2024 Trends In Garden Design The current trends in gardening can be summed up in two words—resilient and creative. Resiliency is required not only from gardeners forced to work with unpredictable climate change (and all that’s associated with it!) but also from plants. And for gardeners, resiliency leads directly to creativity, whether embracing new concepts, thinking outside the box, or adapting to a new "normal". Read more |
The Benefits of Infertile Ornamental Grasses Ornamental grasses have established themselves as cornerstones of North American gardens and landscapes. Their beauty and grace is undeniable, and they are essential elements in borders, mass plantings, container plantings, and as specimens. Read more |
Horstmann’ Blue Atlas Cedar By Neil Sperry's Gardens Blue Atlas cedars have been used in Texas landscapes for several decades. They’re large trees that can mature at 40 to 60 ft. tall. ‘Horstmann’, however, is a slow-growing, semi-dwarf cultivar that matures at 12 ft. tall and 8 ft. wide, perfect for smaller landscapes. Read More |
Why Melinda Knuth Is One of the Rising Stars in Horticulture Research There has always been a strong connection between floriculture research and practical application of that research. And today, just as growers are adapting in how they keep up with the latest advancements in sciences, so too are the people conducting and presenting that research. Read More |
New Varieties for 2024 Fill your benches with innovative introductions from syngesyng Plant breeders. Captivate your customers with stunning and unique plants, curated specifically for your retail benches in 2024. Elevate your garden center to new heights of excellence with syngesyng's innovative introductions. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to showcase the future of horticulture. Read More |
Upcoming Events
JANUARY 7-10, 2024- HAPPENING NOW!
Lone Star Hort Forum (LSHF)TNLA's Lone Star Hort Forum will be held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center. Participants can connect with colleagues, earn CEUs, enjoy keynote presentations and breakout sessions, take a tour (separate registration required), and celebrate at TNLA's Awards Festival! Learn more about this by clicking here.
JANUARY 9, 2024
Region IV & V Come & Go Social
Open to all in the Green Industry,Region IV and Region V are excited to combine this social event during the Lone Star Hort. Forum. $5 per person, heavu hors d'oeuvres served from 5-8pm at Grapevice Parks & Rec Bessie Mitchelle House. RSVP Deadline is Jan 5, 2024 email tnlaregioniv@yahoo.com
February 2, 2024
Region II Winter Workshop! Clases en Español!
Save the Date for the Region II Winter Workshop happening at HCC Alief Hayes Campus, 2811 Hayes Road Building C, Houston, TX 77082 from 7AM-5PM. There will be classes in both SPANISH and English, earn Irrigation & Pesticide CEUS plus many more details to come, so stay tuned! RSVP to or if you have any questions please reach out to Ryan Laid rlaird@sanjacsupply.com
Lone Star Hort Forum (LSHF)TNLA's Lone Star Hort Forum will be held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center. Participants can connect with colleagues, earn CEUs, enjoy keynote presentations and breakout sessions, take a tour (separate registration required), and celebrate at TNLA's Awards Festival! Learn more about this by clicking here.
JANUARY 9, 2024
Region IV & V Come & Go Social
Open to all in the Green Industry,Region IV and Region V are excited to combine this social event during the Lone Star Hort. Forum. $5 per person, heavu hors d'oeuvres served from 5-8pm at Grapevice Parks & Rec Bessie Mitchelle House. RSVP Deadline is Jan 5, 2024 email tnlaregioniv@yahoo.com
February 2, 2024
Region II Winter Workshop! Clases en Español!
Save the Date for the Region II Winter Workshop happening at HCC Alief Hayes Campus, 2811 Hayes Road Building C, Houston, TX 77082 from 7AM-5PM. There will be classes in both SPANISH and English, earn Irrigation & Pesticide CEUS plus many more details to come, so stay tuned! RSVP to or if you have any questions please reach out to Ryan Laid rlaird@sanjacsupply.com