President of TNLA Reveals What's Inside Her EXPO Treasure Chest

Everyone has something they treasure, view the below video and see Amy Graham, President of TNLA, reveal what is inside her Treasure Chest for EXPO this year. Amy will also give you a a glimpse of some of the great EXPO Swag you will be able to grab at this year's Tradeshow and catch you up to speed on the new bar code badge system!

The Count Down is On, Early Bird Specials End July 27, Experience EXPO 2012!

Sneak Peak of the 2012 TNLA Awards Dinner

Connect with Industry Leaders and Celebrate Excellence

The TNLA Awards Dinner is THE premiere Green Industry event in Texas. Each year, several hundred landscapers, educators, growers, retail garden centers and suppliers gather to honor those who contribute the most and demonstrate excellence in their work.

Sneak Peak of Awards:

**NEW** Summit Award Winner to be Announced: Finalist are Roundtree Landscaping, Inc., Billy Long Enterprises, Inc., Southwest Wholesale Nursery, Hotchkiss Insurance Agency, LLC - The highest honor bestowed on a member firm recognizing them for exceptional contributions to TNLA and the industry. The Summit Award exemplifies innovation, service, and highly ethical behavior in the way a business conducts its affairs.

Arp Award: Winner, Jim Estill, Calloway's Nursery - Highest honor granted to an individual by TNLA given annually since 1942 by passing down a silver bowl to a nursery professional making outstanding contributions to the nursery/landscape industry. These individuals exemplify the Association's ideals: innovation, service, and highly ethical behavior in both business and personal lives.

Young Leader Award: Winner, Jason Craven, Southern Botanical, Inc. - Given to a young TNLA member (under 41) who, through their efforts to the Association, the industry, and the community, have already made a significant and noticeable impact.

Texas Excellence in Landscaping (TEIL) Awards - Recognizes excellence in landscape design, installation, maintenance, and special landscape projects. This program reflects the Association’s commitment to creating and preserving the integrity of the Texas landscape, and recognizes landscape and lawn care professionals executing superior projects by encouraging use of quality materials, workmanship, and professionalism.

Click Here to Register or Download the Form

Thursday, August 16, 2012, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Union Station Lobby at Minute Maid Park, Home of the Houston Astros

$75/person or purchase a Table

The Dr. is in the House - Interview with 

MengMeng Gu, PhD

What is your Thursday Education Conference topic going to be about at EXPO?

It is called Make $ with Alternative Pots. During the session I will discuss how there are are many affordable ways ornamental producers can source alternative pots to meet their consumer's needs.

Why is this topic important?

Alternative Pots is another sustainable practice that will catch consumers’----the environmental conscious ones’ attention. 

What will Education Conference Attendees take away from this session?
Why should we pay attention to alternative pots; What are they? Prices and sources.

Name a few of your favorite Go-To websites?

www.biopots.com; www.cowpots.com; www.westernpulp.com; www.fertil.us; www.jiffygroup.com; www.ivyacres.com; www.itml.com; www.janorpot.com

What time will your session be held at the EXPO Education Conference?

If Registered for the Conference, visit me on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 2 pm in Room 320 B

For More information visit www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org

EXPO At Your Finger Tips

The EXPO Mobile App is LIVE!

Get up to speed with TNLA's newest technology update, the EXPO Mobile App. Get a leg up on your competition by bringing EXPO to your fingertips.

Quick Tips on Utilizing the Updated Mobile App:

• Get up to date alerts on current EXPO News
• Register for the Tradeshow and Education Conference
• Search for Exhibitors and find their booth location on the floor plan
• Post and Tweet on Social Networks about your company coming to and being at EXPO, use #TNLAEXPO2012 to follow the conversation
• Research Education topics and speakers, includes videos and more!
• GPS your way to EXPO, the George R. Brown Convention Center is already identified on this google map feature
• Use the QR code to scan for additional information
• Book hotels, find restaurants and things to do
• Astro's are in Town, use the TNLA group rate and go to the ballpark!

Download Here!

or 

Bookmark on your SmartPhone

New Trends in Green Industry Print Technology

NEW Printing Technology Helps to Increase Brand Awareness on Products


The speed of technology is changing at a rapid pace and the printing industry is now able to offer more options than ever. If you are interested in taking your marketing and promotional materials to the next level visit the  Demonstration Stage  on Saturday, Aug. 18th, for Utilizing Mobile Technology Tagging to Promote Your Products by Horticulture Marketing and Printing. Gain tips on printing plant stakes, signage, QR Codes and more!

HOUSTON ASTROS OFFER EXPO AN EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT. 

VISIT HERE AND USE PASSWORD: TNLA 

Texas Music Singer Comes to EXPO

The Nursery/Landscape EXPO is pleased to announce Texas Music artist Kelly McGuire is coming to the EXPO Welcome to Houston Party, courtesy of OHP, Inc.!

Kelly McGuire has won Texas Music Album of the Year and is ready to put on a Texas-sized show at EXPO's Welcome to Houston Party. 

Join Kelly McGuire at the Welcome to Houston Party on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at the George R. Brown Convention Center Ballroom.