B&B - 2020 Issue I - GardenWashington & FindPlantsPNW

2020 | VOL 72. ISSUE I

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Industry Leadership

WSNLA Leadership & Pioneer Awards Recipients

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Contents Features

10 WSNLA Launches 2 NEW Websites to Serve Members

FindPlantsPNW.com & GardenWashington.com unveiled and working for you!

12 WSNLA Leadership

Awards Announced Your peers recognized for their environmental excellence, legislative and industry advocacy, building community and more.

15 Industry Pioneers Recognized & Honored Pioneers recognized for their enduring contributions given to the Washington horticulture industry.

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF (Above) Container display at the T&L Open House on Friday, February 7. Attendees enjoyed a presentation on new T&L plant offerings from team members, Carolyn and Piet. University of Washington Professor of Atmospheric Sciences Cliff Mass also presented and shared weather models highlighting our micro climates, provided weather projections, and answered questions on climate change impacts.

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2020 | VOL 72. NO. 1 Editor Breanne Chavez Published Quarterly By: Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association.

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News, Classified ads, Advertising

Columns 4

From the President

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Executive Director

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Legislative Update

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Bugs & Blights

Departments 20

Industry News & Alerts

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Calendar of Events

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Chapter News

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WSNLA Marketplace

5pm on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. To place an advertisement, contact Breanne at (800) 672-7711 or breanne@wsnla.org. WSNLA reserves the

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

Comments to the Editor: 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.

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[ Message from the President ]

Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association

“...award recipients in this issue of the B&B have also made similarly incredible though often under-the-radar contributions to the growth and vibrancy of our horticultural industry in the state of Washington!”

C. Andrew Barker, CPH WSNLA President Cloud Landscape Design Seattle It was really fun and personally satisfying to announce the WSNLA Educator of the Year award on the stage at the WSNLA Day of Professionalism last November at the Brightwater Education Center. It was even better a few weeks earlier to call up the recipient, Steve Hilderbrand, announcing myself as a voice from the very distant past - like over thirty years ago - that he had won that prestigious award. There was a bit of hesitation in his voice, though he was cordial, perhaps a bit unsure of who I was, even perhaps wondering if it was some sort of prank! I assured him that I was serious, and his cautiousness changed to startled amazement that he could have won it. He kept repeating, “Wow, I can’t believe it, that is so cool!” I told him that based on my experience alone, as one of his former students, there couldn’t have been a more deserving candidate.

When I first started taking classes in the South Seattle College Environmental Horticulture program, I was making a major change in careers after a decade in retail and restaurant management. Like many in our industry, I knew that I wanted to work outside in the sun and the rain with plants but was not sure how to go about getting started. Our classes were a mixture of those fresh out of high school, 20 and 30-Somethings, and more than a few folks who had retired early from successful careers to try their hands in a totally new field, following a passion for gardening. In college we learned that there were different aspects of horticulture and took classes in each field, in nursery management, landscape design and installation, landscape maintenance and of course, the highly entertaining plant ID classes taught each quarter by the inimitable Steve Nord. At that time one of the program’s 4 - The B&B Magazine

recent graduates was just starting to get noticed in a big way.

His name is Ciscoe Morris.

At that time, the SSC Arboretum and Chinese Garden were being developed, and with Steve Hilderbrand’s expert guidance we got invaluable, literally hands-on, experience in design and installation with those projects. The rocks and shrubs, trees and retaining walls, structures and ponds at the arboretum were placed by South Seattle College horticulture students, as part of our amazing learning experiences in this wonderful outdoor laboratory. (Visit this link for a picture: https://southseattle.edu/campus-arboretum.) Steve also helped me and many of my classmates to get interviews and find jobs, along with mentoring those of us who wanted to start our own businesses, literally changing hundreds of lives over the course of the decades of teaching, quietly without great recognition or appreciation, except from those students who will never forget his dedication and caring.

The other award recipients in this issue of the B&B have also made similarly incredible though often under-the-radar contributions to the growth and vibrancy of our horticultural industry in the state of Washington. On November 5, 2019 we gave awards to leaders in environmental excellence, legislative and business advocacy, education, service, as well as to the nursery and landscape pioneers who have paved the way for the abundance and diversity we enjoy today. It is so heartwarming to hear the stories of how each of these individuals followed their dreams and made them a reality, and in doing so thus enriched the lives of those around them, making an indelible contribution and imprint on the various endeavors served by the WSNLA.

