François Nsenga's search for Rwanda's floral niche continues

"Flowers are not only for ornamentation"

For over a decade, product developer, François Nsenga of Ninaf Ltd, has been on a mission to establish a unique floral niche that will place Rwanda on…

"Our mission is to have a Bold solution in every greenhouse in North America"

Founded in 2017 by Willem Bijlsma and Bill VandenOever, BOLD Robotics emerged from the heavy industrial sectors of steel and lumber, channeling this…

Dutch expertise in greenhouse maintenance shared with Chinese growers

Director John Torenstra and consultant Will van der Kraan were recently at the annual China Greenhouse Horticulture Industry Conference on behalf of HS…

Using a reinforcement ring to aid water tank stability

When installing a tank outside, a reinforcement ring might be the item that could save your tank (and surroundings) during unforeseen heavy weather…

Brandkamp’s latest innovations and rising stars

What's hot in Chrysanthemums?

Chrysanthemums hold a significant place in the portfolio of German young plant producer and breeder Brandkamp, and last month, they took center stage. Brandkamp showcased an…

Looking at the role of hydrogen in horticultural energy supplies

Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the defossilization of the economy. Greenhouse growers and energy grid authorities want to explore…

Meeting the man behind Dekker's online security

In Dekker Chrysanten's monthly column 'Face of the family', they always put one of their colleagues in the spotlight. This month, you will meet Peter…

UK: HTA concludes 125th anniversary celebration with tree planting

As the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) concludes its 125th anniversary year, a special tree planting ceremony was held at Horticulture House in…

US: From businessperson to the life of a flower grower

Just over three years ago, Bree Douma, an experienced flower farmer, and Scott Nebesky, formerly a businessperson, came together with the purpose of…

Study: Developing an integrated framework for horticulture

The increasing importance of sustainability in our society also affects horticulture. Ornamental plants are a multi-billion-euro business in Germany,…

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'Chinese flower markets entering into peak season'

People select flowers at a market in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 25, 2024. Yunnan, a leading supplier of flowers for Lunar New…

Report says that TPG on verge of buying controlling stake in Asian flower business Hasfarm

TPG Inc. is in advanced talks to buy a controlling stake in Asian floricultural business Hasfarm Holdings Ltd. from holders including Lombard Investments Inc.,…

New Zealand Rose Society International Rose Trials held

European rose breeders swept the awards at the New Zealand Rose Society International Rose Trials in Palmerston North on Sunday. The awards were announced by…

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US (CA): 45 years of growing poinsettias

North Carolina is a poinsettia-producing powerhouse, ranked second only to California in the number of plants grown annually. A greenhouse outside…