Missed this year's Education Sessions?

View presentation slides from 2026 speakers down below

Missed a Podcast?

Several live podcast conversations recorded on-site at 2026 Lone Star Hort Forum are now available to stream, offering timely insights on leadership, workforce challenges, legal compliance, economic trends, and navigating uncertainty in the green industry.
Featured episodes include:
• H-2B Updates with Jacob M. Monty, Monty & Ramirez LLP
https://lnkd.in/gRUynqSg

• Economic Forecast with Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University
https://lnkd.in/gBwi8Jq2

• Top Tips for Talent with Justin Dorsey, SPHR, GPHR
https://lnkd.in/gkUqHYHi

• D.E.E.D. to Success with 🔺Dee Maddox, MBA, DMX Consulting, LLC
https://lnkd.in/gE-dzDy8

• How the Green Industry Can Embrace the Unknown with Ryan Watkins, HortMentor
https://lnkd.in/gU_WukBT

• Employers’ Biggest Legal Mistakes with Dustin Paschal, Simon | Paschal PLLC
https://lnkd.in/gRmC_vHP

🎧 These episodes are available at no cost

📘 CEU eligible: Every 2 podcast episodes count as 1 hour of CEUs.

Whether you are focused on people, policy, performance, or planning ahead, these conversations deliver practical takeaways you can use right away.

Awards Festival Recap

Congratulations to the 2026 Award Winners!
Winners please email [email protected] to request photos

Honorary Lifetime Membership Award Winners: Bill Carson, Joseph Johnson, & Jim Reaves

Young Leader: Dylan Cantu, ​TMCNP of Calloway's Nursery

​Texas Garden Retailers Awards (TGRA)

This year marked the introduction of a secret shopper component, adding a new layer of insight and accountability to the judging process and reinforcing the importance of customer experience at every touchpoint.

View all TGRA award winners HERE

Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards (TEIL)

The TEIL program continued to evolve, with judges noting a strong field of submissions that showcased:
  • Higher-quality storytelling
  • Clear before-and-after transformations
  • Greater insight into design intent, execution, and results
These updates strengthened the integrity of the program and highlighted the craftsmanship and professionalism across the industry.

​View all TEIL award winners HERE

​Summit Award Winner- Austin Wood Recycling / Texas Native

ARP Award Winner- ​C. Scott Evans TMCNP, TCLP of Rancho Encino, FEWA & Native Jump Start

Industry & Emerge Tour Recap

In the afternoon, attendees headed out on the Industry Tour and the Emerge Tours.

These tours offered behind-the-scenes looks at real operations and real conversations, the kind that don’t happen in a classroom. Discussions on the bus, on-site, and face-to-face allowed participants to learn directly from peers about how they’re solving challenges and running successful businesses.
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A sincere thank you to our tour stop hosts for opening your doors and sharing your time and insight with our members.

If you are interested in showcasing your business for 2027 please reach out to [email protected] or call 512-579-3851

Emerge Pass
Tailored for CEOs, executives, and managers

​Elevate your leadership skills with the Emerge Pass at the TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum. Tailored for CEOs, executives, and managers, this exclusive experience offered advanced learning opportunities from industry experts on crucial topics such as business development, finance, and HR. 

Thank you to our Sponsors

Want Sponsorship or Exhibitor Information for 2027?

Please contact Amy Prenger, at [email protected] or call 512-579-3858​

    For Information on Education and Speaking in 2027
    Contact Sarah Riggins at ​512-579-3854 or email [email protected].​