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Challenging times for U.S. industry, but "this too shall pass"

As everywhere, the COVID-19 crisis has also hit the flowers and greens industry in the United States hard. Growers, propagators and traders are feeling the impact of decimated…

Vacancies:

"Buy your flowers at shops"

Donations, no direct sales from the nursery: Danish grower PKM supports partners

March, April and May are some of the most important months for Danish nursery Gartneriet PKM A/S, but like almost all other industries, they are struggling due to the COVID-19…

Spain: Almeria growers buckle under virus pressure

No less than 150,000 people have to go to work every day in the Spanish greenhouse vegetable region of Almeria - but since March 14th, cars can be only occupied by two people…

Weed control with TopControl

"A large surface can be covered with a relatively small volume"

Weed control in pot and container cultivation is a challenge for many growers. Due to the limited application possibilities of pesticides, a lot of time must be spent on…

"And still Growing”

DeVroomen Garden Products celebrates 95th anniversary

DeVroomen Garden Products is a family-oriented company that has taken great pride in being one of the leaders in the flower bulb and perennial industry for 95…

Corona crisis: country updates

In this article you will find an update from the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), who are involved in the crisis measures surrounding the Coronavirus and…

Biobest sticky traps available from Real IPM Kenya

Growers in Kenya, and throughout Africa, now have access to Biobest’s sticky cards and rolls via Real IPM Kenya. Acquired by Biobest in 2018, Real IPM Kenya has become the…

A video of Flowers of Colombia

Video Colombian flowers share their story

"Dear world, can you see us?" With this sentence, the recently launched video of Flowers of Colombia starts. In less then one minute, they tell the story out of the…

Special Climate

Shading screens characterization by means of wind tunnel experiments and CFD modeling

The use of shading screens in the protected cultivation sector is widespread, due to the fact they allow both to reduce the heat load and thus to control temperature, and to…

Garden Center 911: Instant online revenue — no tech required

As garden centers across the United States are ordered to shut their doors to comply with shelter in place and social distancing measures in hopes of slowing the spread of…

Syngenta Flowers' webCAST 2020 is interactive

Syngenta Flowers changed the scope of webCAST 2020from a live-streamed event to an online interactive experience. They now offer an interactive, digital tour…

US floral industry expected to benefit from third COVID relief package

As the economic impact of COVID-19 entered a second week, Congress went to work on formalizing a third supplemental relief package — one that has targeted relief for small…

A positive floral message filled with hope

Flower Council launches ‘Let hope bloom’

COVID-19 is having a major impact on the floriculture sector. The Flower Council of Holland is working hard to find a way to maintain consumers’ interest in flowers in a…

Uganda: Flower exports drop by 90%, prices dip by half

The Uganda Flowers Export Association has warned that the flower sector may not normalise until 2021, if measures are not taken to mitigate the losses as a result of…

Virtual Keukenhof:

Video Gardener Michael in the Willem-Alexander Pavilion

Because you cannot visit Keukenhof right now, they decided to bring Keukenhof to you. In the upcoming weeks they will show you the most beautiful places of the park. In this…

Survey on impact COVID-19 on floriculture industry

The outbreak of the coronavirus has significant health, social and economic consequences for everyone. The global horticultural industry is no difference. To…
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Second relief package announced in Australia

Over the weekend several additional economic measures were announced following the impact of COVID-19. Further, Greenlife Industry Australia continues to…

Michigan, Ohio and New Jersey garden centres tell their story

"Spring isn't cancelled"

Even though many garden centers in the US had to (because their business was considered as "non-essential" by their state) or decided themselves to close their doors. Also the…

Kick-off huge art installation #flowers4oxygen at Keukenhof: who's next?

The first flower and plant artwork by #flowers4oxygen on the grounds of famous Dutch flower park Keukenhof is ready. Photos and drone images can now be seen online using…

FTD appoints new CEO

FTD announced the appointment of Charlie Cole as its Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited to have Charlie join FTD at this critical time", said Jeff Clarke, FTD's Executive…

"Prevention is better than cure"

An apple a day, keeps the doctor away, goes the popular proverb. The wisdom behind prevention is better than cure has been around for a long time and suggests that we need to…

Ontario enabling financial relief for businesses

The Ontario Government is enabling $1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce the financial strain on business brought on by COVID-19. The measure, which…

Canada: Federal carbon charge increasing April 1

Effective April 1, 2020, the federal carbon charge for natural gas in Canada will increase from 3.91 ¢/m³ to 5.87 ¢/m³. The federal carbon charge rates are established in the…

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Neil Alcock

These beautiful Dryopteris Jurassic Gold were cancelled this week enroute! Happy to say now all sold to a great mail order customer! #newplants pic.twitter.com/21x3l97cib —…

In North America, FloraLife delivers disinfectants to fight the coronavirus

The COVID-19 crisis reminds us of the importance of sanitation and disinfection in the workplace and beyond. FloraLife has TWO effective products to help you do that:…

New Zealand: Level 4 lockdown for plant producers and garden retailers

NZ Plant Producers Incorporated supports the national Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown, and is working with plant producers and related business to help them support…

The gift of flowers

Passion often leads to purpose, and this month, that purpose came in the form of giving the Gift of Flowers. by Diana Roy, Resendiz Brothers We love flower farming here in…

Deliflor introduces Serenity Salmon

Serenity will get a third surprising colour variation from Friday 27th of March. Zentoo will then start supplying Serenity Salmon, next to the existing varieties Serenity and…

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