Sara Lampela

February 2026

March Dinner Meeting – Wednesday, March 11, 2026. We are pleased to introduce Tim Brotzman, President of Brotzman’s Nursery, Inc., as our…

January 2026

Fundraiser Update – A New Way to Participate! Instead of our February Reverse Raffle, we’re excited to pivot to an option that makes it easier for more people…

December 2025

As we welcome 2026, we want to wish our entire NGLCO community a happy,
healthy, and successful New Year. A new year brings fresh opportunities…

November 2025

Leading The Way: A Message from President Melanie Staron. As I step into the role of President of the Nursery Growers of Lake County, I want to begin by…

October 2025

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE – December 9, 2025. Appetizers provided – Cash Bar. Joey’s Italian Grille…

September 2025

ANNUAL MEETING AWARDS – Industry members, submit your nominations for: Outstanding in the Field – Someone who has contributed new ideas…

August 2025

As I write today, the rain is falling—a very welcome sight. Only a nurseryman might say that, but after a hot, dry summer with storms often passing us by…

July 2025

Don’t delay, register today for Field Day hosted at Debonne Vineyards on August 12th. Download the registration form and email to…

June 2025

Currently Seeking Vendors, Sponsors and Event Attendees! Join us as on Tuesday August 12th as we celebrate the 56th Annual Field Day at…

April 2025

Listen as local nursery owner and historian Mark Gilson tracks down many and discusses how we may once again become the Nursery Capital of America!

POSITION OPEN – Executive Administrator

Part Time NGLCO Executive Administrator As the Executive Administrator for the NGLCO you are responsible for managing projects, events and activities for the board and following up with requests of the president & board members. Maintain records of board meetings, secure location, programming and sponsorships for events, annual memberships, make deposits andprovide detail to the … Read more

January 2025

I want to thank everyone who made the Christmas Open House a great success again this year. We were able to collect enough to donate clothing items…

December 2024

NGLCO CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE – Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Joey’s Italian Grille, 2731 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio 44057…

Calibrating Spray Equipment Training

GEARING UP FOR SPRING? CORE CREDITS (Basic Safety and Handling) By actively participating in this class, you should be able to: Thursday, March 14, 20241:00 – 5:00 PM At Petitti Family of Farms – Willowbend in Perry Register below by Tuesday, March 12th. Limited to 25 participants.

January 2024

Member Spotlight: Havel’s Flowers & Greenhouses; February Dinner Meeting at Grand River Cellars; Membership Renewal for 2024; GREEN NEWS…

December 2023

New Board Spotlight; Member Spotlight
— Klyn; OGIA Webinar; Christmas Open
House; NGLCO Membership Renewal; Meet your 2023-2024 board…

October 2023

Member Spotlight; Clambake & Annual Meeting; New Board Members; 2023 Awards; Christmas Open House; NE Ohio ‘Early bird’ PAT SESSION…

2023 Annual Meeting & Clambake

Our 2023 Annual Meeting, Awards and Clambake event is coming up on Tuesday, October 10th starting at 5:00 pm. Visit the event page for details and to purchase your dinner selections. Rockway Catering is back by popular demand! Please RSVP by Thursday, October 5th.

September 2023

Field Day 2023; Clambake & Annual Meeting; Vote for Member Awards; Loss of a Fellow NGLCO Friend; October tHRIve Webinar…

August 2023

Member Spotlight : Arcola Creek Nursery; Golf Outing Recap; Cultivate; Field Day 2023; Green News: Upcoming Green Events…

2023 Golf Outing

Photo Credit: powderhorngc.com Friday, July 21, 2023 The fun starts at 10:00 AM Powderhorn Golf Course in Madison, OH

June 2023

Member Spotlight: Pam’s Perennials; LOCAL NEWS: Artform Nurseries’ Michael Artino in hospital; Library opportunities for H-2 workers; NGLCO Golf…

May 2023

Member Spotlight: The HC Companies; GREEN NEWS & Upcoming Events; Big Dawgs Axe Throwing: Tuesday June 13th NGLCC Golf Outing Registration…

April 2023

Member Spotlight: A.F. Secor Nursery; Employee Spotlight: Melanie Staron; Tim Kline- 50 years; Spring Shipping Report for Tom Roth; Rusty Oak VISIT…

March 2023

Member Spotlight: NT Logistics; Employee Spotlight: Avonlea Gardens; ATECH VISIT; GREEN NEWS & Upcoming Events…