Four New Faces Join the WSNLA Board of Directors leadership | service | passion

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE C. Andrew Barker, CPH WSNLA President Cloud Landscape Design (206) 919-1361 | candrewbarker@gmail.com Gregory Smaus, CPH, EPC WSNLA President Elect Rock Solid Landscapes 206-227-4458 | gregory@rocksolidlandscapes.com Tim Gray WSNLA Vice President Pacific Stone Company 425-258-1911 | timg@pacificstoneco.com Kirsten Lints, CPH WSNLA Treasurer Gardens ALIVE Design 425-318-2971 | kirsten@gardensALIVEdesign.com

Sally Labay, CPH

Seattle Chapter President Woods Creek Nursery

Katie Miller

Grower Caucus Chair Skagit Gardens

Lucinda McMahan, CPH WSNLA Past President Lucinda’s Landscapes 425-773-4237 | lucinda31@comcast.net

CHAPTER & CAUCUS LEADERSHIP Ingrid Wachtler, CPH Mt Rainier Chapter President Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery 253-265-6271 | woodbrk@harbornet.com Peter Van Well North Central Chapter President Van Well Nursery 509-886-8189 | pete2@vanwell.net Megan Pulkkinen, CPH, EPC Olympic Chapter President Megan Pulkkinen Landscape Design 360-265-5799 | megancph@hotmail.com Sally Labay, CPH Seattle Chapter President Woods Creek Nursery 360-794-6823 | sally@woodscreeknursery.com

Brandon Cook, CPH

Landscape Caucus Chair Cook Brothers Landscaping

Jami Burke

Supplier Caucus Chair Walrath Landscape Supply

CORRECTION. Incorrect contact information for Clearview Nursery

& Stone and United Recycling & Organics was printed in the WSNLA Directory & Buyers’ Guide. Below please find the correct information.

Clearview Nursery & Stone 16918 SR 9 SE Snohomish, 360-668-4390 www.clearviewnursery.net

United Recycling & Organics 18827 Yew Way Snohomish, 888-377-9009 www.unitedorganicsco.com

Scott Pringle, CPH Wholesale Grower Caucus Chair Paradise Lake Nursery 206-930-4132 | paradiselakenursery@gmail.com Katie Miller Greenhouse Grower Caucus Chair Skagit Gardens 360-395-4309 | kmiller@skagitgardens.com Brandon Cook, CPH Landscape Caucus Chair Cook Brothers Landscaping LLC 425-595-3451 | brandonc@cookbrotherslandscaping.net Jami Burke Horticulture Supplier Caucus Chair Walrath Soil Technologies 253-531-7499 | jami@tewalrath.com Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association - 5

[ FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ] While you are working in & on your business, WSNLA is advocating for you on multiple fronts.

Breanne Chavez

WSNLA Executive Director How is it March already? The first quarter of 2020 has been busy with focus towards planning, delivering and connecting members with solutions and opportunities to protect and grow your business. While you are working in and on your business, WSNLA is advocating for you on multiple fronts.

Legislative Often times legislative representation is seen as an intangible WSNLA benefit... something that is ever present, but that does not impact my business. That is until it does. With that in mind, for a short session year, it has been quite active. This year WSNLA launched regular member email updates and alerts to keep you apprised of the proposed legislation with potential impact(s) to your business and industry.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback upon request. Your input drives WSNLA activity in Olympia. Also new is the WSNLA Legislative Wrap-Up webinar, which is scheduled for March 18. This provides an opportunity to hear directly from WSNLA Lobbyist Heather Hansen on the standing of issues, and what we might expect is coming down the pike.

Promotion WSNLA’s presence at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival was strategically redesigned to target and maximize messaging. This year WSNLA, with leadership from Rachel Zeutenhorst, CPH (T&L Nursery) and Lindsey Irwin (Gray Barn Nursery @ Pacific Topsoils), beautified the stage with containers full of plants exploding with spring color and textures. Thank you to T&L Nursery and McAuliffe’s Valley Nursery for supporting this industry promotion with access to your plant material! Also thank you to the many volunteers that staffed our new location on the garden show floor, represented professionalism and helped to get GardenWashington Guides out to every attendee!

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Education: Growing Your Knowledge & Skill Set Planning is underway to offer an exciting slate of educational opportunties, including a variety of new formats designed for your personal convenience and to serve your staff and crews. If there is something specific you are looking for, now is the time to contact the WSNLA Office. The WSNLA PROseries, Learning Labs and Day of Professionalim content is driven by your input and industry needs.

As we launch into Spring, WSNLA will continue its work as your advocate in protecting, promoting and educating our industry.

