Planting Inspiration!
Show gardens create excitement for Spring. Students seek internships, employment & career pathways. Tools to engage customers to protect & conserve pollinator habitat.
2025 | VOL 77. NO. I
Editor Breanne Chavez
Published Quarterly By: Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association. PO Box 219 Sumner, WA 98390-0040 253.661.6055, info@wsnla.org
Deadlines:
News, Classified ads, Advertising 5pm on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. To place an ad, contact Breanne at (800) 672-7711 or breanne@ wsnla.org. WSNLA reserves the right to refuse any ad which is misleading, unethical, contrary to WSNLA policy, or does not pertain to the industry.
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(Above) The Garden of Vows, designed by Jessi Bloom, EPC, NW Bloom, Ecological Services. See more gardens from the NW Flower & Garden Festival on page 14 - 17.
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Message from the President ] WSNLA
Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association
Thrive in 2025!
Trevor Cameron WSNLA President Sunnyside Nursery, Marysville General Manager
Another spring season is coming up fast, and I am hoping you are all ready for the weather to turn and the rush to begin. Surely, we are all ready for warmer temps and hopefully spring sunshine - I know I am! We finally got our cold snap, and here comes the rain. I try and remember Mother Nature helps keep things green around here, and the snowpack is essential for both reservoir replenishment and irrigation use for the coming summer season.
It was a pleasure to see many of you at the WSNLA Annual Meeting in January. Thanks to all who took the time to come! Special thanks to Jesse Taylor, our lobbyist in Olympia, for attending in person. With the state legislature in session, it is always comforting to know that Jesse is working for the WSNLA in Olympia. Watching out for legislation that affects our industry and advising Breanne, Holly and the Board of Directors on courses of action is beyond helpful for us all. We had a productive meeting, and got some great ideas from our breakout sessions which will help the Board of Directors move forward.
As the WSNLA continues to evolve, it is always paramount to hear from you – our members – as we consider what is important to you for the future. If you were unable to attend, be sure to reach out and let us know anything you can see WSNLA doing or improving on. Remember that we are here to focus on what is important to the membership!
February brought on the annual PNW tradition that is the Northwest Flower and Garden Show festival at the Convention Center in Downtown Seattle. Personally, I have been attending since the early 1990’s and am always inspired by the gardens, plant material on display, retail market and educational seminars. Many of you have been involved for years as well I am sure, and I am hoping everyone had a chance to attend and breathed in some beauty. A special thank you to our WSNLA staff (Breanne and Holly), designer Aya Wolf, and all the wonderful volunteers who helped make this happen. From donation
of materials, set up time, take down time, and staffing the booth – everyone plays a role in this. You have all done a great service to the WSNLA and helped promote our mission and members to the tens of thousands of folks who attend this show. Nicely done indeed! The plethora of GardenWashington Guides passed out promotes all of us, steering all those attendees towards WSNLA member businesses throughout the state.
Membership has always been the driving force in the WSNLA, and we need all of you, our loyal members, to help with this. Renew your membership for 2025 if you have not, your support is crucial to the continued success of our organization. Talk with other industry professionals and your staff, encourage others to join the WSNLA and/or achieve CPH and ecoPro certification.
If I can ask even more, consider helping on a committee or serving on the Board of Directors. We have a few open positions and would love fresh perspectives from folks like you. It does not take as much time as you think! Most communication is done through email and quarterly meetings can be attended virtually. The box to the right outlines a few ways of how you can get inolved and help share your industry. Reach out to me anytime with questions (trevorwcameron@gmail.com) or Breanne at breanne@wsnla. org. It is up to all of us to promote the WSNLA and help our shared industry as best we can.
I am hoping all of you are well, and please remember to ‘St rive in 2025.” In this somewhat volatile climate, one key is that we all stay grounded and focus on what is important, hopefully ignoring some of the negativity circulating around the world. Try to remain positive and remember all of us involved with the WSNLA want you to “Thrive in 2025.”
Trevor Cameron Sunnyside Nursery GM President, WSNLA
How to Get Involved: WSNLA Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
Join The Board of Directors
Help Shape Your Industry. The WSNLA Board of Directors meets quarterly throughout the year and is responsible for setting policy, providing strategic direction and fiscal soundness of WSNLA. Current open positions include: Retail Nursery Representative, Landscape Representative, Grower Representative, Supplier Representation and Member At Large II. Learn more about these roles at wsnla. org/Governance.
