We are proud to announce that four in-state students attending West Virginia University studying landscape architecture are receiving $5,000 each, thanks to our Marcus W. Rennix scholarship program. The WVNLA board of directors approved their applications at its October 22 meeting. Congratulations to: Joshua Cross of Summit Point, a senior majoring in Landscape Architecture, […]
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Mark your calendars for February 18 and join the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association’s Winter Symposium at Embassy Suites in Charleston, WV. This year’s symposium features a lineup of distinguished design speakers who will explore the latest trends in horticulture, highlight up-and-coming shrubs and perennials, emphasize the importance of botanical names, and provide insights […]
Read More...On August 13, a sugar maple that WVNLA donated to replace a damaged oak tree on the Capitol grounds in Charleston was planted. The 20-foot Acer saccharem stands as sentry to the southeast entrance of the Capitol. This planting continues a legacy. In 1989, WVNLA donated another sugar maple at the Capitol to commemorate its […]
Read More...Hear what WVNLA board member, landscape architect and president of Biafore Landscape Development in Morgantown Michael Biafore values about membership: Don’t miss out on cash rewards and the chance to grow our Association through WVNLA’s Membership Drive, effective through December 31 2025. New members who join us during that time will receive a buy-one, get-one-year […]
Read More...WVNLA welcomes the following new members: Tussey Enterprises Active member Ryan and Ben Tussey 150 Shannontown Rd Beckley, WV 25801 304-222-2416 tusseyenterprises.com Landscape construction, landscape and lawn maintenance, landscape lighting, hardscape design and installation, retail garden center. Quiet Cuts – Electric Lawn Care, LLC Active member Kurtis Conley 109 Sturm Road Huntington, WV 25705 […]
Read More...In celebration of WVNLA’s 85 years of service to its members and to the people of West Virginia, we’re combing the archives to paint a picture of the Association’s early operations. Summer meetings and family picnics were a regular feature of the (then) West Virginia Nurserymen’s Association when they met for their twelfth summer in […]
Read More...Congratulations to Skylar Welch who obtained his Certified Professional Horticulture credentials on July 9 when he passed the exam. Skylar is a Foreman/Meadow Specialist at Native Havens, LLC, in Kearneysville, WV. Applicants for certification must meet education/work experience standards and obtain a score of at least 70% on the exam, which consists of 100 multiple […]
Read More...The Marcus Rennix Scholarship is open to horticulture, landscape architecture, or nursery and greenhouse management West Virginia native students who have completed half the required courses in the relevant major and maintained at least a 2.5 grade point average. The criteria prioritizes scholarships to West Virginia citizens wherever they are studying in an effort to […]
Read More...West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association will offer a Pesticide Applicators Education Course on Wednesday, February 19,2026 at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. Registration opens in December. West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association will administer the Certified Professional Horticulturist exam at 3:30 p.m. February 19, 2026 at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. Cost to take […]
Read More...WVNLA announces a Membership Drive, effective through June 30, 2025. New members who join us during that time will receive a buy-one, get-one-year free membership. Here what WVNLA board member and owner of Riverside Sod Farm Betsy Raynes says about member benefits. Thanks, Betsy. We couldn’t have said it better. Now’s the time. Click […]
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