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SPRING 2014
The Newsletter for the California Landscape Contractors Association - Inland Empire Chapter VOL. 14 / NO. 2
A PEEK INSIDE . . . “Obamacare” Chapter Meeting Details .............. 2
A Word from the President ................................. 3
April Meeting Highlights .................................... 4
Educational Seminar: Labor Saving Tools ......... 6
Technical Corner: 5mm Beetle Alert ................. 8
GIHOF Induction Highlights ....................... 10-11
This Issue of the Daily Plant-It is Only Available Online.
www.clca-inlandempire.org
2014 GREEN INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES The newest group of industry achievers to be inducted into the Green Industry Hall of Fame, are: (Standing) Mike Baron, Toro; Leslee Temple, NUVIS; Dr. John Kawashima, University of California Cooperative Extension; George Schmok, Landscape Communications; Fred Hanker, Delta Bluegrass; and Richard Daigle, Irrigator Technical Training School. (Seated) Gary Hayakawa, Three Star Nursery. The Induction Ceremonies were held April 26 at the Black Gold Golf Course in Yorba Linda.
More photos pages 10-11.
Don’t Miss the Next Event...Get Updates on Obamacare at the June 10
Chapter Meeting at LUNA Restaurant in Corona• LCIS rep Ashley Hissong to provide updates and answer questions!
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Join us Tuesday, June 10, at LUNA Modern Mexican Kitchen in Corona at 5 p.m. to get the most recent updates on the Affordable Healthcare Act, a.k.a. Obamacare.
We’re excited to have Ashley Hissong, LCIS Benefits Executive and Certified Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Professional, as our keynote speaker. Ashley will detail what’s new with the Affordable Healthcare Act in 2014, including what’s been changed/updated, what’s been postponed…and more. She will also be available to field questions following her presentation.
Don’t miss this educational meeting where you’ll enjoy great Mexican food, networking with friends and the opportunity to get all the necessary updates and information on the Affordable Healthcare Act that impacts all of us. Cost to attend this meeting is just $10, which includes dinner.RSVP your attendance to Margot Boyer at (714) 726-3843.
LUNA Modern Mexican Kitchen is located at: 980 Montecito Drive, Corona, CA, 92879.
A Board meeting will precede this dinner meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
coming events & more!
Inland Empire 2014 Chapter Officers & Directors
CHAPTER PRESIDENT - Richard Daigle
Irrigator Tech
(951) 538-3575 • fax: (909) 947-2345
TREASURER - Mark Pedicone ET Water
(714) 343-7770
SECRETARY - Marcie Daigle Irrigator Tech
(951) 232-6429 • fax: (909) 947-2345
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP REP. - Pam Kinne Landscape Contractors Insurance Services, Inc.
(866) 330-3177
V.P. EDUCATION - Frank Fontes Casa Verde Landscape
(909) 749-3535
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR/EDITOR - John Hernandez El Dorado Communications, Inc.
(626) 965-5015 • fax: (866) 591-5093
EVENTS CHAIR - Margot Boyer [email protected]
(714) 726-3843 • Fax (714) 970-2023
V.P. SENIOR ADVISOR - Charles Nunley Lakshmi Landscape
(626) 676-1505
WEBMASTER/ASSOCIATE EDITOR - Bronwyn Miller Eyescapes
(949) 466-1222 • fax: (949) 242-3774
DIRECTOR - Andrew Baker Ewing Irrigation
(714) 814-9535
www.clca-inlandempire.org
June 10
Aug. 12
Aug. 16
Sept. 18
Oct. 14
Nov. 12-15
Dec. 5
Dec. 9
Chapter Meeting, Topic: ObamacareLUNA Restaurant: 980 Montecito Dr., Corona.
Board Meeting, Details TBD.
Quakes Baseball Game, Rancho Cucamonga.
Annual Golf Tournament.
General Meeting & Board Meeting, Details TBD.
CLCA Annual Convention, New Orleans.
Chapter Holiday Party.
Board Meeting, Details TBD.
2014 STATE & LOCAL EVENTS
Obamacare is Topic of June 10 Chapter Dinner Meeting in Corona
• LCIS rep Ashley Hissong to provide updates and answer your questions!
WANT INFORMATION ABOUT CLCA STATE & LOCAL EVENTS?For more information about State CLCA events, call HQ at (800) 448-2522, or email [email protected].
Also check their website at www.clca.org.
