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Steps on How to Handle ICE Visits

Compiled by Jennifer Zurko

With the increase of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits to businesses and communities around the country, a reader suggested we share some guidelines to help you understand how to handle these situations professionally and lawfully.

Cover Story

Shopping the Shows

Jennifer Polanz, Ellen C. Wells & Jennifer Zurko

This year’s winter shows gave us a plethora of endcap-worthy products to share.

Cover Story

Winter Trade Show Highlights

Chris Beytes & Jennifer Zurko

No matter the weather, rain or shine (or snow or cold), we brave the elements to attend as many new year events to bring you an early sneak peak of the newest products.

GT in Brief

On the Move

Jennifer Zurko

Aris; Bailey; Ball Horticultural Company; North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association; Star Roses and Plants

GT in Brief

More 2025 AAS Winners Announced

Jennifer Zurko

All-America Selections (AAS), North America’s non-profit plant trialing organization, announced five new AAS Winners for the 2025 gardening season.

GT in Brief

More Room for Rain Wands …

Jennifer Zurko

Along with 14,000 sq. ft. of brand-new office space, Dramm now has 84,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and factory space to assemble, package and ship all of their water-focused products.

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Away/Toward, More/Less

Jennifer Zurko

Maybe one of the things under your More List is staying up on the trends, paying more attention to what’s new with indoor plants or investing in new automation.

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H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates Published

Jennifer Zurko

The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has published the new Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for range and non-range occupations in the Federal Register for the H-2A visa program.

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On the Move

Jennifer Zurko

Ball FloraPlant; Ball Seed; Ball Seed Cut Flowers; BioWorks; Monrovia; Hoffman Nursery; Profile Products; Sollum Technologies

GT in Brief

Eason Becomes 100% Employee-Owned Through ESOP Transition

Jennifer Zurko

Eason Horticultural Resources (EHR) announced its transition to an employee-owned company through an ESOP structure last fall.