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Free State
Are You A Negligent Employer?
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Maryland Horticulture … Communication
First, I’d like to correct a statement
I made in my very first President’s
Message penned last spring.
I wrote that my goal was to
advance our mission statement
and that one of those mission statement items was
“Communicate to members”. Although that is a noble
gesture, it misses the mark on many levels. Webster’s
dictionary, (1900’s edition), defines communication
as “giving and receiving of information, etc. by talk,
gestures or writing”. Wow, I missed the most important
part of communication …it’s a two way street!
I think of how communication has changed since
I first entered this trade; in 1976 a 2” stack of punch
cards just to represent a mailing address. Then in the 80’s… my beeper, frantically
looking for a pay phone to call that irate customer before we get fired! Then the 20 pound
bag phone of the 90’s. Now I can run my entire company from a smart phone almost
anywhere on the planet! Scheduling, payroll, vendor payments, client invoicing, I mean are
you kidding me? We can market from Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest, Yelp, Tumblr and a
whole host of media sites. We can reach employees and clients with input on Youtube via
video loop. It almost becomes overwhelming at times!
With that said, I believe one of your best communication assets lies right in front of each
of us, (though we may over-look it) …your MNLGA website! It is packed full of great
information, training opportunities, industry links, classifieds, meetings and events. Real
simple, you just have to stop by and check it out …mnlga.org
In the Bible, Matthew 28: 18-20 is known as “The Great Commission”, (para-phrasing
verse 19), “go out and make disciples of all the nations”. In this case go out and share your
wisdom and knowledge! Vanessa and her team has been great at spreading the word about
our association, the question is, “how are we” at doing the same? Sharing our knowledge
with one another, being a guest speaker at MNLGA events or simply responding when a
“Root of the Matter” article needs feedback?
Check out the website for info on upcoming events, especially the MNLGA/ UMD
Extension “Alternative Crops Conference” coming up on August 5th. It’s another chance to
learn and grow from one another’s experiences.
In closing, I’d like to say THANK YOU to Jessica Todd and her parents Joe and Sharon
Barley for hosting a fantastic Summer Field Day at Clear Ridge Nursery this past June
17th. If you missed it, you missed a great learning opportunity, great food and great
fellowship. Also, a belated Happy Independence Day to you all. Hopefully you had
the chance to take some time off to enjoy family, friends and maybe even set off some
fireworks! The photo is from my son Dylan’s first fireworks “shoot”.
As always, thank you for the privilege of serving as your president. ❦Brent Rutley
MNLGA, President [email protected]
Brent Rutley
P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e
MARYLANDNURSERY, LANDSCAPEA N D G R E E N H O U S EA S S O C I AT I O N, I N C.
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Maryland Nursery, Landscape and
Greenhouse AssociationOfficers 2015
PresidentBrent Rutley
Capitol City Contractors, LLC301-854-5620
1st Vice PresidentSteve Black
Raemelton Farm240-416-0714
2nd Vice PresidentJessica Todd
Clear Ridge Nursery, Inc.410-775-7700
SecretaryGreg Stacho
Akehurst Landscape Service, Inc.410-583-4018
TreasurerJohn Marshall
Marshalls’ Riverbank Nurseries410-677-0900
Director-at-LargeGaret Bunting
Bunting’s Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.410-352-3371
Executive DirectorVanessa Akehurst Finney
Maryland Nursery, Landscape and Greenhouse Association
P.O. Box 726Brooklandville, Maryland 21022
Phone: 410-823-8684Fax: 410-296-8288
e-mail: [email protected]: mnlga.orgFree State E-mail:
Features
7 This Business of Ours – Mike Hemming
14 It’s Time for Sharing – Jerry Faulring
21 Field Day 2015
25 Growing with Education – Ginny Rosenkranz\
30 Total Plant Management – Stanton Gill
32 Featured Member Rawlings Conservatory
Contents
Departments 2 From the President
2 Association Officers
4 Director's Message
4 MNLGA Board of Directors
28 Affinity Programs
28 New Members
36 Press Release
38 Calendar of Events
24 CPH
43 MNLGA Mission Statement
43 Directory of Advertisers
44 MNLGA Chairmen and Committees
Executive Director: Vanessa A. Finney Quercus Management Staff: E. Kelly Finney and Chelsea Bailey Phone: 410-823-8684, Fax: 410-296-8288
E-mail: [email protected] Web: mnlga.orgFree State e-mail: [email protected]
Design: Gregory J. Cannizzaro (contact information page 19)
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This past March I began an endeavor as a fellow in a program
called Leadership Maryland. Officially, Leadership Maryland
serves to cultivate in current leaders a richer purpose through
exploration and understanding of diverse issues across the state
and then challenges its fellows to analyze the interconnectedness
of these issues and then act to make a difference. The class
fellows, of which there are forty-eight of us, come from a myriad
of backgrounds and industry sectors, further enriching the
experience of learning from one’s peers. For me, I have the opportunity to learn and
grow, taking in all that my peers have to offer, but I also get to serve on the flip-
side. I have the opportunity to educate and enlighten my class peers in ag-related
issues. Most of colleagues in the program have little to no ag background or in-depth
knowledge of the industry. (And I would be remiss if I didn’t thank you all, via the
MNLGA board, who helped cover a portion of the program’s tuition for me.
Thank you!)
The Leadership Maryland
program is a one-year
commitment; eight two-and-
a-half-day seminars are held
from April through November
in regions spread out across
the state. During the course
of the year, we’ll cover such
diverse Maryland-wide issues
including education, health and
human services, criminal justice,
environment, multi-culturalism
and diversity. At our first seminar
we were treated to a presentation
by Dr. Anirban Basu. Dr. Basu
tidily covered in about two hours
the complexities of Maryland
economics, politics, health policy,
education policy, and more. How
he was able to intertwine and relate these issues and factors as
they affect one another – and each and every Maryland citizen – was remarkable. If
you ever have the opportunity to hear Dr. Basu speak, I would highly encourage it.
Whatever the price, his thought-provoking analysis, based on some pretty raw data,
is worth the cost of admission. His website is also worth review, www.sagepolicy.com.