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HOT OFF THE PRESS: GardenWashington Guides Hit the Market!

GardenWashington Guides are being shipped to organizations and events targeting customers & clients to grow your sales! Here are a few places they are on their way to: -

WSU - Kitsap County Extension WSU - Snohomish County Extension WSU - Puyallup Research & Extension Center WSU - Mount Vernon Tree Fruit Research Station NW Flower & Garden Festival Everett Home & Garden Show Kitsap Home Show Bellevue Botanical Garden Lakewold Gardens Center for Urban Horticulture Everett Arboretum Various Plant Sales Throughout Washington Skagit Conservation District Snohomish County Public Works Job’s Nursery And, requests made to the office by indviduals & garden clubs!

If you would like a quantity of these Guide, or would like to suggest another location or event for the Guides to be dispersed, please contact the WSNLA office at 253.661.6055 or breanne@wsnla.org.

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CAREER CENTER POST JOBS. FIND JOBS.

The WSNLA Career Center connects employers with qualified applicants; students with internships; and job seekers with potential employers.

Post Your Job Openings

Advertise to over 2500+ nursery and landscape professionals.

Post Your Internships

Internships are an opportunity to gain practical experience in the field. Share your internship opportunities on the WSNLA Career Center and connect with students and emerging professionals.

Post Your Resume

Make it easy for employers to learn more about your employment interests and qualifications.

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Legislative Update ]

Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association

WSNLA’s business membership includes a diverse community of large and small growers, garden centers, landscape professionals and suppliers. It is the intent of the Board of Directors to ensure legislative activities focus in on overarching WSNLA member needs, while effectively balancing the diversity in business scale and location.

To that extent, the WSNLA Board of Directors, with member input, developed the following priorities to guide and strengthen WSNLA legislative and regulatory activities throughout the State.

WASHINGTON STATE NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Washington Nursery and Landscape Association supports stewardship of the land and the plants and trees that grow upon it.

Our priorities include: • Promoting a positive business climate for growing and marketing plants and landscape services.

• Protecting our industry from burdensome regulation, taxes and fees.

• Working in a bipartisan manner and focusing on results.

• Ensuring policies are reasonable and based on sound science.

WSNLA will coordinate with other affiliated professional organizations to support our members on agricultural and environmental issues such as: • • • •

Water availability, management & quality Urban planning and the inclusion of green spaces Pesticide regulation Open space taxation

On general business issues, WSNLA will focus in impact to members. Such issues include but are not limited to: • Labor: availability, training, minimum wage, workers comp, health care, benefits • Simplifying business regulation including streamlining local jurisdiction business licensing • Taxes WSNLA Priorities drafted June – September 2017.

Member comment period January – June 2018. Board approved June 2018.Questions? Contact WSNLA at 253.661.6055, info@wsnla.org.

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Heather Hansen WSNLA Lobbyist Olympia

As of this writing, the legislature is rapidly approaching the halfway mark.

Many bills have already died, more will die before the legislative session ends on March 12.

One of the most controversial bills to pass the House so far this session is House Bill 1110 which creates a low carbon fuel standard similar to California’s. An analysis by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency shows that it is likely to increase the cost of gas by up to 57 cents per gallon and increase the cost of diesel up to 63 cents per gallon by 2030. This bill was introduced in 2019. It passed the House and died in the Senate. This session, it was reintroduced in the House, where it was fast tracked. It passed the House on a party line vote. It has not yet been scheduled for hearing in the Senate and is not expected to move.

Also dealing with climate change SB 5981 which would implement a greenhouse gas emissions cap and trade program. This ball died last year but came back to life with a hearing in the Senate Environmental Committee. It did not pass out of committee and is dead for this year. Expect to see similar bills back in the future.

Let’s focus on bills that are likely to pass this year. SB 6306, the soil health initiative, is a joint effort between WSU, the Washington Department of Agriculture and the Washington Conservation Commission. Its goals include improving agricultural viability, by improving farm profitability, reducing soil erosion, and reducing runoff and leaching of nutrients and pollutants.

Another bill that has the potential to benefit both nurseries and landscapers is House bill 2624 which was brought at the request of the Department of Agriculture. It would allow someone who wants to take a pesticide license test to do so at a local community college rather than drive to Olympia.

WSNLA LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY WRAP-UP WEBINAR Wednesday, March 18 at 10am

WSNLA Lobbyist, Heather Hansen, will present a legislative wrap-up on the status of bills with potential impact to your business. The WSNLA Legislative Advocacy Webinar is exclusively available to WSNLA Member Businesses, including owners and managers.

