voice answers the FNGLA phones and has been a great help to me over this past year.

Robin Stein has been nothing less than amazing, not just in her support of our business and personal affairs while I was off gallivanting on my FNGLA duties, but also in her investment of time and energy in preparation for the FNGLA Convention which those wise amongst you will attend. I love you heart and soul my dear (no I’m not talking to you Ben)! Both Robin and I would love to see you next week at The Westin Colonnade on Miracle Mile in sunny Coral Gables. Come on down, drink a mojito and smoke a cigar with us.

In closing, I wish to thank every member of this Association for having the faith in me to hold this office over the past year. It has been a great ride. I proudly turn over the reins of this position to Billy Butterfield, our next President. I know Billy will do an outstanding job for us all over this next year.

Sandy SteinThe Jungle Nursery (Miami)sstein@junglenursery.com

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Thanks to FNGLA’s Miami-Dade Chapter for hosting the convention, including the welcome bags, as well as the plant decorations for the events and the hospitality suite. Special recognition goes to convention chairwoman Robin Stein, Sylvia Gordon, Sandy Stein, Pep and Jerry Frye, Bill Rotolante and Nancy Chappel for the extra time and energy they put into planning and implementing the convention details.

A complete schedule, hotel information and online registration are available at http://www.fngla.org/events/annual-convention/. Please note the convention sponsors listed on the convention webpage because it is through their generous support that FNGLA’s convention can provide great value at such a low price. For additional information, contact Linda Adams at ladams@fngla.org.

This event is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay on the cutting edge of floriculture trends or be “in the know” on the latest plants hitting the Florida market!

THANK YOU CONVENTION SPONSORS

FNGLA Treasure Coast Chapter | Arborbrace | BWI CompaniesFerlita, Walsh & Gonzalez, P.A. | Getting Green Plant Services, Inc. | The Jungle Nursery

Parrish Nursery | Rich & Carla Kling | Tradewinds Power Corp.

Helena Chemical Co. | Arborbrace | BWI | Brown & Brown InsuranceDade County Farm Bureau | Foremostco | Growers Equipment

National Foods | Nature’s Way Nursery of Miami | Valroy Liners

MIAMI-DADE CHAPTER SPONSORS

HOSTED BY FNGLA’S MIAMI-DADE CHAPTER

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FNGLA HAPPENINGS

FNGLA’s Landscape Awards: Submit Best Projects by July 17

Celebrate “the best of the best!” in Florida landscapes: FNGLA’s Landscape Awards program is accepting nominations now through July 17.

FNGLA’s Landscape Awards bring excellence and prestige to your business portfolio. The entry categories and applications are straightforward and submitted on-line. And, you can now even submit

twice as many digital images of your landscape entry! Florida landscape projects installed and completed since January 1, 2012 are eligible for

submission.

Are you one of the BEST? FNGLA’s 2015 award–winning landscape projects will be showcased on the main stage at The Landscape Show in Orlando, September 24 - 26. Higher-level “special recognition” awards will be revealed. Submit your very best landscape projects as this is a grand opportunity for FNGLA to help promote and position your landscape firm as one of the very best in the state!

Submit New Installation; Redesign/Renovation; and, Maintenance projects in the following categories: Residential Single-Family; Residential Community; Commercial; Theme Park; Institutional/Public; Interior Project; Special Project; Student Project; and, Environmentally Sustainable Site. Special Awards include: FNGLA S.J. Blakely Award; FNGLA Floriculture Award; FNGLA Florida Friendly Landscape™ Award; and, FNGLA Roy Rood Award. Projects must be submitted by Friday, July 17 for this year’s program. Contact FNGLA at 800.375.3642 for more details or access details online at http://www.fngla.org/recognition/landscape-awards.

Submit New Installations; Redesign/

Renovation; and, Maintenance projects in the

following categories:

• Residential Single-Family• Residential Community• Commercial• Theme Park• Institutional/Public • Interior Project• Special Project• Student Project• Environmentally Sustainable Site

Special Awards include:

• FNGLA S.J. Blakely Award• FNGLA Floriculture Award• FNGLA Florida Friendly Landscape™ Award• FNGLA Roy Rood Award Winner projects from the 2015 awards will receive their plaques from

at The Landscape Show’s main stage. With prominent placement, the main stage is again planned as the location for presenting 2015’s winners!

