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VOL 68, NO. 8. AUGUST 2016

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The Official Publication of

Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association

AUGUST 2017 VOL 68. NO. 8

Contents

Editor Breanne Chavez Published Monthly By: Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association 34400 Pacific Hwy S., Suite 2 Federal Way, WA 98003 800.672.7711 fax 253.661.6058

(ABOVE & RIGHT) WSNLA MEMBERS SHARE THEIR NEWS! READ WHAT IS NEW, GROWING & UP AND COMING AT MEMBER BUSINESSES ON PAGE 8-12.

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Features 8 What’s New? What’s Growing?

What’s Up & Coming?

WSNLA Members Share Their News.

14 Certified Professional Horticulturist

New CPH Asher Christi shares how his CPH certification has strengthened his horticulture knowledge and helped build industry connections and resources.

Deadlines:

News, Classified ads Advertising 5pm the 1st of the month preceding the first-of-the-month publication.

To place an advertisement, contact Breanne at (800) 672-7711 or breanne@ wsnla.org.

Columns 4

From the President

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Legislative & Regulatory

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Executive Director

Departments 18

Chapter News

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WSNLA Marketplace

17 Bugs & Blights Target the Pest. Protect the Rest.

WSNLA reserves the right to refuse any ads which are misleading, unethical, contrary to WSNLA policy, or which do not pertain to the nursery and landscape industry.

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Executive Director Breanne Chavez e-mail breanne@wsnla.org Finance & Operations Director Holly Osborne, CPH e-mail holly@wsnla.org ecoPRO Administrator Jeanne McNeil e-mail jmcneil@wsnla.org B&B Magazine Content Coordinator Dawn Clarke email dawn@wsnla.org

Interested in sharing your opinions and comments with B&B readers? If you take the time to share your thoughtful comments, WSNLA will be sure to share them with B&B readers. Please submit to breanne@wsnla.org or by fax at (253) 661-6058. Deadine: 1st of each month.

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[ From the WSNLA President ]

Have you ever had a customer come into your business and say, “I never knew you existed. I wish I had known of you sooner.” This has happened a lot to us at Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery. Of course we are specialized and serve a niche market. A lot of regular retail nurseries serve a broader audience and are probably easier to “find”. But native plants, as many other specialized crop nurseries, are hard to locate, even with the internet.

This market used to be serviced by the publication of the “Specialty Nursery Guide”.

The print form has recently gone away with the retiring of the person who did so much to keep it going. Realizing there is a need to be filled, as well as an opportunity to further serve our industry, our WSNLA staff is working hard to secure grant funding to expand our GardenWashington Nursery & Landscape Locator Guide and GardenWashington.com.

Ingrid Wachtler, CPH WSNLA President Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery Gig Harbor

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For those unfamiliar with GardenWashington.com, WSNLA’s consumer friendly site, it was also started with grant money to drive retail customers to our member retail nurseries, landscape businesses and suppliers. This new grant will provide funds to help grow this site, including adding regional retail maps, improved search engine optimization, and the development of an app that will compliment GardenWashington. com. There will be opportunities for members to give input to fine tune this work to suit our needs.

I have nothing but praise for our fine WSNLA staff and commend them for working to acquire this new grant funding. Hopefully it will increase the proportion of discretionary spending people use on nursery and landscape materials and garden design.

I could use some input on one idea I had that has not developed traction. Bumper stickers. How about the slogan (which Garden Washington is part of), “Don’t just stand there, plant something! PlantsSomething.org”, or our own “GardenWashington.com”?

Let’s face it – the Puget Sound area has really heavy traffic.

Why not take advantage? What else can someone do stuck on I-5 or I-405 than think about his or her beautiful garden and how to improve it? Maybe we should change the slogan to something more appropriate for someone stuck in traffic. “Don’t just sit there, Plan your garden!

GardenWashington.com”.

Just a thought – Happy summer everyone!

