The Maine Landscape & Nursery Association
is a non-profit, professional trade association with members in all aspects of the green industry. This site is the result of Maine Landscape and Nursery Association's commitment toward promoting, educating and representing its members, as well as to inform and educate the people of this great state.
Our Mission
Since 1970, MELNA's mission has been to promote the use of ornamental plants, products and services. We support all constituent groups of the horticulture industry including landscape, garden centers, interiorscape, grounds maintenance, nursery, greenhouse, arboriculture, hardscapers, irrigation companies, botanical gardens and other allied businesses. MELNA provides a unified voice, communicating to the public the vital role of the green industry in improving the quality of life.
EVENTS
2026 Community Service Project
New Date: October 8, 2026
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Tour of Arnold Arboretum for MELNA Members
October 15, 2026
MELNA Members are invited to join the Independent Garden Centers of Maine organization. Benefits include planned marketing campaigns and increased visibility. Visit IGC of Maine.
Plant Something Maine!
Be part of our nearly half-million dollar marketing campaign that has seen members' sales increase by over 40% in less than a decade! Go to plantsomethingmaine.org
Community Service Projects
If you haven't had the experience, we encourage you to become involved - you will be in awe of what we can do! Volunteer for the next project coming up.