For more Chapter information, contact any Board Member on page 4.OR visit our website at
www.clca-inlandempire.org
Hello Inland Empire Chapter members! We are well into the spring season and excited for
what the rest of 2014 holds. While I understand we are all busy with work and family, I urge you to continue to stay in touch with your IE Chapter. Take advantage of the support and education we offer you. Remember, networking with your peers and attending educational events will help
you stay “on top of your game.”
Speaking of educational events, we have one coming up. On June 10, we have LCIS rep and Obamacare aficionado Ashley Hissong providing updates on the Affordable Healthcare Act. Join us at LUNA restaurant in Corona and bring your questions; this meeting is not to be missed.
Recent Happenings On April 8, we had a general meeting in Ontario where SoCal Water$mart rep Kirstin Henninger gave us updates on the SoCal Water$mart program offered by the Metropolitan Water District and its member agencies. She also provided attendees with tips for using the millions of dollars in rebates currently available for water efficient landscaping measures to grow their business.
On April 26, the Green Industry Hall of Fame held their Induction Dinner and ceremonies at Black Gold Golf Course in Yorba Linda. The event was a beautiful success with more than 170 in attendance. Those who attended enjoyed a delicious dinner and networking while some of the most
distinguished names in landscaping and related fields were inducted into the Green Industry Hall of Fame. I’m proud to say that CLCA was well represented on the 2014 inductee list with members Mike Baron, Fred Hanker and myself being among the individuals honored this year.
Full photo coverage of this gala can be found on page10-11 of this magazine.
Coming Up We have some fun events on the horizon that you’re not going to want to miss. On Aug. 16, we have a Quakes Game scheduled (great for the whole family) and on Sept. 18, we have our annual Golf Tournament. These two Chapter events always prove to be a fun time! Please save the date and plan to join us!
I hope to see you at one or more of our upcoming activities! ~Richard
PresiDent’s messAge
Irrigator TechRICHARD DAIGLE
Spring is in Full Swing
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2014 CLCA STATE BOARDPRESIDENT – Chuck Carr (818) 388-0214Landscape Contractor, [email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT – Javier Lesaca (661) 836-0229Lesaca Landscape Company,[email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT – Frank Niccoli CWM (650) 592-9440The Village Gardener, Inc, [email protected]
SECRETARY/TREASURER – Ted Sandrowski (530) 345-6101Sandrowski Landscaping, Inc., [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICES – Richard Sheffield (661) 245-1147Antioch Nursery, Landscape & Tree Service, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS – Jessica Centeno (310) 768-4089Centeno’s Landscaping Company, Inc., [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION – Aaron Huxley (408) 824-0181Hunter Industries, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS – Eric Briner (559) 453-2539Briner & Son Landscape Management, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATION – Pete Dufau CLT, CWM (805) 642-1239Dufau Landscape Inc. [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP – James Walker (650) 333-2021Landsculpt Gardens, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Shari Collins (805) 517-1971Gardens 4 the Soul, [email protected]
ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTOR – John R. Hernandez (626) 965-5015El Dorado Communications, Inc., [email protected]
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS COUNCIL (North)Tim Hendricks (800) 891-7710
Cagwin & Dorward, [email protected]
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS COUNCIL (South)Steve Beckstrom CLT, CLIA, CWM (714) 797-8974
Tierra Verde Landscape, Inc., [email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Sandra Giarde cae (916) [email protected]
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APril 8 meeting HigHligHts
JAY MARQUEZBranch Manager
81245 Highway 111Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-0968FAX (760) 342-7072
FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES Pool & Electrical Products rep Steve Allen and Alliance Outdoor Lighting rep Mike Marshall learn ways to grow their business using SoCal Water$mart rebates.
EVENTS CHAIR Margot Boyer enjoys lively conversation with Toro rep Mike Baron before Kirstin’s very informative presentation.
SOCAL WATER$MART rep Kirstin Henninger receives a warm welcome from IE Chapter Treasurer Mark Pedicone at the April 8 Chapter meeting in Ontario. Kirstin, the meeting’s keynoter, provided updates on available rebates through the SCW$ program.
green inDUstrY neWs
The Landscape Industry Certified Technician spring test was held at Cuyamaca College this April. The event brought
tremendous support from the local chapter and community. The site was very full on test day with applicants testing in five different modules, volunteers with jobs ranging from judging to timekeeping to cooking and visitors from the college touring the site. All in all it was a great day!
Thank you very much to the CLCA San Diego chapter and sponsoring companies for their support, time and donations. The test would not be possible without the help of these fantastic volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without you!
SponsorsCuyamaca College, Ewing Irrigation Products, Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply, Horizon, KRC Rock, Lakeside Equipment, Makita, Simplot Partners, Sunstate Equipment Co., and Village Nurseries.