So far, we’ve had three seminars – Orientation, Education, and Health & Human
Services. The Health & Human Services session was held in Baltimore in June, with
the riots and unrest fresh on everyone’s minds. I think the biggest takeaway for
me from this session is, although I consider myself a Baltimorean, that I surely am
sheltered and do not have enough micro-understanding of the issues that plague
Maryland Nursery, Landscape and
Greenhouse AssociationBoard of Directors
Terms Expiring 2017
Mary Claire Walker Patuxent Nursery 301-218-4769
Andrew ThompsonFoxborough Nursery, Inc.
410-836-7023
John MurphyMurphy John's, Inc.
410-928-3029
Ted CarterPinehurst Landscape Company
410-592-6766
Terms Expiring 2016
Larry HemmingEastern Shore Nurseries
410-822-1320
Carrie EngelValley View Farms
410-527-0700
Peter DriscollDogwood Hill Farm
301-428-8175
Wm. Oliver HardyClassic Lawn & Landscape Ltd.
410-335-6868
The Free State Nursery, Landscape
and Greenhouse News is a news
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membership of the
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For more information, e-mail:
Vanessa Finney
D i r e c t o r ’ s M e s s a g e
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“The Leadership Maryland program … covers such diverse Maryland-wide issues including education, health and human services, criminal justice,environment, multi-culturalism and diversity.
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the State’s poorest and least served populations. I fully
enjoyed listening to Molly McGrath Tierney, Director
of Baltimore City’s Department of Social Services. What
a game changer she is in how she’s turning around the
culture of a “free-ride” for those on public assistance
to a culture of “you can have assistance when you show
that you’ve earned it.”
Another interesting take-a-way from Molly, to which
I’m sure many employers in our industry can relate,
is that five is sort of the magic number of jobs that
someone on public assistance will have before it “sticks”
that one is expected to show up for work, be on time,
work diligently, and act responsibly. People often quit
jobs one through four, says Tierney, but the data shows
that by job number five the understanding of what it
takes to keep a job is engrained. This doesn’t explain
work ethic, or lack thereof, and how that transcends
culture though, and that’s another frustrating
characteristic of our sometimes apathetic work-force.
How can we change this culture?
Overall, I am amazed at the breadth of intelligence,
entrepreneurial spirit, drive, and desire to effect change
that my peers exude. This is a group of people juggling
a lot of balls simultaneously and tackling issues beyond
their own “9 to 5.” Right now my mind is swimming
with issues and analysis and what to do with it all? And
what can I do about it? That is the greatest challenge
facing us all.
In this column, I’ve just sort of skimmed the service,
telling you about the program. In the next issue I’ll
share some of my own thoughts and reflections on the
program, how I’m choosing to make a difference, and
an update on my class’ contribution back to the State. ❦
Vanessa A. Finney
Executive Director
“The purpose of life is not to be happy.
It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be
compassionate, to have it make some difference
that you have lived and lived well.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Since my last article we have all gotten a final reading
on winter damage from our below zero temperatures.
We ended up having more Crape Myrtles damaged
than originally thought. Hardest hit was Muskogee in two
gallons and some in five gallons. Other varieties were not
so hard hit, but did suffer die back here and there. So it has
been not a surprise that there has been die back of them in
the landscape.
A few days ago my wife Flo started telling me about a
flowering plant she saw near the edge of the road, coming
home from the nursery. I couldn’t tell from her description
what it was, so she took me to it. Lo and behold it was
Monotropa uniflora or Indian Pipes, something I had
never seen before in my seventy-one years. I assumed it
was a fungus but I was wrong. It is actually an herbaceous
perennial plant now included in the Ericaeae. It is described
as generally rare or scarce in its range of Asia, North America
and northern South America.
The plants are white with no chlorophyll. It is parasitic on
certain fungi that are mycorrhizal with trees - often Beech
trees, though there are no Beeches near this group. Therefore
it feeds on fungus associated with photosynthetic trees. This
makes propagation difficult as you would imagine.
The plant is comillimeteronly white but often has black
flecks. It can be pink in color and rarely a deep red color. The
ones, pictured left, are white with no pink. It reaches a height
of ten to thirty centimeters and has small scale like leaves
five to ten millimeters long. Each stem bares a single flower
ten to fifteen millimeters long with three to eight petals
flowering in early summer to early autumn. M. uniflora
associates with a small range of fungal hosts all members of
the Russulacae. No mention in the article about pollination
or the seeds. (note information from Wikipedia)
Not long ago some photographer friends and I went to
Brookside Gardens in Montgomery County. It was a trip to
see and photograph butterflies from all over the world that
they have on exhibit. I admit I gave the gardens no more
this BUsiness of oUrs
Mike Hemming
Winter Behind Usand Looking Forward
Lo and behold it was Monotropa uniflora or Indian Pipes, something I had never seen before in my seventy-one years. I assumed it was a fungus but I was wrong.
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than a cursory glance or two. When I am in a photographic
mode anything other than my subject can get ignored even
at my peril. So I will need to go back for the gardens for a
possible article.
We hit it just right, plenty of light in the conservatory but
not a blazing sun to cook us, though it was
pretty hot now and
then. A nice
crowd of
photographers and families shared the space nicely. After
shooting for a while, I talked to one of the guides who told
me they had to be extra careful about escaping foreign
butterflies, which I appreciated. Also she told me that any
eggs from non natives
found were to be
destroyed, to prevent
any escapes that way.
It was the best
butterfly shoot
I have ever done.
My experiences from
previous shoots all clicked
together with the nice light,
small crowd and familiarity
with my equipment. The only
frustration was the Blue Morpho
Butterfly which closes its wings
quickly after it lands. So I never did
get a good shot of it.
At the recent MNLGA Field Day
at Clear Ridge Nursery I saw their
pot-in-pot-methods, one of which
was to have the pots touching in
a row for their native shade and
flowering trees. This method is a wise
use of the space and another method which they use to
conserve water. Here at our place in Talbot County I doubt
that pot-in-pot would work because of our heavy wet soils.
I just see no inexpensive way to bury the socket pots so that
they would not fill with water during the wet parts of the
year, which for this year, includes the last half of April, May,
”
“I went to Brookside Gardens in Montgomery County. It was a trip to see and photograph butterflies from all over the world that they have on exhibit.
