Rosa Eskelund, Roses Forever

“Currently, pastel pot-roses are more in demand than red ones”

Roses Forever, a Danish rose breeding company, sees an increase of demand of their light pastel varieties such as their Princess of Infinity, White…

Paardekooper launches project for sustainable production of flower sleeves in Kosovo

Paardekooper is collaborating on a new project with Kivo. After months of preparation, the first flower sleeve machines have arrived at the production…

Xiamen International Flower Trials saw nearly 1,000 people celebrate the event

Xiamen International Flower Trials was held by Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH, Xiamen Ican Seed Co. and Fujian Flower Association. One of the first brand…

Ashley Howard, Lee Harding, and Mary Lewis Named in GPN’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2024

Every year GPN recognizes 40 individuals in the horticulture industry who are setting the pace for the future. These individuals demonstrate superior…

Growing chrysanthemum cuttings on container

Deliflor Hoogveld is the chrysanthemum rooting company for the Bommelerwaard area (the Netherlands). Here, chrysanthemum cuttings are rooted, which…

Growing flowers under 920 solar panels

Plantanious is a nursery specializing in indoor and outdoor plants, run by the twin brothers Joost and Freek. Over the past few years, the business has…

What is light spectrum vs intensity and why are they important?

"Spectrum" and "intensity" are the two primary descriptors of light being applied to plants. According to Fluence, a "spectrum" is the combination of…

US: How many plants are in your yard? UF study finds high plant diversity in residential landscapes

When you look at your yard, you probably see a few plants such as grass, shrubs and trees. But you might not notice all the species. New University of…

How to maintain plant growth chambers

Plant growth chambers must be able to simulate a range of climatic conditions accurately and reliably in order to deliver optimal research outcomes.…

US (KS): KU grounds crew taking a new, more strategic and sustainable approach to landscaping

Before westward expansion, approximately 170 million acres of grass stretched across the central United States, from the eastern edges of the Dakotas…

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The tulip craze: Origins of the tulip

Tulips were brought back to the Netherlands in the 1500s and became a backbone of the Dutch culture. Tulips are massively popular for their spectacular…

US (NJ): Edible Garden starts shipping 'Garden Starters'

Edible Garden has started shipping Garden Starters, a featured display for the Company's potted herbs and basil bowls that can be planted in a…

US (MS): FFA greenhouses open for business

The two Harrison County FFA greenhouses are open and will have some beautiful plants on sale for the next couple of weeks. If you're in the market for…

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US (KS): Shawnee Heights holds grand opening for new greenhouse

Shawnee Heights High School celebrated its newest addition Wednesday afternoon. Teachers and students cut the ribbon on the Thunderbird Greenhouse.…

Bransford Webbs supports Schools Garden Challenge at RHS Malvern Spring Festival

For the third year running, The Bransford Webbs Plant Company is supporting the Schools Garden Challenge at RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2024 through…

"We are committed to encouraging sustainability and promoting responsible business practices"

With the publication 'Growing Together 2024', Dümmen Orange underlines the company's sustainability efforts. Using a number of concrete examples, the…

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Sector study on horticulture in Portugal

The increasing interest shown by Dutch companies and entrepreneurs to become acquainted and, eventually, deciding to invest in the Portuguese…

Australia: 'Growth chambers lead the way to pushing portable crop production above-ground'

"We saw numerous opportunities in CEA for MineARC that perfectly aligned with our areas of expertise, not only underground but also above ground as…

CEO of HortNZ resigns

Nadine Tunley, Chief Executive of Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has resigned with her last day at HortNZ being Friday, 30 August. Nadine Tunley says this was not an easy…