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About the Rock Star AwardOur Rock Star award honors Emerald Coast Growers employees who demonstrate a sustained high level of performance and inspire others.This month’s honors go to Alexis Thomas, who joined the ECG team 2016.In her five years with the firm, Lexi has tackled many jobs around the greenhouses. She is experienced in plant production, picking, plant care and logistics. Currently, she’s helping out in our very busy shipping department, while still assisting with grass production.Her

We’re all for wildlife. But as gardeners and landscapers know, deer and rabbits can wreak havoc on a beautiful border. So, how do you keep Bambi and Bugs at bay while welcoming pollinators? Plant Monarda! Pollinators love this charming native American genus – and so will your customers!But don’t settle for just any Monarda: We offer two long-blooming, mildew-resistant series that come in a variety of colors. M. didyma Balmy™ SeriesBred for compact habit, heavy flowering from spring throug

The biggest hort show of ‘em all, Cultivate ’21, made history, and is history.We at ECG were very pleased to greet so many of our friends, colleagues, brokers and even competitors at our booth (or theirs).But of course, we were especially delighted to catch up with our customers, large, small and in-between. It’s better to rub elbows than to bump them.  We were also gratified by all the attention paid to our latest introduction, Schizachyrium scoparium Shining Star™ (ECGSS) PPAF. In

There’s no time like the Dog Days to plan for the Holidays!The breeding wizards at Terra Nova Nurseries have outdone themselves – again! – with their world-class Begonias. These multi-purpose beauties are sensational as houseplants, in mixed containers, or in the shaded summer border. And they shine brightest as seasonal decor.We’re known for hardy grasses and perennials, but we have a tender spot for irresistible tender plants. We couldn’t resist these. Your customers won’t, either! Begonia T

Here’s a native genus that took a long time to find its way into America’s gardens. Once there, it’s never looked back.Gaura produces prolific quantities of delicate blooms, in white, pink or bicolor. Borne on slender stems, they’re in constant motion in the slightest breeze. The foliage consists of small, lanceolate leaves that may be rich green, variegated or red. Belleza™ Dark PinkWell-branched, with short flower stems loaded with dark pink bloooms.Height 12 – 18”‘Crimson Butterflie