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HEADLINES/CALENDAR
managed the business from her basement when she wasn't
working as a librarian.
Following John's early passing, Kurt led Dramm Corp. for
over 45 years, expanding it into four segments: Commercial
Greenhouse Equipment, Retail Gardening Products,
Drammatic Organic Fertilizer, and DRAMMwater for
greenhouse water treatment systems. Kurt passed away on
May 16, 2023.
Proven Winners
Appoints
Director
of Product
John Gaydos (left) and Noah
Derohanian. Photo courtesy
of Proven Winners.
Development
Proven Winners
named Noah Derohanian
its new director of
product development.
John Gaydos, the firstever
Proven Winners
employee will reportedly
retire in April 2025.
" I couldn't be more
excited to build on the
relationships I already have with our stock facilities as
well as being at the forefront of the quality products being
shipped to our propagators, " Derohanian said.
Derohanian follows in Gaydos' footsteps, who has been
mentoring him throughout the stock season. He will
continue to do so until he retires.
" I am looking forward to working with Noah as we move
through this transition, " Gaydos said. " I have worked with
him over the last seven years and truly admired his leadership
skills, cultural knowledge and love for life. It is my pleasure to
have Noah join the Proven Winners organization. "
Derohanian brings experience and expertise from his
career in the horticultural industry. For the past seven
years, he has excelled as the lead grower at Pleasant View
Gardens, overseeing six growers and managing eight acres
of greenhouse space.
Jackson & Perkins Roses Awarded
Two of Jackson & Perkins' Floribunda roses, Like No Other
and Soaring to Glory, have been named winners in the 2025
American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) program.
The AGRS program is known for its rigorous evaluation
process, assessing roses based on their ability to thrive
in different climates. This recognition gives gardeners,
landscapers, and garden designers confidence in selecting
roses that offer consistent beauty and fragrance with
manageable care requirements.
CALENDAR
To view the full events calendar, go to lgrmag.com/events
Grow Your Business
& Transform Your
Community
Jan 8-14, 2025
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas
dallasmarketcenter.com/markets
Jan. 8-10, 2025
MANTS
Baltimore
mants.com
Learn how America in Bloom
connects consumers to your
products and services.
Participation in America in Bloom
creates opportunities for horticultural
businesses to showcase the
value of plants and landscapes in
communities.
Learn how at AmericaInBloom.org
Jan. 14-20, 2025
Atlanta Market
Atlanta
atlantamarket.com
Jan. 22-24, 2025
Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
tpie.org
March 26-29, 2025
California Spring Trials
Various locations throughout California
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