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Pirita Luolamaa-Vollebregt, Novarbo Oy:

"Sphagnum: a sustainable alternative to peat"

Last year, Finnish Novarbo Oy (part of Biolan Group) put its first commercial slabs of mosswool on the market. This new substrate, which is a combination of sphagnum and peat,…

Vacancies:

Financial drama unfolds at pot and bedding plant growers in Germany

In January only, horticulutral company Lars Dehne in Wiesmoor, Germany had to throw away 10,000 plants daily. As result of the lockdown, Dehne, as well as many other growers…

$24 Mln worth of drugs hidden in flower shipments uncofered in giant finnish bust

In the international drug scheme spanning several countries and that ran for several years, various types of narcotics were artfully concealed in the…

"More light with a smaller fixture"

The development of LED lighting for greenhouse horticulture is constantly developing. The Dutch Powerhouse Monarch from Oreon was introduced exactly one year ago at Fruit…

Looking back and ahead with Westhoff

North America: "The major challenge/opportunity will be whether we can grow enough material"

With the bulk of ordering season behind them, and as they prepare for the coming spring season, Westhoff is eager to share some of the developments. However, before showing…

February 9 and 11, 2021:

US: Virtual Proven Winners Landscape Roadshow just around the corner

This year's Virtual Proven Winners Landscape Roadshow is just around the corner. Next week, on February 9 and 11, from 3:00-5:30 PM EST, there will be a lineup of landscape…

Dümmen Orange:

"New chrysanthemum Ilonka set for large-scale market launch"

After many years of faithful service, over the next few weeks Dümmen Orange will be replacing its top chrysanthemum Bacardi with its successor Ilonka. A chrysanthemum with…

Nick Boelen, international sales director Agrolux

"Competition in the market is necessary and makes us better and smarter"

For Agrolux, the market for assimilation lights in horticulture offers tremendous growth opportunities. To expand its leadership team and drive further growth, Agrolux has…

Special Climate

Tip: Melt the snow immediately

Dutch, German and Belgian greenhouse growers preparing for snowfall

This weekend, snowfall is expected in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. This, in combination with permafrost temperatures, could easily result in massive snow pressure…

CAN: Florists struggling to get flowers for Valentine's Day in Toronto

Florists are struggling to get flowers this year as the pandemic jeopardizes supply, which means getting a bouquet for your bae might be harder than normal come Valentine's…

Geotext Pro of TerrazzaMC

Cost and time reduction for nursery management

Ever heard about Geotext Pro? It is a cleaning kit solution for nursery management and with the new AXI-brush option, maintenance of anti-root fabrics and outside pavements is…

US local nurseries preparing for spring

While it may be February with snow in the forecast, local nurseries are preparing for the demand for spring planting. According to Tommy Cantrell of Tommy’s Garden Center, the…
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Study on effect of light sources on growth characteristics of Korean Chrysanthemum

Longer photoperiods in the form of night break (NB) were applied in chrysanthemum to inhibit the flower bud differentiation for regulating the production and supply in the…

Best Human Capital & Advisory Group publishes chacklist

Exit planning: Attracting buyers and investors

Is it time to sell? Best Human Capital & Advisory Group created a checklist to see if you’re ready to put your nursery on the market. Uncertain economic conditions in the past…

Russia: 11 million tulips from Kaliningrad

Kalinkovo nursery have grown 11 million tulips and 800 thousand hyacinths for the International Women’s Day. This year’s crop is twice as big as the one of the…

ScottsMiracle-Gro announces record first quarter results

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic and indoor growing products, today announced company-wide…

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US: Pandemic prompts surge in 'just because' flower orders at floral shop

One week after temporarily closing last March during the COVID shutdown, Lush Flowers began focusing on food gift baskets as a quick pivot in an attempt to stay in business.…

AU: Multi-active minor use permits renewed for nursery industry

Through the recently completed, ‘National Nursery Industry Biosecurity Program’ (NY15004), levy funds and additional contributions from the Australian…

Expanding internationally

Dutch insulated systems builder, Javeko, transfers hands, but stays in the family

Javeko specializes in building cooling cells for the food sector. On 1 January 2020, this Dutch family business was passed down within the family. Jan van Eekelen founded this…

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