Please plan to join us for this complimentary webinar.

RSVP at wsnla.org/events A bill of great concern to agriculture is SB 6518 dealing with the insecticide chlorpyrifos.

Chlorpyrifos (often marketed as Lorsban) is labeled for use in nurseries and on ornamentals however, it is not frequently used. It is widely used in agriculture, especially on corn, mint, brassica vegetables, seed crops, and as a dormant spray in tree fruit. The bill has been amended and now allows flexibility for use on some crops, much of the agricultural community remains opposed because it substitutes politics for science by doing an end run around the regulatory process.

HB 2188 will make it easier for military veterans to get a combined driver’s license (CDL) of they drove a truck in the military. This should help with the shortage of qualified truck drivers.

HB 2713 encourages the use of compost by requiring state agencies and local governments to use compost products in government-funded projects.

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GardenWashington.com Launches New Look & Features

WHAT IS GARDENWASHINGTON.COM?

GardenWashington.com is WSNLA’s consumer website, developed as a trusted resource to find garden centers, landscape services & supplies, and be a hub for all things gardening & landscape.

AUDIENCE: Consumers, experienced & novice plant shoppers; DIYers or clients of landscape services.

EXCITING NEW FEATURES

Improved Search Tool: Users easily navigate custom search tools to find your garden center or landscape business or supply company.

Your Events & Classes: Your events build rapport with customers and work to increase your bottom line. Member events are featured complimentary just be sure to share them with us for posting!

Garden & Landscape Blogs: Your blog delivers inspiration, promotes best practices, and highlights your business. As a WSNLA member, your blog is featured in the RSS feed that automatically updates throughout the year.

LOOKING FORWARD: GardenWashington will continue to grow, including: improvements to the resource page, development of pages devoted to horticulture careers and education, member feature stories, and more!

SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS, NEW BUSINESS LISTING PHOTO OR FOR QUESTIONS? Contact WSNLA at (253) 661-6055, breanne@wsnla.org.

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FindPlantsPNW.com Offers Easy Access to Plant & Product Availability

WHAT IS FINDPLANTSPNW.COM?

FindPlantsPNW.com is WSNLA’s online plant and product sourcing guide developed for the industry; by the industry. It evolves the printed WSNLA Buyers’ Guide, into an interactive tool that connects wholesale buyers with plants, products and supplies.

AUDIENCE: Wholesale plant and product buyers.

EXCITING NEW FEATURES

Search Tool Map: Users can easily navigate the results which are also accompanied by the mapping tool showing locations.

Customizable Filters: Customize your results by location convenience or by current availability. Zoom in features help to navigate to the growers and suppliers nearest to you.

Growing List of Availability & Products: Growers and suppliers can update and list new plants and products anytime throughout the year, making this source an evolving and reliable tool for buyers looking to source material.

LOOKING FORWARD: FindPlantsPNW.com will be promoted

to buyers throughout the Pacific Northwest region. Users will be asked for feedback on improvements for user friendliness; data collection; and other features that would be helpful to buyers, as well as growers and suppliers.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LISTING YOUR PLANTS, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES? Contact WSNLA at (253) 661-6055, breanne@ wsnla.org.

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2019 WSNLA LEADERSHIP AWARDS

WSNLA MEMBER OF THE YEAR

GREGORY SMAUS, CPH, EPC. ROCK SOLID LANDSCAPES

Gregory has given consistent service and leadership to the WSNLA. Since 2012 he has served as the Landscape Caucus Chair on the WSNLA Board of Directors, and as the WSNLA Designer of the 2012 NW Flower & Garden Show display garden. His commitment to sustainable horticultural practices drives his involvement on the ecoPRO Technical and Steering committees where he has provided countless hours of review contributed to training and exam improvements, and overall program growth.

He also serves on the WSNLA Marketing & Website Committee helping to design and develop strategic messaging for WSNLA. ORG and GardenWashington.com. His insight and creative leadership has been invaluable to all of these projects. He is dependable and is always ready to provide thoughtful ideas, solutions and ready to step forward to help. This year, Gregory serves as the WSNLA President Elect.

WSNLA SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

JERRY & TREVOR NORRIS. CAMDEN GARDENS

Jerry and Trevor have provided Association, industry and member support in several ways over the past year. Camden Gardens was an enthusiastic partner for the 2019 Wine Garden and their generous lending of several unique planters, LED lighting features and contemporary screening structures provided the modern design aesthetic for the lavish, resort inspired theme. Above and beyond, they were so accommodating of their time, availability and use of their products. Also in 2019, Camden Gardens graciously opened their doors to host a Seattle Chapter Meeting supplying an atmosphere filled with energy for industry professionals to come together and learn.

