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A chat with the only North American breeder of Clematis

"There are several reasons for the ongoing increase in demand"

The clematis is hot and a lot is happening in the industry. Over the years, there has been a bit of a consolidation with respect to the main players for the clematis liners.…

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Ecuador: Elite Flower acquires Qualisa

Qualisa announced a new chapter for the company as it passes on into new ownership. Elite Flower, also a privately owned farm and - with more than 700 ha - one of the world's…

Last week at their Naivasha showcase

Video An impression of the Open Days at De Ruiter East Africa (DREA)

"Growers were impressed with the quality of the Showhouse presentation and pleased to see many suitable variety options for their plantations, for both retail and wholesale…

Deconova Young Plants BV acquires Dianthus Barbatus Barbarella genetics of Evanthia BV

As of March 1st 2021 Deconova Young Plants BV, member of Armada Holding BV, acquires the propagation and sales activities of Dianthus Barbatus Barbarella of Evanthia BV. Deconova…

Mike Cade, Jiffy Preforma:

"Cost savings come through different stages of production"

With young plant production as the cornerstone for successful horticultural operations, the importance of starting with a high quality liner or plug is paramount. That is why…

special "covid-offer" for growers struggling due to pandemic

Track & trace flowerbulbs to next level with software Beam

Tracking and tracing your flowers and flowerbulbs has become increasingly important over the last few years. Certification standards like Global GAP specifically demand…

New Bloom Solutions

US: 2021 Valentine’s Day flower industry report

So much has changed in the floriculture world in the past year, but one thing remains the same – red roses are still the best-selling flowers on Valentine’s Day. According to…

Ethiopia's floriculture industry mitigates COVID-19 effects

Ethiopia's floriculture has been mitigating the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, head of the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association…

Special Labour & staff

how to improve labour efficiency and free up time

Managing staff during the labour shortage period

The lack of backpackers and seasonal workers has made competition for staff intense in many parts of the world. As a result, growers have less time to focus on…

Scottish businesses and key personalities unite in call for garden centres to be re-opened

Representatives from Scotland’s horticulture sector have joined together to call for garden centres to be reopened before the end of March. 18 high profile…

DesignLights Consortium releases second draft of update to technical requirements for horticultural lighting

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) today released the second draft of updated Technical Requirements for Horticultural Lighting (Version 2.1). Scheduled to take…

Ireland: garden centre pledges to reopen in April regardless

A Tyrone garden centre that stands to lose around £30,000 in revenue due to remaining closed this month will reopen in April “regardless of the decisions that come from…

UK: Dobbies Garden Centres reports surge in interest in gardening during pandemic

Green-fingered customers are keen to make the most of summer after lockdown helped Dobbies Garden Centre to outperform expectations. Chairman Andrew Bracey said the company…

Resistant Betterbuxus wins gold

These new varieties which are resistant against fungal diseases oppose to the main problem of Buxus. They are the result of the breeding work of one decade at Flanders…

US: Floracraft develops floral foam made of recycled plastic

In a market segment not known for innovation, category leader FloraCraft has announced a breakthrough new product that saves hard-to-recycle plastics from the landfill,…
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Holex hires new product specialist dried products

With the assignment of Product Specialist Gerard Hogewoning, Holex Flower is taking further steps in the field of drying products. These products are in the spotlight and are…

New AHDB series explores realities of trade post EU exit

AHDB is hosting a series of digital events during March looking at what leaving the EU has meant in practice for our agricultural and horticultural sectors.…

Field guide "Orchids of the Benelux"

This field guide of the Orchids of the Benelux covers the orchids of the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. It reflects the clear correlation between these…

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US: After taking most of 2020 season off, Flower Fields set to bloom again

Over the past 18 years of managing The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, General Manager Fred Clarke has seen some disappointing crop years caused by early rains, freezes, droughts,…

Little Flower Hut to celebrate all the nurses in Singapore

The COVID-19 pandemic affects the world and leaves millions of individuals devastated due to health downfall and other problems caused by the virus infection. As the risk…

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NYC florist offers charitable design for w=Women's Day

In years past, Nic Faitos and his team at Starbright Floral Design in New York City would celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) by surprising female passersby outside…

AU: New minor use permits for fungicide and pesticide available

Three Minor Use Permits have been approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for the nursery industry. Through the newly…

Nutrient disorder primer: A quick guide to nutritional disorders

Nutrient deficiencies and toxicities can occur in greenhouse crops for numerous reasons other than simply a shortage or over application of nutrients. To…

US: Aurora-area florists and greenhouses adapt as pandemic lingers

With spring on the horizon, Aurora-area florists and greenhouses are working to keep things growing as pandemic-related restrictions and changes near the one-year mark. Last…

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US: Nurseries see growing demand as pandemic produces more at-home gardeners

Traditionally, when a customer walked into Greenhouse Garden Center to buy seeds, they would pluck a few packets from the rack and move along. Since the pandemic took root…

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Looking for #auriculas? We have a few (thousand!)And they’re starting to flower too! pic.twitter.com/x3bJsM3dKV — HillviewHardyPlants (@HillviewHP) March 4, 2021

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UIK: Warm weather brings daffodil season ‘to an early end’

While islanders may have enjoyed the sight of daffodils springing up in recent weeks, the sudden blooming – brought on by milder weather – means that some of the commercial…

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India: PetrSU students received courses on innovative flower cultivation

Students of the Department of Animal Science, Fish Farming, Agronomy and Land Management of IBEAT PetrSU visited one of the leading Russian enterprises in the field of…

UK: Lethbridge gardening centres anticipate another busy year for pandemic hobbyists

After the COVID-19 pandemic inspired many to dig deeper into the art of gardening in 2020, local stores are anticipating to see the same thing happen this year. Due to the…

"Are online marketplaces the future trading platform for fresh produce?"

Selling via online marketplaces offers many advantages for farmers, buyers and sellers. It overcomes time and space constraints, provides inclusive market…

Plantion and florists promote International Women's Day

In many countries, International Women's Day (March 8) is an important day for floriculture. However, this day is barely known to most in the Netherlands. Plantion and…

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