American Standard For Nursery Stock-Please visit ANLA & download this for free!

The 2004 edition of the American Standard for Nursery Stock is available at the ANLA website! The purpose of the American Standard for Nursery Stock is to provide buyers and sellers of nursery stock with a common terminology in order to facilitate transactions involving nursery stock. ANLA finds this collection of industry standards to be so essential, this downloadable file is available FREE for both ANLA members and non-members.
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AMERICAN STANDARD FOR NURSERY STOCK (2004).

NOTE: The Standard is also available as a 'field-friendly' print publication. To purchase, visit ANLA's General Business section of the publications area.

CEU Opportunities at Missouri Botanical Garden

Best Shrubs and Planting Techniques HD57A
- Paul Robert, Director of Horticulture at St. Louis Community College @ Meramec showcases best choices for St. Louis as well as bring up to date research on Best Management Practices for planting trees and shrubs. Register for class at http://www.mobot.org.

Is it an Invasive Plant? HD31A
The Nature Conservancy's Horticulture & Landscape Professions Liaison Valerie Vartanian and MaryAnn Fink, Grow Excellence Consultant/Habitat Practitioner and Coordinator for MLNA team up to discuss which plants have been placed on the Missouri Botanical Garden's Invasive List and which are on most professional horticulturist Thug List! Discussing these, their impact and alternative choices for the landscape is valuable information for the professional. MLNA invites you to comment! List your "Garden Thugs" - Register for class at http://www.mobot.org.

Tough Plants for Clay Soils HD13A
Deborah Ladd, Master Gardener with a master’s degree in botany from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, presents a listing of 200 stalwarts that can thrive in clay. A member of the Missouri Native Plant Society and the Webster Groves Nature Study Society. She shares her interest in native plants with her husband Doug Ladd, an employee of the Nature Conservancy and author of the book Tall Grass Prairie Wildflowers.
- Register for class at http://www.mobot.org.

What is required to maintain my professional cerification?

In the past it was required to attend one MLNA sponsored educational function. The Nuts & Bolts and Field Day were the only approved events and were equivelent to 10 CEU's each. MLNA is developing an expanded and professional approach to this important aspect of education requiring attendance of one MLNA main event plus 5 CEU/ hours from other alternate approved venues. Since the Field Day event was not held MLNA will accept alternate approved events. We encourage participation in other educational events/ clinics/ workshop provided by MLNA or other approved sources. We wish to promote all certified professionals and will deal with revision and this transistion year on a case by case basis. PLease contact the MLNA office to verify your MLNA contact information, and upodate your certification status. We can be reachced at 636-939-9079.
The new name for the Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association's certification program is Missouri Certified Green Industry Stars.

Responses & Comments from Participants at Missouri Botanical Garden’s Nursery Day

Here are just a few comments shared about annual Professional Industry Event Nursery Day August 16th 2007 at Missouri Botanical Garden: (MLNA has partnered with Powell Gardens for a similar professional industry event in 2008)
• "Missouri Botanical Garden” is a wonderful resource for our industry” Gary Hinegardner, President of the LNAGSL.
• "This was a first for the Garden" said Steve Cline. Missouri Botanical Garden's Kemper Center's Manager openned a bed area for Ball represntative for the challenge. Derek Schroff, along with Ball Horticulture Guests proved a point as they actually did a planting. Using Ball's new ellepot system, "They proved it is cost effective and environmetally a better alternative as a installation method. It is exciting to see the Garden involved. We had the best in the business on both teams, but what I saw was more than a time test- I saw our industry finding opportunities to be great environmental stewards! Good for Us!" MaryAnn Fink /MLNA Coordinator
• "I appreciate MLNA’s resources and connections and interest in supporting my business" Scott Wagner of Yellowwood Farms. (Scott was looking for a particular plant source). If you have product and plant material available, fill out our resource form. We help connect MLNA members to services and product providers.
• “I am loo0king for MOONGLOW Sweet Bay Magnolia” (First new introduction with POM recognition for 2008 and host plant for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail” ) said Tom Krauska (Tom Terrific)”I am pleased that MLNA is committed to environmental stewardship” (MLNA helped make Tom’s connection with Pea Ridge Forest/ MOONGLOW supplier and Earl Cully breeder. MLNA supports member efforts and is supporting Tom’s habitat efforts with Lindbergh School District.
• “How is the sign up for my Pruning Workshop Sept 10th going? “ Bill Spradley (Very Good Bill- MLNA thanks you for taking the time to sharpen member’s pruning skills. To sign up fill out the on line form or call 636-939-9079)
• “It is good that the industry will have a stronger relationship with the POM program” Mark Luchtefeld/ IGIA Representative (It was announced that MLNA and IGIA accepted offer of partnership with the Missouri Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens and Mizzou Botanic Gardens with the Plants of Merit program.)
• “I am excited about winning the Bailey’s Cool Trees tee shirt at MLNA’s member meeting- I never win anything!” Becky Edwards/ Webster Grove Horticulturist.

