Chen Lin, 24Hua:

"Breeders need to study the Chinese market carefully before introducing a variety"

How should a new flower variety be put on the market? How to protect the legal rights of breeders and growers? How to promote the positive development…

Nicolas Julien, R&D Engineer at Filclair:

"Vertical solar panels under the gutter can provide significant savings in plastic greenhouses"

After being requested to dive into photovoltaic plastic greenhouses, Nicolas Julien, R&D Engineer at Filclair, rapidly concluded placing solar panels…

Flier Systems and Demtec partner up to tackle NA market

Flier Systems USA and Demtec have partnered for the North American market. Starting July 2023, Flier Systems USA Inc. will add several machines from…

Ultrafiltration highly suitable for removal of nematodes and tomato virus

By correctly reusing drain water, a grower can significantly save on valuable nutrients and water. However, since drain water can contain pathogens,…

Colombian bouquets travel the world for Mothers' Day

On May 14, Mother's Day was celebrated in many countries, and from Colombia, millions of flowers traveled by air and sea to mothers in more than 100…

Buffered coco coir achieves OMRI listing

Buffered coco coir that has not only been organically produced but also is OMRI listed – that's CalciGro, recently launched by FibreDust. "CalciGro…

Erwin Giezen celebrates ten years of pioneering at MNP / Suntory

MNP / Suntory, a breeding company in Leimuiderbrug, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of Erwin Giezen's pioneering work. Mr. Giezen is the Head of…

Dümmen Orange shifts focus on succulents

Dümmen Orange is shifting its focus to the succulent segment. From its sites in Spain and Guatemala, the De Lier-based breeder intends to concentrate on…

US: Jet Fresh Growers showcases the flower industry to University of Pittsburgh

Jet Fresh Flower Growers was recently visited by a group of business students from the University of Pittsburgh. The University students toured several…

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US (CA): More than 60 migrant families found living in dilapidated greenhouse

A dilapidated greenhouse at a Northern California nursery was home to dozens of farmworkers and their families who were living in tiny and unsafe…

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US: California Farm Bureau reports gloomy spring hit Mother's Day Flower inventory

Blanca Rojas, employee at Golden State Floral, a wholesale florist in Yolo County, assembles flower arrangements for Mother’s Day. California…

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US (MA): Araujo Farms in Dighton opens brand new greenhouses to showcase huge array of plants

 Araujo Farms co-owner Darlene Araujo said customers can now browse their extensive stock of plants without getting wet on a rainy day because all the greenhouses…

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Floriculture holds potential for greater cooperation between Pakistan and China

“There is a huge potential for cooperation between China and Pakistan in the rose industry,” highlighted Naeem Iqbal Cheema, Political Counsellor at…

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The LA Flower Market bustled with Mom's Day shoppers

Mother's Day is the Super Bowl of the flower business, and last weekend the California Flower Mall was hopping with shoppers looking to get mom that…

Albrighton grower to unveil rose named after mystery celebrity at Chelsea Flower Show

Albrighton's David Austin Roses is to launch a new rose named after a mystery celebrity at the world's most prestigious flower show later this month. The rose…

UK: Nest Nurseries Garden Project wins Helping Your Community Grow

Dobbies announces its national Helping Your Community Grow winner, seeing Nest Nurseries Garden Project receive gardening products, advice, and support to…

AU: Hectic time for chrysanthemum growers during Mother's Day

Were you organized for Mother's Day this year? Picking up a bunch of flowers is sometimes left to the last minute. But for growers across Australia, planting…

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US (NC): Newcastle flower farmers bring the buds

Laura Azevedo-Dominguez and Leo Azevedo, owners of Three Little Buds Farm in Newcastle, balance their full-time jobs with a growing flower farm to make…

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US (NV): $20,000 worth of roses stolen from Las Vegas flower shop before Mother’s Day rush

Surveillance video from early Friday morning shows a van with an ‘Enterprise’ logo pulling into the parking lot outside Vegas Rose Flowers on Eastern…

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UK: "It's just surreal, reflecting back and thinking I was actually a part of that"

A small, family-run floristry business played a part on the national stage for the Coronation of King Charles III. Floral Media are artisan flower…