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Thieves Targeting Landscapers
December 30, 2009
Several South Florida landscaping companies hit in a series of burglaries.
Emerald Coast Growers Bolsters Marketing Team
December 28, 2009
Industry veteran John Friel to take on marketing manager duties.
Metrolina Founder Dies In Accident
December 28, 2009
The floriculture industry lost one of its great visionaries in Tom Van Wingerden.
Succeeding In The Art Of Safety
December 14, 2009
Venice, FL-based ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design was recently awarded an Overall GOLD Safety Achievement Award from the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) at the association’s Green Industry Conference awards banquet in Louisville, KY.
Above-Average 2010 Hurricane Season Predicted
December 10, 2009
Hurricane forecasters William Gray and Philip Klotzbach from Colorado State University have released their early extended-range forecast for the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season. Early predictions are indicating a marked increase in activity over 2009.
Historic Florida Garden Site Has New Owners
December 7, 2009
The Henry Nehrling Society finalized its purchase of Nehrling's Palm Cottage Garden in Gotha.
Numeric Nutrient Criteria Concern
December 2, 2009
The EPA is working on new regulations that would set surface water pollution standards for Florida. Capital costs to help abide by the proposed standards could prove devastating for Florida’s economy, especially for those in the agricultural sector. The deadline for setting the new standards is closing in.
County To Enforce New Landscaping Restrictions
December 2, 2009
In the name of water conservation, Lake County officials passed an ordinance to restrict the kind of landscaping installed around new homes and developments.
Scientists Seeking Switchgrass
December 2, 2009