Missouri Landscape Certification Changes

Attention all Missouri Certified Plant Pros:

The new name for the Missouri Landscape & Nursery Association's certification program is Missouri Certified Green Industry Stars.

The revised program will consist of 5 modules, 4 horticulture categories and one business category. Each will be able to stand alone or be combined for a total of 5 Stars.
The Star designation will define the category in which it was issued for example Missouri Certified Green Industry Annual Star or for the business category, Missouri Certified Green Industry Business Star.
The business "star" is earned by successfully completing PLANET’s Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) program. This designation allows Missouri to be one of the first states to offer a State certification recognized at the national level.
A full certification with all 5 modules would be a Missouri Certified Green Industry Five Star Professional. Testing for the Business Module of the certification is already in place and is offered at the Western through PLANET’s program.
Advanced Level Plant Pros are encouraged to attend upcoming Review Clinics to be scheduled soon!

Membership Period for 2007-2008

Just for your information...Our membership year begins October 1st 2007 and ends September 30th 2008. If you do not know the status of your MLNA membership, please contact MLNA Office at maryannfink@mlna.org or call 636-939-9079. Thank you for your support!

Welcome New Board Member Kim Lovelace Young

Welcome to the Mssouri Landscape & Nursey Board of Directors,Kim! We believe your participation as our At-Large Director will be instrumental in the success of this organization. You will be a great asset to MLNA and we thank you in advance for your commitment of time to this worthy endeavor. Regards, J. Scott Rood/MLNA President

Congratulations Nick Guntli of Hazelwood, MO!

Congratulations Nick Guntli of Hazelwood, MO.for recieving the John L. Masek Ornamental Horticulture Scholarship-visit communication committee section for details.

Project Releaf for Fall 2007 is underway!

Reduced-cost trees are offered for sale each spring and fall for planting on public or not-for-profit property in Missouri and surrounding communities.
Ideal for park and municipal plantings, these trees are balled and burlapped, 5-10’ tall depending on the species, and approximately 1.25” in caliper. Many different species are available each season, including many Missouri natives. All order must be submitted by September 21st, with pickups tentatively scheduled for November 14.
For more information please contact them at 314/533-5323, toll-free at 1-888-473-5323, or info@moreleaf.org.

Thank you to Bailey Nursery Representative Anne McKinstry

Thank you Anne for her presentation overview of late season performers.

Bailey Nursery has launched a “Trees are Cool!” campaign which fit in perfect with our gathering of “twigheads.” Becky Edward, Horticulturist from City of Webster Grove won the Bailey Nurseries door prize at our MLNA’s Member Education Meeting. Becky please contacts the MLNA office 636-939-9079 for your gift!

More About the "Trees Are Cool!" Program:

One tree can make a difference. A billion can help save the planet.You hear about the effects of global warming everyday, but can you really do anything to help? Now you can, by planting and pledging your tree to the United Nations Billion Tree Campaign.

Garden Centers click here to see the full program

Click here to Pledge your Tree

"We are excited to be an official partner of the United Nations for this globally important campaign" Says Pat Bailey, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Bailey Nurseries. To read more about this cause visit: www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign