WNLA E-Newsletter - August 30, 2010
Watch for the above Microsoft Tag on the National Green Centre ads you see this fall. Just download the free mobile app on your phone by going to http:/ /gettag.mobi and then scan the above tag to find out the incredible things happening at the National Green Centre that our ads just don't have room to tell. In fact you can do it now - download the app and scan the above image you see on your computer screen!
Microsoft Tags, QR Codes, 2D tags - whatever software is used they let "you seamlessly connect almost anything in the real world to interactive experiences from your mobile phone," according to Microsoft tags ( http://tag.microsoft.com/business/overview.aspx).
Join us at the National Green Centre in St Louis where Brenda Vaughn of Multipackaging Solutions (www.multipkg.com) will discuss QR Codes and Steve Cissell of 10-20 Media (http://www.10-20media.com/) will disucss them in the context of a broader range of mobile media. "A year from now, Cissel envisions 2D tags becoming the standard for marketing and merchandising at retail " per a June 2010 article in Greenhouse Grower.
Sarah
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Growers Branding Strategy Panel Discussion to Follow Fashion Show at the 2011 National Green Centre
 Join Dr. Michael Dirr with Plant Introductions, Inc, Bill Calkins with Ball Horticultural Company, Jonathan Pedersen with Bailey Nurseries, Greenleaf Nursery Company, and Willoway Nurseries, Inc. for what is sure to be an interesting discussion.
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Welcome Willoway Nurseries of Avon, OH to the 2011 National Green Centre
 Check out Willoway's YouTube videos. For exhibit information for the 2011 National Green Centre, click here.
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Nine Named as 2010 ASLA Honorary Members
 Including Dr. Michael Dirr who will speak at the 2011 National Green Centre. Dr. Dirr will also lead his 3rd biennial colloquium (limit 100 people) and a plant walk at the Missouri Botanic Garden (limit 30 people); both ticket events.
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Toro's Profits Rise
 Irrigation and Green Industry reports that The Toro Company reported a 69% rise in fiscal third-quarter profit as demand for its landscaping and irrigation equipment continued to rebound
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Bailey Nurseries buys 71-acres site
 GIE Media Horticultural Group's Nursery Management and Production reports that the nursery had been leasing the property in Woodbury, Minn
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K-State Horticulture Update
 Give Cool-Season Grasses a Boost; Power Raking and Core-Aeration; Grub Damage on Lawns; Small Peaches; Are Crabapples Safe to Eat; Magnolia Scale
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Events
Sept 7 - 8, 2010 is Hummert's Grand Expo and Midwest Buying Show in St. Charles, MO. Check out www.hummert.com for more information.
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