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Friday, August 27, 2021

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Sian Roses rebrands to Sian Flowers

Kenya: "Revamped assortment, new brand identity, same vision"

“For over 20 years our core business has been the production and export of roses but we have recently decided to diversify into summer flowers,” says Yvonne Chelagat, Business…

"Investors can see through a little volatility in the horticultural sector by now"

The number of mergers and takeovers in the greenhouse horticulture sector is set to rise sharply this year and in the coming years. The number of private equity parties…

Grower out of Pythium in no time

Controlling algae, bacteria and fungi with ultrasonic transmitters

USAF ultrasonic transmitters are excellent at combating algae, something that can actually be seen with the human eye. However, this does not apply to fungi, and even PCR…

Syngenta Group reports strong financial results for sustainability-enabling products

"Demand was strongest for products that help farmers combat ongoing drought conditions"

Syngenta Group today reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2021. Group sales in the second quarter were $7.4 billion, up 28…

Helix Australia's segment on 'The Garden Gurus'

"We are promoting our Boronia varieties on Australian television"

"In addition to our progressive breeding programme of Waxflower, Helix Australia also specializes in the breeding and licensing of Boronia." In conjunction with its breeding…

Belgian floral fair: Magical snowqueen wins golden Florall award

For the first time in eighteen months, the floriculture trade fair Florall was able to physically take place in Belgium. There was a large turnout, which, according to the…

Results of 'We Need More Flowers' campaign

"Two in three consumers encouraged to buy more flowers"

Research agency Motivaction has evaluated the ‘We Need More Flowers’ campaign. The campaign ran in the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom in May, and in France in…

"Silicon application prolongs vase life and enhances quality of cut peonies"

Peony is an important ornamental plant and has become increasingly popular for cut flower cultivation. However, a short vase life and frequent poor vase…

Special Energy 2021

First annual Plant Lighting Short Course starts in October

Working in partnership, GLASE, OptimIA, and LAMP are announcing the first annual Plant Lighting Short Course. "This 6-week modular short course is designed to provide…

Karsten Eggert

The future of CHP in a net-zero world

Robert Ashley, Power Generation Specialist at Mott MacDonald, ascertains that CHP has a future in a net-zero world. In June 2019, the UK Government introduced legislation that…

Photo credit: WilkinsonEyre Architects

"Laying PEX pipe in the ground is much cheaper than for example building a greenhouse"

On the southern periphery of Elliðaárdalur in Reykjavík, an area has been allocated as a so-called urban farm, with the goal of connecting people and nature together in a…

Belgium’s flower sector in full bloom after difficult year

Belgium’s floriculture sector is thriving after demand for ornamental flowers and plants has risen sharply, which is welcome news after the difficulties faced during the…

New futuristic movie takes place in a glasshouse

Ever feel like your whole life takes place in a glasshouse? Well, we might not recommend actually living in one. You might not even dare to after watching the new South…

Lebanon: Recycling drive helps dispose of plant containers

While gardening makes life a little greener, it’s not always the greenest hobby. Plastic plant pots — the black plastic type used with plants sold at most…

DAT Truckload Volume Index fell 8% in July as congestion gripped supply chains

Truckload rates hit new highs and freight volumes remained elevated in July but retreated from June’s record levels, as shippers paid a premium for transportation amid…


Greenhouse construction software tracks international expansion From small tropical islands to mountaintops: greenhouses can be found everywhere these days. Before the construction teams get on a plane or take the car to go to a location, however, a lot of work has already been done. Most of it is computer work and calculations. For this purpose, greenhouse builders use CASTA/Kassenbouw, a…

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US (OH): "Reopening greenhouse to grow flowers that will beautify the city"

Youngstown CityScape’s plans to reopen a West Side greenhouse and use it for a variety of purposes will benefit the community greatly, its executive board president…

China: "We are preparing the largest flower trading place in western Yunnan"

Since last year, Kunming International Flower Auction Exchange Center Co., Ltd. has signed several cooperation agreements with the Yao'an County Government in…

How do cybersecurity gaps threaten our electric infrastructure?

Cybersecurity threats to electric infrastructure continue to be a top-of-mind topic for many business executives. From healthcare and data center facilities to commercial and…

Collin Gallant / www.medicinehatnews.com

Chinook Greenhouse

Canada: 60,000 square foot addition to meet growing demand for trees

A Flats-area greenhouse in Canada will expand this winter to meet growing market demand from tree-reforestation companies. The municipal planning commission…

Today on social media

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Taking Succulent cuttings today and it turns out our plants love us!! #heart #gardening #plants#loveheartleaf #plantlove pic.twitter.com/sCongU2nQz — Allwoods…

UK: Garden Center Association Midlands members receive regional awards

Staff from Garden Centre Association (GCA) member centres in the Midlands received awards during a presentation evening on Wednesday August 25, 2021, at Stratford Garden…

Neil Sullivan / www.theaustralian.com.au

Allambee Flower Farm

Australia: “We are adding 20 ha as the demand for native flowers is definitely up"

In the green hills of Gippsland, amid the flamboyant colours of the Allambee Flower Farm, the coronavirus pandemic feels a long way distant. It’s how Neil and Quynh O’Sullivan…

Scott Ash / Now News Group

US: New varieties make roses easier to grow and many of them were created in Wisconsin

Gardeners might remember the roses their mothers or grandmothers grew that were prone to diseases, had few blooms and had to be tied up in burlap or covered with white…

Prokop Havel, Czech Radio

Czech flowers and plants getting more expensive

Czechs have been forking out more money for nearly everything – and flowers are no exception. The price of garden plants and conifers has made gardening an expensive hobby and…

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