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EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

STEVE HILDERBRAND. SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE

Steve has been teaching Landscape Construction, Management and Irrigation at South Seattle College for over 20 years.

During that time he has cultivated the passion and horticulture knowledge of countless students. His classes have constructed and maintained the Beautiful Arboretum at South Seattle College since he began teaching there. Steve has a great rapport with his students, with many of them moving on to start their own businesses or work for Washington nurseries. And, as students transition to the workforce, Steve continues to make himself available for question answering and site visits. His continued mentorship demonstrates his commitment to teaching and ensuring the overall success of his students!

CULTIVATING COMMUNITY AWARD

MEGAN PULKKINEN, CPH, EPC. LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Megan has touched every aspect of WSNLA’s mission and is always working to cultivate activities that protect, promote and advance the professionalism of our industry. She has been involved in countless WSNLA Wine Gardens at NW Flower & Garden Show, participated in WSNLA’s Resource Committee that produced Treasure Island Market Place and the annual bus tour, served as Design Caucus Chair, working on the legislative committee, and served as WSNLA President in 2013. Today, she is the current Olympic Chapter President and provides leadership on the Day of Professionalism committee. Her involvememt is driven by her passion for horticulture, but also by her enjoyment of bringing community together in meaningful and strategic ways.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: DEADLINE AUGUST 31 Submit to breanne@wsnla.org

WSNLA Industry Leadership Awards

BRUCE BRIGGS LEGISLATIVE & INDUSTRY ADVOCACY AWARD. ROBERT BUZZO, CPH.

The advocacy for the interests of green industry is invaluable. It’s advocates like Bob Buzzo that ensure our industry is protected and has a seat at the table. Throughout his career, Bob attended many legislative days and dedicated his time to contribute his voice to help shape decision making, including: * Working with Washington State Department of Agriculture on consumer messaging for eradication of gypsy moth, which included participating in an online educational webinar designed to inform the public. * Served as the WSNLA appointed nursery and landscape Commmissioner for the Washington Commission for Pesticide Registration. This commission assists users with obtaining and maintaining pesticide registrations for minor uses in Washington State. To more fully meet the state’s pest management needs, the 1999 Legislature authorized the WSCPR to fund all forms of pest management options including biological,cultural, and chemical control of pests. A major function of the commission is to review and award research serving the various Washington commodity groups. Bob’s voice on this commission worked to strengthen the industry’s voice and influence, and to ensure horticulture and floriculture is represented as a part of agriculture. * Served on the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board as an advocate for the Washington horticulture industry. * Served on the WSNLA Board of Directors as the Mt Rainier Chapter President where he coordinated events and education relevant to members and provided an opportunity for industry networking and advancement. * And, throughout his career, Bob made himself available to testify in Olympia, giving voice to the grower community on proposed legislation with negative impacts to growers.

Recognize your colleagues, staff and friends for their industry leadership and dedication to advancing the Washington horticulture industry. Please take a few minutes to review the award criterion below. Most importantly, recognize a peer, staff member, colleague or friend for their advocacy, innovation, involvement or commitment to professionalism and your industry by submitting your nominations by August 31 to breanne@wsnla.org.

Nominations will be reviewed and selected by the WSNLA Executive Committee. WSNLA Leadership Awards feature 9 categories, including: Harold Young Lifetime Achievement Criterion: Given to a member who has performed an outstanding service and accomplishment spanning a career in horticulture, as well as exemplary service to the industry on an ongoing basis over the long-term.

WSNLA Member of the Year Criterion: Given to a member who has rendered outstanding service to the WSNLA & the industry during the year just past.

Cultivating Community Criterion: Given to a WSNLA member for involvement that has provided notable service in cultivating the WSNLA community, and supporting our organizational mission.

Jerry Rosso “Involvement” Award Criterion: In the tradition of Jerry Rosso, given to a member who has demonstrated consistent commitment and involvement over the long term.

Environmental Excellence Award Criterion: Given to a person or company that significantly improved, protected or repaired the environment through the use of plants and proper horticultural practices.” The award can be given to a person or firm within or outside of the nursery & landscape industry.

Educator of the Year Criterion: Given for meritorious service in any “education” function serving the industry. Has been awarded to Cooperative Extension personnel, due to its strong education mission.

