It's GardenComm's monthly feature, Allied Member News, sent the 2nd week of the month. It's news and events from our Allied Members for the GardenCommunity to stay connected and engaged. Included in this issue:
New Allied Member Partner Page, now with company contacts
New Allied Members - The American Iris Society, Mequoda Publishing, Star® Roses
Allied Member News - Bailey®, JAIN®, Proven Winners® Color Choice®, Corona®
Upcoming GardenComm Events
NEW GardenCommUnity Allied Partner Page
Want to connect with Allied Members? Please visit the new partner page to see a new feature just added. We've made it a directory of our partners, listing the main contact and a link to contact them via email. It's one more way to stay connected and engaged with the GardenCommunity. See who supports GardenComm, and help support them. New Allied members are added to the page often and communicated in here in the Allied Member News.
GardenComm Media Awards Early Bird Deadline 2/15
Be Award-Winning in 2023!
Some stars win Oscars or Tonys. Starting in 2023, stars of the GardenComm Media Awards will win Laurels! Our new award nickname – with new graphics – gives the recognition behind the awards a suitably botanical twist, just in time to celebrate our 75th Anniversary.
Will you be a GardenComm laureate this year? Now’s the time to enter your best work in one of the widest arrays of award categories in the green industry.
Allied Member, Bailey Nurseries announced that Endless Summer® Hydrangeas will be the Presenting Platinum sponsors for the GardenComm 2023 Annual Conference. They are playing an integral role heading up the local arrangements and their team has planned to host an evening dinner and photo shoot at the Bailey Nurseries Display Garden. Be sure to check out their fantastic preview video for what's to come at the 75th annual conference.
Allied Member, JAIN Irrigation hosted a topic, the State of the Agricultural Irrigation Industry, with its president, Aric Olson. JAIN offers its free Irrigation Training Series featuring industry leaders and experts in the industry. JAIN is also exhibiting at the World Ag Expo taking place in Tulare, CA, 2/14-2/16 for any members who are attending.
Allied Member, Proven Winners® Color Choice® Show Time Crabapple was named in Birds & Blooms as a Top 10 Viva Magenta Flowers and Plants to Grow, written by GardenComm member, Erica Browne Grivas. Viva Magenta is the Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year and this list suggests plants to introduce the bright, cheerful color into the landscape.
Allied Member, Corona® is headed to Seattle for the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, 2/15-2/19, for another year as show sponsors for Container Wars. A fun, competitive event that pairs container garden designers, many who are GardenComm members, competing for the best design, while educating the crowds with how-to tips. Corona will also have a booth with show specials in their Spring Warehouse Sale on the main floor.
Have some news, introduce new plants or products, that you'd like to share with members and green industry friends? Send it to us on the Submit Member News form on the website 24/7. We'll share it in our monthly Allied Member News, the 2nd week of the month. Be sure to submit your news by the first week of the month to be included.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NWFGF Connect Meeting
February 17
Join fellow GardenComm members at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, in Seattle, WA. There will be a meet and greet with GardenComm members, garden swag and free access to the show with your 2023 Press Pass.
The workshop begins by defining the terms “marketing funnel” and “client journey”. It provides easy to follow steps for each person to consider what parts of the client journey would be best for them to modify or add to potentially increase their income. $25 registration.
A free, 10-day virtual festival inspiring and connecting budding hobbyists presenters include GardenComm members, influencers, educators and cutting edge content creators of today's gardening world.
Last Call for Speakers at GardenComm's Annual Conference August 1-5, 2023
Planning to come to the GardenComm Annual Conference? We have an open call for speakers now open that helps cover the cost to attend. The deadline to apply is 2/20/23 so submit your topic now.
