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Established in 1951, the ALabama Nursery & Landscape Association (ALNLA) is a professional association for those involved in and allied to the ornamental horticulture industry. Our Economic Impact Study shows what we suspected to be true—our industry contributes a whopping 2.9 billion dollars, including 44,000 jobs, to the economy of our state annually. The mission of the ALNLA, a non-profit trade association whose business is conducted by an elected board of directors, is to promote the success and professionalism of its membership. Through its annual Gulf States Horticultural Expo, educational seminars around the state and its link with other organizations both in Alabama and across the nation, the ALNLA strives to provide the information and support to make your business more efficient and profitable. Together we can accomplish goals that might be impossible for an individual business alone.

From ALNLA President Phillip F. Hunter

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Dear Members,

Is it hot enough for you? I am willing to bet you have heard that question in the past week or two. That, or a comment about the state office elections, or about the oil spill, or the economy, or…? Seems like there is a lot going on, I hope that some of you have had comments about all the orders you have been getting or contracts you have been writing.

Did July show up early? Or just July’s temperatures? By the time you read this, it may be hot and dry, early August, or feeling like September. Watering newly installed landscapes is essential and perhaps obvious, but don’t forget about the customer you shipped to or installed plants for this past winter and spring. An e-mail or phone call reminder about watering will go a long way when that customer gets ready to make their next purchase. While you are at it remind them to be conservative and don’t overwater. Thankfully we aren’t in a drought situation now, but keep educating and maybe we will be better prepared when that problem looms again.

2011 GSHE Dates

NEW 2011 Trade Show Dates

Education - Wednesday, Jan. 19

Welcome Reception - Wednesday, Jan. 19

Trade Show - Thursday & Friday, Jan. 20 & 21

Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center - Mobile, Alabama

From ALNLA Executive Director James Harwell

Greetings from the ALNLA office in Auburn,

So far this summer, June 10^th & 11^th have been the highlight of our ALNLA summer. Thank you, Harvey Cotten and the Huntsville Botanical Garden for hosting our semi-annual Membership Meeting and Summer Program. If you have not visited the Huntsville Botanical Garden, you must make plans to spend time there any season of the year. Under Harvey’s leadership, the HBG is one of Alabama’s tourist gems and an example of what customer and community relations can achieve in promoting and educating the public of the Green Industry.