Bruce Briggs’ Industry Advocacy Criterion: Given to a member who has actively supported and shown leadership in advocating on behalf of the Washington horticulture industry in areas such as: legislative and regulatory issues impacting the nursery and landscape industry; promotional outreach advancing the knowledge of the benefits of plants, trees and landscapes; or ensuring meaningful research is identified and funded in support of the nursery and landscape industry.

Supplier of the Year Criterion: Hardgood or non-plant supplier who has shown an above average support of the Association, the industry and the members.

The award is to the person, not the company.

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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

FARMER FROG

Farmer Frog is a regional nonprofit organization in the Puget Sound area teaching, supporting and promoting intense and innovative urban agriculture; sustainable food production and processing while providing equal access to healthy, nutritious food for all community members. Farmer Frog also protects and preserves the environment recognizing that farming can and must coexist with fully functional natural areas even in the cities. The models Farmer Frog utilizes were developed by the Farmer Frog team and by Will Allen who founded and directs Growing Power.

Today they support over a dozen school gardens in the state, work with several sites in urban and rural communities, and are developing several farms on acreage. They cultivate programs, school gardens, and hands-on learning to nurture communities. Farmer Frog is currently serving over 25,000 people with food and education through their mission to: • Help local schools build gardens. The school gardens provide hands-on opportunities for children to grow food and learn about sciences. They also train teachers about how to use a garden as an outdoor classroom.

• Farmer Frog is developing a Kindergarten to 12th grade STEM-based curriculum that we call “SOIL to STEM”: Social Outreach Innovative Learning (SOIL) leading to Science

Technology Engineering and Math (STEM). SOIL to STEM is a project-based, hands-on learning system rooted in agriculture that helps children succeed in the 21st Century. The curriculum incorporates the Farmer Frog school gardens and meets both Common Core requirements and Next Generation Science Standards.

• Farmer Frog is developing two farm sites on acreage. Our farming practices are integrated with and support the natural ecosystems in the surroundings—with wild farming methods and conservation agriculture, these sites will produce food for humans without displacing wildlife.

planted with 30,000 plus plugs and native bulbs and introducing grass to finish off the meadow matrix. To support the the ecological function of the meadow an informal hedgerow consisting of of 5,000 plus shrubs and trees selected for their flower, fruit and shelter values was installed.

The second phase of the project consists of the wetland portion around the pond, including a trail that meanders between water and marsh, balancing the human experience with ecologically healthy systems that will sustain life, and a boardwalk to be constructed mirroring the character of our existing Boardwalk.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

THE BLOEDEL RESERVE, BUXTON BIRD MARSH & MEADOW PROJECT

This project represents the largest garden project undertaken at The Bloedel Reserve since the 1980s. The project spans a total of about ten acres and consists of two phases, including: Construction of a 3.5 acre pollinator meadow surrounded by a 1 acre hedgerow. The meadow was sown with a custom designed seed mix of forty species of northwest native Forbs. 5,000 native and non-native wildflower plugs were selected for habitat value, bloom time and color and then planted in bands of color along the newly constructed trail. This Fall, the meadow will be 14 - The B&B Magazine

Ecologists pointed out that with the current trail alignment about 50% of the pond was impacted by human traffic negatively impacting wildlife on busy days. In response, the trails have been reconfigured so that most of the human impact will be centered on the South West corner of the pond. The trail realignments will give visitors a greater experience of wetland ecology while providing wildlife with increased habitat.

Throughout the entire project the goal has been to find the perfect balance of ecological function and guest experience. Certified Professional Horticulturist Andy Navage who is the Director of Horticulture at The Bloedel Reserve, said “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead this really exciting project that I hope will inspire others to undertake similar projects large and small.”

2019 WSNLA PIONEER AWARDS

Given to individuals for their enduring contributions to the Green Industry, and for laying the groundword for our industry today.

R. Jerry Rosso, CPH

J. Rosso Wholesale Nursery, retired Jerry Rosso, along with his family nursery, Julius Rosso Wholesale Nursery – currently known as Rosso Gardens, has been involved with WSNLA since 1958. Along the way he has given back to the industry through his committed service to advancing the industry, including: Serving on numerous WSNLA committees, provided chapter and caucus leadership on the state board, and served on the Executive committee and as President in 1968. After his Presidential service, his involvement has not waned. He continued to: - Serve on vital committees working to protect and promote our industry. A dedicated industry advocate, Jerry has been honored with every WSNLA award and even has an award named after him, The Jerry Rosso Involvement Award.

- Currently, Jerry serves on the WSNLA Scholarship & Research Charitable Fund Board of Directors and Pioneer Award Nominating Committee where he continues to be a driving force for new ideas and leadership.

