This is the press release in its entirety: Garden Walk Buffalo is looking for submissions of original artwork for use on the Garden Walk 2012 posters, t-shirts and maps. Artwork must be garden-related and should relate to the type of gardens, flowers, and neighborhoods found on Garden Walk Buffalo in late July. This is an excellent […]
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Here, some thoughts on wintertime advertising and visibility by Green Industry marketing pro Duane Pancoast. Thanks Duane! Don’t Let Your Marketing Go Dormant This Winter By Duane Pancoast Plants may only grow during three seasons of the year, but you’re in business through all four seasons. There is no reason why business growth can’t […]
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Development Director – Posted October 28, 2011 Responsibilities include execution of Annual Giving Campaign, a Major Gifts Campaign and a planned Capital Campaign. Will also be responsible to research and secure sponsorships and/or grant funding for special projects through appropriate foundations, state and federal aid. Successful candidate must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills, […]
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Good morning! I was visiting my dad in Maine last week, so there was no Thursday ETTGPro. This might be a long one! Advertising is now available on the newsletter; email Jane for details. EAB found in eastern Monroe County This was not a surprise. Moving from lawns to meadows—a guide for the contractor This […]
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Winter is for learning There are quite a few educational opportunities out there, on a national scale, for green industry pros. The American Nursery and Landscape Association bills its Garden Center University as a “mini-MBA.” At five semesters over the course of two years to the tune of almost $3000, it better be! If you prefer just […]
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A number of you have asked about commenting and submissions. As soon as I have the blog up and running, you’ll be able (and encouraged) to comment there. If you have news, PLEASE do not hesitate to send it to me. Thanks for reading! Jane Ball launches new enewsletter, “Inside Grower” I think Ball Publishing […]
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Not too much news over the weekend, but some interesting reading: NCCC program will extend into vineyards Niagara County Community College, which already offers a degree in winery science, is expanding its program with a 200k grant throught the National Science Foundation that will allow students more time in the field—literally.The program will place students […]
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Thank you. Again. I’ve been completely overwhelmed by the volume and intensity of support many of you have expressed regarding this newsletter. Now all I have to worry about is living up to it. Thank you! Jane Horticulture second “most useless” degree? Well I sure as heck don’t think so, but that’s what Newsweek said. […]
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Thanks! I heard from many of you yesterday and today, and your words of support and encouragement were wonderful! I can’t thank you enough.On to the news. This will be a short one. Jane Tom Draves Patents Tree Very cool, and boy am I glad I kept reading past the first paragraph on this one. […]
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Welcome to Ear to the Ground PRO, the companion blog to the industry newsletter of the same name where you'll get inside dirt on the green industry in upstate New York and beyond.
I'm Jane Milliman, also publisher of the Upstate Gardeners' Journal, which is a consumer-focused publication serving upstate New York. (You can read an online copy of the UGJ below.)
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