Green Industry Leaders Network

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a 3,600+ page report outlining global challenges we are facing.  Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, joins us to share four shocking takeaways from this report related to water scarcity in the western US and its impact. Check out Jain Irrigation's blog post on this topic, CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

On this episode, Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center Magazine, explains what drives a consumer's purchasing decision for plants in the garden center.  It offers some insights into the research, how consumers made purchases and how the garden center owner can leverage this to sell more plants.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

ICYMI, one of the industry's best event is set to take place next week. We chatted with Warren Gorowitz, director of corporate social responsibility at Hunter Industries, who discussed the National Collegiate Landscape Competitions.  The event put on by National Association of Landscape Professionals, is where horticultural universities and schools come together to compete for scholarships and interview for careers in the horticulture, landscaping and tree care professions. It's the must attend industry event of the year.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

Depending on where you are in the country, ICYMI, it may be time for late-winter pruning.  Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist at Tree Care Industry Association, talks about when the ideal time to prune and benefits of caring for your trees. Whether you're pruning for shape or maximizing your yield, pruning at the right time of year is essential.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

This week I'm discussing things I am looking into like Crypto and how it can be applied to the green industry. It's my new shiny object that has captured my attention and I'm learning about it my spare time. It's not a matter of if it will make its way into the green industry, but when. I discovered a new podcast called Crypto Business with host Michael Stelzner of Social Media Examiner. If you are curious about what it is and how you can apply it to your business its worth the listen.Also some events coming up next week to check out, Social Media Marketing World 22, National Collegiate Landscape Competitions, and big news coming from Gardencomm.org on 3/1, so stay tuned for that.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

It's no secret that the West is in a mega drought. Even with record snowfall earlier this winter, water levels are at a 1,200 year low, while temperatures continue to set records every year. Water is getting more expensive for us all and Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, suggests ideas we should all implement to make every drop count.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

Local businesses, artisans and suppliers are partnering with garden centers to broaden their reach to new audiences. With the record number of new gardeners and DIYers, Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center Magazine, explains how garden centers are partnering together in very unique ways. For the business owners, they know there is a big interest in plants and gardening, and garden centers are getting plants and accessories out in front of those supporting their local businesses.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

With so many plant varieties and species, it's hard to know everything about a particular plant. Which is why Stacey Hirvela, marketing specialist with Proven Winners, and her team created a new podcast, Every Plant Deserves a Podcast. Each episode  she provides a layman's explanation about the plants themselves and interesting facts about them. It's a great way to learn about them, how they are used and more.  This podcast is for the insatiably curious and people who love to learn something new. You don’t need to be a gardener, plant geek, plant parent, or anything like that, to enjoy.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

It's a new year which always ushers in new laws in every state. ICYMI, there are a couple of new water laws on the books and Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions, with Jain Irrigation. He shares insights on what these new laws are and ways you can help save water. For more resources check out the Jain Irrigation Blog. CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

While no one has a crystal ball into the minds of the consumer, it's helpful for garden centers to know what trends to watch for. Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center Magazine, share her insights on what's hot in plants for consumers both inside and outside. People are incorporating more edibles in their traditional landscapes as fresh food supplies are more expensive and uncertain availability. There is also new demand for smaller indoor plants that has many going smaller and easy to grow. CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

When you can't be outdoors in the cold winter months, it's a great time to take advantage of free educational session. ICYMI, we chatted with Warren Gorowitz, director of corporate social responsibility at Hunter Industries, who discussed their online training program which counts for CEUs.   We also shared a professional series webinar coming out next month on Echo Means Business, a thriving community of landscape professionals.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

Happy New Year and thank you for tuning into the first weekly ICYMI episode in 2022! We're talking with Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist at Tree Care Industry Association, about the industry's spring shows. February kicks off show season and with the Omicron variant spreading like wildfire and Covid rates on the rise, is the green industry ready to get back to in-person events? Shows are scheduled to happen but it's anyone's guess as to what travel and attendance will be like. And whether or not you'll see the ROI if you are exhibiting. We've presented a couple points of view here but let us know if you're ready to get out there and enjoy the spring shows.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

Thank you for tuning into the last ICYMI episode in 2021. I spoke with some of my favorite industry colleagues who helped me close out the year. Each offering some interesting perspectives on things you might have missed or hadn't thought about that effect the green industry.We've received favorable feedback about these ICYMI episodes through conversations within my network, and they have encouraged me to return to a weekly schedule with this podcast. Our resolution for the new year, is to get ICYMI back on a weekly schedule and covering one segment or piece of news going. It will result in shorter episodes but I think this will make events and news that happen in our industry more timely and relevant.Enjoy this episode and we wish you for great things to come in the new year.Using tech to solve our water issues - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationSupply Chain: what to expect in 2022 - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesIs tech