Plant a Career in Horticulture Task Force
Help inspire the next generation of horticulturist, by identifying, building & strengthening relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, high school and career development organizations throughout Washington. Guide development of resources and build career pathways for emerging professionals. Help identify strategies for promoting horticulture careers.
Power Up Your Pollinator Task Force
Help guide grant funded project that aims at educating and encouraging consumers to Power Up Your Pollinators with practical tips and directing them to WSNLA members for plants and services to help. This task force will generate ideas to get our message out to consumers, identify advertising opportunities and strategies to increase consumer awareness.
WSNLA Industry Advancement Committee
Do you have a strong belief in continuing education and ongoing training in the field of horticulture? Help others stay informed on relevant issues and best practices of current concern pertaining to the horticulture industrry. Identify speakers and topics that support educational activities with WSNLA Staff.
Benefits of Board, Committee & Volunteer Service:
- Develop and enhance your leadership skills
- Share your business insight and skills
- Create a voice for your interests and passions
- Gain strategic knowledge and broaden your business skills
- Receive a deep sense of accomplishment & pride in results
- Influence senior decision-makers and work as a team toward a common goal.
Ready to get involved?
Contact Trevor at trevorwcameron@gmail.com or Breanne at breanne@wsnla.org.
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2025 WSNLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Trevor Cameron, CPH
WSNLA President Sunnyside Nursery trevor@sunnysidenursery.com
Kirsten Lints, CPH
WSNLA Vice President - I Gardens ALIVE Design kirsten@gardensALIVEdesign.com
Candice Snedeker
WSNLA VIce President - II
T&L Nursery, Inc Candice@TandLnursery.com
Megan Pulkkinen, CPH, EPC
WSNLA Treasurer
Megan Pulkkinen Landscape Design megancph@hotmail.com
Tim Gray
WSNLA Past President Pacific Stone Company timg@pacificstoneco.com
CHAPTER & CAUCUS LEADERSHIP
Peter Van Well
Member At Large Van Well Nursery
509-886-8189 | pete2@vanwell.net
Open Positions:
Retail Nursery Representative
Landscape Representative
Supplier Representative
Member At Large - II
Message from the Director ] WSNLA
“Spring is nature’s way of saying let’s party!”
—
Robin Williams
Breanne Chavez WSNLA Executive Director
People are truly the strength and vision of this Association. The first quarter of 2025 included several regional opportunities for you to connect with your peers, grow your network, share, learn and be inspired... and, to raise and unify your voices as an industry. It has been so nice to see both familiar and new faces, but most of all it has been a great reminder of the value of in person connections. Bringing the best and brightest professionals together is an unparallelled asset and strength of WSNLA, and we are planning more opportunities for you to connect with your peers throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you at a learning lab, tour or social networking event in 2025. You can stay up to date on upcoming events at WSNLA.org/events.
In January, WSNLA Lobbyist Jesse Taylor attended the WSNLA Annual Membership Meeting where he presented bills with potential impact to members. Input was collected from members and questions answered. Throughout the legislative session, WSNLA has provided a weekly Legislative Update email to business members to keep you up to date and informed. Thank you to those that have communicated concerns and voiced support for bills currently being considered in Olympia. Your input has help shape WSNLA’s advocacy efforts.
Once again, as it does annually, the NW Flower & Garden Festival ushered in excitement for spring in February. The show gardens never cease to amaze, especially since they are built over a 3-day timeframe. This year, Aya Wolf, EPC, CPH, provided design, planning and installation leadership for the WSNLA garden space. Our garden, staffed by members, Certified Professional Horticulturists and ecoPRO Certified Sustainable Landscape Professionals, serves as a hub for professionals to have conversations with show goers about gardening and plants. Over 40 volunteers handed out out 6000 guides, helping to drive business to your retail nursery or landscape company. (More GardenWashington Guides will be distributed at gardening events, botanic gardens and WSU extensions throughout the state.) Turn to page 14 to learn more about this year’s WSNLA garden and Aya’s inspiration and experience.
