Kunming Flower Expo, September 15-17, 2023:

“An event that is leading the development of the Asian floral industry”

In China's largest production and distribution hub for fresh-cut flowers, Kunming, the 21st edition of the Kunming Flower Expo, is around the corner.…

70 Dutch growers share their basins during heavy rainfall

The upcoming weekend in the Netherlands is forecasted to bring substantial rainfall, raising the likelihood that numerous cultivators have already…

Photo report: Plantarium|Groen Direkt

Plantarium|Groen Direkt is one of the highlights of the year for the Dutch tree nursery industry. Traditionally, the (large) buyers visit this 2-day…

Dutch tree nurseries experience increasing pressure on liquidity

Van Oers has released its annual Tree Nurseries report, and these are its key findings. After several years of craziness in the market, 2022-2023 shows that…

"Having so many supporters and friends willing to help and collaborate was really special to feel”

August 18 marked a milestone as the inaugural Fresh Fest unfolded at the renowned Rubell Museum, brought to life through a collaboration with Petal…

US (OR): Farwest Show attendees select favorites for the Retailers’ Choice Awards

Garden retailers roamed the trade show floor as part of the Retailers’ Choice Awards Awards™ and chose 15 different products that caught their eyes as…

The status of horticulture in Sri Lanka

The agriculture sector continues to be the mainstay of the national economy in Sri Lanka, though its contribution to GDP is 8.7%. A quarter of the labor force…

Save the date for SAF's 2024 events

The Society of American Florists announced its premiere in-person events for 2024, open to floral community members from all industry segments. Next…

Recap of Mayesh's Fall Flower Festival

Mayesh's Fall Flower Festival was a day filled with beauty, creativity, and inspiration. "The response to our Fall Flower Festival and the wealth of knowledge…

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US (IL): ISU to offer greenhouse short course slated at Reiman Gardens

The eighth annual Greenhouse Short Course will be held on September 13 in the Garden Room at Reiman Gardens in Ames. The one-day course will offer…

The HTA addresses international audience at Plantarium|Groen-Direkt

By kind invitation of Royal Anthos, Sally Cullimore, Technical Policy Manager at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), took center stage on Thursday,…

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NZ: "We can’t compete on price but we can on quality"

Taieri paeony grower Rodger Whitson believes that investing in 'hoop' tunnel houses will make his long-lasting cut flowers more attractive, in…

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UK: RHS hosting indoor ‘urban’ garden show in Manchester city center

One of Manchester’s most historic industrial spaces is set to play host to the RHS’s first-ever indoor gardening show next year. Depot Mayfield has…

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CAN (ON): Everything dahlias at new East Gwillimbury flower farm

Growing up in India, Sonia and Shilpa Malik would grow dahlias with their family, and when the pandemic hit in 2020, the sisters decided to get their…

International Day of the Orchid

"An ode to the orchid

The orchid is known as the queen of the plant kingdom - a special plant that has, therefore, been given its own day. Since 2012, the International Day of the Orchid has taken…

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India: Thovalai market in Nagercoil soaked in colors as traders gear up for Onam

Flower sellers of Dr. MGR flower market at Thovalai are busy sending flowers to Kerala for the Onam festival as the demand for many varieties of…