Native Plant Industry Newswire

"See native plants in a new way" is the theme for FANN’s 5th Annual Native Plant Show April 20-21, 2017 in Bradenton, Florida. A completely new exhibit hall layout and education program will emphasize unusual and creative uses of native plants. FANN’s Show Committee plans several changes to enhance attendee experience, inspire new thinking and reward ideas that advance the use of native plants.

Visit http://www.nativeplantshow.com/real-florida-landscapes-design-competition/see-native-plants-in-a-new-way-theme-for-2017-native-plant-show/ to view the full article online.

If wildlife habitat can be part of a project, before designing and constructing, play around with Building for Birds. This new online tool helps users evaluate how development design impacts forest birds. Put together by the University of Florida, Building for Birds is designed to help decision makers understand how their decisions impact bird habitat.

Visit http://www.newterrain.us/wildlife/building-for-birds/ to view the full article online.

The Florida Native Plant Society has published six beautiful new native landscaping brochures for the Northeast, North Central, West Coast, Southeast, Central and Panhandle regions of Florida. The brochures organize photos and landscape information for 60 plants according to light and soil conditions, so that gardeners can, for example, quickly identify excellent choices for their sunny drier soils or shady wetter soils.

Visit http://www.floridanativenurseries.org/info/News/fnps-publishes-beautiful-new-landscaping-brochures-for-6-regions-of-florida/ to view the full article online.

The Native Plant Horticulture Foundation is taking on TV to reach the masses and stimulate greater demand for native plants for sustainable landscapes. The foundation Board of Directors recently voted to sponsor a special "Where are they now?" episode of the NEW reality TV series, Flip My Florida Yard, returning to the landscape makeover performed by FANN members in Bradenton in May 2016.

Visit http://www.floridanativenurseries.org/info/News/new-flip-my-florida-yard-episode-features-fann-and-native-plants/ to view the full article online.

What might motivate homeowners with outdoor irrigation to reduce irrigation practices? An online survey of one thousand homeowners with landscape irrigation in each of three states, California, Texas and Florida provided insights.

Visit http://www.newterrain.us/landscapes/what-moves-people-to-water-less-appeal-to-ego/ to view the full article online.

FANN welcomes the following new members to the native plant industry:

Kathy Mease, Km Mease Landscape Designs, providing residential landscape design and installation services to Jacksonville and Duval County residents. Kathy is certified with the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and has 23+ years of experience. Cutting Edge Industries, a landscape design, installation and maintenance company based in Pompano Beach and serving managed communities in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Martin, St. Lucie, Collier, Hendry and Lee Counties. Great comment from Office Manager Chrissy Bennett: "We want to do more varied plantings that perform better and not just Impatiens." FANN is thrilled to have Cutting Edge Industries as a new commercial landscape associate seeking native plant education. We also want to thank Jacqui Sulek, Audubon Florida, for their support as a friend of FANN. Jacqui coordinates with Audubon’s 45 Florida Chapters and is a big supporter of native plants and bird-friendly landscaping. We look forward to future collaboration with Jacqui and the Audubon Bird Friendly Yards program.

Visit http://www.floridanativenurseries.org/info/News/welcome-new-fann-members-january-2017/ to view the full article online.

The Native Plant Horticulture Foundation Board of Directors recently approved an updated mission and vision statement as part of their strategic planning for 2017-2018 programs supporting strengthening and expansion of the native plant industry. The foundation is working on student internship and scholarship programs in addition to ongoing professional and public education initiatives.

Visit http://www.floridanativenurseries.org/info/News/native-plant-horticulture-foundation-updates-2017-plans/ to view the full article online.

The Native Plant Show will be held on April 20-21, 2017 in Bradenton, Florida.

Rooms will fill up fast - the Hampton Inn in Ellenton is providing Native Plant Show attendees with a special rate when you reserve by March 20, 2017.

Visit http://www.nativeplantshow.com/lodging/ to view the full article online.

FANN is now accepting exhibitor applications for the 2017 Native Plant Show, April 20-21 in Bradenton. This green industry professional event combines vendor exhibits with continuing education seminars for 200+ industry professionals including landscape architects, designers, installers, growers, garden centers and retailers, community association managers, municipal and conservation nonprofit staff and more. Booths starts at just $400 plus FANN membership.

Visit http://www.floridanativenurseries.org/info/News/2017-native-plant-show-exhibitor-registration-now-open/ to view the full article online.

Got a great idea for using native plants in the landscape? Put it in front of sustainable landscape leaders by entering FANN’s 2017 Real Florida Landscapes Design Competition, open to professionals and students. Awards are presented at the Native Plant Show. This is a design only competition, no installation required. Winners receive complimentary FANN membership, free admission to the Native Plant Show, feature article in the Native Plant and Service Directory, a plaque and loads of online accolades.

Visit http://www.floridanativenurseries.org/info/News/fann-announces-2017-real-florida-landscapes-design-competition/ to view the full article online.