FNGLA HAPPENINGS

FNGLA Membership Dues RenewalsFNGLA members whose dues have not yet been paid for the 2015/16 membership year were recently sent a second renewal notice. Membership fees are officially due July 1 each year. After this time, you may experience a gap in communication and notices. Please be sure to submit your dues if you have not already done so. We very much appreciate your continued support of FNGLA & its activities!

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Two Exceptional Days! Many Great Moments!

Access the 2015 Floriculture Field Days Photo Gallery: https://plus.google.com/photos/112578394231502451597/albums/6149118844203847121?banner=pwa

FNGLA Partners with UF to provide Industry Training CoursesGreenhouse 101: Plant Science for Commercial Production – UF Instructors Brian Pearson, Rosanna Freyre and Paul Fisher

Learn the underlying horticultural science of plant growth and how to make effective crop decisions by understanding the “why” and not just the “how”. This program is ideal for a section grower who does not have formal horticulture education, but has practical experience and is responsible for planting, spraying, pinching, irrigating and fertilizing greenhouse or nursery crops. The course will run July 6 -31. Introductory Nutrient Management for Container-Grown Crops – UF Instructors Paul Fisher and Rosanna Freyre. This program is ideal for a section grower who does not have formal horticulture education, but has practical experience and is responsible for irrigating and fertilizing greenhouse or nursery crops. This course will run August 25 - Sept 18.

Both courses are offered in English and Spanish. For more details, visit http://backpocketgrower.com/onlinecourses.asp. Interested in registering? The cost is $200 per session. Register at: https://reg.distance.ufl.edu/reg/Activity/Details/699F11DFF50540D983C103CC7D3CD3AF

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Three Locations, Three Different Settings and A Wealth of Information SharedIn its fifth year, the 2015 Floriculture Field Days were recently held in Orlando. This successful event brings together industry breeders, landscape professionals and suppliers for a jam-packed two-day program which allows them to view select varieties in three different settings. Attendees had the opportunity to take advantage of educational sessions at each trial location and see first-hand how new annual varieties survived the heat and humidity of Central Florida.

In-field learning with Disney Horticulture’s landscape experts took place the first day with a garden tour and free time at the 2015 Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival. The second day featured invited guest speakers, a breeder showcase, and many more opportunities to interact with industry vendors at Harry P. Leu Gardens and the University of Florida/Orange County Extension Services.

Special thanks to Brad’s Bedding Plants, Speedling, and Knox Nursery for helping grow out the new varieties featured in all three locations as well as the growers that supplied their own varieties. Thanks also go to Ameriscapes Landscape Management Services, Orlando for the installation of the trial gardens and to our many sponsors who support this program. These programs would not exist without the continued involvement of industry volunteers.

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Solenostemon scutellariodiesColeus ‘Campfire’This coleus is on fire! Its

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Hibiscus ‘Little Zin’Compact, upright habit with eye-catching burgundy color is perfect for summer combos allowing you to extend your season! This heat-lover grows 18” to 24” tall and wide.

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Angelonia angustifolia Serenita® ‘Sky Blue’Serenita® has all the good looks, durability and easy production of its big sister, Serena – with a few additional benefits. Serenita® is an excellent solution where shorter and more manageable material is needed. It has a mounding habit, grows 12” to 14” tall and wide in the garden, and provides a late spring, summer, late summer bloom.

Zinnia marylandicaZaharaTM ‘Double Yellow’With a tidy habit for great series uniformity, this zinnia is the only true double disease-resistant zinnia series on the market – flowers are fully double. Bigger flowers for more color show. With all-season performance in beds and planters, it has outstanding disease tolerance and low water needs. They grow to be 16” to 20” tall and wide in the garden.

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Melinis nerviglumis ‘Savannah’Dense velvety ruby pink panicles with blue green leaves which turn deep red in the fall, ‘Savannah’ has a flat tuft-forming habit and is ideal for container production and fresh and dried floral arrangements. It has a garden height of up to 18” and a crop time of 20-22 weeks.

SnappyTM Double Shot PinkAntirrhinum Double Shot is an experimental variety. A taller sister to our AAS-winning TwinnyTM series of snapdragon, the only series with double-flowered, open-faced blooms.

SunPatiens® ‘Spreading Tropical Orange’Variegated yellow/green foliage sets off the vibrant orange flowers creating a beautiful tricolor look. Strong, vigorous growth is ideal for locations with challenging conditions. Eye-popping color!

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Salvia farinacea Cathedral® ‘Shining Sea’Cathedral® ‘Shining Sea’ is the newest release in this series. It has splashes of sea foam white on every lavender blue petal. Cathedral® boasts the widest color range available in a salvia series. It is well uniformed with large flowers and sharp colors, currently six in the series. Cathedral® is early flowering with flowers stacked neatly above the foliage of the plant.

Caladium ‘Autumn Beauty’The chartreuse leaves, some with slight variegation, have bold maroon veins which make this caladium quite distinctive. Some leaves have a rust color mixed with the chartreuse, providing lots of character for this large fancy leaf variety. Only available through Bates Sons & Daughters Inc.

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Caladium ‘Desert Sunset’Caladium ‘Desert Sunset’ is a strap variety with a completely new color pattern for caladiums. Its leaves are salmon pink with copper colored veins. ‘Desert Sunset’ has good habit with or without de-eyeing. With this great pot habit, ‘Desert Sunset’ is super in 4” and larger pots and also makes a very nice basket. Growers can also appreciate its short pot crop time.

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FNGLA Takes Part in Community of Excellence Awards ProgramFNGLA joined with the University of Florida and the Florida Association of Native Nurseries to highlight Fresh From Florida, Florida Friendly LandscapingTM and FNGLA Certified Professionals to the Communities of Excellence awards program in Weston in May. Property managers, community associations and HOA board members visited the booth to learn more about how quality landscapes benefit their communities.

This program recognizes communities across Florida for their leadership in many categories, including energy conservation and sustainable landscapes. Not surprisingly, several of the communities were maintained by FNGLA member firms with Certified Professionals on staff, including On Top of the World Communities and Clintar.

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Dr. Trevor Smith Appointed as Director of the Division of Plant IndustryCommissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today the appointment of Dr. Trevor Smith as the Division Director of Plant Industry at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. As Division Director of Plant Industry, Dr. Smith will oversee the department’s research programs and management of plant pests and disease.

“Dr. Smith has spent the past decade at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, serving in a variety of critical positions,” Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam said. “Dr. Smith is an award-winning research scientist, and there is no one better to lead our efforts to safeguard Florida’s agriculture industry from the threat of pests and disease.”

Dr. Smith was most recently the Bureau Chief of Methods, Development and Biological Control, which develops, investigates and implements new ideas, techniques and methods for the detection, control and eradication of plant and honey bee pests. Former Division Director Richard Gaskalla retired this month after 40 years with the department.

Dr. Smith has co-authored numerous publications on pests and diseases, including whiteflies, fruit flies, rat lungworm and the giant African land snail. In addition to being a Courtesy Professor at the University of Florida, he is a member of the National Biological Control Technical Panel with the National Plant Board, the Florida Biological Control Initiative Advisory Committee, the Giant African Land Snail Technical Advisory Panel, the Caribbean Fruit Fly Technical Committee, the Florida A&M University’s Center for Biological Control Technical Advisory Committee and the Laurel Wilt Working Group, among others. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a doctorate in entomology and nematology.

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INDUSTRY NEWSFollowing Abrupt Sine Die Closure, Florida Legislature Reconvenes

In a Special Session, the Florida Legislature returned June 1 primarily to stitch together a balanced budget for the State of Florida. This is the one requirement Florida’s Constitution directs the Legislature to complete. For FNGLA, this means an all-out push to protect funding for UF/IFAS; the IFAS Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology; the IFAS Public Issues Education Center; the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; and, the Florida Department of Transportation.

As typical for any special Legislative Session, the legislative agenda is narrow and limited. Its central focus on a state budget includes debate about Medicaid expansion, proposed sales tax exemptions and tax cuts. The Special Session will also discuss ways to spend an expected $750 million on the voter-approved Amendment 1. This directs one-third of the state’s documentary stamp revenue to be used on water and land during each of the next 20 years. The Special Session will not address the priority to overhaul state water policy which will need to be taken up again next year.

More Woes for Florida’s Citrus Industry

There’s yet another citrus disease out there. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released a sobering estimate for Florida’s citrus production this year. And the state is expected to produce about 8 million boxes less than last year. This is because the state’s citrus suffers from ailments like citrus greening and citrus canker. Now, the new disease is spreading. It’s called citrus black spot. The fungal disease gives fruit black hard spots.

Spoke Aaron Keller , Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services spokesperson said the inside of the fruit is relatively unaffected by the disease, but the outside makes it unmarketable.

The disease spreads through spores. Guignardia citricarpa will infect all types of citrus plants; however, there are some plants that are more susceptible to the pathogen than others. Lemon and late maturing citrus such as Valencia oranges are the most susceptible hosts. Moderately susceptible hosts are Hamlin sweet oranges, tangerine/ mandarin type fruit, and grapefruit. Though there are some hosts that are more susceptible to Citrus Black Spot than others, any citrus plant that is nutritionally stressed increases its chances of infection The latest areas quarantined were in Hendry County in April.

Citrus Black Spot was first found in Sydney, Australia in 1879 and then appeared in South Africa along the coast of Natal in 1929. It can be found in many countries around the world. Citrus black spot was first discovered in North America in Collier County in 2010. There are a total of almost 11,000 acres in Hendry, Polk, Collier and Lee Counties with citrus black spot and about 51,000 acres are quarantined.

Citrus Black Spot is a fungal disease caused by Guignardia citricarpa. Symptoms include fruit and leaf lesions.

INDUSTRY NEWSConnecting the Industry Across the Southeast

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Education and More... Educational sessions for retailers, growersand landscapers by topindustry experts

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UF-IFAS Names New Statewide Master Gardeners CoordinatorBy Jack Payne, jackpayne@ufl.edu, @JackPayneIFAS

A friend of FNGLA is the new statewide coordinator for Florida’s 4,000 master gardeners.

Wendy Wilber has 15 years of experience as a horticulture agent in the Alachua County Extension office, but her awareness of FNGLA goes back to her childhood in Miami-Dade County, when it seemed that the association logo was on the door of every nursery.

She inherits an operation that is already doing outstanding work. But one thing I want from leaders is new ideas, and Wendy has them. Wendy would like to launch a master gardener university on campus here in Gainesville. The students would visit campus for about a week, using horticulture department classrooms and other Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences facilities to study fruit trees, roses, citrus, irrigation or other subjects.

Another vision she has is for a demonstration garden. The idea would be that when master gardeners and others visit campus they’ll have an academic and recreational home. It would be a place where visitors could see new plants or learn about the latest gardening techniques. It could also be a strong venue for marketing IFAS to alumni and other potential supporters who may not realize that the master gardener program is an IFAS Extension operation.

As I write this, I’m still seeking an increase in IFAS funding from the Legislature. If I’m successful, there will be a lot of great IFAS ideas in need of funding to make them reality. So I can’t say if or when Wendy’s plans will come to pass. But I couldn’t be more pleased with the initiative Wendy shows in bringing great ideas to her new position, which she started on April 10.

We do national searches to fill IFAS positions as important as statewide master gardener coordinator. Often, though, I discover that the talent we seek is already here.

Jack Payne is the University of Florida’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources and leader of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

In Florida, about 4,000 master gardeners volunteer in counties which participate in a master gardener program. Last year, master gardeners volunteered 423,000 hours. They work with the master gardener coordinators, typically the horticulture Extension agent in their county. Interested participants go through at least 50 hours of training sponsored by UF/IFAS and county Extension offices. After the training, new master gardeners must serve at least 75 volunteer hours within the first year of certification and 35 hours in subsequent years.

You think you know new UF/IFAS statewide

master gardener coordinator Wendy Wilber?

There’s more to her story. Here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about her:

1. She worked for the UF College of Medicine for 10 years before she saw the light and moved over to agriculture. She managed an electron microscopy lab.

2. She loves butterflies. She’s a member of the North American Butterfly Association, has gone to Mexico to see monarchs and the Great Smoky Mountains to see the Diana fritillary.

3. She once had a five-acre persimmon farm.

4. She’s a fisher, and she casts about Cedar Key to catch redfish, trout, and mackerel.

5. She grew up on a tropical fruit farm in Homestead.

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INDUSTRY NEWSFlorida Water StarSM Continues to GrowIndustry professionals and government employees across Florida have increased their water conservation knowledge by attending Florida Water StarSM training programs. The number of Accredited Professionals has grown to 223 individuals.

This comprehensive water conservation program focuses on Florida-friendly landscape alternatives and irrigation design that can have a major impact on water usage. The program is administered by Florida’s Water Management Districts with FNGLA as its testing agent.

The program’s popularity has grown to warrant monthly training programs, most recently as part of the 2015 Native Plant Show in April and at the City of Ft. Lauderdale in May. Continuing education credits are approved for FNGLA Certified Professionals, Irrigation Association, Registered Landscape Architects and Volusia County’s irrigation license.

The program’s next stops will be July 29 at the Florida Irrigation Society Water Summit in Naples and September 23 in conjunction with The Landscape Show. Contact Merry Mott at FNGLA for information on registering. Complete information about the Florida Water StarSM program can be found at www.floridawaterstar.com or contact Deirdre Irwin, dirwin@sjrwmd.com, at the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Florida’s Water Management Districts host Florida Water StarSM training across the state.

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FNGLA expands Future Builders of America’s Knowledge of LandscapesAfter many years of success engaging high school horticulture students through Florida FFA Career Development Events (CDEs), FNGLA brought a similar program to high school construction students at the Future Builders of America camp in April.

This camp included team competitions in reading plans and the construction of a fire pit and garden swings, plus a look at green building. FNGLA extended that further by showing the students how landscaping and irrigation fit into the entire construction process.

Paul Rauch, FCLC, of Sustainable Yards by Wild Rose, hosted these 80 students in “Plan Layout Challenges” where students correctly scaled and placed plants in a landscape setting. Robin Grantham of the Southwest Florida Water Management District added an irrigation component, having them lay sample drip irrigation and discussing how a rain sensor works.

FNGLA takes part in programs like this to encourage today’s youth to look to Florida’s nursery and landscape industry as a viable career path. For more information on FNGLA’s career development programs, contact Merry Mott at FNGLA or call 800-375-3642.

Understanding plant placement was a principle taught to 80 construction students.

FNGLA brought landscape and irrigation competitions to the Future Builders of America camp.

Rain sensors and efficient irrigation is an essential component for sustainable building.

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CERTIFICATION NEWS

Landscape Certification Numbers Continue to Grow FNGLA’s Broward Chapter and the UF Ft. Lauderdale Research Center in Davie hosted another successful bilingual FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician (FCLT-Installation) exam in April. It was a full house with nearly 50 industry professionals in attendance. This exam brought the total number of certified FCLTs to over 200.

FNGLA’s certification exams return to Davie October 16 for a combined FCLT-Installation exam and FNGLA Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician (FCLMT) exam. Training will take place Friday, October 2 at the test site.

In addition, SeaWorld Horticulture in Orlando will host an FCLT exam on Saturday, August 15 with the FCLMT exam Saturday, August 29.

Earning an FNGLA certification can increase your knowledge and your professionalism – and that of your staff. For more information, contact Merry Mott at FNGLA at mmott@fngla.org.

Exam HostsKim Moore, UF Ft. Lauderdale RECLuci Fisher, UF Ft. Lauderdale RECRobert Shoelson, FCLC, Getting GreenRob Pursell, FCLC, Getting Green

Exam JudgesClaudia Alzate, FCLT, Metric EngineeringEvelio Arias, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksStephen Blackburn, FCLC, Staying GreenRick Blaha, FCLC, EDJ ServicesCesar Blas, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksArmando Bonilla, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksCarlucio Da Rocha, FCLT, Landscaping DetailsTodd Flack, FCLC, 100% LandscapingKeith Flowers, FCLTVladimir Foursa, FCLC, B G KatzJohn Gonzalez, FCLT, GreenSource LandscapingCarlos Graveran, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksSteven Jenkins, FCLT, Jenkins LandscapeJohn Kotch, FCLMTSergio Lopez, FCLT, 100% LandscapingRobert Marshall, FCLMT, Valley CrestLorenzo Mateo, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksFrank Montalvo, FCLMT, BrickmanOmar Perez, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksTroy Scutchings, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksJuan Serrano, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksWayne Simmons, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksSteadman Sweeting, FCLT, Miami-Dade ParksCarl Wallack, FCLCJason Wingate, FCLT, GreenSource Landscaping

FNGLA’s Certified Landscape Technician exam offers recognition for professionals who demonstrate

their abilities in a number of landscape skills, including

Irrigation, Pruning and Tree Installation.

INDUSTRY NEWS

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

ACTIVE FIRMTHIS CATEGORY HAS VOTING PRIVILEGES AND FULL BENEFITS

• Growers/nurseries• Landscape firms• Garden centers• Allied suppliers• Consultants

Dues based on company’s gross sales (see box 3).