There is so much going on in the green industry this month, here are some important updates in case you missed them.Underestimating the Drought in the Western US - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationState of the Industry Report- Garden center owners provide insights into their businesses  - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineWomen in Tree Care  - Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist at Tree Care Industry AssociationPreparing for the Irrigation Show and Conference 2021 - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

There is so much going on in the green industry this month, namely it's now fall and that means our industry is hard at work with its fall season plans.Garden centers are featuring one-stop fall decor bundles for homeowners - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineChallenges irrigating water-loving cannabis crops - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationSEO: Why backlinks have made a comeback and why they're important  - Stacey Hirvela, Marketing Specialist at Proven Winners Color Choice ShrubsGIE Expo and Landscapes are in the books, here's what's ahead for both in 2022 - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

There is so much going on in the green industry this month, namely it's now fall and that means our industry is hard at work with its fall season plans.Garden centers are making it easy for consumers to select plants - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineNew Turf removal incentives and more - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationFlower farmers are becoming the next big thing - Stacey Hirvela, Marketing Specialist at Proven Winners Color Choice ShrubsTCI Expo is on and they are turning up the test kitchen this year - Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist at Tree Care Industry AssociationFall trade shows are still on and in-person - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

There's always plenty going on in the green industry and ICYMI helps provide some insights on what these industry leaders are paying attention to. This month on the Green Industry Leaders Network - ICYMI episode:Cannabis Conference 21 - Clayton Tharrington, Pro Channel Manager at Corona Tools, attended the event and provides some insights on what happened at the event, state of the industry and more.Communicating the value of plants to new gardeners with Stacey Hirvela, Marketing Specialist at Proven Winners Color Choice ShrubsIrrigation Supply Disruption and what that means to landscape contractors - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesGarden center sales boon in 2020 in the Top 100  - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineHistoric low water levels in the West and more - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationGrapple and Knuckleboom cranes use is gaining traction in the tree care industry and why that matters - Tchukki Anders

Thank you for tuning in to another ICYMI episode on the Green Industry Leaders Network. These episodes are all about interesting stories, information and insights that have an impact on the industry. Given the general demand for all of our products and services these days, the Green Industry Leaders Network is taking a pause from publishing an episode each week and focusing on the a monthly ICYMI episode. Our goal is to get back to a weekly episode at some point, however we may cover a topic outside of ICYMI from time to time.First on this month's ICYMI, we caught up with Kate Spirgen, editor of Garden Center Magazine to talk about Cultivate 21 and key takeaways, then talk about in-person garden center events like Garden Center Conference & Expo for IGC owners, wanting to grow their business.Following that, stay tuned as we discuss QR codes with Stacey Hirvela, marketing specialist for Spring Meadow Nursery and Proven Winners Color Choice. She shares how QR codes have skyrocketed back to the forefront and

Extreme heat and drought discussions are blanketing the news headlines, from predictions of dangerous fire seasons in the western US, to reservoirs like Lake Mead falling to historically low levels and could trigger an official shortage declaration for the first time.In the Pacific Northwest, not only is this week scheduled to break more than 300 temperature records, the federal government is trying to preserve scarce water resources in the Klamath River Basin. They want to ensure the survival of fisheries necessary to tribal nations however farmers are calling on local irrigators to release the water, causing serious tensions in the area.What's possibly the most interesting is the fact that areas generally not affected by droughts, are experiencing extreme heat and undergoing water restrictions. All of this new impacts the green industry including agriculture, landscaping, tree care and horticulture. So with July being Smart Irrigation Month, we're dedicating this ICYMI episode to covering some of these stor

Look in any high-end home design magazines, or visit lavish gardens and properties and you will no doubt, see skillfully manicured topiaries flanking each side or a stately entrance. As well as shapes like animals and geometric patterns that give any garden a formal look and feel. It's something that doesn't require a tremendous amount of skill to do but with the proper tools and plants, you too, can make your home entry look stately also.In addition to artistic topiaries, many home owners are lacking space in their yards to grow things like fruit trees. So an equally artistic form for fruit trees, is espalier. Shaping and training a tree to grow flat against a building or taking advantage of a small, norrow space in your yard. It's a practice that has been done for centuries and not only produces dramatic, sculpted trees, but also bears some incredible fruit.Joining me on this episode is Denise Schreiber, experienced and studied horticulturist and arborist who is a successful author and professional speaker.