The Spring equinox was March 20. Accuweather is reporting a colder start to spring
this year. Most all outlets agree that once spring weather pops, forecasting is for warmer and dryer conditions in the Pacific Northwest.
Uncertainty regarding the economic forecast is still present, as high everyday household costs continue and economic pressures have unknown impacts. From landscape to retail, member reports are optimistic, but also reflect hesitancy in spending. Historically, in similar times interest in growing food at home increases. This is an opportunity for you to engage new customers!
The feeling of uncertainly often comes with stress and/or anxiety. Remember that gardening is proven to help reduce both, and supports positive mental health as a ‘mood booster’. Let’s not forgot to tout the perks of plants this season. Plants are purposeful. They are more than just pretty. Plants & trees improve the environment. Plants & trees increase your home value. Plants & trees build community. Plants & trees support healthy lifestyles and self-care.
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People are truly the strength and vision of this Association. You all carry the torch to protect, advance and grow your industry. I hope to see you this year at a WSNLA event! In the meantime, Happy Spring!
CORRECTIONS: The following honorary members were left out of the WSNLA Member Directory
Linda Malland Mt Vernon, WA Honorary
Steve Nord Vista, CA, 760-842-8164 Honorary Lifetime
The Annual General Membership Meeting & Celebration is your prime opportunity to learn, and provide input, on how your dues are being invested to target promote, advocate & advance the success of your business. (Above) WSNLA Lobbyist Jesse Taylor presents at the WSNLA Annual Membership Meeting.
WSNLA’s business membership includes a diverse community of large and small growers, garden centers, landscape professionals and suppliers. It is the intent of WSNLA 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 following priorities have been identified, with member input, 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 on 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
Legislative Update Protecting & Advocating for Your Business
Jesse Taylor Taylor Consulting, LLC WSNLA Lobbyist
I got home from a late Appropriations Committee meeting the other night and glanced over towards my wood supply, noticing it was starting to get down. As the calendar begins to turn towards the spring months, my wood stack is always a measuring post of where we are in the year. Looking at the wood stack the other day gave me incredible optimism as it tells me we are turning the corner on the winter and barreling towards Spring. By the time I’m down to my last half cord of wood the cherry trees are popping and Memorial Day is in sight. Springtime is my favorite season. The grass starts to grow, the birds start to chirp, fishing season opens and kids fill baseball fields. I hope our industry is feeling a sense of optimism this year as we gear up for the ‘busy’ season. With many unknowns around the world, the changing of the seasons is always a welcome staple that lets us know that order is imminent, and we are still a community of people running around this rock together.
As we have mentioned routinely throughout the year, the state revenue outlook is facing some challenges. The most recent official forecast from the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, released last fall, indicated a continuing downward trend. For the current 23-25 biennium projected General Fund revenue collections are estimated at $66.4 billion, a decrease of $89 million from the September 2024 forecast. As we look ahead to the 2025-27 biennium, which starts July 1, revenue is projected at $71.4 billion, down $181 million from the prior estimate. Over the four-year outlook, including the 2027-29 biennium, the total revenue projection has dropped by about $400 million compared to earlier forecasts.
This reduction is attributed to factors like lower-than-expected capital gains tax receipts, a slowdown in home construction, and softening personal income growth, despite steady employment figures. Our state rainy day coffer has about $2.4 billion, but this shortfall suggests lawmakers may face deeper cuts and tougher decisions than $2.4B worth. The next official revenue forecast, due by March 20, 2025, will provide further clarity as the legislative session progresses.
This legislative session has been unique in that it’s the first time our state has had a long session with a new president and governor in 32-years. The last time our state faced a new administration in both Olympia and D.C. was 1993 when Governor Rich Lowery and President Bill Clinton were sworn in. Because of that
there has been a lot of uncertainty around matching federal funds with state funds and the interface between the two.
In light of that federal-state interface, Washington State faces a significant risk of losing federal funding due to its support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in public schools, especially in light of recent directives from the U.S. Department of Education. On February 15, 2025, the Department issued a letter giving states 14 days—until February 28, 2025— to eliminate DEI programs or risk losing federal dollars. This directive, aligned with President Trump’s executive orders to end what he calls “illegal and discriminatory” DEI initiatives, puts billions of dollars at stake for states like Washington that resist compliance. Washington State elected leaders, however, have shown resistance to these federal directives. Local leaders, including some school districts and state officials like OSPI head Chris Reykdal, have indicated they intend to maintain their DEI programs despite the executive order. This stance could put the state at odds with the federal government, which provides significant funding to Washington—approximately 7% of the state’s education budget, and tens of billions more across other sectors.