- For the past 40 years Jerry has also served on the advisory committees for South Seattle Community College Horticulture Program, their Arboretum, as well as the Seattle Parks Department of Specialized Programs supporting the special needs community.

- With a long view of the industry and the association, he openly shares with fellow members in a persistently positive way and has worked to document it for historical purposes. Jerry has a gift for bringing people together to support each other and the industry as a whole.

Looking back at his 60 plus years of industry involvement, he has seen a significant change in the green industry in the State of Washington, and notes it is a amazing how our association has grown from a one person member volunteer to a professional organization that is recognized throughout the trade. A few

noted milestones, include: - Successfully defeating King County from imposing a personal property tax on contaciner grown plants. (Jerry shared that this alone has paid for his company’s Association dues for many years.).

- Getting the EPA to remove their ban on selling Poinsettias in grocery stores in our state because they claimed they wer poisonous to humans if the leaves were eaten. As a group, he worked with his peers to provide documented proof that this was not true and save this important holiday plant from being taken off the market.

- Launching thehe certification process which has brought some great reconigtion oforo ur industry.

- Representing Washington state at the national level with the American Association of Nurserymen providing a voice for legislative and regulatory issues, he went on to chair the national convention here in Seattle and serve as the AAN President in 1983-1984.

While still heavily involved, Jerry Rosso is a true pioneer of our industry. When reflecting on his efforts, he simply said “The green industry is one of the best, I have made lasting friendships not only in our state, but across the country. It’s been a fantastic ride for these 60 plus years and hopefully it will continue for many more!”

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2019 WSNLA PIONEER AWARDS

Steven Crick Pacific Coast Nursery, Inc., retired

Steve began his career working for father in law, Martin Holmason, at Pacific Coast Nursery, on February 1, 1957 at the Portland, Oregon location. During this time, he served on the board of the Rose City chapter for Oregon Association of Nurseries. In 1966, Steve took over management of the Sunnyside branch of the nursery. The nursery was involved with the South Central Chapter of WSNLA, which was named WSNA at the time. Steve served on the board with Windsor Bond and Stan Lochrie Sr, who had great influence on him in serving in the nursery industry.

During his involvement, Steve provided leadership for many joint meetings and worked with his peers on projects for the betterment of the nursery industry.

These efforts include: - A virus certification of stone fruit and pome fruit viruses; and being instrumental on having a 1% tax levied on these products to support the program.

- Pacific Coast Nursery, along with C&O Nursery, Van Well Nursery and Columbia Basin Nursery worked with Dr. Camron from OSU on a cure for the root disease, Crown Gall.

Steve served on the WSNLA state board many times through the years and in 1985 became president of the WSNLA. During his presidency, he spent much of his year traveling to the Seattle area in an effort to keep the landscape industry from leaving our Association. Ultimately, this endeavor was not successful as a segment of the landscape trade fractured off to form a new organization. Looking back on this divide today, Steve feels exonerated knowing the landscape segment is an active and valued part of the WSNLA membership. His hardwork and efforts contributed to the groundwork of WSNLA representing the entire industry.

In 1986, Steve sold their nursery, which is now a part of Bailey Nursery company.

He went on to do consulting work for a few years before retiring from the nursery business over 25 years ago.

Steve enjoyed his years working in the Association and the wonderful people that he encountered, while developing lasting friendships. In fact, he continued to serve his industry on the Pioneer Award Selection Committee, which reviewed and selected individuals for their enduring contributions to the industry.

Honoring individuals for laying the groundwork for the industry today. Officially retiring from this committee this year, he said, “The nursery industry will always have a special place in my heart and life.”

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Linda Malland

Griswold Nursery, retired

Linda grew up in the nursery industry. Her father, Bill Griswold, worked for State Flower Nursery in Kenmore, where he learnded to grow rhododendrons and azaleas. State Flower Nursery is now called Rhododendron Park with one of the largest public collections of hybrid rhododendrons in the Pacific Northwest. In 1952, her father bought property on Rosehill in Kirkland and launched Griswold’s Nursery, his own rhododendron and azalea nursery. It was here that Linda’s horticulture career began in March 1966 at her father’s nursery in Kirkland. Her part-time role soon transitioned to full-time employment, as she learned how to propagate and all other aspects of the business. Griswold’s Nursery was known through the Northwest for healthy and beautiful rhododendrons and azealas.