Local CommitteeCoastal Pacific Landscape Management, Green Valley Landscape & Maintenance, Nature Designs Landscaping, Pacific Green Landscape, and Tierra Verde Resources.
Congratulations to the following individuals for earning the Landscape Industry Certified Technician designation: Roberto Aguilar, CLT- Ornamental Maintenance; Samuel Ambriz, CLT- Irrigation; Jose Brambila, CLT- Irrigation (additional module); Luis Camacho, CLT- Irrigation; Israel Carrillo, CLT- Irrigation; Paul Christensen, CLT-
Hardscape Installation (additional module); John DeRoads, CLT- Irrigation; Joe Friars, CLT- Ornamental Maintenance (additional module); Santiago Gomez, CLT- Irrigation (additional module); Michael Hogan, CLT- Ornamental Maintenance; Joel Islas, CLT- Ornamental Maintenance (additional module); Hilario Martinez, CLT- Irrigation; Roberto Martinez, CLT- Irrigation; Amie Meredith, CLT- Ornamental Maintenance; Andrew Palma, CLT- Turf Maintenance; Michael Utterback, CLT- Irrigation; and Robert Vasilieff, CLT- Irrigation (additional module).
More information about the Landscape Industry Certified Technician program, including upcoming test dates, can be found at www.clca.org/certification.
Landscape Industry Certified Technician Update• Thank You San Diego and Congratulations to the Newly Certified!
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the Avenue of the Arts Wyndham Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA.
Included in the $75 registration fee, each attendee will receive the newly released product from Bayer called Specticle FLO, a pre-emergent herbicide. This 18-oz sample valued at $214.57 California Agency Price is designed for long season control of grasses and broad leaf weeds in shrub and landscape beds thus reducing costly labor.
Gordon Vosti, Area Sales Manager from Bayer said, “We are pleased to partner with The Harvest Group at this seminar where attendees will learn about Specticle and get practical ideas on how they can improve their business as well.“
The Harvest Group, a landscape business consultancy, with offices on both the East and West Coast, will provide specific business education at the seminar on…
• How to Find, Attract and Hire the Right People• 10 Ways to Improve Your Marketing and Sales• The Importance of Planning to Ensure Future Success• Simple Proven Ways to Make More Money
Bayer CropScience is one of the world’s leading and innovative companies in producing products for both the lawn care and landscape industry.
The Harvest Group currently does business in 42 states and 5 countries working with owners to increase their sales, net profits and, Harvest Their Potential.
Visit www.harvestlandscapeconsulting.com/bayer/ to learn more about this seminar, or contact Bill Arman at [email protected]
The Harvest Group and Bayer CropScience Partneringto Offer Seminar on Labor Saving Tools on Thursday June 12
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UC Riverside has issued an alert on the Western Bark Beetle that is just NOW vectoring the fatal Foamy
Bark Canker fungus to Coast Live Oaks in California from Monterey County south to Orange County. The beetle
has not been known to carry the disease before and this is compounded by the stress induced by the current drought. This could create catastrophic damage to California’s native oak forests and urban trees alike.
Once an infected beetle bores into an oak truck, there is no treatment to save the tree. An infected branch can and should be removed (and disposed of) to attempt to save the tree and reduce spread of the disease.
Foamy Bark canker fungus blocks the flow of water and nutrients in both the xylem and phloem tissues of the tree. Evidence of the active fungus is a reddish sap and cream colored foam oozing from the cambium layer of the bark. The only evidence on a near dead tree may be the small bore holes left by the beetle. Remove any infected tree immediately and chip or burn the wood. If you have Coast Live Oaks on the properties you manage be mindful to not only observe those trees but the surrounding area for evidence of the beetle or the disease. You may be able to save trees with preventative care if there is evidence of the disease or beetle.
ManagementIn the case of Foamy Bark Canker vector control the best defense is a good offense in cultural practices that improve tree vigor; practically nothing can be done to control most bark beetles once trees have been attacked. Because the beetles live in the protected habitat beneath the bark, it is difficult to control them, POST infestation with insecticides. With drought conditions in California, stressed Live Oaks will become common, which could provide a greater population of infected trees. It is important not to neglect the health, and especially the water requirements of the Oaks you manage. Trees that have received landscape water tend to be dependent on some of that water to stay healthy. Deep root watering is also much more beneficial than surface applications for the benefit of shrubs and groundcovers.
