December 2025

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Green Pencil

From now to next

By Karina Sinclair
Facing fears and pursuing passions — the green trades are full of hopeful innovators, disruptors and dreamers ready for the future.
Newsscape

2026 Garden Trends Report celebrates simple pleasures

Garden Media Group announced the release of its annual Garden Trends Report, Lemonading.

Terra Nova Nurseries showcases plant pairings for 2026

Terra Nova Nurseries, a global leader in plant breeding, has announced 22 varieties to pair with select 2026 Paint Colours of the Year recently announced by major paint brands.

LMN, Greenius, SingleOps merge into new company: Granum

Granum recently announced its launch as the new parent brand uniting LMN, SingleOps and Greenius into one cohesive company dedicated to serving the green industry.

DEWALT Trades Scholarship now accepting applications

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader in total job site solutions, in partnership with The SkillPointe Foundation, announced in November the launch of the 2026 DEWALT Trades Scholarship.

Exmark updates autonomous Turf Tracer with XiQ technology

Exmark has released a number of updates to the Turf Tracer with XiQ Technology operating system.
Feature

2025 State of the Industry Report

By Karina Sinclair
We asked and you answered. Find out where the industry is headed in 2026.

The future looks bright

Recent graduates, young job seekers and individuals transitioning careers share their excitement for the future, their dream jobs and how they envision making a positive impact on the profession, the environment and society.

Maximize your association membership at Congress

Get the most out of your CNLA membership. Connect with benefit providers exhibiting at Congress 2026.

Fit for the job

By Karina Sinclair
The evolution of women's workwear is not just about fashion; it's about empowerment, safety and creating an equitable environment where every tradeswoman can perform her best.
Growing Your Business

From lawn mowers to leadership

By Ryan Markewich
One of the most important jobs of a leader is to see potential in people before they see it in themselves.
Healthy Horizons

First job, first risk

Discover why new hires face the highest job site risks and how employers can build a culture of safety from day one.
Internet Of Nature

Forge your own niche in the green trades

By Dr Nadina Galle
Looking for your perfect green career? Forge your own.
Designers Corner

Finding your way

By John Bright
From salaried to solo — insights and lessons learned from stepping outside your comfort zone.
CNLA News

CNLA News - December 2025

Find out what's happening with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), featuring news, events, articles and more!
Mentor Moment

Beyond the scroll

By Vanessa McQuade
Marketing expert Vanessa McQuade provides strategies for landscape businesses to re-engage their audience amid declining social media engagement.
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