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Contents

Features 8 Nature’s Studio

Wins Big at NW Flower & Garden Show

Kirsten Lints shares about her experience designing and

managing Nature’s Studio.

14 NW Flower & Garden Show Review

Member display gardens, small space displays, and Treasure Island

Marketplace picture review.

20 Eldred Exits Show Q&A with Cyle Eldred.

Columns4 From the President

5 LegislativeUpdate

6 ExecutiveDirector

23 Bugs & Blights

Departments7 Member Notes

24 CPH of the Month

26 Industry News

28 ChapterNews

29 WSNLAMarketplace

30 Calendar of Events

THE OffICIAL PubLICATION Of Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association

March 2014 VOL 66. NO. 3

Editor breanne Chavez

Published Monthly By:Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association34400 Pacific Hwy S., Suite 2federal Way, WA 98003800.672.7711fax 253.661.6058

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WSNLAMembersShowOffTheirTalentand Businesses at this year’s garden show. This issue features a recap of the WSNLA and member display gardens, small space displays and Treasure Island marketplace. Enjoy the talent of WSNLA members!

Cover photo, and photos to left and right by Laura Lango, LL Photography.

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Megan Pulkkinen, CPH WSNLA President

Megan Pulkkinen Landscape Design

Bremerton

[ FROM THE PRESIDENT ]

Congratulations to All!

The first time I volunteered to work at a NWfG show display garden was for Colleen Miko’s first garden in 2003. I came to the show to staff the garden, then stayed to help with the tear down. It was a fast and fun experience seeing how all the gardens had been put together by watching them come apart. I remember while Colleen was working on her second garden she said, “making a display garden is like putting on a broadway Show without a dress rehearsal.” So true.

Anyone interested in designing or building a show garden should get experience working on a build, and the tear down. You learn so much about what design ideas cost in time and resources. Budgeting resources effectively will help you decide where to push the design, versus where to alter the composition or elements involved. Auditioning and editing materials are a constant process throughout the build. Creative improvisation on the show floor has led to some beautiful results.

Once you have been part of a team that builds a garden you learn a lot about your own abilities and limits, and where you will need the assistance of a supporting cast of characters who will be essential for the success of the project. Putting together a diversely talented collaborative team with a great attitude sure makes the process easier and more fun. Every year at the show it is great to see how many designers, businesses, and volunteers return to produce the ephemeral magic that is the NWfG show. The camaraderie shared by the participants is a bit like a theater troupe who enjoy rehearsals as much as opening night.

Opinions on garden styles are subjective. Every garden has its audience. Knowing that you did your best with the resources available, and realizing the value of the relationships formed during the process are what matter most season after season.

Congratulations to all the talented teams that made the 2014 show a success. I can’t wait to see what is on the boards for next season!

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LEGISLATIVE[ Grassroots in Effect ]]

Much energy has been focused on companionbills2SHB2493andSSB6286concerningcurrentusevaluationforland primarilyusedforcommercialhorticulture.

Heather Hansen WSNLA Lobbyist Olympia

As of this writing, we are half-way through the 2014 legislative session. February 11 was the cutoff for bills to move out of committee. February 18 is the deadline for bills to pass their house of origin. March 13 is the last day of the legislative session.

Much energy has been focused on companion bills 2SHb 2493 and SSb 6286 concerning current use valuation for land primarily used for commercial horticulture. This bill would change definitions in the open space property tax law to allow nurseries that grow plants in containers to qualify for current use ag land property tax rates.

Rep. JT Wilcox (Roy) sponsored the house bill and Senator Ann Rivers (La Center) sponsored the Senate bill. both bills passed their respective Agricultural committees unanimously and were referred to fiscal committees. In the House, Finance Committee Chairman Rep. Reuven Carlyle (Seattle) expressed concerns that an urban garden center that grows a few plants may attempt to qualify for open space taxation. In order to keep the bill moving Rep. Wilcox was forced to amend it to apply to Pierce County only. We continued to work with Rep. Carlyle and the Department of Revenue and developed an amendment designed to keep urban garden centers out of the open space program. Rep. Wilcox will offer this amendment on the House floor to add the new limitation and remove the Pierce County only

restriction.

House amendment language: “If more than twenty percent of the land on which plants in containers are being grown is covered by a permanent impervious floor surface such as asphalt or concrete such impervious area is not eligible for classification as “Farm and agricultural land.”

In the Senate, Senator Kevin Ranker (Orcas Island) is concerned that as written, a nursery could be on a completely paved surface and still qualify for open space taxation. He is insisting on an amendment to limit the amount of impervious surface a nursery can have. If an agreement on the language can be reached in time, the bill will be amended on the Senate floor. There is a long list of bills waiting to move on each side to time is of the essence.

Senate amendment language: “Any parcel that is less than five acres and used primarily to grow plants in containers does not qualify as “farm and agricultural land” if more than twenty-five percent of the parcel is open to the general public for on-site retail sales.”

Another bill, Hb 2306, sponsored by Rep. Kris Lytton, (Anacortes) creates a study to reevaluate the open space program, particularly as it relates to small farms. The result of the study will be a bill for the 2015 legislative session to update and streamline the act.

Numerous other issues are also in play. SSb 6280 sponsored by Senator Curtis King, (Yakima) would allow motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,001 pounds that are owned and operated by farmers in the intrastate transportation of their own products to be exempt from the requirement to have a USDOT number. This would benefit some nurseries.

There are several bills that employers should watch. Hb 1313 would require employers with more than four fTE employees to provide paid leave for up to 5 days per year. (Employers with more than 50 employees would be required to pay for 7 days of leave per year.) The leave could be used for (1) medical reasons relating to the employee’s or a family member’s health; (2) domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; or (3) closure of the employee’s place of business or child’s school or place of day care due to public health emergencies. This bill passed the House and will now be considered by the Senate.

Another bill that passed the House and will be considered by the Senate is Hb 2672, which increases the state minimum wage to $12 per hour. This bill is not expected to move in the Senate.

Under HB 2334, employers can be fined for willfully misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor. Employers

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Doyouvaluequalifiedprofessionals? Last month, I was contacted by a local horticulture program that is being evaluated for its viability. During our conversation, it was communicated to me that the school’s administration feels the program may not be necessary because of the ability to hire ‘qualified’ employees right off of the street.

“WHAT??? Was I hearing this correctly,” I thought. My entire career at WSNLA has been filled with comments from members about their struggles in finding and keeping qualified nursery and landscape professionals.

Of course, the horticulture educator that I was speaking with did not agree with this notion either, but convincing his boss was another story. It is my understanding that many horticulture programs are being reviewed throughout the State. Cultivating the next generation of qualified industry professionals isn’t just a job for the schools. WSNLA has a key role in this, as well. As the green industry we need to be actively making these future nursery and landscape professionals a part of our community. This means not only inviting them to meetings and events, as many chapters already do, but also mentoring them and inviting them to work alongside us for guided practical experience, as demonstrated in this year’s award winning display garden or through internships.

