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stakeholders. Known for his knack for network of support “Stanton was a good friend and
gathering people, Stanton organized that strengthened an incredibly knowledgeable
the annual horticulture holiday lunch, Maryland’s horticultural
bringing warmth and connection to community. advisor. His willingness to
an industry that thrived on his efforts “Stanton was a good
to build camaraderie. He volunteered friend and an incredibly always help out was impressive
tirelessly at MNLGA’s booth during knowledgeable and very welcomed.”
MANTS, ensuring members were advisor,” said Mark
well-represented. He was a consistent Dougherty of Chapel Mark Dougherty
decades-long presence in this very Valley Landscape Chapel Valley Landscape Company.
magazine, where his articles on pest Company. “His
management set a standard for willingness to always his professional expertise; he was
practical, timely advice.
help out was impressive and very a mentor and friend to many. Brett
Beyond his entomology expertise, welcomed.” Dennis Potts of Potts Karp of Griffin noted, “Stanton was
Stanton embraced broader Consulting echoed this sentiment: more than just a horticulturist; he
green industry issues, from solar “He was always quick to respond was a devoted steward of nature, a
energy to biocontrols. His ability to to plant healthcare questions and teacher, a mentor, and a friend to
unite professionals from various identifications. He was a pleasure many. His enthusiasm for the industry
sectors—landscape contractors, to work with over the years, and his and tireless dedication to sharing
greenhouse growers, nursery presence will be greatly missed.” his knowledge left a mark on all who
owners, and retailers—fostered a knew him.”
Stanton’s influence extended beyond
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