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June and so far, July. So we use “Keeper Uppers” which is a
regular pot in a wider base, which the plant pot is dropped
into. Even this expensive method fails to keep a 20 gallon 12
foot tree upright in a wind. So we often use screws to attach
the “Keeper Upper” to a pallet for additional wind resistance
to falling over. We also screw down heavy wall pots to pallets
or wooden frames which we get for free from a local fastener
business. I use dry wall screws as they go in quickly through
the plastic pot, but not always. Drilling pilot holes saves
time and battered fingers from the bit slipping from the
screw head. The only flies in this “free” ointment is that the
untreated frames and pallets rot out in a few years and other
people want the wood also, mostly to smash up for kindling.
Now to the latest on invasive species weed risk assessment
on Euonymus fortunei, or Winter Creeper. It ranks as a Tier
One as it is already established in several areas in Maryland
and Virginia. For more info on the whole process, copy and
paste this address into your browser: http://mda.maryland.
gov/plants-pests/Pages/maryland_invasive_plants_
prevention_and_control.aspx
I see no reason to argue on this and many other plants
that have and will be run through the risk assessment
criteria. Where I am having a problem, is that some
varieties are going to be guilty until proven innocent. This is
already coming out in some clones of Nandina domestica.
Experience tells me that Nandina is not and never will be
problem enough to even get a Tier Two rating. However,
that is not the way it is working out. What is worse is that
if we go by the scientific literature, clones like ‘Firepower’,
‘Harbor Dwarf ’ and some others are going to be lumped in
as invasive because there are no studies that say, “yes or no”,
it produces seeds. In the literature quoted in the Nandina
assessment, four clones are mentioned as seedless, but I have
only seen ‘Firepower’ in the trade. If the others are declared
guilty until proven innocent, how do we prove them
innocent? Tests could take years and cost a small fortune
to somebody. How would they be compensated? Are there
some university professors that would do this?
An upcoming problem in this line would be Buddleia; yes
the species is a prolific seed source with a good germination
rate. Here we have dead headed our plants to keep them
from becoming weeds in nearby containers. It is a plant
that should not be planted outside of a well cared for plant
border. Never in an open area like I saw in England where
it had been used as a roadside planting. Pretty, but an
infestation for sure, and it must make the butterflies very
happy though.
What concerns me is this possible listing comes at a
time when new dwarf buddleias are becoming available in
the trade that are patented and listed as sterile. If they are
patented by the government and listed as sterile who are we
then to argue? And who gets to argue and where? Woe be
unto those that would get between two arguing branches of
government. Another expensive and time consuming mess it
will be.
Grab some popcorn and stay tuned; it’s going to be an
interesting time to see if I can inject some sensibility into this
situation. ❦
Mike HemmingEastern Shore Nurseries
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It’s tIme for sharIng
Are You A Negligent Employer?
At a recent gathering I sat with an
attorney that specializes in labor law
and all manner of personnel/employer
relations. Although there are many, many ways
an employer can sink the ship by not diligently
following the rules, he directed me toward a
concern that many are not well versed in.
Employer negligence has always been more or
less something I didn’t want to know about due
to its ominous concept. The discussion woke me
up to the reality of how we can so easily become
entangled in horrible outcomes.
This concern is one reason large companies
have a Human Resource department. Most of us
are smaller employers and can not justify such a
position but can cover the bases with a labor law
attorney on the sidelines.
There are several major employer negligence
issues we should be concerned with. This list is
not all inclusive. All of these concerns can cause
liability for a company and its owners.
The following is not intended to pass muster as legal advice so to avoid a law suit, I make no claim for accuracy or legality.
Negligent Hiring. This basically revolves around due diligence related to
background checks. Our problem is that public records
are readily available to all, including those who may be
victims, and we must do a search to look for a less than
stellar background. If a staff member is wronged by
another, he or she, or an attorney, can readily determine
if an employer should have known about an individual’s
prior misconduct. We, or our insurance company, should
check driving records if an employee will be expected to
drive a vehicle while conducting company business. This
matter includes driving a personal vehicle on company
business as well as company owned or leased vehicles.
Sexual misconduct is another major concern. If an
existing employee is violated, and you should have known
the potential existed, you can be hauled into court by the
violated employee and bear liability.
To avoid concerns in the hiring process, we must be very
diligent in all matters such as thoroughly checking refer-
ences, educational background, criminal background, etc.
Negligent Retention.The high level concern here occurs when an employer
becomes aware of an employee’s shortcomings and fails
to act on the facts. This can occur when the employee
exceeds the position description authority as in bending
rules related to company policy or exceeding authority
when managing other staff along with an almost infinite
list of other activities.
Negligent Supervision.Negligent supervision is similar to negligent retention. If
for example you discover one is addicted to prescription
or illegal drugs and the addiction will impair the person,
management can become liable for the actions of the
addicted person. If the addicted person harms others or
himself you could be financially and/or criminally liable.
Hurting another is obvious. But if he hurts himself on
the job, Workman’s Compensation panels may require
you to pay for costs normally incurred by insurance. The
attorney told me that once you are aware of this issue and
the employee admits to it or is discovered through drug
testing, you can recommend a rehabilitation program.
However, the employee will be off duty for 60 to 90 days
and rehab often does not succeed. Prescription drug abuse
authorized by doctors is becoming an increasingly serious
problem. One would think we are immune to liability
due to the doctor’s prescription but this is not the case.
Most prescription pain medications come with specific
restrictions regarding driving or operating equipment.
Negligent Training.Negligent training would appear to be fairly obvious. If
you fail to properly train a person to perform work found
in a job description, you could be liable for costs related to
another staff person’s injuries or those of the improperly
trained staff person. We can not assume that a prospective
employee who had a previous job as a forklift operator,
for example, was properly trained. If you thoroughly
read the operator manual for a piece of equipment, you
will be really surprised at the recommendations that the
manufacturer provides. This can become the basis for
liability if an operator is not aware of all the concerns.
Vicarious Liability.This liability occurs when an employee acts as an agent of
the company. For example, a staff person alters or extends
a company’s standard guarantee without the consent of
management; a wronged customer would have a claim
against the company if an unauthorized policy is given
either verbally or in writing.
In summary, lawyers are waiting at their phone to hear
about our negligence and will be very pleased to bring an
action against us in court. Company handbooks can go a
long way in avoiding these and many other employment
related concerns. Handbooks are often written and then
mostly forgotten except to provide a copy for new staff.