If trees or shrubs are infested, prune and dispose of bark beetle-infested limbs. If the main trunk is attacked by bark beetles and diseased, the entire tree or shrub should be removed. Unless infested trees are cut and infested materials are quickly removed, burned, or chipped on site, large numbers of beetles can emerge and kill nearby host trees, especially if live, unattached trees nearby are weakened or stressed by other factors. Never pile infested material adjacent to a live tree or shrub.
Chemical ControlTreatment must target the adults by spraying the bark so that beetles are killed when they land on trees and attempt to bore into the bark to lay eggs. Chemically treating trees that have been previously attacked will provide no significant benefit and could kill beneficial insects. Systemic
insecticides, meaning those that are implanted or injected through the bark or applied to soil beneath trees, have NOT been shown to prevent attack or control populations of bark beetles. Although new systemic products are being investigated, they are not currently recommended for bark beetle control.
How to Apply InsecticidesProtective spraying for bark beetles must be done by a licensed pesticide applicator. They will determine the specific pesticide to be used and effective timing of the application. The applicator must use a product with bark beetles listed on the label, and mix and apply the formulation following label directions. Proper application involves thoroughly drenching the main trunk, exposed root collar near the base of the tree, and larger branches with a pyrethroid, such as Astro or Dragnet, or any of the flowable (EC) formulations of the chemical carbaryl to prevent new bark beetle infestations. (These products are not available to home users) The material must be applied before the new adults penetrate the bark surface of the tree.
Biological ControlWhen bark beetles attack trees, predators and parasites are attracted to feeding and mating bark beetles. Predators are more important in regulating bark beetle populations than parasites. Natural enemies are highly unlikely to save an infested tree, but they can reduce bark beetle population size, thereby reducing the number of nearby trees that are attacked and killed by bark beetles. The release of predators and/or parasites into sites infested with bark beetles has not been an effective tactic to suppress bark beetle populations. The following natural enemies attack the beetle, but rarely control it: woodpeckers, several predaceous beetles such as the blackbellied clerid (Enoclerus lecontei) and a trogossitid beetle (Temnochila chlorodia), a predaceous fly (Medetera aldrichii), snakeflies, and parasitic wasps.
While this news has the potential to create havoc to our Oak population, it is part of the natural cycle that culls weaker trees from the population which has made the Live Oaks such a durable trees so well suited for our climate. As landscape professionals it is our obligation to protect the assets of our clients, and Oaks are one of the most valuable. Please be vigilant and commutative of this new threat as part of your drought response and overall landscape management.
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A 5mm Beetle Could Bring Down Your 50 Ton Live OakBy Peter Dufau, Dufau Landscape, CLCA Director of Legislation
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Netafim USA, a leading provider of innovative drip irrigation solutions for the landscape and agriculture industries, has ushered in a new era in water-efficient
irrigation system management with the introduction of a new line of intuitive, web-based, smart controllers for the landscape.
Developed exclusively for Netafim by Tucor, the Netafim Landscape Controllers (NLC) are powerful, multi-function landscape controllers expressly designed to maximize the water efficiency of any landscape, while reducing the time, labor and costs incurred when expanding a system into new areas of the landscape.
Setting a new precedent for landscape water-use efficiency, the NLC controllers determine the unique watering needs of a specific landscape by incorporating both historical and current weather data as well as real-time data from soil moisture sensors that monitor the amount of moisture available to plants in each zone.
Putting the industry’s most advanced monitoring and water-saving technology right at the fingertips of irrigation and landscape professionals, the NLC series of irrigation controllers offers an advanced suite of water-management
features that include: intuitive programming for retrofit and expansion, remote management capabilities that allow professionals to adjust programming and review schedules of multiple sites from any internet-ready device, and the ability to seamlessly integrate with Netafim’s Total Cycle Management, the most advanced soil and climate monitoring system available.
“Most weather-based smart controllers are limited in that they determine a landscape’s watering needs based on conditions above the soil, without any insight as to what is happening at the root-zone, where it
matters most,” said Mauricio Troche, director of landscape, Netafim USA. “The NLC controllers incorporate data from both above and below the soil surface to create an ongoing dialog between the controller, climate and landscape, ensuring that the landscape is receiving the precise quantity of water needed for healthy plant growth. When paired with a Netafim drip irrigation system, the water savings is unmatched.” Developed for use in a variety of configurations from basic residential systems to large-scale commercial applications, the conventional (NLC-100S Conventional) converts a conventional system to a water-efficient remote management system, while the 2-wire decoder-based (NLC-100D Decoder) can control up to 100 stations with wire runs of up to 16,000’. The Hybrid (NLC-100S Hybrid) model combines the advantages of a conventional and decoder system, allowing retrofitting of an existing controller and the addition of multiple valves to an existing system without the need for additional labor or cost intensive rewiring and retrenching. Netafim also announced the release of its NLC-3D module, an innovative ‘plug and play’ interface that converts any conventional controller into an infinitely scalable, 2 wire decoder–based controller that uses existing wiring.
