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January 8-10 in Baltimore:

US (MD): Festive 50th edition of MANTS comes to an end

Today is the last day of the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade show (MANTS), also known as The Masterpiece of Trade Shows. This three-day exhibition started on January 8 and is held…

Vacancies:

Netherlands: New 3.5 ha greenhouse for Schneider Youngplants

Schneider Youngplants has been given the go-ahead by local authorities to build their new young plant nursery in Woudrichem, the Netherlands. On top of that, the Rabobank has…

Using artificial intelligence to guide watering decisions in Canada’s greenhouses

Getting smart about greenhouse irrigation

For Canada’s greenhouse operators, crop irrigation and finding experienced growers to manage it, are among their greatest challenges. Historically, greenhouse growers have…

"LED lighting in greenhouses helps but standards are needed"

While LED lighting can enhance plant growth in greenhouses, standards are needed to determine the optimal intensity and colors of light, according to Rutgers research that…

Knock Out Rose gets miniature version

Twenty years since the introduction of the original Knock Out Rose, Star Roses and Plants is launching the first ever, miniature Knock Out Rose, The Petite Knock Out.  A miniature version…

Memoires of Willem van Dorssen (Van Dorssen & Frensch)

"Willem, watch out for your shiny shoes!"

He was stuck during an entire Ramadan month in a Saudi hotel room, accidentally walked through newly poured concrete and became devoted to greenhouse construction. "Quite a…

Meiny Prins, Priva, ready for new future:

"With our new direction we want to answer grower's questions more clearly"

After 60 years of active service in the horticultural industry as a producer, Priva is ready to pivot into a new direction. Since 2015 the company has been slowly preparing…

Netherlands: Amevo enters the new year digitally

As of January 1st this year, Amevo has been completely redesigned. A new look, a new logo and a new website with webshop are combined with a general digitization. "We are…

Special Trade Shows 2020

Nominations for Show Your Colours Award IPM 2020 announced

Ten plants have been nominated for the Show Your Colours Award IPM 2020. All of the exhibitors at IPM Essen with woody plants and perennials were able to submit plants or…

Cost-share funding open to Canadian growers

Starting on January 8, 2020, producers, processors, and other businesses can apply for cost-share funding through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The…

Turkey: Flower and Plant Show 2019 attracts 14,330 buyers

The Flower and Plant Show was held for the 11th time at Tüyap Beylikdüzü by Tarsus Turkey in cooperation with the Ornamental Plant Producers Sub-Association (SÜSBİR). The fair…

"Gaza florists are facing extinction"

Ghazi Hijazi, 62, is the owner of the largest flower farm in Gaza, and is one of the few farmers still clinging to flower cultivation since he started in 1991. Despite his…

European Commission steps up protection of European intellectual property

The European Commission published the latest report on protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries. While developments have taken place…
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US (MD): Aquaponic flower experimentation

Our flower farm, Grateful Gardeners, is a 1 acre plot in Boyds, MD, providing fresh, organic cut flowers to the local market.  We are big believers in green practices like aquaponics.…

Always take the greenhouse with you...

You love working in the greenhouse... but you can't be there 24/7, sadly. If only you could take your greenhouse with you... Well, the greenhouse helmet might be just the…

Hyacinth grower John van der Slot:

"The nice thing about our business is that you can enjoy spring when it’s still winter"

At John and René van der Slot’s nursery the hyacinths are in rolling greenhouses. Their business is close to the sea in the Dutch Bulb Region which has traditionally been home…

Impacts of myrtle rust in New Zealand since its arrival in 2017

Myrtle rust, caused by Austropuccinia psidii, is an invasive fungal disease that affects plants in the myrtle family, the Myrtaceae. Of the almost 6,000 Myrtaceae species…

Today on social media

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On day three of their study tour, our third year #Horticulture students enjoyed a trip to @Walberton_Nsry, which grows ornamental plants and herbs, saw hydroponic lettuce and…

Vietnam: Mekong Delta farmers expect good harvest of Tet flowers

Farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region in Vietnam are expected to have a good flower and ornamental plant harvest, as well as good prices, for the Tet (Lunar New Year)…

Sharing a glimpse of the floral Industry with USDA-ARS

Continual improvement is an important part of successful businesses. In the flower industry, developing new practices that extend the life of cut flowers is a high priority.…

Australian plant trends for 2020

The nursery levy funded project, ‘Industry extension and development of Plant Life Balance’ (NY18005), works to promote the value of greenlife in our homes, businesses and…

Ball Internship Scholarship: Why it's important

They say Christmas comes but once a year, but undergraduate students interested in floriculture crop production have two opportunities each year to apply for a paid internship…

UK: McQueens Flower School announces exclusive workshop

McQueens Flower School are kicking off 2020 with a host of new workshops and masterclasses. These new, tailored floristry experiences have been designed to introduce creative…

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