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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/

2021 Florida ASLA Annual Conference & Expo – July 15-17

May 23, 2023 No Comments

Join us to Walk the Walk together, July 15-17th, 2021 at the JW Marriot in beautiful downtown Tampa, Florida.

Our 2021 Conference Theme is “Walk the Walk” – meaning a person should support what they say, not just with words, but also through one’s actions. For instance, how we think about, incorporate and celebrate culture; history; environment; economy; people in our design and practice as Landscape Architects. Focusing on our interaction with people and our environment and how we can flourish as a professional and local community.

https://aslaflorida.org/WalktheWalk

FNGLA’s Annual Convention

July 19, 2022 No Comments

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 Winners.

The event is traditionally held at a venue close to the President’s hometown.

Prepare for epic beach views at FNGLA’s 2020 Annual Convention! Rescheduled Dates: Aug. 14-15, 2020.

The location will be the Embassy Suites, St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort. Stay tuned for more details to come as the year progresses. Find more information here.

Irrigating Newly Transplanted Trees and Root Growth Rates

July 19, 2022 No Comments

The following was distributed at the 1995 Menninger Sunbelt Tree Conference By Roy A. Mecklenburg Irrigating Newly Transplanted Trees Newly transplanted trees in Central Florida require 1.5 to 3 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter per irrigation. This water must be applied so that it penetrates into the root/soil ball. It does no good if it runs around the soil/root ball. The water ring should be constructed so that it is directly over the edge of the root/soil ball not over the edge of the planting hole. The water ring should be made of material that will hold water and force it to soak into the root/soil ball. Water must be applied to the root ball the day the tree is planted and continued each day thereafter until it is established. The most effective method for applying water is a temporary above the ground ½ inch diameter Dura-pol polypipe / spray stake system attached to the normal overhead landscape irrigation system. Overhead irrigation is not needed so long as the root ball is kept moist for trees under 12 inch trunk diameter. Container-grown trees require more frequent irrigation after transplanting followed by freshly dug fabric container-grown trees. Hardened-off field- grown trees require the least frequent irrigation after transplanting. Root Growth Rates Tree roots of newly transplanted trees in central Florida will grow at a rate of 8 feet or more during the first year. This is 8 feet out away from the root ball. When established tree roots will extend well beyond the drip line of the tree, frequently more than 3 times the distance from the trunk to the edge of the drip line.

Trees Florida 2021 Conference

May 13, 2021 No Comments

Trees Florida 2021 Conference and Trade Show
June 7-9, 2021 Palm Coast Florida

The best way to keep up-to-date is by attending Trees Florida 2021. Network and build relationships to take your business and programs to the next level.

Education program featuring national speakers
The latest in tree and arboriculture research
The latest equipment and technology at our Trade Show
Silent auction sponsoring the Tree Fund for tree research
Speaker luncheon
Continuing Education CEUs from ISA, FNGLA, SAF, and othersPlan to join us at the SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT

https://treesflorida.com

2021 Nursery Landscape EXPO – August 5-7, in San Antonio

May 13, 2021 No Comments

The 2021 Nursery Landscape Expo themed “FIND YOUR GREATNESS” will be held at the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio. With three days of trade show, 120 CEU opportunities and over 1,000 booths exhibiting, attendees have the opportunity to network with peer buyers and influencers ranging from Retail Garden Centers, Grounds Maintenance, Parks & Recreation, Irrigation Professionals, Growers, Arborists, Landscape Architects and more. https://www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org/

FNGLA’s Annual Convention

May 19, 2020 No Comments

The event is traditionally held at a venue close to the President’s hometown.

Prepare for epic beach views at FNGLA’s 2020 Annual Convention! Rescheduled Dates: Aug. 14-15, 2020.

The location will be the Embassy Suites, St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort. Stay tuned for more details to come as the year progresses. Find more information here.

The 2020 Landscape Show – Sept. 17-19

May 18, 2020 No Comments

The 2020 Landscape Show will take place September 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Register online, make hotel reservations and get complete details on The Landscape Show web site.