Photo report: Proflora 2023

Proflora 2023 has come to an end. And it was a special edition. The trade show was not only already sold out in January, but they also celebrated their 30th anniversary and…

Photo report: Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2023

The Canadian Greenhouse Conference took place in Niagara Falls last week. Over two hundred exhibitors showcased their products, and many more companies…

NL: Warm fall weather playing master

Dutch auctioneer Paul Freriks says there is increased demand for fall flowers, whereas, in plants, the warm weather is causing some disruption. Here,…

Korean ornamental horticulture industry in spotlight at AIPH Conference

Over the past twenty years, the ornamental horticulture industry in the Republic of Korea has been in decline. Korean industry professionals offered…

Judy Laushman to retire as executive director of ASCFG

The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, Inc. (ASCFG) announces that Executive Director Judy Laushman will retire at the end of 2023. Along…

Aardyn acquired by Gaia Energy: Momentum behind 25 geothermal projects

Gaia Energy, the new name of Tullip Energy Exploration & Development, is acquiring Aardyn. With this choice, Gaia Energy aims to accelerate its ambition to…

Lori Wheat named SAF's president elect

Lori Wheat, AAF, CFO and marketing director of Lafayette Florist, Gift Shop and Garden Center in Lafayette, Colorado, will serve as the Society of…

Dutch illusionist at Decorum Vendors Event

On Thursday, October 5, the Decorum Vendors Event was held in the Netherlands. Intended for Decorum Nursery owners and employees, it focused on…

Rob Rood Joins T.O. Plastics as Northeast Regional Sales Manager

Rob Rood has joined T.O. Plastics as Northeast Regional Sales Manager. Rood has worked in the green industry for over 25 years, primarily in the tree and…

Young Dutch growers and students take study trip to Germany

On Thursday, September 28, at 6 a.m., the Tuinbouw Jongeren Oostland group set off on their annual study trip. Sixteen young people - entrepreneurs,…

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UK: Southport Flower Show prepares for next year’s 100th anniversary

This year’s Southport Flower Show had it all – floral displays, show gardens, entertainment, and to top it off, four sunny days with over 55,000…

Kyle Ross from Wyevale Nurseries wins Young Grower of the Year Award at HTA Conference

Production manager at Wyevale Nurseries Kyle Ross has been presented with the Young Grower (under 35) of the Year Award at this year’s Horticultural…

US (WA): Grower shifts from cut flowers to seeds and bulbs to meet high demand from gardeners

There’s nothing quite like the peace and serenity that nature provides, and for many – a garden is the most idyllic place on earth. Gardening is a…

Rotom acquires Lievaart Slaghuis

Rotom acquires Lievaart Slaghuis. With the acquisition of Lievaart Slaghuis, the company is able to strongly expand its products and services in new and used pallets in the…

Star Roses and Plants wins at the 2024 American Garden Rose Selections Testing Program

Star® Roses and Plants won all three awards from the 2024 American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS) testing program. AGRS™ recognizes roses that are easy…

US (NY): Fleurs de Villes back at Hudson Yards with 14 star florists

Fleurs de Villes is bringing back its floral installation extravaganza to the lobby of New York’s Hudson Yards starting Oct 6. I will be one of the…

Keukenhof gardeners begin 75th planting season

Thursday, October 5, saw Keukenhof's gardeners planting this season's first flower bulbs. That marks the start of preparations for this world-famous…