“The addition of the hybrid controllers, as well as the NLC-3D module, allows contractors to easily add zones or flow sensing equipment without rewiring the entire system, saving time and costs on the job site when installing or expanding today’s modern landscapes,” added Troche. “By adding the NLC controllers to an already expansive product offering that includes everything from Techline® tubing to filters, regulators, valves, and meters, landscape designers, contractors and end-users are now able to reap the full water, time and labor saving benefits of a complete Netafim irrigation system.”
For more information on Netafim’s line of NLC Landscape Controllers, Total Cycle Management, or the company’s industry leading drip irrigation products visit www.NetafimUSA.com, or contact a local Netafim distributor.
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Artesia Sawdust Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
BEST/Simplot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Briggs Tree Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DM Color Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
El Dorado Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ewing Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 12
Gro-Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Kellogg Garden Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Landscape Contractors Insurance Services . . . . . . . . .2
Landscape Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Netafim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Pacific Sod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
S & S Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Smith Pipe & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Southland Sod Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Southwest Boulder & Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Superior Sod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Village Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
West Coast Turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2014 DAILY PLANT-IT ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATION
Deadline for stories and advertising materials:15th of the month prior to publication.
All advertising is to be paid in advance unless otherwise arranged with Mark Pedicone. Checks made out to CLCA may be sent to Mark at address below. All invoice charges for advertising are due in full upon receipt. Ad schedule charges are prorated for the year. Advertising Agencies: Rates are NET.
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Mailing Address: Direct your checks to: Mark Pedicone, Inland Empire Treasurer, at 634 Pine Ave., Brea, CA 92821. Direct your advertising inquiries and materials, and mailing list changes or additions to: Daily Plant-It Editor John R. Hernandez, 19055 Abdera Street, Rowland Heights, CA 91748; (626) 965-5015, Fax (866) 591-5093, [email protected].
Note: Articles submitted are subject to approval and modification. Chapter or Editor are not liable for misprints or errors, and do not necessarily agree with opinions expressed in byline articles. Articles may be used by other CLCA chapter newsletters, giving proper credit to their source.
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CLCA AMBASSADOR and Green Industry Hall of Fame Co-Founder Charles Nunley and wife Karen made sure all was running smoothly and everyone was having a great time at the annual event.
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MIKE BARON of Toro Company (right) receives his award from IE Treasurer and the evening’s emcee, Mark Pedicone of ET Water. The induction ceremonies were held at Black Gold Golf Course in Yorba Linda.
VALLEY CREST TREE reps Robert and Jill Crudup enjoy the festivities. Robert was inducted into the Green Industry Hall of Fame in 2012.
PAIR OF HONOREES – Good friends Gary Hayakawa of Three Star Nursery, and Dr. John Kabashima of UC Cooperative Extension, were both honored. Dr. Kabashima’s acceptance speech was the funniest ever.
IE PRESIDENT HONORED – IE President Richard Daigle (right) was recently inducted into the Green Industry Hall of Fame during ceremonies April 26. Champion’s Chris Davey presented the award.
REGISTRATION DUTIES were handled admirably by John and Margot Boyer. Margot is the IE Chapter Events Chair.
Industry Achievers Inducted into
IE ASSOCIATE MEMBER REP Pam Kinne of LCIS and husband John, join in the evening’s cheerful atmosphere. The event drew close to 180 of what could be called the “Who’s Who” of the Green Industry.
IE GOLF CHAIR Ted Byrne, a 2009 Inductee, arrived on the scene with friend Candy Nicklen. Ted says to Save the Date for the IE Golf Classic to be held September 18.
INDUSTRY ADVOCATE and all around great gal, Joan Archibald of Old Town Fiberlass does some networking with someone equally involved in the Green Industry, Jill Crudup.
PAST IE TREASURER Joy Fronte always pitches in to help at these events. She is shown here with Grant Mayfield, Barbara Levy, Drew Mayfield and Brandon Burgess.
MEET THE DAIGLES – Marcie Daigle’s sons Grant (left) and Drew (right), came to celebrate the occasion with Richard and Marcie with daughter McKenna. Long-time friend Barbara Levy also attended.
NURSERY GROWERS ASSOCIATION of California rep Mike Babineau networks with Richard Daigle during the evening’s reception.
Green Industry Hall of Fame
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