Boston-based regional trade show New England Grows is ceasing operations. The Grows board of directors, representing the four founding partner organizations, unanimously decided to dissolve and disband both the event and its nonprofit organization. “The decision to dissolve New England Grows was difficult, but we all believe it is the right decision at the right time,” said Grows President Michelle... read more
New England Grows, slated for Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Boston, has expanded its programming to include a seminar series designed for Spanish-speaking landscape professionals and those who work closely with them. Developed in collaboration with the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance, the seminar program will address topics such as how to manage multicultural teams, safety training and leadership development. “Hispanic-American landscape professionals... read more
New England Grows, an educational conference and green industry exposition, released its speaker lineup for this year’s conference, which will be held Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Grows is designed to give attendees a deeper understanding of design, technology, consumer trends and business best practices. From new plant introductions and disease management strategies to employee recruitment and... read more
A Massachusetts high school student was named the 2016 Future Leader by New England Grows. New England Grows honored Angelo Butera, a horticulture student at Minuteman High School in Lexington, Mass., for an essay he wrote about his experience at the association’s Future Leaders program in December. Out of 60 submissions, Butera’s essay “captured the spirit, determination and insight of a... read more
New England Grows debuts a new video, “Finding Your Place in the Green Industry,” featuring green industry professionals, from students to experienced veterans, sharing what they enjoy about their careers in commercial horticulture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HLJz62Bulo&feature=youtu.be The video will serve as a cornerstone for the trade show’s Future Leaders program, which brings together hundreds of students from across the region and gives... read more
New England Grows, an educational conference and green industry exposition, released the agenda for this year’s conference, which will be held December 2-4 in Boston. Featuring new plant introductions, disease management strategies, lean management and eco-friendly landscapes, New England Grows will cover a wide range of topics. Colleagues in the green industry will come together to share insight and advice,... read more