While education may begin in the classroom, ensuring our industry has a continuous supply of qualified individuals, also means it cannot stop there. Professional certification demonstrates commitment and expertise. Encouraging students, and supporting your staff and colleagues in taking the next step in becoming a Certified Professional Horticulturist and/or ecoPRO sustainable landscape professional is another way to show you value qualified industry professionals.

SoIaskagain...doyouvaluequalifiedprofessionals? If so, I urge you to express the value of your local hort program to the schools administration, connect with students, and be sure to encourage your staff and colleagues to commit to ongoing education through professional certification.


[ FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ]

Breanne ChavezWSNLAExecutiveDirector

4 things you MUST know... 1. March 11 - WSNLA Refresh Planning Session. Your participation is needed on March 11 for a mini WSNLA Refresh Planning Session. Join a dynamic group of industry professionals at 21 Acres in Woodinville from 2-6pm in giving guidance and direction for the WSNLA Community. Your thoughts, ideas and insight are needed, so be sure to attend this valuable session. In preparation, please be sure to complete the member survey that was emailed last month. RSVP your participation to [email protected].

2. WSNLAiscommittedtoindustryprofessionalism. Achieving excellence in our industry is a big part of the educational pillar of the WSNLA mission. Our 40+ year track record with professional certification, specifically Certified Professional Horticulturist and ecoPRO sustainable landscape certification programs, demonstrates this commitment. find out more about these programs at WSNLA.ORG.

3. ecoPRO study materials now available! ecoPRO required reading can be purchased in a hardcopy or eBook format. Cost: $49.98 for a hardcopy. $22.82 for eBook. Please visit ww.wsnla.org/ecoPROcertified to purchase your copy. Additional required readings are available for download at www.wsnlaorg/ecoPROcertified. For question, please contact WSNLA at (800) 672-7711 or [email protected].

4.THANKYOU,AGAIN,to all the members, CPHs and volunteers that participated in the display garden, Treasure Island, and the CPH Garden bench at the NW flower & Garden Show.

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2014 WSNLA OffICERS

Megan Pulkkinen, CPH, President Megan Pulkkinen Landscape Design360-698-1865 | [email protected]

Tim Gray, President Elect Pacific Stone Company425-258-1911 | [email protected]

bill Raynolds, Vice President My Garden Nursery 206-406-3487 | [email protected]

Duane Job, TreasurerJob’s Nursery509-547-4843 | [email protected]

Jan Nielsen, Past PresidentMarenakos Rock Center 425-392-3313 | [email protected]

WSNLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ingrid Wachtler, CPH Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery253-265-6271 | [email protected] Mount Rainier President

Ryan Carpenter, Sunbreak Nursery 360-384-3763 | [email protected] Northwest Chapter President

George bahr, Roadhouse Nursery360-779-9589 | [email protected] Chapter President

Kirsten LInts, CPH425-318-2971 | [email protected] Seattle Chapter President

Peter Van Well, III, Van Well Nursery 509-886-8189 | [email protected] Central Chapter President

Toni Cross, CPH, Toni Cross Seasonal Color Pots 206-781-1060 | [email protected] Design Caucus Chair

Gregory Smaus, CPH, Native Root Designs206-227-4458 | [email protected] Landscape Caucus Chair

Mary Ranahan, Cedar Grove Composting206-963-0428 | [email protected] Horticultural Supplier Caucus Chair

Chris Smith, Lake Washington Institute of Technology 425-739-8424 | [email protected] Horticulture Educator Caucus Chair

Ben DeGoede, CPH, Windmill Gardens 253-863-5843 | [email protected] Retail Caucus Chair

Scott Pringle, CPH, Paradise Lake Nursery206-930-4132 | [email protected] Wholesale Nursery Caucus Chair Shannon Grina, CPH, Grina Landscape Design 425-736-5170 | [email protected] CPH Caucus Chair

Open Positions: Greenhouse Grower Caucus Chair & Out of State Caucus Chair


WSNLAWashington State Nursery & Landscape Association[ FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ] Member Notes

New MembersB&G Lawn Service LLCDale & Carol Guthrie5628 Clearwater AveKennewick, WA 99336(mailing: 100 High Meadows St, Richland, WA 99352)[email protected] Member, Landscaper Caucus,South Central Chapter

ProGrass, Inc.Paul bizon, Patrick Nibler, OwnersMonte Speyer, Adam Dean & Bret Bryan, Managers13236 NE 177th Pl, Ste. 100Woodinville, WA 98072(mailing: 29895 SW Kensman RdWilsonville, OR 97070)425-486-2700FAX [email protected] Member, Landscaper CaucusSeattle Chapter

Sheri Nielsen12102 10th Drive SEEverett, WA [email protected] Member, Northwest Chapter

PolyWest Pieter deGroot, Mike bonasoro, OwnersNate brundage, ManagerPO box 731Lynnwood, WA [email protected]@earthlink.netAssociate Member, Horticultural SupplierNorthwest Chapter

RankinLandscapingJustin Rankin20 Megs Way(mailing: PO Box 329)Port Hadlock, WA [email protected] Member, Landscaper CaucusOlympic Chapter

Walden Garden Services, LLCKerry Sexton-Smith8719 Vistarama AveEverett, WA 98208425-444-8035Kerry@waldengardens.comwww.waldengardens.comRegular Member, Landscaper CaucusSeattle Chapter

UtilityTreeCertificateChanges SnohomishPublicUtilitiesDepartment Effective immediately, Snohomish County PUD tree certificates are redeemable in Snohomish and Island County only. Last month, Snohomish PUD also changed the value of each certificate to $50. The certificate looks the same, so please be sure to check the value when redeeming the certificate. The new certificates are already being distributed. The $20 certificates are still redeemable, as long as they are under a year old. Any certificate over one year old should have an extension letter from PUD accompanying it. For questions, call Colleen Stevens at Snohomish PUD (425) 783-5541.

SeattleCityLight Please be sure to check the dates on the Urban Landscape Tree Certficates. These are good for one year. Also, they should not be used for purchasing perennials, annuals or herbs.

If you would like to know more about how your nursery can benefit from the WSNLA Tree Utility Program, please contact Holly at (800) 672-7711 or [email protected].


As design lead for Nature’s Studio, what were the overall projectgoalsyouwerelookingtoaccomplish?

KL:Goals were definitely a part of the process and involved more than just goals for the garden. To start, design goals for the garden were in different categories: fundamental, educational & emotional. Primarily our biggest hurdle was to get attendees to travel the entire route around the garden. The specific ways that were attempted to achieve this included:

• Understanding the two main viewing angles and adding huge points of interest that beckoned onlookers to come in for a closer look at the life to be found in the garden.

• The screening of trees and stump allowed us to ‘paint’ from all sides against this natural backdrop and add elements of intrigue around each corner. John Evans, Carter Evans Landscape Concepts, is golden and use of logs/stumps/burls/snags in landscapes is timeless.