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Protecting & Advocating Working together to protect our industry & advocate for member businesses to $13.50 an hour over the next four years. If it qualifies for the ballot and is approved by voters in November, the wage increase would be phased in starting in 2017, when the statewide rate would increase to $11 an hour. It would increase to $11.50 in 2018, $12 in 2019 and $13.50 an hour in 2020. The measure also would require paid sick leave to employees who don’t currently have it.

In Washington State, the general election in November almost always includes citizen initiatives. The Washington State Constitution allows citizens to propose laws to be approved by voters rather than the legislature. Only twenty-six states allow citizen initiatives. Signature gatherers in front of grocery stores have become a common site during the summer. To earn a spot on the 2016 November ballot, an initiative campaign must have submitted 246,372 signatures of registered voters by July 8. The Secretary of State’s office must verify the validity of the signatures before declaring the initiative has qualified for the ballot.

Recent high profile successful initiatives include the legalization of samesex marriage and the legalization of recreational marijuana.

As of this writing, it appears that three or four initiatives will qualify for this year’s general election ballot. The one focusing on the minimum wage could have a significant effect on small businesses.

Initiative 1433 would increase the minimum wage in Washington state

Washington’s current minimum wage is $9.47 an hour and is adjusted each year for inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. This current scheme was passed in a citizen’s initiative in 1998.

The Association of Washington Business, the Washington Farm Bureau and the Washington Restaurant Association oppose the initiative and have expressed concern that it could jeopardize jobs and growth, particularly in rural communities.

Initiative 1464 changes campaign finance laws by creating a publiclyfunded voucher system for campaign contributions. It would give each voter three $50 “democracy credits” they could use in state races. To be eligible to redeem the vouchers, participating candidates would have to pledge to limit the size of donations they accept, and agree to spending limits and private contribution limits.

Wealthy candidates could choose to not participate and still privately fund their campaigns. I-1464 would also impose disclosure requirements on political advertisements.

Seattle voters passed a similar citywide measure, Initiative 122, last year. Voters there agreed to raise taxes by $3 million

a year in order to get four $25 vouchers they can sign over to candidates for mayor, city council or city attorney.

To pay for the system, I-1464 would repeal the non-resident sales tax exemption for residents of sales-taxfree states like Oregon who shop in Washington. The Association of Washington Business opposes the measure citing several concerns, especially the repeal of the non-resident sales tax exemption.

The I-1464 campaign and Seattle’s Initiative 122, received significant financial support from a Washington, DC based organization.

Initiative 1491, backed by the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, would create protection orders to take guns from people deemed a serious threat to themselves or others.

Under the measure, concerned family or household members or police can file an affidavit with the court stating specific concerns, such as mental illness or domestic violence, and the number and types of firearms owned. Following a court hearing, if the court finds evidence that a person poses a danger to themselves or others by having a firearm, they can have their guns taken away and be prevented from buying a firearm for up to one year.

Three other states, California, Indiana and Connecticut have similar laws. The California law passed in 2014.

Initiative 1501 may also make the November ballot. It would increase penalties for criminal identity theft and civil consumer fraud targeted at seniors or vulnerable individuals.

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[ FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ]

What’s New? What’s Growing?

What’s Up & Coming?

Breanne Chavez WSNLA Executive Director Here in the WSNLA office, we have the pleasure to connect with members by phone, at events and member visits throughout the year. These ‘touch points’ provide an opportunity to hear what members are doing and planning. From investing in infrastructure to expanding business services to celebrating certification and business milestones, this year there seems to be a notable amount of news to be shared.

So, WSNLA asked members, “What’s New? What’s Growing?

And, What’s Up and Coming?” WSNLA members answered by sharing their exciting news. In fact, this entire issue is dedicated to highlighting what WSNLA members have been up to and what is coming down the pike.

Because WSNLA is always seeking ways to support the success of our members, it’s exciting to know about the growth, expansion and business investment happening across our industry. And, I hope you enjoy reading about these projects and activities, as well!

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Maximize Your Business Promotion in the 2017 WSNLA Member Directory & Buyers’ Guide A ‘One -of -a-kind ’ Washington Industry Resource Designed Specifically to Help Professionals Source Plant Material, Horticultural Products & Services.

