New Plant Evaluation Program Hires Exec Director

Jennifer Polanz

The collaborative plant evaluation effort called Syn-RG has contracted with Woody Bibens & Associates to hire Emily Bibens Chung as the executive director for the program. Emily is also vice president of Woody Bibens & Associates, where she’s worked since 2009.

“I’m excited to work with Syn-RG as they launch the Handpicked for You trustmark program,” says Emily. “The plant selection that is available to consumers can be overwhelming, particularly for new and younger gardeners. Knowing that the plants in the Handpicked for You program are all backed by multi-year trials conducted by growers and independent garden centers will provide the reassurance and proven track record new gardeners need to be excited and confident about their plant purchases.”

Syn-RG is led by five founding members: Prides Corner Farm, Overdevest Nurseries, Willoway Nurseries, Saunders Brothers Nursery and Sheridan Nurseries. The focus is a certification program that provides consumers with the assurance of success when they buy plants. GP