A Conversation with Women in the Green Industry Award Winner Linda Nelson

Linda Nelson, president of Greenscapes winner of Green Industry Pros’ inaugural Women in the Green Industry Award, talks how she got into the industry, challenges and successes she’s faced along the way and more.

June 17, 2022

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Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb chats with Linda Nelson, president of Greenscapes in Naples, Fla., and winner of Green Industry Pros’ inaugural Women in the Green Industry Award. Nelson talks about barriers she’s faced throughout her career, what the green industry can do to encourage more women to step into the industry and more.

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2024 State of the Snow Industry: Snow Time

Snow contractors around the country provide an in-depth look at how the snow and ice industry played out last year and what they expect for the coming year.

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Best Ways to Finance Growth

Whether you're looking to expand your service offerings, invest in new equipment or hire additional staff, having the right financial strategy in place can make all the difference. Here's how to ensure you have the right plan in place.

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Participate in Green Industry Pros State of the Industry Survey

This year, Green Industry Pros is asking readers to take part in a survey about the current state of the green industry. Participate in the survey, and you will be automatically entered to win a $50 gift card.

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Women in the Green Industry: Sonoran Oasis Landscaping's Deborah Munoz-Chacon Named Overall Winner

From the beginning, Deborah Munoz-Chacon wanted her company to do things differently from a lot of the other companies operating in Tucson. Here's how she accomplished just that over the last two decades.

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Women Who Win

Check out the winners of this year's Women In The Green Industry Award.

Nicolette McCary and her husband David McCary bought Seattle Sustainable Landscapes in 2022.

Women In The Green Industry: Nicolette McCary of Seattle Sustainable Landscapes Wins Up-And-Comer Award

How Nicolette McCary went from oceanography student to sales and marketing guru to owner of a sustainability-focused landscape firm. Here's the story behind the 2024 Women In The Green Industry Up-and-Comer Award winner.

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Women In The Green Industry: Jennifer Lemcke, CEO of Weed Man, Wins Seasoned Pro Award

At 16 years old, Jennifer Lemcke viewed the green industry as a way to earn pocket change. Here's the story of how all of that changed and how Lemcke eventually rose to the position of CEO of Weed Man-Mosquito Hero.

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Green Industry Pros Opens Nominations For 2024 Women In The Green Industry Award

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Green Industry Pros Women In The Green Industry Award, which recognizes outstanding female leaders whose accomplishments offer a road map for other women looking to shape and advance the green industry.

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2023 Women In The Green Industry Award Winners

Green Industry Pros presents the winners of its 2023 Women In The Green Industry Award.

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Upping The Percentage of Women In Green

While the green industry is comprised of only 9% women, the overall U.S. workforce is comprised of 47% women. Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb discusses why the green industry should focus on bringing more women into the industry.

Ana Avalos tells all about when it means to be a woman in the green industry.

Hear What It Means To Be A Woman In the Green Industry

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb sits down with Ana Avalos, owner of Colorful Impression Landscapes in Santa Rosa, Calif., and winner of the 2023 Women In The Green Industry Award winner, to discuss what it means to be a woman in the green industry.

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2023 Women In The Green Industry Award Winner: How Ana Avalos Prevails in the Industry

The story of how Ana Avalos, winner of the 2023 Women In The Green Industry Award, transformed her childhood dream of working in the landscape industry into a colorful reality, despite challenges along the way.

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Nominations Open For Green Industry Pros 2023 Women In The Green Industry Award

Are you or someone in your organization an outstanding female leader embodying what it means to be a woman in the green industry? If so, this award is for you! Submissions close Feb. 24.

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Clearing the Path

Green Industry Pros Editor Sarah Webb discusses the winners of the 2022 Women in the Green Industry Award and encourages readers to incorporate more female employees into their companies.

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Deadline Extended for 2022 Women in the Green Industry Award

To give everyone an opportunity to celebrate exceptional female employees, we have extended the deadline to March 25, 2022.

Green Industry Pros Introduces 2022 Women in the Green Industry Award

Honoring the female leaders and professionals whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples influence others in the landscaping community.