It’s time to prepare your business to maximize it’s presence in this valuable industry resource that lists WSNLA members, Certified Professional Horticulturists, ecoPRO Certifieds, industry resources, plants, products and services.

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Here is how: 1. Is Your Business Information Up-todate? All WSNLA members are listed in this one of a kind annual industry resource, so be sure your contact information is current by logging into your online account at WSNLA.ORG. 2016 WSNLA Membership Directory & Buyers’ Guide - 1

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2. Help Customers Find Your Plants & Products! All WSNLA

members receive 1 free buyer’s guide listing! Additional listings can be purchased to ensure buyers can find your complete plant and productt availability.

3. Advertise to Your Pre-Qualifed Customer with a Print and Online Ad! Display advertisers will also receive access to added exposure on WSNLA.ORG where you will reach an additional 10,000 nursery and landscape professionals annually. Help with ad development is available.

Watch for your official Directory & Buyer’s Guide packet to arrive with your September B&B Magazine and via email, as well.

Questions? Contact Breanne at the WSNLA office at (800) 672-7711 or breanne@ wsnla.org.

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2016 WSNLA Officers Ingrid Wachtler, CPH, President Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery 253-265-6271 | woodbrk@harbornet.com Duane Job, President Elect Job’s Nursery 509-547-4843 | duanejob@gmail.com Lucinda McMahan, CPH | Vice President Lucinda’s Landscapes 425-773-4237 | lucinda31@comcast.net Bill Raynolds, My Garden, Treasurer 206-406-3487 | mygardennursery@gmail.com Tim Gray, Past President Pacific Stone Company 425-258-1911 | timg@pacificstoneco.com

WSNLA Board of directors Peter Van Well, III, Van Well Nursery 509-886-8189 | pete2@vanwell.net North Central Chapter President Scott Pringle, CPH, Paradise Lake Nursery 206-930-4132 | paradiselakenursery@gmail.com Northwest Chapter President

Megan Pulkkinen, CPH | Megan Pulkkinen Landscape Design 360-698-1865 | megancph@hotmail.com Olympic Chapter President Kirsten Lints, CPH, Gardens ALIVE Design 425-318-2971 | kirsten@gardensALIVEdesign.com Seattle Chapter President Toni Cross, CPH, Seasonal Color Pots 206-781-1060 | toni@seasonalcolorpots.com Design Caucus Chair Chris Smith | Lake Washington Institute of Technology 425-739-8424 | chris.smith@lwtech.edu Horticulture Educator Caucus Chair Mary Ranahan, Cedar Grove Composting 206-963-0428 | mary.ranahan@cgcompost.com Horticultural Supplier Caucus Chair Gregory Smaus, CPH, Native Root Designs 206-227-4458 | gregory@nativerootdesigns.com Landscape Caucus Chair Ben DeGoede, CPH, Windmill Gardens 253-863-5843 | info@windmillgardens.com Retail Caucus Chair Shannon Grina, CPH, Grina Landscape Design (425) 736-5170 | shannon99@comcast.net CPH Caucus Chair

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Mt Rainier Chapter President Greenhouse Grower Caucus Chair Wholesale Grower Caucus Chair Out of State Caucus Chair Southwest Chapter President

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What’s ’ New? What’s ’ Growing?

What’s ’ Up & Coming?

WSNLA asked. Members Answered.

WSNLA asked. Members Answered.

Sunnyside Nursery Workshops & Classes Continue to Grow!

We listened to feedback from last year and included some new ‘hot’ topics into our 2016 lineup. By offering classes such as yoga, berries, veggies, container gardening and more, we are able to cover more topics than ever and bring in more gardening experts to speak, all of which has contributed to our record breaking attendance.

From 2014 to 2015 we increased the number of classes we offer by 34.5%. From 2015 to 2016, the amount of classes have increased by 21%, making 2016 the biggest year for classes that Sunnyside has ever had before. We reached an impressive 93.5% increase in people attending our classes this past year and we hope the progress will continue throughout the years to come.