The remainder of the Washington State legislative session will look almost exactly like the first half; but with an abbreviated timeframe. The “halftime” of session (this year March 12th) represents the deadline for all bills to be passed out of their “House of Origin”. That means if a bill was introduced this year in the Senate, it has to make the entire journey through the Senate Committees and get successfully voted off the Senate floor with a full chamber vote before the March 12th “House of Origin” cutoff. If that bill is successful in getting voted off the Floor, its alive for the second half of session and then goes to consideration by members of the House of Representatives.
Please follow along our weekly legislative updates through the remainder of the session for specific, real-time information about what’s coming out of the 2025 session.
As we go throughout the session you can follow along the daily schedule of the legislature and see the Senate Floor Calendar and the House Floor Calendar.
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Out & About
WSNLA members, Certified Professional Horticulturists, and ecoPROs come out for the WSNLA Membership Meeting, to represent professionalism at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival and to tour the UW Biology Greenhouse.
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(Row 1) WSNLA tour of UW Biology Greenhouses kicks off with a presentation from Katie Sadler, the greenhouse manager.
(Row 2) Left - Jeff Leonard, EPC, CPH (Seattle Public Schools) at the UW Biology Greenhouse tour. RightAndrew, a student docent, shares his knowledge and passion for plants with attendees.
(Row 3) Left - Past President Tim Gray, Pacific Stone Company and Rob Boyker, EPC, Avid Landscape Management staff the WSNLA garden. Right - Jeff Daily, CPH and Jerry Rosso, CPH made a dynamic duo, as they engaged show goers with garden related conversation.
(Row 4) Left - Attendees of the UW Biology Greenhouses toured rooms filled with unique and exotic plants. Right - Rachel Zuetenhorst, CPH (T&L Nursery, Savvy Gardens + Home) and daughter, Jaylyn Zuetenhorst at the UW Biology Greenhouse Tour.
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Members participate in roundtable discussions at the WSNLA Membership Meeting in January.
Thank you to Cascade Tropicals for their plant donation that helped draw attention and excitement to our table. And, thank you to Candice Snedeker (T&L Nursery) who represented the nursery and landscape industry at the WSU Career Fair and CAHNRS networking night, and to Jeff Leonard, EPC, CPH (Seattle Public Schools) at the UW Environmental Career Fair.
Have a passion for promoting horticulture careers?
1) Join the Promoting Careers Task Force. Join your peers in creating and implementing strategies to promote careers in horticulture! The task force meets virtually approximately 3 meetings annually.
2) Connect with Local Students! Are you available to help spread the word about professional horticulture at career events, or by participating on a virtual career panel session? To ease travel and time commitments, the task force is creating regional hubs for outreach. Please consider adding your name to the list of professionals who are sharing their professional experience with students.
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WSNLA Career Task Force continues to promotes professional horticuture!
Plant a Career in Horticulture! Most people, including students studying horticulture, have a limited view of careers available in the horticulture industry. The WSNLA Careers task force is taking steps to change this.
Last month, WSNLA Promoting Careers Task Force members connected with students at career fairs, networking events at Washington State University and University of Washington. Both events were filled with valuable conversations and opportunities to connect students with employment and career building resources.
A key element of attending these events is to gather insight from students on their needs and interests. Once again, Cascade Tropicals provided plants that helped to build excitement and played a key role engaging with students. In order to receive the free plant, students were asked to complete a survey. Data collected from students continues to inform task force outreach strategies. The graph on the above displays what segment of the industry students are most interested in.
Other survey questions included why students visited the WSNLA table at WSU and UW career events. The top three reason students provided include seeking internship opportunities, followed by the desire to connect with growers and production nurseries for employment, and equally reported is the desire to connect with landscape companies for employment. A good amount of students are still reporting to be generally interested in learning more about the horticulture industry.