Handbooks should be reviewed annually, preferably by
an attorney, to consider revision in laws and case law
changes. For most of us we will not sink our business over
these matters. Yet, one serious incident such as your driver
harming or killing others while on drugs when we knew
about the circumstance could end very badly. ❦
Jerry Faulring
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1931 Greenfield RoadAdamstown, MD 21710
301-874-8300
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The MNLGA Board extends a huge “thank you” to
everyone who made this year’s Summer Field Day
a great success!
Field Day was held on June 17th at Clear Ridge Nursery
in Union Bridge. Located in rural Carroll County, Clear
Ridge Nursery sits on 87 beautiful acres containing over 70
species of native and ornamental trees and shrubs, which
provided an exquisite backdrop. A special thank you to
Jessica Todd and Joe and Sharon Barley who opened up
their family business for our event, and helped make the
day an outstanding success.
The first half of the day included networking followed
by various informative briefings. The morning began
with industry, legislative, and association updates from
MNLGA Executive Director, Vanessa Finney. During this
session, attendees also received legislative updates from
AmericanHort’s Craig Regelbrugge. Mike Hemming of
Eastern Shore Nurseries, shed light on recent updates on
invasive species regulations that are soon to go in effect.
Following this session was an informative IPM update
from UMD Extension representatives Stanton Gill and
Karen Rane. Dan Knezick, President of Pinelands Nursery
provided a compelling session on provenance, what it is
Field Day 2015Clear Ridge Nursery
Maryland nursery, landscape and Greenhouse association presents
and why it is important. Andrew Ristvey, Joe Barley, and
Jerry Faulring then spoke on irrigation management as
well as using sensors with controllers. Jason Wisecarver
wrapped up the morning sessions with an informative
session about crop insurance.
One of the highlights of the morning sessions included
a surprise presentation recognizing the UMD Extension
members. Over the years, the UMD Extension office has
been a major supporter of the MNLGA, and frequently
steps in to lend a helping hand. All of the Extension
members that were attending
Field Day were asked to come to the front of the
room while Joe Barley and
Jessica Todd presented
them with a special
award thanking them for
their years of service and
dedication not only to
the MNLGA but to the
industry as a whole.
Habitat for Humanity
representative Shanita
Simpson was also on hand
Brent Rutley, MNLGA president
and Habitat for Humanity’s
Shanita Simpson
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during the morning sessions. Shanita traveled to Field Day
in order to recognize the MNLGA for its volunteer efforts
in Brooklyn, Maryland with Habitat for Humanity. Shanita
presented a beautiful frame with before and after pictures of
the volunteer efforts to the MNLGA president, Brent Rutley.
The MNLGA was humbled and honored by this show of
appreciation.
After the morning sessions concluded, everyone gathered for
lunch which was an outstanding spread provided by Stambaugh
Caterers. It was such a beautiful day at Clear Ridge that most
everyone gathered beneath the trees to reconnect with their
colleagues and discuss the latest industry updates and trends.
After lunch, the attendees split into groups to travel the Clear
Ridge grounds for various educational field tours. The stations
were very intriguing and highlighted what is new and on the
cutting edge for 2015 horticultural work. A crowd favorite
was the tour of Clear Ridge, led on wagons, which allowed the
attendees to view firsthand the over 70 species of native and
ornamental trees and shrubs for which Clear Ridge is known.
There were four separate field tours that took place in
the afternoon that highlighted the various aspects of Clear
Ridge Nursery. The first tour was focused around irrigation
management; attendees toured the nursery’s irrigation facilities
and were able to discuss irrigation methods using moisture
sensors, monitoring, inspection, scheduling and equipment used.
This tour was led by Andrew Ristvey of the UMD Extension and
Joe Barley, Clear Ridge Nursery owner.
MNLGA Field Day attendees
Craig Regelbrugge of AmericanHort
MNLGA Executive Director Vanessa Finney with
MNLGA President Brent Rutley, Jessica Todd and
Joe Barley of Clear Ridge Nursery, and Stanton
Gill of the UMD Extension
UMD Extension staff accepts special thanks
award
George Mozal of Stansbury Tree Service
MNLGA President Brent Rutley addresses
attendees
The second tour led by Harry Kenney of Crop Production
Services and Chuck Schuster of UMD was centered on weed
control. The main topics of this tour were pre and post emergent
methods, weed identification, as well as methods, equipment and
products used. This tour was especially important to those in the
industry, as there is an abundance of weed control products on
the market.
Integrated Pest Management, led by University of Maryland
Extension faculty members Stanton Gill and Sara Tangren, as
well as Stansbury Tree Service’s George Mozal, was the third
field tour. This tour was well received and was interesting for
attendees to learn how Clear Ridge Nursery uses beneficials in
helping to controls pests.
The fourth tour was a wagon tour through Clear Ridge led by
Clear Ridge employees. This was one of the most well-received
tours as attendees were able to get a closer look at the Clear
Ridge property, and take in the beautiful landscapes and species
in bloom.
The MNLGA would like to thank everyone who not only
attended Field Day, but all of those that came together to make
the event an overwhelming success again this year. ❦
Chelsea BaileyMNLGA
410-823-8684
Beautiful Clear Ridge Nursery display
Clear Ridge Owner, Joe Barley leads an
afternoon tour
Andrew Ristvey of the UMD Extension
Attendees take off on the tour of Clear Ridge
Clear Ridge Nursery
Chuck Schuster of the UMD Extension and Harry Kenney of Crop Production Services
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24 • Summer 2015
Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist Program
Update
Revised 2015 Edition of CPH Basic Manual
The CPH Basic Manual has undergone significant revision over the past two years. Every single chapter has
been reviewed, re-written, and updated. Dated graphics have been replaced and new chapters added, including
Propagation, Greenhouse Production, and New Technologies. In addition, the Basic Plant List has been
thoroughly amended with notations added to show invasive tendencies, if applicable.
This manual is ready for distribution; the MNLGA is making it available to current and active CPHers at a cost of
$75.00 per copy. At this time, the manual is only available for distribution in print. The CPH committee is hard at
work at this time preparing an electronic version of the new manual. The electronic version will be offered at the
same cost, and is expected to be finished by Fall 2015.
The new CPH manual is not only full of new information, it's a great resource for those who have already passed
the exam and would like to stay abreast of industry updates. If you are interested in a sneak preview of a few pages
of selected chapters in the new manual, please visit the CPH Program page on the MNLGA website.
Please visit the MNLGA website, mnlga.org and select the CPH Program box to receive more information on
purchasing a copy of the new manual.
