News & Events
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity Project
September 17, 2019
The VNLA/Green Works established the Volunteer Project/Outreach Committee (VPOC) in February, 2018 and chose to work with Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity (GMHH) because we believe in their mission to provide affordable housing and because landscaping is an area that is often overlooked and/or underfunded on much housing of this nature. The VPOC completed the…
Read MoreUSDA Crop Insurance Coverage 2019
April 18, 2019
Insurance Deadline Approaches for Nursery Growers Jake Jacobs, University of Vermont Agricultural Risk and Crop Insurance Education Nursery growers are reminded that May 1st is the final date to apply for USDA crop insurance coverage for the 2019 crop year. Coverage begins June 1st. Why crop insurance? Despite your best management and planning, unexpected events…
Read MoreSearching for Pollinator Attractive Plants?
May 3, 2018
A new resource is now available through a Rutgers University project which includes a plant search page where you can search for pollinator-attractive plants by zip code, bloom period, sun/shade requirements, and pollinator attractiveness. Follow this link to check out their “Proctecting Bees website”: https://protectingbees.njaes.rutgers.edu/
Read MoreEmerald Ash Borer in Vermont
May 3, 2018
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Orange, Washington, and Caledonia Counties. To learn more about EAB identification, FAQs, resources and where to report EAB and other invasive species visit: https://vtinvasives.org/eab. You can also sign up to receive updates on the expansion of the infestation of EAB in Vermont.
Read MoreVNLA/Green Works 2018 Season Kick Off – Tuesday Twilight Gathering
April 4, 2018
April 24, 2018 – 5:30-7:30pm UVM Horticulture Research Farm Green Mountain Drive South Burlington, VT 05403 Join fellow VNLA/Green Works members for the first of the season kick-off brainstorm session at the UVM Hort Farm! Refreshments and light snacks will be served. With time permitting, a walking tour of the plant collections will also be…
Read MoreGreen Works/VNLA Change in Bylaws Notice – 1/12/18
January 12, 2018
TO: Green Works/VNLA Active Members DATE: January 12, 2018 SUBJECT: Proposed Bylaws Changes – OFFICIAL NOTICE According to Article XII of our bylaws, amendments or revisions to the bylaws may be made by a two-thirds vote of the active members at any meeting, providing that members are notified of the full text of the revision…
Read MoreGreen Works/VNLA Winter Meeting and Trade Show Attendee Registration 2018
December 21, 2017
February 15, 2018 – Thursday UVM Davis Center Burlington, VT PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSED WALK-IN REGISTRATION WELCOME AT THE DOOR; Lunch will not be available. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm THE DAY’S SCHEDULE 8:00 – 9:00 am – Trade Show Registration 8:00 -10:30 am – VCH Exam 9:00 -10:30 am – Keynote Address w/Thomas Rainer, Phyto Studio,…
Read MoreAnnual Winter Meeting & Trade Show Exhibitor Registration – 2018
December 11, 2017
Green Works/Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association would like to invite you to exhibit at our Annual Winter Meeting and Trade Show on Thursday, February 15, 2018. The meeting will be held at the University of Vermont-Davis Center, US Route 2/Main Street/Williston Road, Burlington, VT. We expect 100-150 attendees to visit our Winter Meeting & Trade Show and have set aside time throughout the day for attendees to visit exhibitors.
Read MoreGreen Works/VNLA Tuesday Twilight 12/5/17 – Tears & Beers End of the Season Gathering!
November 21, 2017
Please join fellow VNLA members at The Growler Garage in downtown Burlington for an end of the season gathering to raise a glass and talk about all the ups and downs of this past season! Catch up with friends and colleagues and share your stories of this past season and what is to come. Please…
Read MoreGreen Works/VNLA Tuesday Twilight 9/19/17 – River Walk Nursery Tour
September 13, 2017
Please join owner Schuyler Watson for a tour of his wholesale container nursery and learn more about what River Walk has to offer as well as their plans for the future. The view is pretty good too! Refreshments will be served. There is no fee for this last “summer” twilight. Please email Kristina in the…
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