Newsletter: February 2025
At Hortis, we’re always looking for new ways to help you work more efficiently with less effort. Our latest rich text notes feature may seem like a small change at first, but as you explore it further, you’ll discover new levels of flexibility in how you capture and manage information.
Following up on our popular December webinar, we’ve also published an article: “Tips to Revitalize Your Plant Collection Data.” Be sure to check it out for practical insights on keeping your records fresh and valuable.
Additionally, our latest user survey revealed that 40% of our users discovered Hortis through referrals and word of mouth—an incredible testament to our community. A huge thank you to everyone who has shared their experience with others! Your support helps us grow and continue to improve.
Introducing “Rich Text Notes”
When it comes to recording unstructured information, notes are invaluable. That’s why we’ve dedicated considerable effort to enhancing how notes can be used more effectively—and we’re thrilled to introduce our new “Rich Text Notes” feature!
With this update, taxa, accession, and plant material notes in Hortis now support basic formatting options you’d expect, including lists, headers, and text emphasis. But that’s just the beginning. You can also link to external documents—such as permits, assessments, and invoices—ensuring all relevant information is easily accessible.
However, there is more! You can now reference taxa, accessions, and plant material records directly within your notes. Simply type @ and select the record you want to link to. This makes it easier than ever to keep your data connected and contextualized.
For example, an accession note might now look like this:
Your notes can now be more expressive and informative than ever, giving you greater flexibility in capturing and organizing information.
Learn more: https://www.hortis.com/changelog
Revitalize Your Plant Collection Data with These Expert Tips
Keeping plant collection records accurate and up to date is essential, but it can also be challenging. In our recent article, “Tips to Revitalize Your Plant Collection Data”, we share practical strategies to help you streamline your data management, improve record accuracy, and make better use of your collection insights.
Whether you're looking to refine data entry processes, enhance collaboration, or leverage new digital tools, these tips will help you get the most out of your plant records. Read the full article and start optimizing your collection data today!
Refer a friend - everyone wins!
We're dedicated to providing the best tools for our users. As a non-profit, growing our community strengthens our impact and enhances the support we offer. If you love using Hortis, sharing your experience can make a real difference—your recommendation helps others discover the benefits!
“Refer a new garden to Hortis, and when they sign up, both you and the new garden will receive an additional free seat for 12 months!”
👉 Learn more: hortis.com/referral-program
Curious about how Hortis could support your work? Explore our success stories to see how others use Hortis to streamline their plant records.
📖 Read more: hortis.com/blog/topic/success-stories
Zoo Horticulture Webinar, March 5th
Lastly, we’re excited to highlight our upcoming webinar on Zoo Horticulture titled “Enhancing Botanical Collection Records, with Curators of Horticulture at Two Leading Zoos”.
Join us for an engaging webinar featuring Indianapolis Zoo and Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium curators of horticulture Suzie Steele and Joe Williams as they discuss the impact of botanical records on missions such as visitor education and species conservation.
👉 Learn more and register for this event: https://species360.org/blog
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