August 2026
Executive Director Message
Dear UAC Members and Supporters, 2025 is rapidly sailing by, and October brings cooler weather, fall color (and lots of leaf blower activity), and next thing you know, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year! Major milestone This year marks a milestone for UAC staff. I celebrated 20 years as Executive Director on September 9, serving since…
New Webinar Series Supports Professional Development and Leadership for Young Floriculture Professionals
By Greenhouse Grower staff | April 13, 2026 The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is launching a new Young Professionals Council (YPC) Professional Development & Leadership Webinar Series in 2026. Supported…
Azalea culture: A southern love affair
Few plants embody the Southern garden quite like the azalea. Evergreen azaleas have long been a staple in home gardens, and each spring cultivated beauties brighten Georgia landscapes, from Savannah’s…
Save the date: Spring in the Courtyard 2026
Now is the time to gather alongside your peers for one last networking (and learning!) event before the busy season truly begins. Join us on Tuesday, April 14…
When Growth Breaks Your Brand: The Hidden Risk of Outgrowing Your Identity
By Kriston Sellier, President of id8 Many landscaping companies do not stall because demand disappears. Growth slows when the business evolves faster than the brand. A company that began as…
Managing rainwater: slow it down, spread it out, soak it in
“The most destructive force in the world is the raindrop!” While applying for an Erosion Sediment Control Certification, the instructor started with that statement. Apparently, lots of folks agree… “While…
Why Landscape Companies Lose Profitable Jobs
Why Landscape Companies Lose Profitable Jobs (Even When They Have the Best Design) By: Amy Sulka, Sandler Training Who here has ever been in a proposal meeting with a…
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