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Show will now be held in September 2020

Italy: Myplant & Garden postponed due to coronavirus

The sixth edition of the Myplant & Garden that was set to be held this week, from February 26-28, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. It is…

Vacancies:

photo report: HortiContact

Video International suppliers joining in Dutch horticultural market

Last week the HortiContact show took place in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. For many suppliers focusing on the European market, this is the last one of the hattrick: IPM Essen,…

Dramm Echter Farms moves farm operations to Baja California

Dramm Echter Farms has announced plans to transition their floral production to Baja California. “My desire to continue growing quality flowers competitively has created an opportunity…

UK: Garden centres kick off 2020 with positive sales

Sales across traditional and non-traditional categories at garden centres across the UK were up during January (2020) according to the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA)…

Toffee roses a hit with florists

Usually, brown isn’t a color that gardeners want to see on their roses. In most cases, brown spots appearing on petals and leaves can be a sign of blight or other plant…

Red Lands Roses hosts training on False Codling Moth (FCM)

Red Lands Roses hosted a peer to peer learning on False Codling Moth on 21st February 2020. Farm representatives during the session This session was aimed at equipping staff…

Heliospectra releases Year End Report

Swedish horticulture lighting producer Heliospectra has released its Year End Report over 2019. The company reports negative operating results of 51,545,000 SEK (5.3 million…

Special Trade Shows 2020

November 11 & 12, Boxborough

US (MA): Dates announced for Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo

The Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will be held November 11 & 12, 2020, at the Boxboro Regency Hotel, Boxborough, MA. Educational sessions focusing on advanced…

Video Video highlights new FSF certified farms

Florverde welcomes the companies that obtained the FSF certification in 2019 to its sustainable community, with a video that puts the spotlight on these flower farms. Check it…

Keukenhof to showcase wide range of flowers

Keukenhof has grown into a worldwide concept and for many an annual event. Logical, because who doesn’t love the unique colour and smell experience that the 32 ha park offers…

"BIS certification will ensure quality of greenhouse films"

Essen Multipack Limited became the first recipient of BIS certification for greenhouse covering films in the world. This certification is awarded to those greenhouse film…

Replacing Haze by Hortiscatter provides more information about light diffusion

The level of light diffusion caused by diffuse coatings and glass is commonly known as Haze in the market. However, the term Hortiscatter provides more…

Ben Cross featured in The Guardian article on sustainable flowers

Ben Cross grows alstroemerias all year round in West Sussex. Even in midwinter, long beds of these tropical-looking flowers, native to South America and commonly known as…
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2020 is the Year of the Lantana

Lantana has a rich history of being utilized in the garden for long-lasting, colorful blooms, superior heat tolerance and the ability to attract bees, butterflies and…

US (NH): Greenhouse open house cancelled due to ongoing construction

The 2020 UNH Greenhouse Open House at the Macfarlane Research Greenhouse formerly scheduled for Saturday, March 28, has been cancelled. The greenhouse is undergoing expansion…

Royal encouragement at Kew Gardens for biosecurity strategies

On Thursday 20 February, a Plant Health and Biosecurity Meeting was held at Kew Gardens. Those invited included growers, importers, NGOs and retailers, who throughout the day…

Volunteers ensure flowers get 2nd chance to brighten someone’s day

“Have you ever wondered where Valentine’s Day flowers go when they aren’t sold? This is it. Random Acts of Flowers is where flowers go to get a second chance. “These are…

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Not sure I can take anymore pot washing 🥺 pic.twitter.com/0UIE4Wq8Ff — Paul🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺 (@paul_atk79) February 23, 2020

President Minette Batters - National Farmers’ Union:

"New immigration policy could severely impact UK farming sector"

On Wednesday 19 February, the UK government set out the new plans for a points-based immigration system, designed to open up the UK. Still, the government has come under fire…

US (CA): Orchid mania among Vietnamese community

Shoppers purchase orchids at the 2020 Newport Harbor Orchid Society Orchid Expo and Sale that took place over three days on the second floor of the Westminster Mall, near…

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Emerson incorporates 4G/Cat-M Technology into next generation GO Real-Time Tracker

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced at the Fruit Logistica convention the release of its next-generation GO Real-Time Tracker based on 4G/Cat-M technology.This…

Iran's ornamental flower exports reach $30-40 million

Iran exports $30-40 million worth of flowers and plants annually, the head of the Flower and Ornamental Plants Association of Iran said. Speaking to ILNA, Pejman Azadi added…

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