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You can participate in a teleconference listening session focused on the Nursery Value Select concept for Nursery Crop Insurance on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 2:00pm EST. FCIC (Federal Crop Insurance Corporation) Nursery Insurance is offered in all 50 states. […]
For municipalities who want to see more sustainable roadside landscapes with native plants … Beautification Grants for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 PROPOSE NATIVE PLANTINGS For the Fiscal Year 2017-2018, the Department has $820,679 in available funding. The grant application deadline will […]
Per the latest report by University of Florida-IFAS economists, native plants represent about 15.5% of nursery sales, an increase from the last figure of 11% in 2005. The use of Florida-friendly plants, which naturally includes native plants, is on the […]
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Native Landscapes & Garden Center seeks an energetic and hardworking intern to assist in day-to-day nursery operations and work with our landscape installation and maintenance services. The Native Landscapes & Garden Center offers a unique […]
Who is not interested in more cost-effective biocontrols for pests in their nursery? A new Gainesville, Florida biocontrol startup, Pheronym, works with beneficial nematodes that can be used in lieu of pesticides. The CEO is a microbiologist and chemist who […]
Donate now to help FANN Board Member and Aquatic Plants of Florida Administrative Manager Jess Sabin in his June 2017 Cycle Challenge to raise $1000 to support the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Jess plans to ride 200 miles this month. […]
Be sure to monitor your local TV listings for the new reality series, Flip My Florida Yard, using humor and Florida-friendly landscape examples to promote individual landscape action to reduce water consumption and protect water quality. This series is a […]
Enjoy some scenes from our show, where dozens of volunteers, 21 sponsors, 47 exhibitors, ~ 280+ attendees and two dozen product & service providers were a FANN-tastic team. The Native Plant Show features a mix of species and companies serving […]
Matthew McFall 2017 North Florida Landscape Award Winner FANN Real Florida Landscapes Design Competition 2017 Untamed wilderness is a phrase commonly associated with western frontiers and mountain ranges, yet many Floridians are unaware of the untouched beauty that is our […]
Bryan Pepper 2017 South Florida Landscape Award Winner FANN Real Florida Landscapes Design Competition 2017 Bryan Pepper’s ECO-TONOS Conference Center design is based on the concept of the ecotone, a point where two natural communities meet in tension. Eco-tonos is […]