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming CPH exam dates for 2016. If you would like more information on sitting for these exams, please contact the MNLGA at 410-823-8684 or [email protected]. All exams are held at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis, Maryland. April 12, 2016 – Basic Exam
October 4, 2016 – Basic Exam
October 4, 2016 – Advanced Plant ID Exam
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growIng wIth educatIon
Ginny Rosenkranz
Garden Beauty for Only One Day
he Daylily (Hemerocallis) blooms for only one day but
the plants have become such a staple in many perennial gardens
that is continues to be difficult to find a favorite one. The older varieties,
often called ‘ditch bank lilies’ came in warm tones of yellows, oranges and reds,
had small flowers without any frills or extra petals, were on tall thin stems (scapes)
with only a few flowers on them and never considered an encore of flowering.
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T
triploids (3 sets of chromosomes), tetraploids (4 sets of
chromosomes), fragrant and, of course, rebloomers.
Flowers are formed of 3 petals on the top and 3 sepals
under the petals and can be classed in many different
shapes. The spider daylily flower has petals and sepals
4 times as long as the width of petal, while the cascade
has petals and sepals that are not only very long but curl
downward like a waterfall. Unusual forms also include
crispate which has petals and sepals twisting, hooking,
pinching, quilling, curling and reflexing. Doubles are
flowers with 2 sets of petals (hose-in-hose double) or the
Peony type which the stamens or the carpels may look like
The newer varieties span the arching rainbow in shades
of palest yellow that is close to white through pastels, into
truly vibrant colors and multi colors that complement or
contrast. The only colors not available at this time are pure
white, true blue and black, but it is only a matter of time
before a daylily breeder makes a color breakthrough!
The newer hybrids are combining the hardiness and
vigor of the species to produce daylilies that grow to
various sizes, evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage, larger
flowers, fragrances, colorfast fade resistance, bi-colors and
multi colors. What makes the Daylily so amazing is, of
course, the flowers! The flowers can be singles, doubles,
With all the beauty of the flowers and how often they now
bloom to consider, it is the hardy plant that creates such a
wonderful herbaceous perennial. They love to live in a full sun
location with moist but well drained, organically rich soils, but
will grow and flower even in light shade and drought soils.
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more petals (petaloid stamen double).
New hybrid flowers are often full of ruffles, midrib
cristate (extrapetals on the midrib), picotee, wired,
knobbed, braided, tentacled, fringed, toothed edges, and
many contrasting or complementary colors that are very
eye catching. Besides the shapes and colors of the petals
and sepals, the daylily has throats, eyes, halos, watermarks,
washes and diamond dustings which give many daylilies
their distinguishing colors. And then there are the
different shapes of the flowers, some are circular, some
flat, some star shaped or triangular or trumpet shaped.
Some varieties bloom extra early (from March to April),
early (May), early mid-season (late May), Midseason
(June), late (July), very late (August to September) and
then again are the rebloomers that usually bloom in May
or June and then again in the fall, but some newer varieties
have a succession of bloom periods, one after the other for
several months.
With all the beauty of the flowers and how often
they now bloom to consider, it is the hardy plant that
creates such a wonderful herbaceous perennial. They
love to live in a full sun location with moist but well
drained, organically rich soils, but will grow and flower
even in light shade and drought soils. They grow well in
many different soil pH conditions and only need light
fertilization in the spring and a light covering of mulch to
reduce weed pressure and maintain soil moisture. Daylilies
do not require a lot of maintenance beyond cleaning up
in the early spring of old and dead foliage, removal of and
damaged or diseased leaves and removal of the old bloom
scapes after all flowering is done.
Choosing what to plant in a landscape can be narrowed
down by surfing the American Hemerocallis Society
online Daylily Database of over 79,000 daylilies. This site
breaks down each daylilies’ scape height, the bloom size,
the time of bloom, the form of the flowers, the number of
chromosomes, foliage type, fragrance, bloom period, bud
count, number of branches, who their parents are and a
wonderful description of the flower. ❦
Ginny RosenkranzExtension Educator, Commercial Horticulture
University of Maryland Extension Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico
and Worcester County410-749-6141 ext. 106
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total Plant management
When it Comes to Roses – What’s Not to Like from an Insect or Mite View?
Rose plants are a little like trying to raise chickens in
an urban environment – there is always something
out there ready to prey on them. We are seeing
huge populations of sawflies attacking roses in 2015. I
will cover more on the sawfly situation at the end of the
article but first, I wanted to concentrate on a very serious
disease/mite complex hitting roses. Roses have made a
huge comeback in commercial landscape in the last couple
of years, with the introduction of the Knock-Out Rose
and the Double Knock-Out Rose that followed in the last
couple of seasons. These roses, with their resistance to
black spot and season-long blooming time, has made rose
growing a joy again. That is until the wicked, wicked rose
rosette and it companion mite showed up on the scene.
Now we are getting in lots of samples of “Twisted Roses,”
rose plant with tip growth that is distorted, stunted and
yes, twisted.
Roses appear to be the only plant type susceptible to
this disease. Although multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) is
extremely susceptible to rose rosette, different rose types
also may be infected, including climbers, hybrid teas,
floribundas, miniatures, and antique or “old-fashioned”
roses. The causal agent associated with rose rosette was
initially considered a virus-like organism, but it has now
been determined to be an aster yellows phytoplasma.
Mites that Love Roses This disease needs someone to transport it around the
town, and an eriophyid mite, with 4 legs, has filled this
role. The mite, Phyllocoptes fructiphilus, is native to North
America, so this time we cannot blame this one on Asia.
Phyllocoptes fructiphilus is one very small mite (about 50
microns, which means about a dozen could fit on the head
of pin), that is spindle-shaped, and yellow to brown.
The mites are typically located in the angles between leaf
petioles and axillary buds and are extremely hard to find. I
have to examine them with a dissecting microscope using
200 magnification in our labs at CMREC. Adult mites
overwinter on rose canes between partly opened buds and
the angles between rose stems and petioles. Phyllocoptes
fructiphilus needs living, green tissue in order to survive.
In early spring, the mites migrate onto developing shoots
where females lay eggs. Females may live up to 30 days,
laying one egg per day. Young mites develop within the
leaf folds of new shoots or under leaf petioles.
Here is the really wild part about how this wingless
mite gets around town. The mites may move from plant
to plant by attaching to insects, using the insects like we
board planes to get about the country. They may also
disperse via air currents (wind) from infested rose plants.