The Promoting Careers task force is looking to expand its outreach throughout the State at events hosted at colleges, universities and high schools. If you are interested in helping to promote horticulture careers and encouraging the next generation of professional horticulturists, please contact breanne@wsnla.org.
WSNLA Career Fair
3300 potential job seekers visit WSNLA online career fair!
In February, WSNLA hosted its 4th annual virtual Career Fair which was visited by over 3,300 potential job seekers. who viewed current employment opportunities, accessed career building resources, and generally learned more about professional horticulture and the careers that make up the industry.
Over the past month, job listings posted to the WSNLA WSNLA Career Fair Job Board, were also shared on WSNLA social media platforms and promoted at career and networking events at Washington State University and University of Washington. Advertising reached over 107,000 potential job seekers across multiple social media platforms and connected with 3300 with WSNLA Career Fair job listings. Advertising will continue through June.
The WSNLA Career Center remains open throughout the year. If you are hiring, please consider the WSNLA job board a resource to help get the word out. Members, CPHs and ecoPRO must be signed into online account to receive special pricing. Visit www.wsnla.org/networking to get started!
Download Your Power Up Your Pollinators Marketing Toolkit. Our mission is to inspire and educate individuals to take action and become a hero of pollinator conservation. Aim to provide audiences with the knowledge, resources, and practical tips to transform their own backyards and gardens into pollinator-friendly havens.
By doing so, we can save the day for our local pollinators in Washington and beyond, so they can continue contributing to a healthier, more sustainable environment.
Materials in this toolkit were developed by WSNLA, with WSDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Funds, and are available universally to wholesale nurseries, growers, retail nurseries and landscape companies to incorporate in store and into customer marketing and communications.
NW Flower & Garden Festival Welcomes Spring’s Arrival
Show gardens & displays promote pollinator plantings, conservation & the possibilities of design. Find out more on the next page.
Q&A
WSNLA garden lead, Aya Wolf, CPH, EPC shares her experience planning and installing this year’s garden space.
What did you enjoy most about leading the design and installation of the WSNLA Garden Space at the NW Flower & Garden Show?
AW: Like many of us in the industry, I have an obsession with plants, and this project gave me the perfect opportunity to indulge my interest. What I enjoyed most was researching and refining the plant palette, making sure that every selection served both an aesthetic and ecological purpose. I especially loved exploring the relationships between plants and pollinators—learning which species support specific pollinator larvae, which provide essential overwintering habitat, and which flowers are most attractive to different pollinators.
What was your inspiration for the garden space? Do you have a favorite element of the garden, and why?
AW: My inspiration came from a talk on native plants by Shannon Nichol of the landscape architecture firm GGN. She pointed out that when you search ‘Seattle Garden’ online, the images that appear rarely reflect our native flora or resemble our region’s natural landscapes. She challenged her audience to find beauty in what already exists around us, and that idea resonated deeply with me. It inspired me to design a pollinator garden centered around a Pacific Northwest native plant palette, celebrating the richness of our local ecosystems.
As for my favorite element of the garden, it would have to be the origami butterflies. My husband helped me come up with the idea, and my mom graciously supplied the origami paper. I do enjoy a good craft project, and I loved how it added whimsy and color to the garden.
What do you hope show goers take away from the garden?
AW: I hope show goers walked away with a fresh perspective on what a pollinator garden can be. While many people associate pollinator gardens with nectar sources alone, I wanted to showcase a pollinator garden with a holistic approach. It’s essential to support the entire life cycle of pollinators, from providing larval host plants
that nurture the early stages of life to creating overwintering habitats that give them shelter through the colder months. By incorporating elements like plant structure, seasonal interest, and a diverse range of ecological functions, I hoped to highlight how a garden can function as a full-fledged ecosystem, benefiting not just pollinators but the environment as a whole.
What have you learned, personally or professionally, from this project? Have you honed any specific skill(s) and/ or gained new ones?
AW: This project was an incredible learning experience that strengthened both my technical skills and my confidence as a designer. I built a strong list of plants that shine in winter, gained hands-on experience constructing beds with concrete blocks, and refined my ability to estimate plant quantities within a given space. I also had to think on my feet when unexpected challenges arose.
