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2026 Down to Earth Summer Conference & Trade Show

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Thursday, July 23, 2026Savage Farms, Inc. • Deerfield, MA Join MNLA for a nostalgic journey through decades of landscaping and nursery innovation, style, and culture—from the ‘60s to the early 2000s. Stay tuned for details! Down to Earth is a great opportunity to recognize, empower and thank your teams by giving them access for networking, professional […]

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Dreams & Solutions: Green Industry Winter Forum and Trade Show

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Register as an attendee on or before Friday, January 16, 2026 and save $50 per registration. February 4–5, 2026Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough Join us for a two-day program packed with fun education and networking with industry peers and old friends! Earn 4 MCH credits when attending both days, 2 MCH […]

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2025 Plant Geek Day: walk-in registration

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Please fill out the form below to register for Plant Geek Day at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, Massachusetts on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

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MCH Exam

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EXAM FEE MNLA members: $65Non-members: $95Re-test: $35 Wednesday, August 6, 2025 • 9am–12pmBigelow Nurseries, Inc., Northborough Pre-registration is required with limited seating. No refunds will be issued for no shows. TIME 9:00 AM – All exams begin promptly please arrive 20 minutes before exam start. Allow 3 hours for the exam. APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION Please […]

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MCH Exam: walk-in registration

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Please fill out the form below to register for the MCH Exam as a walk-in.

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2025 Plant Geek Day

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Sponsored by the MCH Board. All attendees MUST be pre-registered on or before September 8, 2025. Wednesday, September 10, 2025New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Boylston Event resources A great educational opportunity for all nursery and landscape professionals within the green industry! Two MCH credits available to event attendees. Event sponsors DISCLAIMER: Although every reasonable […]

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Gather & Grow

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Gather & Grow 2025 has been canceled. We are writing to inform you that, unfortunately, the Gather & Grow event scheduled for October 1st has been cancelled due to insufficient advance registrations. While this is not the outcome we had hoped for, we believe this decision is in the best interest of all participants, sponsors, and organizers. […]

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2025 Down to Earth Summer Conference & Trade Show

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Online registration has closed but walk-ins are welcome! Thursday, July 24, 2025 • 8am–2:30pmTopsfield Fairgrounds, Topsfield Down to Earth is a great opportunity to recognize, empower and thank your teams by giving them access for networking, professional development and fun. Earn up to 3 MCH credits while connecting with industry peers! Scroll down to learn more about […]

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Green Industry Youth Winter Forum

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Sponsored by: February 5, 2026Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough Join us for education with the Pros at 11am! Join us along with fellow area high schools dedicated to the green industry on February 5, 2026! Click here for more information regarding the overall Winter Forum event. DISCLAIMER: Although every reasonable effort is […]

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Dreams & Solutions: Green Industry Winter Forum and Trade Show

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Online registration has closed but walk-ins are welcome! February 12–13, 2025Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough Join us for a two-day program packed with fun education and networking with industry peers and old friends! Scroll down or click here for a list of educational sessions and speakers. Earn 3 MCH credits when […]

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MNLA members grow, sell, install, maintain and preserve the living landscape. They’re skilled professionals knowledgeable about the living landscape in Massachusetts who can help answer your questions and provide the products and services you’re looking for.

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A Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH) is the ultimate resource for growing in Massachusetts. They’ve invested the time to learn and qualify as experts in the field and include nursery professionals, landscape contractors, fine gardeners, designers, land managers, tree care professionals, and turf pros.

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Growing Wild helps reverse the loss of biological diversity, foster and protect endangered species and add to the natural beauty of our Commonwealth—right in your own backyard.

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