Nature’sStudiowasawardedthefollowinghonors:Gold Medal Award Winner, 425 Magazine Editor’s Choice

Award, X Factor Award, Pacific Horticultural Society Award, Golden Palette Award, Ethel Moss People’s

Choice award, and The Founder’s Cup (Best in Show)!

(LEFT) ROB BOYKER, ECOPRO, AVID LANDSCAPE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT AND KIRSTEN LINTS, CPH, GARDENS ALIVE DESIGN

AROUSE|EVOKE|CREATE|GROW|CHILL


WALP co-created, it was a definite concern to be mindful of the needs and ideas from each organization and foster a collaborative feel. Listening, communicating and acting on the thoughts from both organization was fundamental. Goals for successful collaboration were also a key factor in creating a garden that would be fun and worthwhile to participate in.

• The stone staircase & path allowed one to visually ‘walk’ the garden and created a whole space. The repetition of the urn artwork also created an entire garden with the two sides. Four different types of kickboards for the gardens that they contained were plausible approaches for gardeners but enhanced the area they contained.

• The direction of the flow of the water from the skybridge entrance encouraged those with an outgoing personality to follow it upstream to find the source thus circulate around the garden. Mark the Pond Guy and his son Daniel know how to do water features better than anyone else.

• Smaller gardens were created with artistic anchors to keep interest. (Ex: work area, foodie frenzie & the ‘reading’ rock.) The take home message being that a garden can have purposeful and meaningful elements. • Only a few plants were repeated in the design, collections of plants were used in smaller gardens but plant matter was cohesive; similar colors with mostly soft enticing textures. Interesting and unusual plants were selected as much as possible with the hope to create ‘eye popping’ arrangements, thus the Picea viminalis among others.

• The north side & south side of the garden were lit differently to create personality/depth and different spaces to discover. The south side had a higher brighter light for the working area. The north side had lower lights to make the white and lime elements twinkle. Light was also focused on the stream and pond so the ripples would reflect light into one’s eyes to create life & beckon.

• The story of the garden created by Stacy Smith and Amy Read became the written life of the garden and was easy for others to read and imagine the space.

• The donation kettle for student created interaction and education that the nursery and landscape industry is full of professionals and students that are skilled to assist.

• Bonkers elements like the shiitake mushroom tower, ‘live’ asparagus, size of the art, size of the stump and height of the garden, root cellar (concept thanks to Megan Pulkkinen), enormous moon gate, part-shade veggies that were nearly mature, use of scent, and beautiful features generated interest and proposed novel approaches.

• Once people gained the mindset that there was more to see then they followed because of their own interest and were rewarded with more to see as they travelled.

The goal that I feel is most important for our industry is that landscaping improvements can be created that add meaning and value to your life, and you need a professional to assist you with this to take into account all of the possible design elements.

Because this was the first Display Garden that WSNLA &

Specific attention was paid to the various needs and interests of those participating with support for the methods that had worked in previous collaborations as well as sharing methods that had worked and may be new. Creating the small garden flyer, helped to gather interest. The Nature’s Studio table at convention served as a communication point at the event and for Rob and I. Student Volunteer Designers: 6 alumni/students were chosen to learn about the process, assist with design choices and meet industry professionals. Anju Neilju & Amy Read were stellar in rolls they volunteered for and their products were precious. The build videos and finished garden video was an advertising goal to appeal to a socially savvy audience for our industry and Vince Smith, Vince Smith Media, did an amazing job! Facebook posts by Stacy Smith worked to publicly thank those involved, promote the WSNLA facebook page, and gather enthusiasm. Simple things like adding business card racks in which everyone that assisted could display a card showed the collaborative efforts & the cohesion of the associations. Students from LWIT were warmly welcomed through a hardscape training evening and at the garden build. Current members of WALP Seattle Chapter and WSNLA were invited & encouraged to assist. friends and family were used for beg, borrowing and stealing – kidding. These were aspects that I had rattling around going into the process and acting on each item made the goals come to life.

Looking back is there anything that could have been done better?

KL:Creating positions for volunteers has been implemented in years past but having continuity would be key. Volunteers

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for Plant Procurement, Volunteer Coordinator have been a stable point within the WSNLA and Lara Vyas and Stacy Smith did incredible jobs. Additionally other rolls could be flushed out. The NW flower & Garden Show is a place that opens doors and the associations also have the ability to move forward in new ways.

Whatdidyoupersonallylearn?

KL: I need to be careful when I tell myself, ‘go big or go home’ – but I kind of already knew this.

Lookingbackatthegardenproject,share a success and failure.

KL: One failure that I laugh about is that we were unable to grow moss on rocks to be used as moss graffiti. This is something that I will continue to enjoy working on with my kids.

Successes include dreaming and then doing. They are equally as important - but knowing that doing means you have to actually do it and do every, every step to get there.

HowdidcollaboratingwithWALPimpactthisyear’sgarden?

KL: Both organizations have incredible talents, some overlap and some don’t. If everyone has a common goal, and that

being “make landscaping a priority and a passion for each person in America” or something like that, then it is easier to collaborate. I’ve also seen a need to reflect understanding of the other association’s position and value that position. If it doesn’t align perfectly then let it go and just let the other association run with what they love – there is great value in that and learning needs to be done to understand the gap.

Whatelementsmadethisprocessprocesseasier?

KL:The talents that WALP lent in abundance was spirit and can do attitude. Having a build meeting was

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an excellent idea. The system that had been created for trucking, building, and support during the build and take down were phenomenal. To have worked with some people that I will continue to look up to is where I feel that I’ve really won. The garden would not have been the same without the collaborative efforts. Active WALP members are awesome as are WSNLA members. Join these associations and get involved!!!

Werethereanyareasthatprovedtobemoredifficult?

KL:Take down is a shock because of the need to snap into destruction mode and the pace is crazy fast.

What is your overall take away as lead gardendesignerforNature’sStudio?

KL: Collaboration is a movement that I see in many areas outside of our industry. It takes the right type of people to join in this way but the effect can be much more than playing alone. The entire process has been a joy – a lot of work - but still a joy!

Howhasthisexperienceimpactedyou?Howhasitimpactedyourbusiness?

KL: As I’ve mentioned, it is the path not the peak that is the most important. Meeting others in the industry that I look

up to will impact me and Gardens ALIVE Design in ways that I’m still to discover on the next set of paths. The show has given me this incredible opportunity and I couldn’t have done this without the support of the WSNLA and WALP. Of course, I hope to do awesome work for wonderful clients that are ready to make landscaping improvements and welcome the work that comes.

In closing, working with Rob boyker, ecoPRO, of Avid Landscape Design & Development – I could go on and on and already have in our personal emails – but to him I owe the biggest fist bump.

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Complete List of Volunteers/Contributors for Nature’s Studio, TIM, and CPH benchEmily AllsopMuriel AndersonDavid AnnandJosh AveryEric ballAndrew barker, CPHWade BartlettChris baynhamDenise BeebeGeoff Berg, CPHDana Blaskovich, CPHNick blueJennifer boardman, CPHKathi boyker & Chuck ThrasherRob boykerAlicia brownApril buchan Chuck burget, CPHJami burkeSara burnsMark Cairo, CPHLinda & Jeff CarrollJeremy CarterJohn Christianson

breanne ChavezEverett Chu, CPHbill CollinsLisa Connolly, CPHToni Cross, CPHChris Diggs, CPHJeff Daley, CPHDenny DonovanEagleSong EvansJohn EvansCharlotte Fanders, CPHSteve farrisSusanne foster, CPHCarol GaleaSherrie Gerber, CPHAnn Gilpin LQ-CPHTim GrayJanet Gregerson, CPHSarah GregoryShannon Grina, CPHMatthew Groff, CPHJoanie Hackett, CPHSusan Hampel, CPHMark and Daniel HarpHeather Harris, CPHTim Hawkinsbarb Husted, CPH

Sandra IngallsDavid JensenJoan KalhornTracey Kosenski, CPHbrenda KrauthAlison KutzDeb KyleGayle LarsonKim LangoLaura Lango, LL PhotographyDaniel LawrensonRowan Ledbetter and friendsRose LeeGary LindenAnna LindquistKirsten Lints, CPHSusannah LintsLeslie and Margot MacInnisKathie MadsenChristina MastersLinda and Mark McClain, CPHbridget McNassarJeanne McNeil, CPHNicole Miller, CPHDave MudrovichTrevon MyraasAnju Neilju, LQ-CPH

Holly, CPH & Ray OsborneMary PettersonDave Powers, CPHScott Pringle, CPHMegan Pulkkinen, CPHSusan Ragan-Stuart, CPHbill RaynoldsAmy Read, LQ-CPHJerry Rosso, CPHKathleen Ryan, CPHElaine Sawyer, CPHMelissa Schafer, CPHbetsy Searing, CPHJon L. ShepoddNancy SinsheimerGregory Smaus, CPHPauline and Steve Smith,CPHStacy Smith, LQ-CPHVince Smith MediaRachel and Jordan StonerJoseph Sutton-HolcombDana SweneyMary Taylor, LQ-CPHPeter TaylorLaura TisdaleLara Vyas, CPHStacy Walker

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ImpactYourProfessional Community in 2014Invest. Engage. Connect. Participate. Benefit.

Engaging in the WSNLA Community is a key element of maximizing your membership. Not only do you have an opportunity to share and learn from colleagues, but it also provides you a platform to promote your business and services while giving back to your industry.

Whyvolunteer?ToImproveCommunityLifeAs a volunteer, you will have an opportunity to impact your professional community for the better. Through involvement to have an opportunity: ToGiveBackShowcase your successes and knowledge by giving back to your industry. Many successful entrepreneurs allocate time to volunteering on behalf of their industry and teaching others how to do business. ToImproveEffectivenessWhen people get together, the job or assignment becomes easier to do. It doesn’t matter what the job on hand is. Improve effectiveness and have fun! ToGetConnectedtoOtherProfessionalsWhen you take part in these activities, you get closer to people. By getting more involved with other professionals, not only will your professional and personal network expand, but your knowledge and ability will also increase. ToEmboldentheHumanSpiritThe selfless act of volunteering provides a boost - Knowing you did something good for someone or some cause is an emotionally uplifting experience that can never be matched by money or fame.

Join a WSNLA Committee Today!

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For more information contact WSNLA at (800) 672-7711 or [email protected].

Mark WardJoseph Weniger, CPHCarol White, CPHNadja WilsonMichelle WolfCarolyn Wright, CPHLinda Zimmer, CPH

Students and Alumni of LWIT Who Volunteered for Nature’s StudioKourtnie bairdJami blackannDylan CoulterArzel DavisDoug DavisRosa DiegoRegina GrimmCasey GunningRiley HolbrookLogan HolstineHaley HunterMari JaskeJosh KnudsenMasha MallahanLiam ReisPat RobertsAmy RossDerek TomDan WeeksKurk ZirkelbachContributing Artists

blue Collar ArtworkDIG Floral and GardenInside Out Home and GardenLive Edge WoodworksMarta ferrisMod Studio @ Home and Garden Art Seattle Solstice

DonatingNurseries/Suppliers

big Trees Inc.bouquet banque NurseryDancing Raven DesignHarnden’s NurseryJason’s GreenhouseJefferson LandscapingLittle Prince of Oregon NurseryLuma StreamMutual MaterialsNative Green Landscapes LLCNate the WelderNatural Greenscapes LLCNursery TreesOxbow Native Plant NurseryPacific Stone Company Inc.Plantscapes Horticultural ServicesRock Solid LandscapesSkagit GardensSky NurserySno-Valley MushroomsStill Water Aquatic NurseryStorm Lake Growers

Steuber Distributing CompanySunbreak NurserySwanson’s Nurseryurban forest NurseryVan Klaveren’s NurseryWashington floral ServiceWindmill GardensWoodbrook Native Plant Nursery

LendingNurseries/Suppliers

Kathi boykerblooming NurseryCarter Evans Wood ConceptsGardens ALIVE DesignCelestial Dream GardensChimacum Woods NurseryElisabeth C. Miller botanical GardenGardens ALIVE DesignHeaths and Heathers NurseryHima NurseryLumaStreamMarenakos Rock CenterThe Pond StoreNorthwest NurseriesPuget Sound PlantsSunnyside NurseryT&L NurseryVibrant Plants

ProfessionalPhotography&Videography

Photography by Carol HookVince Smith Media

VendorsatTIM

bouquet banque, Judith Zugish and bill Roederbremerton City Nursery, John DreaneyCascade Compost, Jami burkeCelestial Dream Gardens, Celeste and Jeff EricksonChristianson’s Nursery and Greenhouse, John ChristiansonEd Hume SeedsMukilteo Cedar Products, bill NiedermeyerParadise Lake Nursery, Scott Pringle, CPHSound Horticulture, Alison Kutz and RhiannonSunbreak Nursery, Ryan CarpenterTadpole Haven Native Plans, Shirley Doolittle-EgerdahlTapestry Landscapes/Tsuki Nursery, Tracey Kosenski, CPHWindpoppy farm and Nursery, Sara burns

SpecialThankYou LWIT Students Marenakos Rock Center Sawdust Supply Company


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Bellevue Nursery BEYONDTHEPOTTEDPLANT

awpottery SERENITYGARDEN–ANINSPIRINGRESPITEINASOMETIMESMADWORLD

Sky Nursery UNEARTHINGTHEARTOFANATURALIST Best“Re-Characterization”Award People’sChoiceAward


TreasureIslandMarketplace Acollectionofspecialtynurseries&finehortsuppliers

TreasureIslandVendors:Bremerton City Nursery, Bouquet Banque, Cascade Compost, Celestial Dream Gardens, Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse, Windpoppy Farm & Nursery, Pacific Stone Company, Paradise Lake Nursery,

Sound Horticulture, Sunbreak Nursery, Tadpole Haven Native Plants, Tapestry Nursery @ Tsuki Nursery, And, Ask a CPH!


Eldred exits the garden show stageQ&AwithCyleEdlredashetalksshowmemoriesandfutureplans.

Howlonghaveyouworkedfortheshow?

CE: 26 shows, every show from 1989 to 2014. And,inwhatcapacities?

CE: Various capacities, part time to full time. Shuttle Bus Manager, Load-In Production worker, Temp Staff Manager, Show Manager, Show Designer

Looking back over the years, in what area do you think the show has evolved the most?

CE: The show has evolved with the industry, or the industry has evolved with the show, it’s not always easy to tell which is which. I spent a lot of time on market research, figuring out what are the macro trends in the industry and shaping the show to reflect some of those trends and using the show as a platform for forward thinking industry leaders to use aspects of the show to get their message out, visually through creating a garden or directly through the seminars. A more obvious trend is to see the

direct influence the show has had on the expansion of materials used in the typical landscaped yard in the Seattle area. from hardscape materials, art and plant material to re-purposed cast away material and the ever evolving veggie gardening, the show has made a clear impact on how the Northwest goes about gardening over the last several decades. Inyouropinion,whatroledothedisplaygardensplayintheoverallshowofferings?Hasthischangedovertheyears?

CE:The Display Gardens are the heart and soul of the show, the stars of the show. Our attendee surveys show that 77%, of attendees are there to see the gardens. This has remained a constant throughout the years and the premise that the show was built on. However, the gardens do not stand alone. The show is supported by a three legged stool, the gardens, the seminars and the vendor booths. These three elements combine in a symbiotic relationship to make the Northwest flower & Garden Show a world class show.

What has been the biggest challenge in providingleadershipandguidancetoover20designerseachyear?

CE: Bringing highly creative dreams to life and finding the balance to turn them into reality. Some dream too big for physics or time/money. Some are afraid of their dreams and are timid in executing them. I have to find the balance between bringing the too big ones down to earth in an executable fashion and taking the timid ones, fanning the flame of creativity and hard work until they become a beautiful reality.

Whathasbeenthemostenjoyablepartofprovidingleadershipandguidancetothedisplaygardendesigners?

CE:I consider myself a creative person and I love being surrounded by other highly creative people. I also am a do-er, not just a dreamer and I love being surrounded by people who not only dream big but have the drive and talent to turn those dreams into reality. They inspire me to be better and I get a thrill out of seeing them succeed. What is one of your funniest memories fromtheshow?

CE: The time a water pipe burst in the men’s bathroom on a Saturday afternoon in the middle of the show back in the 90’s. I was trapped in the bathroom by a gush of water blasting out a 1 inch pipe at 120 psi. but it’s kind of a long story that is best told by me in person, I’m not sure it translates too well to a short print article!

What is one of your favorite memories fromthetheshow?

CE:I have the same favorite memories each year. The 3 days of Load-In as the gardens are built, seeing so many people working so hard all for the same goal, it is truly inspiring. Right along with that is the joy of the surprise announcement when I hand over the best in Show trophy and the People’s Choice trophy to the respective winning Garden Creator. I like to find fun ways to surprise them as I

THE DISPLAY GARDENS ARE THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE SHOW, THE STARS Of THE SHOW. OUR ATTENDEE SuRVEYS SHOW THAT 77%, OF ATTENDEES ARE THERE TO SEE THE GARDENS.


NEXTTRAINING/EXAMNovember2014!

ecoPRO studymaterialsareavailableforpurchaseinhardcopyoreBookformats.Visitwww.WSNLA.org/ecoPROcertified.

Whocanbecomecertified?To be eligible for certification, you must meet one or more of the following requirements: - Be certified by a professional horticultural association (APLD, IA, ISA, WALP/PLANET, WSNLA); - Be a licensed landscape architect or a graduate of an accredited landscape architecture program; - Have 3-years landscape experience as well as a horticultural degree or a degree in a related field. ecoPRO certification requirements include attending an optional 3-day training, reading study materials, and passing a certification exam.

WhatwillIlearnandbetestedon?The training, study materials, and exam are based on 200+ sustainable best practices for:

This section outlines Sustainable Best Practices for landscape design, construction, and maintenance. The best practices are organized around eight key principles: - Protect and Conserve Soils - Conserve Water - Protect Water and Air Quality - Protect and Create Wildlife Habitat - Conserve Energy - Sustain Healthy Plants - Use Sustainable Methods and Materials - Protect and Enhance Human Health and Well-being

Whygetcertified?More and more customers are requesting sustainable landscape design, construction, and maintenance. Earn a new designation to show customers and others that you are knowledgeable in sustainable practices. Besides this advanced learning, this is a great opportunity to network with other landscape professionals around Washington State who promote and conduct sustainable practices. Individuals that do not meet the eligibility criteria for certification are welcome to register for the training only. ecoPRO studymaterialsareavailableforpurchaseinhardcopyoreBookformats.Visitwww.WSNLA.org/ecoPROcertified.

TwoEasyWaystoRegister! - Register at www.wsnla.org/ecoPROcertified - Contact WSNLA directly at (800) 672-7711 or [email protected].

present it and tell them they won. Looking back, is there anything you wouldchange?Why?

CE: I wish I had spent more time recruiting High School Students to participate in Funky Junk and to film documentaries of the Display Garden. Students are so much fun to work with and encourage to grow their dreams and passions. Also, they are also the future of our industry and we need to get more of the younger generations excited about gardening and horticulture. What is your one take away from workinginthenurseryandlandscapeindustry?

CE: I can’t tell you how many people I’ve talked to in this industry who have quit higher paying big corporate jobs to work in this industry, including myself. We work this industry and make it a life style, not because we want to climb a ladder (unless it’s for the purpose of properly pruning a tree) and getting rich, but because we love what we do and are passionate about making our world around us just a little bit more beautiful. My personal inspirations comes from the Ultimate Creator who spoke and the universe leapt into existence. When I look at nature and the intricate beautiful design, I can’t help but be inspired to do my part to take care of it and nurture a desire to create and preserve this beautiful planet we live on, and to help inspire the amazing people around us to do the same. Whatareyourplansforyournextchapter?

CE: Continue my education/training in Z-Health Performance Solutions (www.zhealth.net) to become a Master Trainer and Course Instructor. It’s difficult to work in this industry, or simply garden, with injuries or physical mobility challenges. As inspired as I am for gardening, I am more so to help people get out of pain and rehabilitate injuries so they have the opportunity to live life to their fullest potential. Z-Health has rehabilitated injuries and relived pain to the point where I now live pain free. I love helping others do the same. I am also planning to work for a start up solar panel company. My wife and I plan to move to Phoenix, Arizona where we can spend more time with family.


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Plant Something MarketingToolsforRetailNurseries

Plant Something marketing tools are now available for retails nurseries! This national public awareness campaign, which is being promoted by over 12 states, is designed for member involvement, therefore, WSNLA has developed marketing tools to help spread the word about the benefits of plants and trees. Don’t Just Stand There - Plant Something!

RetailNurseryMarketingKitIncludes:- Plant Something signage- Plant tags- Seed Stakes- Logos & Graphics- Suggested Uses & Ideas for Promotion- GardenWashington Locator Guide

Additional states participating include: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Long Island New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington.

MaximizeYourBusinessListing Spring Media Campaign runs April - June 2014. CheckyourBusinessListings Make sure that customers can find you easily and that your information is correct on GardenWashington.com and WSNLA.ORG! You can make changes and enhance your listing by logging into your account at WSNLA.ORG. If you need asssistance, please contact WSNLA at (800) 672-7711.

AdvertisingOpportunitiesPageDo you have a product or service that helps home gardeners in achieve more beautiful landscapes? Connect with your customers and grow awareness of your product or service by advertising on GardenWashington.com.

ADSIZE PERMONTH PER6MONTHS PERYEAR Save 10% Save 20%SMALL $30.00 $162.00 $216.00MEDIUM $40.00 $216.00 $179.00 PREMIERHOMEPAGESPONSOR:$450PERYEAR Getting started is easy, simply watch for your Plant Something Marketing Kit to arrive and put your tools to work. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Breanne at (800) 672-7711 or [email protected].


Bugs and Blightsby Sharon J. Collman | WSU Snohomish County Extension

Soon the insects will warm up and start flying, walking, feeding and frassing. They will cross paths with people who are likely to ask you what it is. Start by learning basic insect groups. Then hit the picture books. See http://snohomish.wsu.edu/bugbooks07.htm for a list of books for ID and good reading.

Spiders have two body regions: 1) a fused head/thorax and 2) abdomen. They are often found guarding their egg sac. There are many kinds of spiders; some hatch from bright white egg sacs. Key features used to identify spiders include the kind of web they make, the number and arrangement of the eyes visible on the head, or their behavior - the jumping spiders run forward, backward and sideways with equal agility. Spiders disperse by hanging from a silk thread, then catching the first good breeze that goes by. See Spiders and their Kin – easy ID.

Insects have 3 body regions: 1) head, 2) thorax and 3) abdomen. usually they have 6 legs (3 pair) and four wings (2 pair) and 2 antennae 1( pair). Some such as this worker termite, or lice and fleas have lost their wings, which would only hinder their movment through hairs, or there is a wingless and winged stage such as this termite worker. In some insects wingless adults only form once a year for dispersing to a new host or habitat. All the leg and wing attachments are from the thorax.

True bugs, especially stink bugs, are often mistaken for beetles. (They are called true bugs to distinguish them from any old insect that we call a “bug”). True bugs have a part leathery and part membranous forewing and a triangular area between them on the thorax. They also have straw-like sucking mouthparts for sucking plant juices or liquefied solids The tube is best viewed from the underside. There are predators and plant-feeders in this group. The young bugs look just like the adults but have only small wing buds that get bigger with each molt until they are a fully formed adult.

Beetles have forewings (top pair) that form a hard protective shell over the softer membranous hind wings. The two wings come together to form a straight line down the back. beetles (adults and larvae) can be so many things: woodborer, plant feeder, leaf miner, scavenger, predator, seed eaters, root feeders. They have chewing mouthparts. This ground beetle is large with iridescent purplish black forwings. They are often found belly-up in the spring.

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CPH of the Month A look into the CPH Community

CPH Board &CommitteeMembers Andrew barker, CPH Cloud Garden Landscape Design [email protected] CPH since 2011 Shannon Grina, CPH Grina Landscape Design [email protected] Joan Hackett, CPH PlantScapes [email protected] CPH since 2002 Lucinda McMahan, CPH Lucinda’s Landscapes [email protected] CPH since 2001 Mike Davis, CPH [email protected] CPH since 2002 Dana Blaskovich, CPH T&L Nursery [email protected] CPH since 2002 Joseph Weninger, CPH Wight’s Home & Garden [email protected] CPH since 2012 Don Marshall, CPH Lake Washington Institute of Technology [email protected] CPH since 1983

DanField,CPH Field’s Tree Care

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MARCH 19CPH ExAM

Location: South Seattle Community College, Seattle.

For more information visit www.wsnla.org. Questions? Contact Holly at (800) 672-7711

or [email protected].

HowlonghaveyoubeenaCPH?

DF: I have been a CPH for over four years.

HowdoyouparticipateinWSNLA?

DF: By keeping up with continuing education and helping to educate my clients on the most recent practices in horticulture.

Whatisyourjobtitle/company? DF: I am a professional arborist/horticulturist and owner of Field’s Tree Care LLC.

CPHRenewalsDueonMarch31. If you passed a Spring exam, your $50 administration fee is due by March 31. Reminders will be going out by email.

To maintain your CPH certification, 15 CEUs are required every 3-years. The CPH Credit Policy provides direction on CPH continuing education requirements, and is available at WSNLA.ORG/CPH. To submit your CEUs please download the CPH credit form at WSNLA.ORG/CPH and submit to Holly at [email protected], fax (253) 661-6058.


Howlonghaveyoubeeninyourcurrentposition?Whatotherpositionshaveyouheld?

DF: I have owned the business for three and half years. I have held many other positions in the “green” industry. My first job when I turned 16 was at a nursery and flower shop in Wisconsin. That started my love for working with plants and getting my hands dirty. Besides working in nurseries I have held positions with tree care companies, a Christmas tree farm, and with landscape companies, both in installation and maintenance.

Whatisyouroverallphilosophyforbeingsuccessfulinthisfield?

DF: I believe a great work ethic and an even better attitude help you to be successful. You also have to love what you do. I enjoy waking up and going to work. Whatisthebiggestchallengeyoufaceinyourjob? DF: Competition can play a big factor especially with a young business. What is the most common mistake you see in homeowner yards(commercialproperties?)

DF: Incorrect planting depth on trees and shrubs is very common. Another common mistake is incorrect pruning. I see lots of stub and flush cuts. And always I still see the bad practice of topping trees. Whatisyourfavoriteplant?Why? DF: My favorite plant is lace leaf Japanese Maples. I love to come upon neglected old ones in a client’s yard and have the chance to prune them into something beautiful. Whatisyourfavoriteexpression? DF: “Just one more” referring to saying this is the last branch I am going to prune on a given tree or shrub. I end up saying that to myself 10 to 15 more times before I stop! Anypublicationsorwebsitesyou’dliketoshare?

DF: Yes, this is an article about why not to top trees. http://treesaregood.org/treecare/resources/WhyToppingHurts.pdf

The Certified Professional Horticulturist program was promoted to the gardening public this year at the Northwest flower & Garden Show. CPH volunteers staffed a garden bench throughout the show in an effort to increase the awareness of the CPH program. Volunteers communicated the value of industry professionalism and the value of working with a Certified Professional Horticulturist.