Mites may start a new infection by feeding on succulent,
rapidly growing tissues after landing on an uninfected
garden roses or multiflora rose. Phyllocoptes fructiphilus
most often transmits rose rosette disease to plants from
May through July. Most infection symptoms appear in
July and August. Mite populations are most abundant
from June through July, with the peak occurring in
September.
Symptoms on rose may appear 90 days or more after
mites have inoculated plants. Keep in mind that the
disease can be spread by infected pruners. To prevent
contamination, thoroughly clean pruners with a
disinfectant, between cuts on each rose plant.
Besides Wring your Hands What can You Do? First off, there is no cure for rose plants once they
exhibit symptoms of rose rosette disease. Infected or
symptomatic plants must be dug up, including the roots,
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Stanton Gill
and disposed of immediately. Remember that an IPM
approach often involves cultural action and swift removal
of the infested plants is the best thing you can do for
your customer. If multiflora rose is growing in weed areas
nearby, eliminate the plants from the vicinity, that is if
your customer owns this land.
Since the disease is transmitted by mite it would be
logical to try to control the mites. The problem is you
would need to obtain 100% control of the mite to ensure
that the disease would not likely be transmitted to other
plants. A 100% level of control is a rather high bar to aim
for and will not be obtainable in most cases. That said,
there are several insecticides/miticides that can be used
to suppress P. fructiphilus including abamectin (Avid),
bifenthrin (Talstar and Onyx) and/or petroleum-based
horticultural oils (many brand names), if coverage is
complete and applications are performed frequently
enough from April through September. I just cannot see
this being a practical solution and I would not
guarantee anyone that you can obtain 100%
control of these very small cryptic mites.
The best solution is to destroy the
infested plants quickly and monitor
regularly during the season, taking
action rapidly if symptoms occur on a
rose plant.
Sawflies – Huge Numbers on Roses in 2015 We are seeing large populations of rose
sawfly, bristly sawfly, and pear sawflies
devouring foliage of roses this year. With the
large number of large plantings being put
into the landscapes there is plenty of food
for the sawflies. The larvae feed on the
undersides of the foliage and often go
undetected.
For control, Spinosad materials
are some of the safest and most
effective materials I have used on
this group pest. It is generally sold
under the name Conserve. Acephate
(ortherne) will also provide control
of sawflies.❦
Stanton Gill,
Extension Specialist in Nursery
and Greenhouse IPM, Central
Maryland Research and Education
Center, University of Maryland
Extension and Professor with the
Landscape Technology
Program, Montgomery College
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On October 1st, MNLGA and University of Maryland Extension will hold
an Interiorscape education conference at The Howard Peters Rawlings
Conservatory & Botanic Gardens. However, the Conservatory will be open
for business as usual, said manager Kate Blom.
“We are up to our eyeballs in weddings, but we no longer close early for weddings
or other rentals,” she explained. The indoor/outdoor venue, lush with colorful flowers,
is ideal for weddings and other social or business functions. There are several indoor
greenhouse settings as well as two display pavilions that are perfect for receptions.
While these private functions are welcome, the facility remains open to the public
Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
The historic Palm House of the Rawlings Conservatory is the second-oldest steel
framed, wood-and-glass Victorian conservatory still in use in the United States.
Opened in 1888 as the Druid Hill Conservatory, the facility originally consisted of
the Palm House and Orchid Room. In the 1920s, glass and brick greenhouses were
constructed for production areas. These areas had dirt floors and lacked modern
environmental systems, Blom said.
These continued in use until 2002 when, for the first time in its history, the
conservatory closed to the public for two years. Two pavilions were constructed to
tie together the original structures and the greenhouses were completely gutted.
Outfitted with ductwork and new hardscaping, the greenhouses now feature three
biomes for plants from tropical, desert and Mediterranean environments.
“We wanted to create a
conservatory that was unique in age
and position in the park, but we
wanted to be educators, to involve
the school system in the Greater
Baltimore area,” Blom explained.
The renovated conservatory
has attracted students of all
ages, from pre-kindergarten
to college botany classes.
Recent visitors include
younger students brought
by the children’s arm of the
featured member
AWLINGS CONSEVATORY & Botanic Gardens
RHoward Peters
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Photo Credits: Howard Peters Rawings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, unless otherwise noted.
All images are copyrighted and used with permission.
Glen Mandels
Baltimore Symphony to gather inspiration for their music composition workshop.
“It’s a magical place,” Blom continued. “The Mediterranean house has plants from
areas where there are westerly tradewinds—Australia, Chile, the Mediterranean Basin,
even California.”
The tropical rain forest delights children with banana, guava, papaya and coffee trees,
as well as pineapple plants and those that grow under dense canopies, such as orchids
and bromeliads.
“The Desert House contains a really great collection from Old World deserts—Asia
and Africa — and those in the New World — the Southwestern United States, Central
America and Mexico,” Blom said.
In addition to these permanent exhibits, there are two seasonal shows, or displays.
From early December to early January, there’s the poinsettia holiday show featuring
15 to 20 different “flavors” of poinsettias from ‘Strawberries and Cream’ to ‘Cinnamon
Spice’, Blom said. The displays are wrapped around a different theme each year. Last
year’s theme was “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and there were interior and exterior settings
from George Bailey’s house in the movie.
“The themes create excitement, a sense of something new. They’re a lot of fun, and
the staff is renewed with each new theme.”
In the spring there is a display of thousands of bulbs and other special plants. The
bulbs are forced into bloom on site. “It’s quite a feat,” Blom said.
The conservatory has partnered with the Friends of Druid Hill Park to host a farmers
market for the past five years from June through September every Wednesday. Rules for
the market require that vendors be the growers or creators of products sold. “It’s not a
resale market,” Blom stressed.
The market is really a community event which has tied the neighborhood together,
she continued. “We have pony rides, hoola hoops, story time, free yoga classes and a
world-renowned sprinkler for the kids to play in. We make sure there are lots of picnic
tables to sit and enjoy the fresh produce. On the first Wednesday of the month there is
a concert. Featured Aug. 5 will be George Mayo and his family’s bluegrass band.”
(Blom explained that she and Mayo worked together at Bluemount Nursery in
Monkton years ago.)
The conservatory is open on Wednesdays during market season until 7 p.m. so that
people who might not otherwise have the opportunity can visit.
