Buxus spp. can now be shipped to the US from BC as a newly designated pest free area. Thanks to Read More…
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Posts Categorized: Retailers
Arborist Technician Apprentice Technical Training
Jan 8 – Mar 1, 2024 | Registration Deadline Jan 5 KPU has assembled an incredible group of highly skilled Read More…
Advisory Group for KPU
KPU is looking to develop courses and workshops on applied generative artificial intelligence (GAI) use in different industries and is Read More…
Options for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction in the BC Greenhouse Industry
This study is a result of a collaboration with the BC Greenhouse Growers Association (BCGGA), BCLNA, and UFG (United Flower Read More…
Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy Application Open for Summer 2024
DEADLINE January 10, 2024 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for Read More…
Pathways to Change: Horticulture and Invasive Species Conference
Online | Nov 8-9, 2023 The conference will provide an opportunity to educate, increase awareness, share knowledge on preventing the Read More…
West Coast Women’s Show was Oct 13-15
BCLNA secured a half booth at this show as part of the Plant Something BC! marketing campaign. The show was Read More…
BC Home and Garden Show
Feb 8-11, 2024 | BC Place Stadium, Vancouver BCLNA has secured a booth on behalf of garden centres at this Read More…
Importing Christmas Trees from Oregon
If you are ordering Christmas Trees from Oregon and have run into issues with your supplier regarding shipping instructions from Read More…
Plant Something BC!
Get in the game with this year’s Plant Something initiative – It’s Plant Something BC! and we want all our Read More…
Chilliwack Climate Fair
April 13 & 14, 2024 BCLNA has booked a booth at the Chilliwack Climate Fair – this is an opportunity Read More…
Katie Tamony’s Keynote Tips – Recipe for Seeing Differently
Never get used to anything Entertain the child in you Embrace procrastination (leave room for inspiration) Know your obsessions Develop Read More…
Garden Centre – Creating a Community of Collaboration
Partner up with local artists to cross-promote customers’ intersecting hobbies. At the FARWEST Show, Keynote Speaker Katie Tamony, Chief Marketing Read More…
West Coast Women’s Show
Oct 13, 14, & 15 | Tradex BCLNA has acquired a small booth at the West Coast Women’s Show. This Read More…
How to Be Your Customers’ Information Destination
Liz Lark-Reilly says “…with an abundance of plant care info on the internet, how can we ensure that our customers Read More…
Garden Centres Canada Peer Group
Garden Centres Canada invites you to join the Garden Centres Canada Peer Group! Groups are dedicated spaces on Facebook that Read More…
Woodland Wonderland
Forest creature motifs and muted, earthy tones are having a hot décor moment amongst millennials and baby boomers. The classic Read More…
MasterGardener.ai Chatbot
This tool delivers helpful, detailed, and prompt answers in a conversational manner on topics including plant care tips, landscaping advice, Read More…
Champion of Blooms
The Jeana (Phlox paniculata) Crowned Perennial Plant of the Year The Jeana has emerged victorious, claiming the coveted title of Read More…
Keep Employees Safe from Heat Stress This Summer
Free downloadable poster on heat stroke and how to avoid from AgSafe HERE.
Phlox paniculate ‘Jeana’ – Perennial Plant of the Year
Garden Centre Daily article notes Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ is an exceptional garden phlox reaching five feet tall and four feet Read More…
Boost Your Business Technology Grant
Get up to $15,000 to boost your business technology from this program to help with inventory, supply chain logistics and Read More…
The 2023 Buyer’s Guide is Here
The printed version of the 2023 BCLNA Buyer’s Guide has been sent out. Our digital version is now live on the Read More…
Effective Recruiting with WorkSafeBC’s Hire a Worker Program
WorkSafeBC’s free Hire a Worker Program can help you address the labour shortage by matching BC employers with experienced workers Read More…
Reminder: BC Employer Training Grant
Receive up to $300,000 for Skills Training! The BC Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium, and large enterprises Read More…