We had just finished creating our April memes that celebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day when COVID-19 modified our plans (just as it changed yours). Maintaining social distance is pretty easy for a group like NICH. We meet electronically and are scattered across the country. Many of us are faced with new challenges of suddenly finding ourselves unemployed, working from home, kids out of school, and uncertainty and worry. Many of you are essential workers on the front lines of this pandemic. We understand that these lifestyle changes can be difficult for both you and your customers. We … [Read more...] about Resources You Can Use in These Unusual Times
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Work Smart with Plants
Work sapping your energy? Do you find it hard to focus? Plants have been shown to make workers more creative, productive, and motivated while helping them stay calm, relaxed, and focused. Plants at work boost energy, reduce sick leave, and reduce eye strain. Plants also improve air quality by removing carbon dioxide, particulates, and harmful chemicals. Plants should be a part of every productive and happy workplace There is a right plant for almost every workspace. Different plants have different needs, and light and water are the two most important factors to consider when … [Read more...] about Work Smart with Plants
Valentine's Day 2020
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and love is in the air! Plants and flowers make thoughtful gifts with many benefits besides beauty. Use these memes to help get the word out to your customers, friends, and family. These memes are based on research and highlight just some of the benefits indoor plants provide. When posting on social media, use the hashtag #PlantsDoThat. “At NICH, we believe everyone should enjoy the many benefits of horticulture. Why pass up an opportunity to give a plant?” says Mary Kay Woodworth, Chair of the NICH Marketing Committee. “A living, growing plant is a … [Read more...] about Valentine's Day 2020
PlantsDoThat for Pollinators, Fire, Water, Soil, and Cities and Suburbs
A series of infographics developed by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) highlights the importance of landscape plants in conserving and protecting the environment. PDFs of each infographic are available for download at the bottom of this page. “These five infographics help spotlight relevant facts from over 30 sources. The infographics point to ways that #PlantsDoThat to enhance pollinator conservation, protect our water resources, defend against wildfires, maintain soil health and generally improve our quality of life,” according to Dr. Gail Langellotto. NICH … [Read more...] about PlantsDoThat for Pollinators, Fire, Water, Soil, and Cities and Suburbs
Get the Word Out
Help us promote plants and the goods and services that support their enjoyment and use. We have two fall plant promotional pieces to share with you. Take them and use them as you see fit. They are suitable for both commercial and academic audiences and can be printed or used in social media. Leave the NICH logo and add your own. One piece is directed toward indoor plant-lovers (and soon-to-be lovers). The other is for tree lovers. Use the hashtag #PlantsDoThat when posting. … [Read more...] about Get the Word Out
Consumer Horticulture Proposal Reviewers Needed to Impact How Federal Research Dollars Are Spent
Want to influence how federal research dollars are spent on Consumer Horticulture? It’s simple. Volunteer to be a reviewer of Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) proposals. Anyone who works in any aspect of horticulture, from production to end-use, from retail to tree care professionals, industry association representatives, or anyone engaged in the production, handling, processing, distributing or sale of specialty crops is eligible. “The National Institute for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) is asking everyone in the industry to spend just a few hours of their time to review SCRI … [Read more...] about Consumer Horticulture Proposal Reviewers Needed to Impact How Federal Research Dollars Are Spent