In 1977, Linda remembers her father volunteering her to run for the board of the WSNA Seattle Chapter. After her election she continued to work up the chairs to the state board, served on various committees designed to educate and promote the nursery industry. Linda’s continued service led her to the Executive Committee where she served as Treasurer, Vice President, President Elect and became the first female president of WSNLA in 1990.

During her year as President and throughout her career she traveled up and down the West Coast and Canada, building relationships throughout the industry and giving voice to the Washington nursery and landscape businesses.

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The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has confirmed reports of The white grubs are Houdini fly maggots Houdini fly in Washington State. The Houdini fly is a kleptoparasite. It does not attack Photo credit: Crown Bees mason bees directly, but lays its eggs on the pollen meant for the mason bee young. The Houdini fly maggots then emerge and consume the food before the mason bee larvae, The white grubs are Houdini fly maggots which causes them to starve.

Photo credit: Crown Bees Houdini fly is believed to be permanently established in Washington. However, mason bee producers and home hobbyists can reduce the impact on managed mason bees, The white grubs are Houdini fly maggots which in turn will also help wild mason bee populations, through good management Photo credit: Crown Bees practices.

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MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS: Houdini fly maggots in mason bee brood - Harvest mason bee cocoons – Open mason bee nesting materials before they emerge chamber in the spring and destroy Houdini fly maggots.

Photo credit: Crown Bees - Control adult mason bee emergence – If you cannot open nesting materials, place your Houdini fly maggots in mason bee brood nesting materials in a fine mesh bag and close tightly. As the bees emerge, release the chamber mason bees daily and kill any Houdini flies.

Photo credit: Crown Bees Houdini fly maggots in mason bee brood More ways mason beekeepers can help: chamber - Only use nesting materials that allow you to open, inspect, and harvest cocoons. Visual Photo credit: Crown Bees inspections can greatly reduce Houdini fly populations.

- Before purchasing mason bees, ask the provider how they harvested and whether they inspected the cocoons for Houdini fly. Only purchase pest-free mason bee cocoons.

For more detail information, including how to inspect mason bee cocoons, visit: agr. wa.gov/pollinators Adult Houdini fly emerging from mason bee tube.

Photo credit: Flickr user gbohne Adult Houdini fly emerging from mason bee tube.

Photo credit: Flickr user gbohne Adult Houdini fly emerging from mason bee tube.

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ASIAN GIANT HORNET, Vespa mandarina

Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is the world’s largest species of hornet. In December 2019, WSDA received and verified four reports of Asian giant hornet near Blaine and Bellingham. These are the first-ever sighting in the United States. Canada had also discovered Asian giant hornet in two locations in British Columbia in the fall of 2019.

Asian giant hornet attacks and destroys honeybee hives. A few hornets can destroy a hive in a matter of hours. The hornets enter a “slaughter phase” where they kill bees by decapitating them. They then defend the hive as their own, taking the brood to feed their own young. They also attack other insects but are not known to destroy entire populations of those insects.

While they do not generally attack people or pets, they can attack when threatened.

Their stinger is longer than that of a honeybee and their venom is more toxic. They can also sting repeatedly. If it becomes established, this hornet will have serious negative Continued on next page.

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over the winter, and are most often seen from July through October.

You may not see Asian giant hornets themselves, but you may see the aftermath of an Asian giant hornet attack. These hornets will leave piles of dead bees, most of them headless, outside their beehive.

Responding to the Asian giant hornet In 2020, WSDA will conduct outreach to generate public assistance in looking out for the Asian giant hornet and reporting any detections to the WSDA Pest Program. Additionally, WSDA is preparing plans to set traps in the Blaine area to monitor for Asian giant hornets. impacts on the environment, economy, and public health of Washington State.

Adults can be nearly two inches long, have a distinctly light-orange head with prominent black eyes, a black thorax and a black/yellow striped abdomen. The invasive hornets are typically almost an inch and a half long and are distinguished by their large yellow heads.

Asian giant hornets nest in the ground. Though they are typically not interested in humans, pets or large animals, they can inflict a nasty sting if threatened or their nest is disturbed. Asian giant hornets are typically dormant

If you think you may have spotted an Asian giant hornet, report it to WSDA’s pest program at PestProgram@agr.wa.gov or 1-800-443-6684.

Please include the following details with your report, if possible: -

Your name and contact information The location of the sighting/attack Date of sighting/attack Photograph of the hornet or damage Description of the hive loss/damage (if no photo is available) Direction the hornet(s) flew when flying away.

STAY INFORMED. FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://agr.wa.gov/ departments/insects-pests-and-weeds/insects/hornets.

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