“We have a tiny staff and an army of volunteers—a lot of dedicated
people and great energy,” Blom concluded.
The Conservatory is owned and operated by the Baltimore City
Department of Recreation and Parks, Horticulture Division.
For more information about the Conservatory at 3100
Swann Drive in Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Md., visit www.
rawlingsconservatory.org or call 410 396-0008. ❦
Carol Kinsley
Photo Credits: Howard Peters Rawings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens, unless otherwise noted
All images are copyrighted and used with permission
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Press Release
Contact: Jennifer Gray, Research Programs Administrator • [email protected] or 614.884.1155
WASHINGTON and COLUMBUS, OH – June 29, 2015 – The Horticultural
Research Institute, the research affiliate of AmericanHort, today announced
the launch of the Grow Wise, Bee Smart™ website [www.growwise.org]. This
resource is a key component of the Horticultural Industry’s Bee and Pollinator
Stewardship Initiative, which was created to provide leadership and guidance to the industry on pollinator health. The
site serves as the communications hub for the latest research and developments related to the role horticulture plays in
supporting pollinator health.
Grow Wise, Bee Smart™ currently features information on the importance of bees and pollinators, threats to their health,
and steps everyone can take to improve habitat and forage. Links to the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge and Pollinator
Partnership further guide retail and landscape firms and their customers on how to plant and register new gardens and
habitats for pollinators.
As the Grow Wise, Bee Smart™ stewardship program for plant production is launched, and as funded and directed
research yields results and guidance, the site will feature timely new information and insights.
The Horticultural Industry’s Bee and Pollinator Stewardship Initiative has three goals:
• fund and guide research to answer urgent questions regarding impact of pest management practices and bee and
pollinator attractiveness of major plants we grow and sell;
• develop a plant production stewardship program based on best practices; and,
• partner with other interested groups to improve and expand pollinator habitat and forage.
Great progress is being made on all fronts. The Horticultural Research Institute has directly funded five related research
projects totaling $160,100. AmericanHort and HRI helped to secure another $272,000 for a priority project that received
special Farm Bill funding. A grower and scientist task force has developed key components for the stewardship program.
And, AmericanHort was one of eight founding partners of the National Pollinator Garden Network, which in early June
launched the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge.
“Horticulture, the health of pollinators, and the success of our industry are intertwined,” said Harvey Cotten, past
president of the Horticultural Research Institute and a leader in the Bee and Pollinator Stewardship Initiative. “We are the
original green industry, and our plants and expertise can make a difference for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators,” he
added.
Funded by hundreds of green industry philanthropists and businesses, HRI provides effective, efficient, and relevant
solutions for horticultural business. Supporting research and guiding efforts that form best practices is exactly how HRI
helps build prosperous businesses, advance the green industry, and fulfill its core vision. www.hriresearch.org
###The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), founded in 1962, has provided more than $7 million in funds to research projects covering a broad range
of production, environmental, and business issues important to the green industry. Nearly $11 million is committed to the endowment by individuals,
corporations, and associations. For more information about HRI, its grant-funded research, or programming, visit www.hriresearch.org or contact
Jennifer Gray at 614.884.1155.
Grow Wise, Bee Smart™ Website LaunchesHorticultural Industry Resource on Pollinator Health
COLUMBUS, OH WASHINGTON, DC
2130 Stella Court 525 9th Street NW, Suite 800
Columbus, OH 43215 Washington, DC 20004
P. 614.487.1117 | F. 614.487.1216 P. 202.789.2900 | F. 202.789.1893
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Chesapeake Green 2016
AN ANNUAL HORTICULTURE SYMPOSIUM
February 18 & 19 The Maritime Institute and Conference Center, Linthicum, MD
Please save the date for our annual Horticulture Symposium, Chesapeake Green 2016. The MNLGA will be holding “Chessie Green”, as it is known in the industry, at the Mari-time Institute again in 2016. This year’s dates will be February 18 and 19, 2016. We look forward to seeing all of you there in 2016! For a preview of what to expect at Chessie 2016, please view the Chessie 2015 webpage on the MNLGA website, mnlga.org.
SAVE THE DATE
Maryland’s largest consumer home & garden event will celebrate 35 years
March 5-6 & 11-13, 2016 at the Timonium Fairgrounds. The show is looking
for quality landscape contractors to create beautiful gardens to generate leads
and sales for your business. There is no fee to exhibit and the show provides
mulch and a garden subsidy. Gardens are judged and compete for the “Best in
Show” award which is provided by MNLGA. Gardens typically range in size
from 700 to 1200 square feet. For more info, please contact Jay Plummer at
410-863-1180 ext. 11.
Maryland Home & Garden Show
Press Release
Do you have commentary, opinion, press release, or an educational contribution for Free State?
We love to hear from our members—whether it be news from your company, your ideas on industry happenings, or an educational piece that would be informative to your peers. If you would like to share your news, please submit your contributions to Free State via [email protected]. Contributions are due April 1, July 1, and November 1. Contribute as you like, or year round.
Questions about Free State, please give us a call at 410-823-8684.
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July 27- August 1, 2015Perennial Plant Association: Perennial Plant Symposium
Location: Hilton Baltimore Baltimore, MD
Contact: PPA, 614-771-8437
perennialplant.org
August 4-5, 2015MAIPC Conference: Advances in Invasive Plant Science.
Location: Juniata College Huntingdon, PA.