We are looking forward to continue sharing our passion and knowledge with those who also enjoy the gardening world.

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Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse Completes Major Infrastructure Projects!

John Christianson & daughter Emma in front of the new Retail Greenhouse addition.

John Christianson & GRanddaughter Ellen in front of the New restrooms that were installed in the cottage that was moved to the property from La Conner in 2014 and placed behind the 1888 Meadow Schoolhouse.

The ‘NEW’ BATHROOM building is from the 1920s.

The new Retail Greenhouse addition under construction

John Christianson stands in the new rain garden added to the recently purchased 43,000 square foot warehouse space on 5 acres adjacent to the Nursery.

The cottage in it’s original condition being hoisted off the trailer by a crane.

Looking south along Best Road and the new parking area, with parking for 70 cars, planted with Milky Way dogwoods.

WSNLA asked. Members Answered.

West Seattle Nursery is Expanding!

Our new greenhouse/office building will provide more room for our gift shop and houseplant section, plus a much needed classroom, a coffee/tea bar and new offices. The project is a good example of “green” construction that will conserve energy, manage storm water runoff and make use of salvaged and non-toxic materials. For more information visit www. westseattlenursery.com.

We’ve also completely redesigned our website. Along with the new look, we now are able to sell gift cards and take reservations for classes online.

That Yard Guy Continues to Grow Services & Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary

This year has been very exciting for That Yard Guy. August 2016 marks our 2 years anniversary of being in business. WSNLA, Airport Garden Center in Port Angeles and many others have helped educate how important horticulture and sustainable landscaping is for my business and the people we serve. Originally, I started this business mowing lawns. I had 3 1/2 years of golf course maintenance experience . Today, I am now providing more landscape maintenance and small renovations. I love to bring properties back to life and provide a service that can bring so much joy and accomplishment to those we serve.

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NW Bloom Ecological Services Debuts New Business logo!

Big Trees is pleased to announce the opening of our new Tree Care & Maintenance Division

Big Trees is now offering new services to our customers, INcluding: • New Plant Inspections • Integrated Pest Management Program • Deep Root Fertilization • Disease & Insect Suppression • Tree Risk Assessment • Structural Pruning • Fruit Tree Pruning, Spraying & Maintenance We are pleased to announce that Jake Johnson, Board Certified Master Arborist, has joined our staff and will be managing this new division. Jake has 15 years of experience caring for trees and specializes in tree preservation.

Please contact Jake at jakej@bigtreesupply.com for any questions or to schedule an appointment for any of the above newly offered services.

As always, we have a large selection of big trees available for installation. Check out our current inventory at www.bigtreesupply.com

Kaleidoscope Landscape Celebrates Staff’s Professional Certification!

At Kaleidoscope Landscape, we believe in supporting continuing education and expanding our employees’ knowledge base. Employee motivation and pride are key to a productive work environment, and this is just one way to cultivate that. Here are 3 of our Certified Professional Horticulture (CPH) employees. From left to right, Cheryl Workmen, Joseph Sutton-Holcomb, and Sarah Gregory. We have several additional employees currently studying for their CPH.

Big Tree Lot Now Available at Puget Sound Plants Olympia Sales Yard.

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WSNLA asked. Members Answered.

Job’s Nursery automates Irrigation System.

Here at the nursery I have done manual valves for the sprinkler the last 35 years.

Arthur Job, my son, has been pushing to automate for several years. So this Spring we put in 36 electric valves, mostly for container stock growing areas. We Also installed several grass strips along driveways and the main road. We ran 3000’ of controller wire buried at about 18-21” deep. We still have many more valves to be installed, But Not in Spring.

Arthur decided on the base line system. It can run up to 15 valves at a time. Two years ago we installed a variable drive on our irrigation pump.

So now it works very well together.

