Cindy Whitt

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • June 1, 2021

How NCNLA Members Met the Challenges of 2020

Over the years, the North Carolina green industry has certainly seen its share of unexpected circumstances — like flooding, hurricanes and drought — but no one could have predicted that last year's biggest challenge would be a global pandemic.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • June 1, 2021

Philip Dark’s Passion for Gardenias

Philip Dark of Oakmont Nursery, Siler City, sold his business in March in order to enjoy retirement with his wife, Jane, and focus on his passion: breeding gardenias.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • June 1, 2021

Meet NC State’s New Plant Breeder

Hsuan Chen, Ph.D., joined the Horticulture Science team at North Carolina State University earlier this year to support nursery and landscape plant breeding.

AAA Go Carolinas Magazine • April 4, 2021

Spring Spruce Up: Great Garden Centers in the Carolinas

Budding plant enthusiasts and experienced green thumbs alike can discover something new at one of the locally-owned garden centers in the Carolinas. These shops were essential businesses during the pandemic and have safety guidelines in place so you and your family can have a worry-free shopping experience.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • March 19, 2021

The Van Devenders Retire after 40 Years

Danny and Peggy Van Devender recently announced their retirement from Jericho Farms and Landscape Design of Goldsboro. After serving in the North Carolina green industry for the last 40 years, they decided the time was right for new adventures.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • April 1, 2020

How Grants Creek Nursery uses Instagram

Instagram is a great tool for promoting your green industry business. The photo-sharing app is one of the fastest-growing social networking platforms with over one billion active users per month.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • October 1, 2019

A Loyalty Program Can Boost Customer Retention and Your Bottom Line

Loyalty programs are an effective way to increase revenue and encourage customers to keep coming back for your products and services.

Thrive Magazine • August 1, 2019

Scientists Use Innovation to Accelerate Seed Technologies

Even though their work at the Syngenta Innovation Center in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, is vastly different, researchers Laura Potter, Ph.D., and Tim Kelliher, Ph.D., share a common goal: to deliver better seeds to farmers through innovation.

Nursery & Landscape Notes Magazine • July 1, 2019

New scientific discovery for rapid plant disease detection

University researchers have discovered a faster way to collect DNA from plant tissue to test for disease, which often spreads rapidly across a garden or farm.

Raleigh Magazine • April 8, 2019

Gardening for Good

When you’re planting your garden this spring, consider adding a row to help feed families in need. Plant a Row for the Hungry is a national program that encourages gardeners and community groups to donate produce to those at risk of hunger.

Thrive Magazine • February 1, 2019

Students Explore Ag Careers While on a Virtual Field Trip

More than 45,000 students recently toured the Syngenta Innovation Center and Advanced Crop Lab in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, without setting foot in the facility.

Farm Progress • June 4, 2018

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Raleigh Magazine • May 31, 2018

Capital Boulevard's Hidden Gems

Raleigh is known for its vibrant food and beer scene, running the gamut from nationally-recognized restaurants to beloved hole-in-the-wall joints.