On a personal level, I learned the importance of recognizing my limitations and embracing simplicity—while also trusting my instincts about which design elements were essential and worth pushing for.
Most significantly, this project gave me the confidence to take the next step in my career. Just days after teardown, I decided to file for an LLC and take steps towards launching my own business.
What would you say the biggest challenge has been? Why?
AW: Plant sourcing was definitely the biggest challenge. I needed plants that
looked good in late February while also prioritizing native species—a combination that significantly narrowed my options. Even among plants with strong winter interest, availability was unpredictable; some weren’t in ideal condition, while others had been cut back for the season. As a result, I spent a lot of time visiting nurseries, assessing stock, and adjusting my plant list.
Would you encourage others to volunteer for this WSNLA project? If so, what would you say to encourage their involvement?
AW: Absolutely! It’s a great opportunity to bring your creative vision to life and share it with a broad audience. You’ll connect with amazing people, discover new plants, and experience the unique thrill of seeing your design come together in just a few days—something that rarely happens in gardening! If you’re looking for a fast-paced, inspiring, and deeply rewarding project, this is it.
Thank you to all our volunteers that helped design, build, and teardown this year’s garden space! Aya Wolf, CPH, EPC, Timothy Gray, Isaiah Martin, Grayson Snyder, EPC, Dawson McGrath, Scott Pringle, CPH, an Breuser, CPH, Leiah Devoux, Steve Smith, CPH and Susan Stuart, CPH, Ray and Holly Osborne, CPH; and, all the volunteers that staffed the garden and promoted our industry!
Thank you to our plant partners in helping promote the industry
(Left - left to right) Isaiah Martin, Tim Gray, Aya Wolf, Holly Osborne, CPH, Ray Osborne.
Photo credit: Aya Wolf, EPC, CPH
by: NW Bloom - Ecological Services
The Flavor of New Orleans
Designed by: Fancy Plant Gardens
The Garden of Vows
Designed
The Gathering Garden- Where Friends & Family Come Together
Designed by: Kismet Design Co
The Maker’s Meadow
Designed by: Lacewing Fine Gardening and Botanical Design
LEGACY OF SCIENTIFIC, LOCALLY RELEVANT RESEARCH
INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF HORTICULTURE
Dr. Gary Chastagner Plant Pathologist Washington State University
Nursery, landscape and Christmas tree professionals want to celebrate the career of Dr. Gary Chastagner for his contributions that have helped their industries—and beyond— by creating the Dr. Gary Chastagner Endowed Chair.
Your donation to the Dr. Gary Chastagner Endowed Chair will honor Dr. Chastagner’s nearly 50 years of contributions to the nursery, landscape and Christmas tree industries and ensure perennial funding for research capacity to address the priorities of industry stakeholders.
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EVENTS
GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE. FIND SOLUTIONS. CONNECT WITH PEERS. GAIN INSPIRATION.
June 2025 | Power Up Your Pollinators - WSNLA Media Campaign
July 17 | Certified Professional Horticulturist Exam - Plant ID Exam. Location: Bellingham. Cost: $50 WSNLA Members, $100 non members.
August 7 | Certifed Professional Horticulurist Exam - Online Exam. Cost : $50 WSNLA Members, $100 non members.
October 9 | Certified Professional Horticulturist Exam - Plant ID Exam. Location: Kitsap County. Cost: $50 WSNLA Members, $100 non members.
October 27 - 30 | ecoPRO Certified Sustainable Training & Certification. Offered virtually from 9am to 12pm. Optional certificiation exam on October 31. Cost: $195.
October 31 | Certifed Professional Horticulurist Exam - Online Exam. Cost : $50 WSNLA Members, $100 non members.
Find out more & learn about upcoming WSNLA PROseries sessions @ WSNLA.org/events.
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CAREER CENTER
POST OPEN POSITIONS. FIND EMPLOYEES. SEEK EMPLOYMENT. SHARE YOUR RESUME.
Let WSNLA help spread the word about your hiring needs. Post your job openings on the WSNLA Job Board. Member Businesses must sign into online account to receive special rate ($0 - $20) | CPH, EPC: $25 | Non Members: $50.
Post Your Job Openings
Advertise to over 4500+ 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.
Get Started @ WSNLA.ORG/Networking
