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Perennial producers and retailers of all levels are urged to attend the Perennial Production & Retail Conference, a unique event which offers an intimate educational and networking experience focused on perennials. Through seminars, a tour, hands-on workshops, and a trade show, learn everything you need to know about perennial production and retailing.

Don't think this is a conference focused solely on empowering growers who are currently producing perennials. There is also something for annual growers who have considered growing perennials, and a full program has been developed to help retailers boost their bottom line with perennials

Decisions are made every day in Washington that affect your business. Washington Impact let you know where the threats lie, what ANLA is doing about them, and how you can be a part of the solution. Season 2 of Washington Impact takes you through the 2012 election cycle with a look at the issues that will shape the future of our country and our industry.

Garden Center University has been an integral part of the growth and success of North America's leading garden centers since 2002. The two year course for owners and top managers is a mini-MBA for garden center management. The five "semesters" will improve the profit and market position of both small and large garden centers, veteran companies and new businesses alike.

Today's economy is keeping you up at night. Dr. Charlie Hall explains what it means, and where it's headed, in terms we can all understand. Holder of the Ellison Chair at Texas A&M, Charlie uses his knowledge of Ag Economics and his family's nursery business to look at what economic data and trends mean to your nursery, landscape, greenhouse and garden retail business. You've read Charlie's blog, Making Cents, now get Charlie's Angle on the economy, the environment and the future of the nursery, greenhouse and landscape industry.

Your job as owner, CEO, or general manager comes with unique challenges. ANLA offers an exclusive community of successful owners from around North America to share challenges and wins. The ANLA Knowledge Center's new Owner's Only series delivers advice from top national coaches and business experts on how to deal with the challenges you face at the top.

Hard work is the cornerstone of success, but only if you are applying that effort to the right ideas. You need to know what's happening within your business and your local market. You have to be aware of trends in our industry and in the broader economy. You have to be alert to the challenges coming at you from legislators and regulators in Washington and around the country. Before you start to work hard, make sure you're working smart. Power Up! on the ANLA Knowledge Center.

Impatiens are among the most important bedding plants in the United States, a tried and true performer with spectacular color variety. However, in recent years the greenhouse industry has been challenged by a fungal-like pathogen,Impatiens downy mildew (Plasmopara obducens). Causing premature defoliation and flower drop, over the last few years it has been impacting Europe, especially the United Kingdom, with devastating effect to the marketability of Impatiens there. Beginning in 2008 widespread findings of the pathogen were made in both landscapes and growing operations in eastern parts of the U.S. Fortunately, the industry has been quick to respond. Get the latest science and expert advice on how your growing, landscape or garden retail business should react to this emerging threat.

Boxwood Blight is a new plant disease, first confirmed in the US in October, 2011. It threatens one of our industry's cornerstone crops. The disease can cause significant defoliation and branch dieback to infected plants. It has already caused significant losses and costs for major US nurseries. ANLA and the Horticultural Research Institute are coordinating America's efforts to study, manage and fight this disease while ensuring a sound national approach to regulation to prevent the disruption of shipping, selling and planting. They are also leading the effort to make sure you know the latest information as soon as it is available. Starting right here.

ANLA brings you top speakers from the industry's premier educational event. Clinic remote is training for your whole team, no travel required. 14 speakers, 35 videos deliver the inspiration and education you need to turn a break even spring into a banner year. From Charlie Hall on the economy, and Jim Paluch on setting goals to Sid Raisch on doubling your sales, Clinic Remote will drive your success and profitability.

Direct to you from the floor of the OFA Short Course, OFA Shorts uncovers industry veterans' strategies for maximizing their tradeshow travels. You'll see and hear what works for them as they manage their time and juggle priorities to maximize the results for their businesses. You'll hear management lessons that apply whether you're attending industry functions or operating a growing and changing business.

Garden Idol brings you new plant introductions in a brand new way. Forget polite applause or textbook presentations: Garden Idol delivers 27 introductions from 7 companies across the country in a no-holds-barred, judged competition where you vote to choose the winner!

Trends drive our economy, they drive your business, they drive your success. From understanding how your customers spend their time to which products to grow and sell, trends are critical to your strategic decision making. ANLA brings you nationally recognized trend experts to arm you with the information you need.

The industry's first virtual garden center tour. This collection of 3-5 minutes videos takes you behind the scenes to look at the great merchandising, innovative management and creative ideas - big and small - that make America's best garden centers successful. Join our retail experts from around North America as they tour nationally recognized garden centers - without ever leaving the comfort of your office. While you're at it, bring your whole staff and Hop on the Bus!

Prescriptions for Profit offers expert advice in bit-sized chunks. Join retailing expert, Paul Erickson, for a look at the numbers that are driving your success. From buying decisions at tradeshows and putting the right pricepoint on the products you purchase to knowing when to discount and move them out, Paul offers quick and easy lessons you can apply today.