I figured the base line part of the irrigation system saves $500 on labor per month. It really means that instead of spending time changing water, We are doing other types of work that pays higher. I never thought that I would change water with my phone. It is REALLY NICE. Duane Job | JOB’S NURSERY in PASCO

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Q&A | Certified Professional Horticulturist

Asher Christi, CPH New Growth Gardens CPH since 2015

It [Certified Professional Horticulturist certification] is a professional tool, a way of signifying to my clients that I am knowledgeable and trained in my field.

The process of studying for and gaining this certification has strengthened my knowledge and skills as a horticulturalist.

When did you become a CPH and how has this certification helped you?

AC: I became a CPH last fall. The certification has helped me in many ways. One way is that it is a professional tool, a way of signifying to my clients that I am knowledgeable and trained in my field. I have also made connections with other CPHs, especially since I got involved with the CPH Committee. As a new member of WSNLA this made it a lot easier to meet people and get involved. Finally, the process of studying for and gaining this certification has strengthened my knowledge and skills as a horticulturalist.

What advice would you give to someone studying for the CPH exam?

AC: The first thing I would do is get the materials and start studying! Read through the plant list first and assess how much you already know because learning 200-something plants takes some time. If you are in a horticulture program or recently graduated, take the exam as soon as you can since the knowledge will fade over time without 14 - The B&B Magazine

refreshers. I also think that everything you need to know for the exam is also applicable and relevant in the field so find ways to draw that connection while working.

Tell us about your business or line of work?

AC: I am the owner of New Growth Gardens, a landscaping and horticultural services company. I have clients all over the Seattle area but I am focused in South Seattle, which is my home and community. I offer a full range of services to my clients to help them achieve the garden they desire. I also do education programs, helping students connect to the world of plants and especially growing food. With my business I want to help build a community of plant lovers in all the different ways.

How does having a good Plant ID knowledge help you in your career?

AC: I use it all the time! It really is essential whether doing maintenance or design. Before I start pruning a plant

I make sure I know what it is, how it grows, and when it blooms. This more than anything tells me where and when to make my cuts. Similarly, a good design (at least from a practical point of view) comes from proper plant placement based on understanding what conditions a plant needs to thrive and how big it’ll get if it does thrive. Also, it’s just fun knowing all the Latin.

What do you love the best about your job?

AC: The best part of my job is working with plants. People often ask me if I talk to plants while I work (which I don’t), but I feel like the plants are constantly talking to me. It’s fun to figure out how to prune a plant so it’ll be healthy and beautiful, or watch it grow big because I gave it some great mulch. A close second is helping other people connect to the plant world, too. I think everyone has the ability to grow food or do some light pruning in their yard if given the opportunity to discover it. That’s why I’m focused on growing the education and coaching parts of my business.

What’s your biggest challenge in your career?

AC: As a new business owner I am currently working through what I suspect are the same challenges everyone else goes through at first. Building a client base, buying equipment, getting my taxes right, and so on. Thankfully it’s fun figuring all this out, too.

What’s your favorite plant right now and why?

AC: I don’t have one favorite plant, but I am definitely attracted to any plants right now that are tough and attractive in droughty conditions, especially plants that are native to our area. The Manzanita species are a good example.

So drought-tolerant and so beautiful, that smooth red bark gets me every time.

Where did you get your horticulture education and how did it prepare you for where you are today?

AC: I got a technical certificate in Environmental Horticulture from Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

This one year program was perfect for me at a time when I wanted to pause and consider my next steps in the horticulture field. I learned so much and made a lot of great professional and personal relationships, I really had a blast. I had never considered starting my own business until I was almost ready to graduate. Going to school gave me the knowledge and confidence to take that big step.

What does the term ‘sustainable gardening’ mean to you?

AC: To me there are two parts. The main part is creating a garden or landscape which, once established, will remain healthy and beautiful without needing a lot of additional time and money put into it. This can include using principles of permaculture to close resource loops and tie into the native environment. The second part is trying to use materials and practices which are sustainable in the broader ecosystem. Not using pesticides or synthetic fertilizers and finding responsible vendors and growers makes a big difference beyond the backyard.

