The Perennial Plant
Association (PPA) is dedicated to improving the perennial plant industry by
providing education to enhance the production, promotion and utilization of
perennial plants. Each year members cast their vote for an outstanding
perennial to become the 'Plant of the Year' which must meet the following
criteria: Suitable for a wide range of climate types, Low
maintenance needs, Easily propagated - true from seed or vegetatively
propagated, and Exhibiting multiple seasonal interest.
Red Barn Perennials
is proud to be a member of the Perennial Plant Association and your local source for PPA recommended plants.
The
American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) provides education, research,
public relations, and representation services to members. This support
helps to provide the public with quality plants, landscape design and
installations, and related products and services. The ANLA works to foster
plant standards, advocates a system of reasonable and scientifically-sound pest
and disease safeguards for interstate plant shipments. Long the leader in
the area of plant protection, it was instrumental in the plant-quarantine system
designed to protect U.S. plants from dangerous and costly infestations.
The ANLA and its members, advocate environmental enhancement through plants and
landscaping.
PLNA represents horticultural businesses in Pennsylvania and the companies
that supply them. Their programs, products, services and philosophy are based on
our beliefs that
The horticultural industry is vital to the
economy, environment and the quality of life in Pennsylvania, its communities,
and its citizens.
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The horticultural industry seeks to
enhance the beauty and be a good steward of our environment.
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The landscape and nursery industry is a complex and
multi-faceted one with diverse needs and resources that are maximized when
businesses work together.
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Horticultural businesses should be led and managed by
skilled and knowledgeable landscape and nursery professionals.
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Horticultural professionals need lifelong learning and
exposure to new ideas to thrive in today's competitive business environment.
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Our customers value high quality horticultural products and
services and seek to be knowledgeable about them.
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Our businesses must be successful in order to be responsive
to our customers.
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Last Modified:
January 17, 2008