Rosa Eskelund, Roses Forever, on winning gold at international rose contests in Monaco and France

“It’s a great honor, it helps us to attract new licensees”

"This spring, it rained medals for our company," says Rosa Eskelund of Roses Forever. The Danish, family-owned, rose breeding company won gold in the…

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10 Takeaways from GreenTech 2024

GreenTech Amsterdam concluded yesterday and before we bring you our extensive photo report on Monday, we've summarized ten takeaways from the show. Combining sensor…

Highlighting significant delays

Dutch hauliers point to inadequate conditions at UK border posts

Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN), representing 5,000 Dutch transport entities, has highlighted significant delays and inadequate conditions at UK…

Dahlia Dalina Maxi Starburst Pink wins FleuroStar 2024-25

The FleuroStar Award 2024-25 has been awarded to Dalina Maxi Starburst Pink from Florensis. Marjolein Kuyucu-Lodder, International Trade Marketeer and…

Steve Evans is the new agent for ErfGoed in the United Kingdom

Steve Evans has started as an agent for ErfGoed Floors in the UK. Steve has his own business, SNRG Structures - supplying and installing polytunnels…

J. Berry Nursery grows community connections with plants

As gardeners throughout the country add Black Diamond® Crape Myrtles in landscapes or Hollywood Hibiscus® to containers this summer, the company behind…

Three Plantipp novelties awarded at PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt

During the GROEN-Direkt Summer Days, the KVBC, in collaboration with PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt, carried out a second inspection of novelties this year.…

NL: Registration for EnergiekEvent opened on July 2, 2024

Greenhouse as Energy Source, Wageningen University & Research BU Greenhouse Horticulture, Delphy Improvement Center, Plant Lighting and Greenhouse…

Marketing plants for outdoor 2024 decorators

Among some consumers, 'gardening' can be a dirty word. In 2016, the 10% Project conducted focus groups with young gardeners (<50 years old) to assess…

US: Scientists sequence a lantana genome, helping scientists prevent spread of invasive forms of the plant

University of Florida scientists have sequenced the genome of one representative type of lantana, research that will help other plant breeders develop…

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US: U-pick flower farms blooming across Michigan

When it comes to Michigan's u-pick offerings, apples, berries, pumpkins and Christmas trees come to mind. But there's a new u-pick experience that's…

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UK: Local plant nursery near Romsey to close after 30 years of business

Family-run Choice Plants in Timsbury has served locals for 34 years following a decision by the owners, Roger and Mary Savage, to retire.

Ukraine: In the city of Kherson flower cultivation continues

In the city of Kherson (Ukraine), locals continue to cultivate flowers despite daily dangers and shelling. Julia, a worker at one of the flower nurseries,…

"Our grower’s best interests were always top of mind in every decision"

Flower naming ceremonies are a revered European tradition that have celebrated noble people for centuries by naming flowers after them. Since Floriexpo…

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Bridging the gaps in plant breeding training in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand

Plant breeding is a multidisciplinary applied science that is crucial for enhancing food, fodder, fuel, and fiber production globally. Using detailed…

Florist launches Father’s Day bouquet

An online florist has launched a wholesome Father's Day bouquet designed by children. On Sunday 16th June, many dads, grandfathers, uncles, step-dads…