Who is NICH?

A horticulture collaborative that brings together academics, industry, educators and public gardens to educate our consumers and advance our industry

NICH Board Members

Our People

Natalie Bumgarner- University of Tennessee
Mason Day- JR Peters
Sylvia Gordon- Landscapes by Sylvia Gordon
Pam Bennett- Ohio State University Extension
Sheri Dorn- University of Georgia
Missy Gable- University of California
Heather Kirk-Ballard- University of Georgia
Dave Close- University of Tennessee Extension
Aaron Steil- University of Iowa
Rick Durham- University of Kentucky

NICH board members are volunteers who bring their expertise, passion, and energy to a team that develops content, shares resources, puts on educational events, and brings together members of the horticulture world to promote the value of plants in all areas of life to improve human quality of life and support the sustainability and success of the green industry.

OUr History

NICH through the Years

Great people with passion for the horticulture industry and people have invested in NICH through the years.

2015

Beginning of the big tent NICH vision with ASHS sessions and a DC strategy meeting

2016

USDA planning grant that supported Atlanta and Denver strategic planning meetings

2018

Committees in action and the beginning of the Plants do that series and educational materials focus

2020

Digital and social media efforts with resources to support outreach and engagement during COVID

2024

Collaboration building emphasis

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