FloralDaily Newsletter | Monday, May 20, 2024

“Combining dipping with a suitable spray program in the field can provide the maximum treatment for effectively controlling Botrytis”

Gadot Agro provides post-harvest solutions to growers, retailers, and users of various flowers aiming to improve the quality and shelf-life of cut…

open day at Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 30th

Arie Luiten savors his daily 'bakkie' in the new Luiten Greenhouse facility

Mother's Day is over, the growers in the area are less busy, so it's time for a celebration, thought Arie Luiten of Luiten Greenhouse Tech. So, what do…

report from the Root Health Symposium

Why root health matters

Earlier this month, growers, researchers and industry came together for the Root Health Symposium, hosted by the University of Florida, the Florida Nursery, Growers and…

Patented by Impresind for temperature management

A new air mixer - destratification fan for greenhouses

Ventilating and cooling greenhouses is now a necessity in light of the high temperatures often reached off season as well. At Macfrut, Impresind, a company from the province of Milan, p…

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UK’s garden centres hope sunshine and Chelsea flower show will help them rebound from the rain

A cold, damp spring depressed plant sales in the UK, but help is at hand from the 'Glastonbury festival of the gardening world' The sixth-wettest April…

Griffin elevates Tami Van Gaal to Director of Sales Role

Griffin, a single source supplier, announces the promotion of Tami Van Gaal to the position of director of sales. "In her new role, Tami Van Gaal will…

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UK: Chief Plant Health Officer urges increased Asian hornet vigilance

The UK's Chief Plant Health Officer Professor Nicola Spence is today (Monday 20 May) urging UK beekeepers and the public to be increasingly vigilant to…

NL: WUR launches HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC)

A strong collaboration between Lansingerland municipal council, Wageningen University & Research (WUR), BU Glastuinbouw & Bloembollen and the Yes!Delft…

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US (OH): State recorded $233M in flower sales in 2023

Ohio floriculture was worth more than $233 million in 2023, according to Ben Torrance, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. This was down…

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UK: Cornish nursery marks 40th birthday at RHS Chelsea

A Cornish garden nursery will celebrate its 40th birthday in style this week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The team from Burncoose Nurseries at…

National Audit Office report on ‘The UK border: Implementing an effective trade border’ - HTA comment

On the National Audit Office report on 'The UK border: Implementing an effective trade border', Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Public Affairs at the…

Royal FloraHolland to partake in IFTEX 2024

This year's edition of Kenya's Flower Industry Expo (IFTEX) is set to kick off on Tuesday 4th to Thursday 6th June. Buyers from over 75 countries have…

Seasonal workers from Kenya needed in the UK

Over 400 Kenyan youths have embarked on seasonal employment in the United Kingdom, with an additional 1,000 prospects in sight, as disclosed by the…

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US (HI): Training cost covered for those interested in city plant nursery jobs

In partnership with Windward Community College and Good Jobs Hawaii, the City and County of Honolulu is offering scholarships to those interested in…

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Revisiting plant electric signaling: Challenging an old phenomenon with new discoveries

In the electrifying world of plant signaling, a paradigm shift is underway as researchers dig into the intricate mechanisms of action potentials (APs)…

UK: Rose named after Emma Bridgewater unveiled

For the last 60 years, David Austin Roses has named new varieties after historical British figures every year – from Queen Elizabeth II to Emily…

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UK: Peony farms sits in the Hills of Chillicothe

This time of year many people buy their mothers, or other loved ones, flowers to show their love and appreciation. Or maybe you are just buying them to…

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UK: Florist thrilled to compete at Chelsea Flower Show

A florist has described being "thrilled and excited" to be in the running for Florist of the Year at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Angela…

Clarification of scent components of lisianthus flowers

The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) has analyzed the scent components emitted from lisianthus flowers. Various kind of…

"I kept my creative energies busy by providing flowers for family and friends"

From her days on a Maryland farm surrounded by nature to her time spent exploring the world of chemistry, Leslie's path was always intertwined with her…

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UK: Chelsea Flower Show 2024: Children plot garden takeover

Children are plotting a horticultural coup at this year's Chelsea Flower Show, with junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden. The King and Queen…

US (DE): UD Botanic Gardens prepares Delaware high school

The University of Delaware Botanic Gardens (UDBG) is preparing the next generation of horticulturists through a work-based learning program for high…