Lower Costs. Stronger Support. Greater Confidence During Peak Season. Company Overview Single location garden center serving its local community. Soares Flower Garden Nursery partnered with Service First Processing (SFP) after experiencing ongoing service frustrations and a need for lower processing costs with stronger support. The Challenge After SFP “We’ve been processing with SFP for about […]
Read more >>As an active member of the industry, you likely already incorporate safety routines, but with the recent emergence of Alpha-gal syndrome in the state—which triggers severe allergies to red meat and dairy—staying vigilant is more critical than ever.
Read more >>Does your homeowner have a tick problem? Landscape professionals in Massachusetts and the Northeast can provide a critical “first line of defense” by modifying their residential environment to be hostile to ticks and their hosts.
Read more >>Keystone plant species are plants that quite literally help hold our natural world together through the powerful effects they have on other plants and animals. All keystone species are native, but not every native plant is a keystone.
Read more >>Having seen their share of unpredictable New England springs, a few MNLA Past Presidents offer a friendly heads-up for 2026—from out in the pasture. Drawing on both experience and recent weather data, they highlight the risks of early warm spells followed by freezing temperatures—and what that pattern could mean for plant health and customer satisfaction […]
Read more >>Ohio Department of AgricultureFebruary 17, 2026 The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) issued a statewide quarantine in Ohio for the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) effective February 17, 2026. Previously, 18 Ohio counties were under quarantine. Under the quarantine, products such as trees and nursery stock may not be moved out of Ohio without a compliance agreement, permit, […]
Read more >>The 2026 MNLA Winter Forum & Annual Meeting marked a historic moment for the association, welcoming the largest attendance to date and highlighting the strength and momentum of the green industry. Held February 4–5, the two-day event drew more than 600 industry professionals, with an additional 150 students and educators attending on February 5. Over 40 vendor sponsors supported the popular Dreams & Solutions showcase, creating […]
Read more >>The Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List has been updated as of December 8, 2025 to include three additional species (see below). Species on this list are banned from sale. This ban covers purchase, import, propagation, and related activities, and includes all cultivars, varieties and hybrids of the species listed. There will be a phase-out period for […]
Read more >>Hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1pm in the State House for the S.2182 bill to establish May as Native Plant Month in Massachusetts permanently. We ask you to please take a moment to submit written statements of support for this bill (see instructions below). Written testimony can be just as effective […]
Read more >>November 19, 2024 – With precipitation at an unprecedented low over the last three months, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper today elevated the Western, Connecticut River Valley, and Southeast regions to a Level 3 – Critical Drought. A Level 3 – Critical Drought persists in the Central and Northeast regions. The Cape […]
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