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.