Updated CPH marketing materials were created and distributed to gardeners at the show and will continue to be handed out throughout Western Washington at other gardening events. If you are a CPH and are interested in a PDF copy of the materials to use on your website or other promotional purposes, please contact Holly at [email protected].

CPHprogram@2014 NW Flower & Garden Show

THANKYOUtothefollowingCPHsforvolunteering attheCPHGardenBench:

Andrew barker, CPHGeoff Berg, CPHDana Blaskovich, CPHJen boardman, CPHEverett Chu, CPHToni Cross, CPH

Chris Diggs, CPHShannon Grina, CPHMatthew Groff, CPHJoan Hackett, CPHHeather Harris, CPHDave Powers, CPH

Jerry Rosso, CPHbetsey Searing, CPHJoseph Weninger, CPHCarol White, CPHLinda Zimmer, CPH


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- Large selection of salvaged landscape wood. You can pick up or we will deliver.

- Outstanding old growth Western Red Cedar pieces salvaged from the forest floor.

- Use as center pieces, water features, bulkheads, seats, planters boarders & more

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AWPotteryAnnouncesNo Minimum. To better serve our customers, Aw Pottery is pleased to announce there are no minimum requirements on orders picked up at our Lynnwood warehouse. To find out more, please contact AW Pottery at (425) 712-8816 or visit www.awpottery.com.

ANDERSONPOTSNEWWEBSITEUNVEILEDAnderson Die & Manufacturing has announced an extensively updated www.andersonpots.com website for 2014. The new Anderson Pots site features photographs of Anderson pots and bands in use submitted by growers and nurseries as well as product information and photographs of Anderson nursery industry products including recently announced new products such as the #1 Special Bottom field pot and the new 3 ⅝” X 6’ Bandpot. In addition, Anderson’s current product catalog and reprints of various national articles on Anderson products are available on the new site.Anderson customers are invited to submit their own photographs for inclusion in future updates to the site’s Photo Gallery. For more information visit www.

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RMA Reminds Producers of the Recent Changes to the Organic Farm Safety Net.

The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers of the expanded crop insurance options for insurable organic crops.

In its support for the continued growth of organic agriculture, RMA expanded the coverage options for producers through Federal crop insurance. Through efforts to better collect and evaluate price and yield data, RMA has worked with other USDA agencies over the past several years to enhance the coverage options for organic producers.

Starting with the 2014 crop year, the 5 percent premium surcharge for acreage insured under organic farming practices has been removed; a new contract price option is available to organic producers who grow eligible crops under guaranteed contracts; and changes to organic transitional yields (t-yields) will be phased

in so they will be more reflective of actual organic farming experience.

RMA continues to add organic price elections for certain crops based on availability of data. Additional information on risk management tools available for organic farmers can be found on the RMA Organic Crops website at: www.rma.usda.gov/news/currentissues/organics/. RMA Spokane Regional Office also reminds all producers, including organic producers of the March 17, 2014 spring sales closing date for multiple peril crop insurance programs. This is the last day to buy or change all other spring seeded multiple peril crop insurance coverage (excluding wheat in counties with fall and spring planted types); and the last day to buy 2014 AGR-Lite insurance for new application/enrollment policies.

Current policyholders and uninsured growers must make all of their decisions on crop insurance coverage before the sales closing date. If there is no coverage in a county for a specific crop under the traditional multiple peril crop insurance program, producers may ask a crop insurance agent whether they would be eligible for coverage under a written agreement. federal crop insurance program policies are sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance companies and agents.

A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA service centers throughout the united States or on the RMA website at www3.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents.

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who engage independent contractors must post a notice stating that a worker has a right to be classified as an employee if the worker does not meet independent contractor requirements. The notice must be in English, Spanish, and any other language primarily spoken by the majority of the workforce.

HB 2333 adds an anti-retaliation provision to the Minimum Wage Act, the Industrial Welfare Act, and the Wage Payment Act. Employers would be prohibited from taking adverse action against an individual because an employee (or former employee) engaged in specified activities. A presumption is created that if an employer takes adverse action within 90 days of any of the specified activities, the employer is presumed to have acted in retaliation. The presumption also applies in the case of seasonal work lasting fewer than 90 days if the employer fails to rehire a worker at the next opportunity for work in the same position. “Adverse action” means discharging, threatening, failing to rehire after a seasonal interruption of work, engaging in unfair immigration-related practices, filing a false report with a government agency, changing an employee’s status to a nonemployee,

or otherwise discriminating against an employee. An “unfair immigration-related practice” includes requesting more or different documents than required under federal law, using the electronic-verify system at a time or in a manner not allowed, threatening to file a false police report or contact immigration authorities, withholding or threatening to destroy immigration documents, and other listed activities.

Sb 6464 provides some good news for employers. In November, President

Obama announced that individuals who lost their health coverage due to the Affordable Care Act could extend those plans for a one-year period if allowed by state insurance commissioners. The Washington State Insurance Commissioner did not approve the extension. This bill allows those individual and small group plans to continue as long as the plan was offered in Washington on October 1, 2013; and the purchaser of the health plan was enrolled in the plan on October 1, 2013.

Skagit Gardens WelcomesjimSiehl.Jim Siehl has joined Skagit Gardens as a Sales Representative in the Finished Sales division. He will serve customers in southwest Washington, Oregon and northern California and brings over twenty six years of experience in the nursery industry, both in wholesale and in retail.

Skagit Gardens, Inc. • 3100 Old Hwy 99 S.Mount Vernon, Washington 98273-9071

Phone: 360-424-6144 • Tollfree: 800-334-1719 • Tollfree Fax: 800-874-1456 • Web: www.skagitgardens.com

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Skagit Gardens Welcomes Jim SiehlWe are pleased to announce that Jim Siehl has joined Skagit Gardens as a Sales Representative in our Finished Sales division.Jim will be serving our valued customers in southwest Washington, Oregon and northern California.

Jim brings to his new role over twenty six years of experience in thenursery industry, both in wholesale and in retail. Jim has a vastknowledge of plants and is a self-confessed perennial nerd. He and his wife, Sheri—both avid gardeners—live in Beaverton, Oregon. When not using his plant talents, you can find him out fishing, crabbing or camping.

OFAShortCourseisnowCultivate14After 85 years, it was time to dust off the event and give it a fresh, new name. Thousands of people attend each year from 20 countries to cultivate their businesses and professional networks. It is a dynamic experience designed to offer interactive learning and community building, and it celebrates all of horticulture. So, AmericanHort is calling it what it is. The new name is not ‘just a shuffling of the deck chairs’; the whole affair is being reimagined from top to bottom so look for more changes in the future. Considered to be the largest horticulture trade show in North America, Cultivate’14 will be held in Columbus, Ohio on July 12-15, 2014. Cultivate’15 will be held on July 11-14, 2015, and the future events are scheduled in Columbus, Ohio each July through 2018.