How can people get involved in growing food if they don’t have the knowledge or the resources available?

AC: Find your local p-patch or community garden and attend a meeting or work party! Many places are eager to bring in new people and teach them how to grow food. My favorite right now is the Beacon Food Forest at Jefferson Park.

The landscape there is really maturing now and they are constantly holding classes and work parties, a perfect way to get involved and get educated. Then you can take what you learned and adapt it to fit into your own yard. _________________________________ Are you interested, or would you like to suggest a colleague, employee, or your employer to be our next featured Certified Professional Horticulturist? If so, please contact Elaine Sawyer, CPH and CPH Committee member at elaine. sawyer@lwtech.edu.

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TARGET THE PEST, PROTECT THE REST

by Sharon J. Collman, WSU Extension, Snohomish County There is nothing like a visit to eastern Washington to widen my horizons.

When I write these columns I am drawing on years of reading and experience of pests of landscape plants in the Puget Sound region. I have also hiked and photographed in eastern WA, but mostly in the sagebrush and riparian areas.

So it was a joy to spend time in Wenatchee and E. Wenatchee photographing and observing landscape pests and beneficials on the “other” side of the mountains. I also spent some time in the WSU Extension, Chelan Co. office talking with the Master Gardeners about the pests that arrive in their office. I spent a few hours in class with Paula Dinius, WSU Extension Chelan County, Extension Educator to round out my “education” of the middle-of-Washington insects.

Bring them blooms and you’ll bring them back.

Walking along in the WSU Master Gardener (Chelan Co.) demonstration planting of xeric landscape plants resulted in some interesting pollinators and photos. I have to tell you that though I was looking for pests (not many), I found a lot of pollinators visiting the plants. The value of bees as pollinators of our crops is but one major role they play. But the rest of the plant world also requires pollinators just to populate the desert bloom, forest shrubs, riparian habitats and mountain meadows.

A place to live Blooms take care of food, but the solitary bees also need place to live: sticks with holes or soft pith, borer holes in wood, compact soils for ground nesting bees, plus a nearby source of water for the young and for cooling hives. Bark and other mulches discourage ground nesting bees. The bee pictured here made her nest in a path of compact soil and rocks. People were walking over those bee homes, but without a hive to defend the bees simply went about their business of provisioning their holes with a pollen ball for their young. These bees can sting but generally are not aggressive.

Blooms all year long This is a great month to encourage customers to wander through the nursery noting what the bees chose to forage on, and select late season bloomers to fill the void left by the plants that have “gone over”. Then visit again next month to fill in blooms for every month. This Penstemon was blooming in September.

New seed bug in E. WA: the elm seed bug, Arocatus melanocephalus These intrusive bugs were first detected in Ada Co. ID. and Canyon County, OR. in 2012 when they began entering homes in great numbers to escape the heat. Mike Bush, WSU Extension Educator in Yakima County has reported that they have been found in Kennewick. This seed bug will be fighting for overwintering space with our other relatively recent seedbugs and with elm leaf beetles. A good description and info on bug-proofing your home can be found at the URL below. On landscape trees, they feed elm seed. extension.oregonstate.edu/.../spring_2013_ esb_fact_sheet.pdf

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2016 WSNLA Chapter Activities Mt Rainier Chapter

For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Ingrid Wachtler, Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery at woodbrk@harbornet.com.

Northwest Chapter

For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Toni Cross, CPH at toni@seasonalcolorpots. com.

Olympic Chapter

For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Gayle Larson, CPH at dancingravendesign@ gmail.com

Seattle Chapter

For more information or to be added to the email list to receive chapter meeting notice announcements, contact Kirsten Lints at Kirsten@gardensALIVEdesign. com.

Host or Sponsor a Chapter Meeting Hosting a chapter meeting at your business is a great way to introduce your plant availability, products and services to potential clients and customers. By inviting nursery and landscape professionals to your business site, it provides an opportunity to share your expertise and build valuable relationships to grow your business.

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