Member News
Steve Crowe , MCLP , president of Sunshine Landscaping Company in Cherry Valley , MA has been actively involved with Project EverGreen ’ s GreenCare for Troops program for years . Military families face many challenges when their loved one is deployed . GreenCare for Troops connects military families to complimentary lawn and landscape services , donated by landscape professionals across the nation . Steve shared a message he recently received from a member of the military he is helping out : “ I wanted to reach out and express my appreciation for the lawn services you ’ re rendering while I am away . People like yourself go unnoticed for the good deeds that you do . I look forward to paying it forward when I get back … tell your crew my family and I say thank you .” Nice work Steve ! For more information on GreenCare for Troops visit https :// projectevergreen . org / greencare-for-troops /.
“ How our industry association benefits our clients ( and can benefit yours , too )” is the title of a recent article in Total Landscape magazine written by Doug McDuff , MCLP , MCA , co-owner of Landscape America in Wrentham , MA . “ Every professional needs a good network to do their jobs at the highest level possible ,” writes Doug . “ We believe that the same goes for landscape professionals … when landscape companies get involved in their state associations , as well as NALP , it benefits our industry as a whole .” Read Doug ’ s full article here : https :// tinyurl . com / f3xshd4t .
Congratulations to Jake Pierson , co-owner of Pierson Nurseries in Biddeford , ME , for being recognized with a Horticultural Industries Leadership Award . Jake is one of five industry members nationwide who , despite the challenges of 2021 , demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment , positively impacting customers , businesses , and the industry as a whole . Read more at https :// tinyurl . com / hv5ja2th . ❖
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October Webinar
Available OCTOBER 1 – 31 , 2021
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Sustainable Site Development and Management
Presented by Mandy Bayer , Ph . D ., Extension Assistant Professor Sustainable Landscape Horticulture at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst , MA .
Creating and maintaining a sustainable landscape requires an understanding and assessment of the site including soils , water , vegetation , and materials to be used . This webinar will explore how to create and maintain a sustainable landscape in support of the environment along with being a functional space for use and enjoyment . ❖
Three Things to know about Van Berkum Nursery
1 ) We are passionate about what we grow , from New England Woodlanders to Wicked Ruggeds . 2 ) We specialize in healthy NH grown perennials , personal service , and extensive plant knowledge . 3 ) We have friends in low places . ( ribbit ).
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