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Generate Fresh Ideas.Do you have a suggestions for an event, seminar, story idea or member program? WSNLA is always seeking ways to serve its membership.

Promote Your Business. As a WSNLA member you can share special news and events about your business on the WSNLA Facebook page.

Publications & Articles WSNLA provides links to the B&B Magazine and other relevant industry articles so that members can connect with their industry. As a member, you can do the same! Please feel free to share links to industry news and research.

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2014ChapterEventsMtRainierChapter April 23, 2014 Location: South Puget Sound Community College. Program: Frank Byles will lead a tour of this expansive Japanese maple collection that is located on campus. For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Ingrid Wachtler, Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery at [email protected].

NorthwestChapter SAVE THE DATES! March 5, June 4, September 3 & December 3, 2014.

For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Toni Cross, Toni Cross Seasonal Color Pots at [email protected].

OlympicChapterFor more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact George and Jan Bahr, Roadhouse Nursery at [email protected]. SeattleChapter

April 16, 2014 Location: Seattle Solstice, www.seattlesolstice.com Program: We will have the opportunity to tour the unique production facility for this fabulous stone sculpture business in our own backyard. Mark your calendars to save the date for this late afternoon event. For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Bill Collins at [email protected].

WSNLA Marketplace[ Job Postings, For Sale, Plant Material Available & More! ]

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HOLLAND-AMERICANURSERY. Now Available: Van den Akker weeping Alaska cedar 6’ thru 10’. Snowberry 1 gal. & 2 gal. Thuja plicata zebrina 5 gal. Red twig dogwood 1gal. Mahonia aquifolium 1 gal & 2 gal. Mahonia repens 1 gal & 2 gal. Mahonia aquifolium 5 gal. Rosa nutkana 1 gal. Rosa Rugosa 1 gal. English laurel 1 gal. List available. (360) 794-6549, or [email protected]. WSNLA MEMbER.

SPECIMENSTREETANDLANDSCAPETREESINLARGEROOTCONTROLBAGS. Year around availability, easier shipping, handling and establishment. Mount Vernon. (800) 827-4067. Fax (360) 428-1822. www.urbanforestnursery.com. WSNLA MEMbER. To be listed in the WSNLA Marketplace, contact Breanne at [email protected] or (800) 672-7711.

Credit Card ProcessingSave money with low processing fees and a variety of related benefits, including gift cards for customers, through Sage Payment Solutions. Plus, they are committed to giving back to your organization through a rebate program. MiahGreen,SagePaymentSolutions208-503-0561, [email protected] www.sagepayments.com/wsnla Printing&PromotionalProducts Purchase your print and promotional products from Proforma because they have the buying power to provide unbeatable rates. Plus, they are committed to giving back to your organization through a rebate program.

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Legal AccessAt no charge, members may ask a question or obtain advice. More work will be performed at a discounted Association rate. RobertAndre’,OgdenMurphyWallace 206-447-2252, FAX [email protected], www.omwlaw.com

EquipmentPurchases Receive fleet like discounts on high quality commercial equiptment at participating dealerships only. Phil Smith, Scotsco, Inc(253) 720-6420, [email protected]

Cash Flow ManagementReceive assistance in the commercial recovery field. Bill Bosch, Cash Flow Management 503-774-1399, FAX 503-771-4202, [email protected], www.cfmcollection.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS[ Education & Enjoyment ]

MARCH11,FROM1:30PM-6PM.WSNLA PLANNING SESSION. Location: 21 Acres, Woodinville. Help design a roadmap for your Association. Your participation will help drive future of the WSNLA Community and involves looking at strengths, weaknesses, and identifying opportunities. Please RSVP by February 28. For more information contact Breanne at [email protected] or (800) 672-7711.

MARCH12,FROM7:30AM-4PM.SMARTWATERUSAGEFROMTHEGROUNDUP. Location: South Seattle Community College. Hear about the latest developments in water efficient landscapes. Expert presenters will share practical lessons learned from landscapes that look beautiful and use water sustainably. Topics include: Proven strategies to design, install, and establish low-water use, resource-conserving landscapes; Lessons learned from four water-efficient case studies; An opportunity to participate in a hands-on water assessment. For more information visit www.seattle.gov/util/groups/public/@spu/@conservation/documents/webcontent/01_027085.pdf. CPH Credit Available.

MARCH 19, 2014. CPH ExAM. Location: South Seattle Community College, Seattle. For more information visit www.wsnla.org.

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APRIL9,FROM1:30-6pm.THEARTOFHORTPHOTOGRAHY&POWEROFSOCIALMEDIA.Location: 21 Acres, Woodinville. Join experts in their field as they provide you will tools to be successful in photography and social media. This hands on special workshop will include instruction and time to take and access photos with an expert. And, will be followed by gearing up your computers to leverage the power of social media! (Bring your personal computer, tablet or phone to access.) Sponsored by Little Prince of Oregon. Cost: $50 member, $75 non member. for more information turn to page 11. CPH Credit Available.

MAY12-16.STONEFESTX:“BUILDSACREDSPACE”. Location: Marenakos Rock Center in Preston. This event deserves your attention now as it is among the few such events in the world devoted to the art of working with stone in construction, sculpture, and traditional lettering arts. StoneFest X brings together world renown experts in these trades to teach and work with all the participants in creating projects on the grounds of Marenakos Rock Center.

MAY28,FROM9AM-4:30PM.SIXTHANNUALURBANFORESTSYMPOSIUM:CLIMATECHANGEANDTHEURBANFOREST. Location: university of Washington botanic Gardens’ Center for Urban Horticulture.

This year’s urban forest symposium takes an in-depth look at climate change and considers the impact to the urban forest. Learn about the climatic changes our region can expect and strategies that can be used to plan and manage for a healthy and resilient urban forest. Presenters will discuss the expected changes to the climate, urban forest responses, and what urban foresters and advocates can do to prepare. Presentations will be relevant to urban foresters, landscape professionals, restoration ecologists, tree care professionals, consulting arborists, sustainability professionals, urban planners, landscape designers, landscape architects, municipal managers, and tree advocates. Cost: $75 per person. Lunches available for $15. Free lunch included for the first 100 registrants. Register: http://depts.washington.edu/uwbg/news/urban-forest. For further information, or to register over the phone using a credit card, please call (206) 685-8033.

Promote your event in the B&B Magazine and on WSNLA.org. Contact Breanne at [email protected] or (800) 672-7711

Northwest FCS customer Jeff Schilter and nephew Nicholas

Northwest Farm Credit Services is a cooperative. When you become a customer you also

become an owner. You have a voice and a vote in how our association does business. Plus,

when we do well we share profits with you in the form of patronage. No bank does this.

You borrow. You own. You earn. You grow. Learn more about the benefits of being a

customer-owner at northwestfcs.com.

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