SUPPORTIVETHIS CATEGORY DOES NOT HAVE VOTING PRIVILEGES AND LIMITED BENEFITS

• Government employees• Instructors• Retired horticulturists

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

AFFILIATE FIRM

• Additional Firm owned by an Active Firm. This category has voting privileges. No limit.

AFFILIATE MEMBER

• Employee of an Active or Affiliate Firm. Voting privileges. Limit 1.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

• Employee of an Active or Affiliate Firm. No voting privileges. No limit.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION COMPANY NAME ____________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT NAME (ONE PER MEMBERSHIP) MR./MS._____________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY ______________________________________________ STATE ___________________ ZIP ______________-__________

COUNTY __________________________________________ FAX __________________________________________________

PHONE ___________________________________________ TOLL-FREE/OTHER PHONE _______________________________

COMPANY E-MAIL _________________________________ DIRECT E-MAIL ___________________________________________

COMPANY WEB SITE ______________________________________________________________________________________

REFERRED BY____________________________________________________________________________________________

___ Landscape Contracting___ Landscape Maintenance___ Landscape Architecture___ Landscape Design___% Commercial / ___% Residential

___ Allied Supplies / Services

(Allied businesses support the nursery/landscape industry. i.e.: ceramics, fertilizer, insurance, etc.)

___ Citrus Nursery

___ Floriculture___ Foliage___ Cut Foliage/Cut Ferns

___ Garden Center___ Institutes/Schools___ Interiorscape___ Miscellaneous___ Trees___ Woody Ornamentals___ Resort/Facility Manager___ Parks/Recreation/ Gardens___ Urban Forester

___ Irrigation Contractor___ Golf Courses___ Florist___ Chain Retailer___ Supermarket___ Student___ Research___ Broker___ Re-wholesaler___ Wholesale Florist

___ Associations___ Media ___ Building Contractor/ Developer___ Government

rank your business mix (1= largest source of sales, 2 = second largest etc. uP to six codes)

Active Firm by Gross Sales

q Less than $500,000 $360

q $500,001 to $2 million $515

q Over $2 million $770

q Supportive $75

choose membershiPq Affiliate Firm $200Parent FNGLA Member Firm: _____________________________________ q Affiliate Member $150Name_________________________________

q Associate Member $75Name_________________________________

additional membershiPsVoluntary FNGLA Political Action Committee Contribution

q $500 q $100 q $250 q Other________

fngla-Pac

TOTAL (SECTIONS 3 - 5) $ ____________________

q Check Enclosed (payable to FNGLA) q MasterCard q Visa q Discover

Card #_______________________________________________________________ Expiration Date _______________________

Print Name (as it appears on card) ____________________________________ Signature _________________________________

Billing Address___________________________________ City_____________________________ ST/Zip ___________________

Payment information

In applying for membership, I agree to abide by the Association Code of Ethics. I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that nay information found to be false may be grounds for denial of membership or removal of membership. Contributions to the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, Inc. are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, dues payments are deductible by members as an ordinary business expense. Authorized use and display of the FNGLA logo is limited to current members. Unauthorized use will be subject to legal action in Lake County, FL and all attorneys’ fees and costs paid by the person using the said logo.

X ______________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________

Apply online at www.fngla.orgor use this form

Must be a current FNGLA Member. Please include name and company.

Contact the FNGLA office to add additional memberships.

FNGLA-PAC is a separate fund which supports candidates who promote and protect nursery and

landscape industry’s interests in Tallahassee.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

ACTIVE FIRMTHIS CATEGORY HAS VOTING PRIVILEGES AND FULL BENEFITS

• Growers/nurseries• Landscape firms• Garden centers• Allied suppliers• Consultants

Dues based on company’s gross sales (see box 3).

SUPPORTIVETHIS CATEGORY DOES NOT HAVE VOTING PRIVILEGES AND LIMITED BENEFITS

• Government employees• Instructors• Retired horticulturists

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

AFFILIATE FIRM

• Additional Firm owned by an Active Firm. This category has voting privileges. No limit.

AFFILIATE MEMBER

• Employee of an Active or Affiliate Firm. Voting privileges. Limit 1.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

• Employee of an Active or Affiliate Firm. No voting privileges. No limit.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION COMPANY NAME ____________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT NAME (ONE PER MEMBERSHIP) MR./MS._____________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY ______________________________________________ STATE ___________________ ZIP ______________-__________

COUNTY __________________________________________ FAX __________________________________________________

PHONE ___________________________________________ TOLL-FREE/OTHER PHONE _______________________________

COMPANY E-MAIL _________________________________ DIRECT E-MAIL ___________________________________________

COMPANY WEB SITE ______________________________________________________________________________________

REFERRED BY____________________________________________________________________________________________

___ Landscape Contracting___ Landscape Maintenance___ Landscape Architecture___ Landscape Design___% Commercial / ___% Residential

___ Allied Supplies / Services

(Allied businesses support the nursery/landscape industry. i.e.: ceramics, fertilizer, insurance, etc.)

___ Citrus Nursery

___ Floriculture___ Foliage___ Cut Foliage/Cut Ferns

___ Garden Center___ Institutes/Schools___ Interiorscape___ Miscellaneous___ Trees___ Woody Ornamentals___ Resort/Facility Manager___ Parks/Recreation/ Gardens___ Urban Forester

___ Irrigation Contractor___ Golf Courses___ Florist___ Chain Retailer___ Supermarket___ Student___ Research___ Broker___ Re-wholesaler___ Wholesale Florist

___ Associations___ Media ___ Building Contractor/ Developer___ Government

rank your business mix (1= largest source of sales, 2 = second largest etc. uP to six codes)

Active Firm by Gross Sales

q Less than $500,000 $360

q $500,001 to $2 million $515

q Over $2 million $770

q Supportive $75

choose membershiPq Affiliate Firm $200Parent FNGLA Member Firm: _____________________________________ q Affiliate Member $150Name_________________________________

q Associate Member $75Name_________________________________

additional membershiPsVoluntary FNGLA Political Action Committee Contribution

q $500 q $100 q $250 q Other________

fngla-Pac

TOTAL (SECTIONS 3 - 5) $ ____________________

q Check Enclosed (payable to FNGLA) q MasterCard q Visa q Discover

Card #_______________________________________________________________ Expiration Date _______________________

Print Name (as it appears on card) ____________________________________ Signature _________________________________

Billing Address___________________________________ City_____________________________ ST/Zip ___________________

Payment information

In applying for membership, I agree to abide by the Association Code of Ethics. I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that nay information found to be false may be grounds for denial of membership or removal of membership. Contributions to the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, Inc. are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, dues payments are deductible by members as an ordinary business expense. Authorized use and display of the FNGLA logo is limited to current members. Unauthorized use will be subject to legal action in Lake County, FL and all attorneys’ fees and costs paid by the person using the said logo.

X ______________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________

Apply online at www.fngla.orgor use this form

Must be a current FNGLA Member. Please include name and company.

Contact the FNGLA office to add additional memberships.

FNGLA-PAC is a separate fund which supports candidates who promote and protect nursery and

landscape industry’s interests in Tallahassee.

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Welcome New MembersThe following are new FNGLA members: from April 22, 2015 - May 21, 2015

FNGLA’s Chapters are organized by county. To find your chapter, locate your location and refer to the chapter name online at http://www.fngla.org/chapters/index.aspx to determine who to contact locally.

1. Action2. Big Bend3. Broward4. Central East Coast5. Coastal Springs6. Miami-Dade7. Frontrunners8. Highlands Heartland9. Polk

10. Manasota11. Northeast12. Palm Beach13. Panhandle14. Pinellas15. Royal Palm16. Space Coast17. Tampa Bay18. Treasure Coast

The Mission of FNGLAFNGLA’s mission is to promote and protect the interests of Florida’s nursery and landscape industry. The following core principles guide the governance and management of FNGLA: Organizational Excellence; Member-Focus; Collaboration and Partnerships; Leadership in Agriculture; and, Continuous Improvement. Don’t just read the newsletter! Be a part of FNGLA!

ACTIONGreat Southern EquipmentTom Marks1301 Central Florida PkwyOrlando, FL 32887 407-859-9160Rec’d by: Matt Biegler, Southeast Soils

Massey Services, Inc.Adam Jones315 Groveland StOrlando, FL 32804 407-645-2500

BROWARDBryan Martin (Student)291 NW 218 WayPembroke Pines, FL 33029 786-468-1519

Southeast Landscape Management Company LLCClarke Harlow2590 NW 4th CtFt. Lauderdale, FL 33311 954-768-9806

COASTAL SPRINGSChai Masala Canaglia (Student)5544 Fairway DriveRidge Manor, FL 33523 352-206-8987

FRONTRUNNERSMarion County Extension - CentralJack LeCroy (Supportive)2232 NE Jacksonville RdOcala, FL 34470-3615 352-671-8400

MIAMI-DADETropical Wave Nursery Inc.Paul Gray20241 SW 317 StHomestead, FL 33030 305-632-7668

MANASOTAOakley LandscapingTrevor Layton FullPO Box 110175Bradenton, FL 34211 941-346-1654

NORTHEASTBioril, LLCAllen Skinner9822 Tapestry Park CirJacksonville, FL 32246 904-612-6278Rec’d by: Chip Brickell, Grassroots Industries, Inc.

OUTSIDE FLORIDAWacker Neuson Sales Americas LLCBecky Andrzejak FullN92 W15000 Anthony AveMenomonee Falls, WI 53051 863-559-6160

PANHANDLEQCFS Management Group, Inc.Fred Shehadi3326 N “W” StreetPensacola, FL 32505 850-432-2082

PALM BEACHGentile Glas Holloway O’Mahoney & AssociatesEmily O’MahoneyBen Dolan (Associate)Kevin Smith (Associate)1907 Commerce Ln Ste 101Jupiter, FL 33458 561-575-9557

Erika Gottsegen (Student)15505 Take Off PlWellington, FL 33414 561-267-6577

Living Colour LandscapesChristopher Dunstan6126 Western WayLake Worth, FL 33463 561-966-4903

PINELLASJaPaul Scape, Inc.James Payne4604 49th St N # 1St. Petersburg, FL 33709 727-564-2418

ROYAL PALMRobert Anderson (Supportive)2780 29th Ave NENaples, FL 34120 239-331-4364

Land Solutions, Inc.William Rollins10471 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy Ste 402Ft Myers, FL 33966 239-489-4066

TAMPA BAYDragonfly Landscape and Water GardensCharles White6012 N Eustace AveTampa, FL 33604 813-394-7023Rec’d by: Friedel Scholl, Soho Landscape

University of Florida-GCRECJulie Schelb (Supportive)404 E Terrace DrPlant City, FL 33563 813-340-1688

ValleyCrestLarry Lentz (Associate)26642 Wild Fern CirLutz, FL 33559 813-994-2309

Calendar of EventsFNGLAPhone: 407.295.7994Toll-free: 800.375.3642Fax: 407.295.1619E-mail: info@fngla.orgWeb: www.fngla.org

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERBen Bolusky

GREENLINE EDITORJennifer Nelisjnelis@fngla.org

PresidentSandy SteinThe Jungle Nursery29100 SW 162 AveHomestead, FL 33030(305) 246-5324

Past President Mike MarshallMarshall Tree Farm17350 SE 65th StMorriston, FL 32668-4508(352) 528-3880

President-Elect Billy ButterfieldAmeriScapes Landscape Management Services, Inc.PO Box 568762Orlando, FL 32856-5041(407) 872-0855

Secretary/Treasurer Robert ShoelsonGetting Green Plant Services & Betrock Information SystemsPO Box 840107Pembroke Pines, FL 33084(954) 680-1819

Contact UsSee and submit events at http://www.fngla.org, under calendar

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This publication is produced by the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) as a service to its members. The statements and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Association, its staff, Board of Directors, Greenline or its editors. Likewise, the appearance of advertisers or their identification as members does not constitute an endorsement of the products or featured services.

The mission of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association is to promote and protect the interests of Florida’s nursery and landscape industry.

June9: 2015 Coast Series Seminars, Gulf Coast Research & Education Center, Wimauma

9-11: National Lawn & Garden Show, Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco, Frisco, Texas

11: GI-BMP Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Best Management Practices, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee

12-13: FNGLA Annual Convention, Coral Gables, FL

17: Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa,Bonita Springs, Florida

21-24: GCA Summer Tour, Milwaukee

25: How to Export to Canada, Webinar presentred by FDACS

July11-14: Cultivate ’15: An AmericanHort Experience, Columbus, OH

14: Chemical Spill Response Training, Ft. Pierce

21-23: SNA 2015, Atlanta, GA