News

27 November 2024

Gratitude and Growth: A Thanksgiving Message

Greetings IPPS Eastern Region: Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for all the things I take for granted – being able to get up in the morning, a roof over my head,

27 November 2024

Building a Legacy: IPPS-ER Foundation Updates

The IPPS Eastern Region Foundation is proud to report another successful year. With pandemic shortages behind us and a strong economy, your Foundation awarded over $13,000 in 2024, including $8,000

21 October 2024

Welcoming Our New President, Shelby French

Greetings IPPS Eastern Region: I am honored to be serving as your new President, following in such amazing footsteps of those who have served before. My heartfelt thanks goes out

21 October 2024

Plant Propagation Workshop Series Opens 2025

2025 Plant Propagation Workshop Series Learn basics of sexual propagation, vegetative propagation, and micropropagation via Zoom Presenter: Dr. Mark Bridgen, Professor of Horticulture, Cornell UniversityTeacher of plant propagation & micropropagation for over

21 October 2024

Thank You for Making the 73rd IPPS Eastern Region Conference a Success!

The 73rd IPPS Eastern Region Conference has officially concluded, and we are beyond grateful for everyone’s contribution to this incredible event! This year, we welcomed attendees from 20 states and

04 October 2024

Supporting Southern Region Nurseries Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Relief Efforts for Southern Nurseries Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the Southern Region, devastating horticulture businesses, including Carolina Native Nursery in western North Carolina, which lost 90%

20 September 2024

A Heartfelt Farewell from President Palmieri

September at last! As silly as it may seem, if any one thing has been the most challenging aspect of my year serving as President of the IPPS Eastern Region,

20 September 2024

A Personal Update from Christa Orum-Keller and Family on Peter’s Health

Update from Christa Orum-Keller and Family on Peter’s Health As many of you know, Peter Orum has been a longstanding member of our community, and we wanted to provide an

20 September 2024

Grants for Undergraduate Research – Deadline: October 15th, 2024

GRANTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH - Deadline: October 15th, 2024The IPPS-Eastern Region Foundation is accepting applications now to support undergraduate research in the areas of nursery propagation and/or plant production.Grants of

29 July 2024

President’s Update: Insights on Potting and Progress

At the time of writing this newsletter address, I am looking at the last of our Spring/Summer potting for the 2024 season roll off the production line as we prepare

29 July 2024

Don’t Miss Out: Conference Program Hot Off the Press!

Exciting Program Highlights for the IPPS Eastern Region Annual Conference Get ready for an enriching experience at the IPPS Eastern Region Annual Conference, happening in Columbus, Ohio, from September 24-27,

10 July 2024

Student Poster Session Highlights Plant Propagation Research

Dear IPPS ER Members, We are excited to announce an upcoming event that promises to showcase the innovative spirit and research prowess of our student members: the Student Poster Session