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Grades and Standards 2022, 6th Edition – Now in Effect

The Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry began the process of reviewing and updating the Florida Grades and Standards Manual in October 2019. Subcommittees with representative from the industry were formed for the tree and palm sections with the goal of reviewing and updating the 5th Edition that went into effect September 1, 2015. We are pleased to announce The Florida Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants 6th Edition is completed and now ready to be viewed and downloaded. The manual can be accessed at the Division of Plant Industry’s home page under Popular Links, Regulatory Hot Topics: Florida Grades and Standards for Nursery plants 2022. https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry

The 6th Edition of the Florida Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants went into effect July 1, 2022.

Industry Events

Florida ASLA Annual Conference and EXPO

Join us August 11-13th at the Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort. Our 2022 conference theme is “Coast to Coast” to cover the range of challenges facing the state of Florida and our profession over recent years and into the future. Our profession has been challenged to respond to everything from climate change, social & economic issues, rising sea levels, resiliency and rebuilding through increasing storm impacts, master planning for rapid population growth, and environmental disasters from industrial development. Located in the panhandle for 2022, we have an opportunity to look at the impacts from Hurricane Michael and the response in the aftermath first hand, the rapid redevelopment and growth occurring in the panhandle and how other areas of Florida have responded to their own coastal impacts https://www.aslaflorida.org/2022_CoastToCoast

The Landscape Show

August 24-26, 2022, Wednesday – Friday at the Orange County Convention Center West Concourse. Join over 7000 attendees at the Southeast’s premier landscape and horticulture conference and trade event. The show will feature over 200,000 square feet of trees, shrubs, equipment, hardscape products, irrigation, production equipment, business services and garden center supplies and more from over 800 booth spaces. The Knowledge College, held in conjunction with The Landscape Show each year, offers programs geared towards garden center management, grower management, landscape design and landscape management. The TLS Knowledge College is the place where you can get the winning edge to become the best industry business you can be. Come visit us at Marshall Tree Farm booth # 1413. Register online, make hotel reservations and get complete details at https://www.thelandscapeshow.org/2022/public/mainhall.aspx

Trees On The Go Workshop

Join us Friday, December 2nd at Stewarts Tree Service in Brooksville, Florida for Trees On the GO!, a one-day educational program produced by the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association. This year’s workshop will have a special focus on the new 2022 Florida Grades and Standards as well as selection, production, handling and successful installation of palms and trees. Trees on the GO!! has partnered with Roots Plus Growers (RPG) to provide a hands-on outdoor workshop focused on the importance of quality trees in the success of our landscapes and urban forests. Our cities are growing rapidly but, if armed with the proper real-world strategies, landscape professionals can play an integral part in creating beautiful tree canopies for years to come. Speakers include Dr. Ed Gilman, Dr. Ryan Klein, John Conroy, Michael Marshall and Randy Stewart. This program will be an outside workshop format with hands-on demonstrations, lunch is included. Space is limited to the first 120 registrants. Registration information will be available later this summer at https://www.fngla.org/

The Landscape Show

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August 19 to August 21, 2026
Orange County Convention Center West Concourse
Orlando, Florida

The Landscape Show is produced by the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) for the benefit of industry. FNGLA represents Florida’s landscape and nursery industry, which generates a $41.9 billion economic impact and supports 279,000+ jobs.

2026 ASLA Florida Annual Conference + Expo

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July 15–17, 2026
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando

The 2026 Annual ASLA Conference + Expo is themed Storyscapes: Weaving Narrative Into Place. This theme celebrates the role of landscape architects in shaping environments that tell stories, connect people, and strengthen our sense of place through innovation, collaboration, and stewardship. Conference sessions will spotlight cutting-edge approaches in AI and technology, nature-based solutions, water management, native plant materials, and natural resource stewardship. Together, we’ll explore how narrative-driven design can inspire resilience, advance the practice, and spark new ways of thinking. Stop by our booth and say hello!

FNGLA Annual Convention

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06/25/2026 – 06/27/2026
Biltmore Hotel
1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134

FNGLA’s Annual Convention is a time each year for FNGLA members and industry friends to celebrate the past year of success while welcoming FNGLA’s new leadership taking office. It is also the venue for FNGLA’s Annual Meeting and the platform for presenting FNGLA’s Industry Award recipients.

Trees Florida 2026

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Sheraton Sand Key Clearwater Beach
June 1 – 3, 2026 • 8:30 am
Clearwater, Florida

Come visit our booth at the Trees Florida 2026 Conference and Trade Show, running June 1–3, 2026, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach. Trees Florida is a premier annual event for arboriculture and urban forestry professionals. Hosted by the Florida Chapter ISA, it features educational sessions, a trade show, a 30th-anniversary celebration, and specialized workshops.

Grades and Standards 2022, 6th Edition – Now in Effect

July 24, 2023 No Comments

Florida ASLA Annual Conference and EXPO

July 23, 2023 No Comments

Join us at the 2025 ASLA Florida Annual Conference + Expo in Ponte Vedra Beach, July 15-17. The theme Nature’s Course: Finding Balance in Changing Tides emphasizes the vital role of landscape architects as creative thought leaders in addressing the dynamic relationship between ecology, economy, and community. Find more information here.

Texas Nursery/Landscape EXPO

July 22, 2023 No Comments

Attending EXPO is an invaluable opportunity for individuals seeking to gain the knowledge necessary to thrive in their respective green industry segment. By participating in EXPO, you not only stay up to date with the latest trends, explore new products, and learn to effectively manage issues, but you also have the chance to connect with the best minds and experts the industry has to offer. In essence, EXPO is where knowledge, innovation, and networking converge, providing an experience for personal and professional growth. For more information, visit: https://www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org/