The Horticulture Research Institute (HRI) supports research by awarding competitive grants to scientists conducting applied horticulture research. The Institute has funded over $2 million in research grants.

Spring Meadow is a proud supporter of HRI.

The Spring Meadow Fund is a $200,000  Gold Circle HRI fund which provides grants to researchers working on the development of new ornamental plants. New varieties keep our industry exciting and profitable! That’s why Spring Meadow Nursery, and many of our customers, support this HRI (Horticultural Research Institute) administered fund.

This unique fund is supported by voluntary contributions of 1/4 of 1% added to your Spring Meadow invoice. For each dollar we receive, Spring Meadow Nursery makes a total HRI contribution of three times this amount to further support new plant research.    

The Spring Meadow Scholarship Endowment

Recognizing the importance of well trained, qualified people to the nursery industry, Spring Meadow Nursery has initiated a new  $20,000 HRI scholarship endowment.  The Spring Meadow Scholarship Endowment is one of several HRI scholarship funds set up under the newly created ANLA National Scholarship Endowment.  Aspiring horticulturists will be able to make one application to HRI and be eligible for all scholarships granted by the National Scholarship Endowment.  Our industry needs the best and brightest minds. 

Contact Spring Meadow or HRI to find out how your company can be apart of this exciting new scholarship program.

Students looking to apply for a scholarships should click here

Congratulations to Ms. Michelle B. Jantz, Oklahoma State University - Recipient of the 2005 Spring Meadow Scholarship