Boston-based regional trade show New England Grows is ceasing operations. The Grows board of directors, representing the four founding partner organizations, unanimously decided to dissolve and disband both the event and its nonprofit organization.

“The decision to dissolve New England Grows was difficult, but we all believe it is the right decision at the right time,” said Grows President Michelle Harvey of Lakeview Nurseries in Lunenburg, Mass. “Changes both within and outside of the industry contributed to the decision to close Grows, but this does not diminish the significant and positive contributions Grows has made to the local green industry over the past 25 years.”

Founded by New England Nursery Association, Massachusetts Arborists Association, Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association and Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals in 1993, the show’s mission was to educate, elevate and support the region’s commercial horticulture industry.

“We want to thank each and every one of the countless volunteers who worked tirelessly to produce Grows over the past 25 years, as well as the loyal exhibitors who supported the show from day one,” said Virginia Wood, executive director. “Grows was known for its world-class educational programming that brought innovative thought leaders from around the world to Boston, and we are proud to have helped bring this level of excellence to New England’s green industry.”