Contact: MAIPC, [email protected]
maipc.org
August 5, 2015Greenhouse Alternative Crop Production
Location: Brookside Gardens Silver Spring, MD
Contact: MNLGA, 410-823-8684
mnlga.org
August 19-21, 2015VNLA Field Day & Summer Tour
Location: Northern Virginia Area
Contact: VNLA, 540-382-0943
vnla.org
August 21, 2015Meadows Tour & Field Day
Location: York County, PA
Contact: CCLC
chesapeakelandscape.org
September 10, 20152015 Crop Insurance Workshop
Location: TBA
Contact: Howard Leathers, [email protected]
September 15-17, 2015American Hort, GrowPro Series: Greenhouse Solutions
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Contact: AmericanHort
americanhort.org/ghsolutions
September 16, 2015MAEF and MNLGA Annual Golf Tournament
Location: Oakmont Green Golf Course
Contact: MNLGA, 410-823-8684
mnlga.org
2015-2016 Event Calendar
JULY- AUGUST
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
MARYLAND STATE FAIR August 28-September 7, 2015Location: Timonium Fair Groundswww.marylandstatefair.com
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January 6-8, 2016The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show
Location: The Baltimore Convention Center
Contact: MANTS, 410-296-6959, [email protected]
mants.com
November 20, 2015Environmental Law Conference
Location: Doubletree Annapolis
Contact: UMD Agriculture Law Education Initiative,
410-706-7377 [email protected]
umaglaw.org
NOVEMBER
JANUARYOctober 1, 2015Interiorscape Conference
Location: Rawlings Conservatory Baltimore, MD
Contact: MNLGA, 410-823-8684
mnlga.org
October 6, 2015CPH Basic Exam
Location: MDA – Annapolis, MD
Contact: MNLGA, 410-823-8684
mnlga.org
October 14, 2015Figuring out Facebook Pages
Location: Online Webinar
Contact: Victoria Corcoran [email protected]
mnlga.org
October 31, 2015National Holly Society of America 68th Annual Meeting and Holly Sprig Contest
Location: Hunt Valley, MD
Contact: Sue Hunter, 717-779-6516
hollysocam.org
OCTOBER
FEBRUARYFebruary 18-19, 2016Chesapeake Green 2016
Location: The Maritime Institute Linthicum, MD
Contact: MNLGA, 410-823-8684, [email protected]
mnlga.org
For a full and updated calendar of events, and to find registration information and event links, please visit the MNLGA website at mnlga.org.
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6Good Reasons Your Company Should Advertise in the MNLGA’s Free State Nursery, Landscape and Greenhouse News
For more information on advertising in the Free State Nursery, Landscape and Greenhouse News contact Kelly Finney at MNLGA at 410-823-8684 or e-mail [email protected]
Seasons Nursery
Kim Coates
Individual Industry Professional
Stephen Blaes
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website, mnlga.org. We encourage you to reach
out to your peer members — they may be a valuable
business connection for you.
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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Maryland Nursery, Landscape
and Greenhouse Association is to promote the
use of ornamental plants, products, and services.
The association supports all constituent groups
of the horticulture industry including landscape,
garden centers, interiorscape, grounds maintenance,
nursery, greenhouse, and arboriculture. The
association communicates the role of the
horticulture industry in improving people’s quality
of life.
Specific Goals
Promote professionalism through education
programs for members and the public and by
encouraging enrollment in educational
institutions.
Monitor state and local laws relating to
horticulture industry.
Participate actively in legislative and regulatory
processes.
Promote the use of environmentally sound
practices in the horticulture industry.
Monitor and communicate to members
developments in allied industries including
agritechnology.
Support donations of plant products and
services to state and community programs.
Support research relevant to the horticulture
industry.
Participate in Maryland agricultural
organizations.
D i r e c t o r y o f A d v e r t i s e r s
Firm Name Page
Angelica Nurseries, Inc. Outside Back Cover
Babikow Greenhouses Inside Front Cover
Braun Horticulture 19
Cam Too Camellia Nursery 13
Cavano’s Perennials 12
Chesapeake Green Horticulture Symposium 37
CPH 20
Foxborough Nursery Inside Back Cover
Gregory J. Cannizzaro Graphic Design 19
Hanover Farms 13
Holly Hill Farms 16
Homestead Gardens Horticultural Supply 41
Hortica Insurance & Employee Benefits 6
Manor View Farm 19
MANTS 17
MD Ag Ed Foundation 17
MNLGA Affinity Programs 28-29
MNLGA On-Line 18
OHP 1
Pender Nursery 5
Walnut Springs 11
Waverly Farm 10
To join the growing list of companies who advertise
in the Free State Nursery, Landscape and Greenhouse
News or for more information, please call Vanessa or
Kelly in the MNLGA office at 410-823-8684.
Visit the redesigned association website at: mnlga.org.
E-mail Free State News at [email protected].
MARYLANDNURSERY, LANDSCAPEA N D G R E E N H O U S EA S S O C I AT I O N, I N C.
Education
Angela Burke
Dave Clement
Stanton Gill
Hank Doong
Brett Karp
Mary Kay Malinoski
Bayley Mullan
John Murphy
Ginny Rosenkranz
NominatingMark Dougherty – Chair
Richard J. Watson
Finance and PlanningJohn Marshall – Chair
Brent Rutley
Steve Black
Larry Hemming
Link/Shanks ScholarshipMark Dougherty – Chair
MANTS
Jan S. Carter
Bernard E Kohl, Jr.
William A. M. Verbrugge
Membership Committee
Rich Poulin
Greg Stacho
Awards - Professional Achievement, Carville M. Akehurst Michael Marshall– Co-Chair
Kevin Clark - Co-Chair
HistorianGeorge Mayo – Chair
Legislative/MaGICJames R. McWilliams– Chair
Signe Hanson
Alan Jones
Bernard E. Kohl, Jr.
Advisors to Others
LEAD Maryland Vanessa Finney
Maryland Agriculture CommissionKarl Fischer
Marion Mullan
Maryland Farm BureauLarry Hemming
Vanessa Finney
MAEFHank Doong
Maryland Invasive Species Council (MISC)John Peter Thompson
MDA Nutrient Management Advisory CommitteeSigne Hanson
Young Farmers Advisory CouncilJessica Todd
Invasive Plants Advisory CouncilMike Hemming
CPH
George Mayo – Chair
Steve Black
Shelley Hicks
Cindy King
Dr. Andrew Ristvey
Martha Simon-Pindale
Bob Trumbule
Gaye Williams
ScholarshipBernie Kohl, Jr. – Chair
Hank Doong
Jessica Todd
Leslie Hunter-Cario
George Mayo
Greg Stacho
Mary Claire Walker
Economic Survey
Steve Black
Bernie Kohl
George Mayo
Brent Rutley
Dr. John Lea Cox
Advisors to the Board
Carol Holko
MD Department of Agriculture
Dr. John Lea-Cox
University of Maryland
Signe Hanson
Independent Horticultural
Consultant
C h a i r m a n a n d C o m m i t t e e s
Every member of every committee listed above is an individual who volunteers their time in support for the MNLGA and it is with the utmost gratitude and appreciation that we thank you for your selfless endeavors. If your name is not listed above, please considerfollowing the example of those who are. Contact Vanessa at 410-823-8684 with your interest.
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