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On the road to new plastic-free production

Perhaps the greatest challenge in recycling is of a logistical nature; only when that is realized can we truly speak of a sustainable chain. "For most pots, we have this…

Virtual panel discussion on 16 November

US: National floral marketing promotion proposed

For years, flower prices and sales were flat: companies wondered how they could convince consumers to buy flowers with as much regularity as milk and bread. Then the pandemic…

Spain: All Saints' Day accounts for 15 to 20% of all annual cut flower sales

With the celebration of All Saints' Day in Spain, flowers become a symbol of respect and remembrance and are taken to the graves of loved ones. In fact, cut flower sales that…

"UK government should harness the power of gardeners in 'building back greener'"

Reacting to the Chancellor’s announcement on funding for new T-levels, James Clark, Director of Policy and Communications at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA),…

"Recyclable plant pots as a new benchmark"

Recyclable plant pots from the Circular360 category Pöppelmann TEKU help companies in the horticultural industry to make a commitment to increasing…

Researchers develop new robot pollinator to assist in greenhouse

The shortage of natural pollinators, such as bees, is threatening global food production around the world. Researchers at West Virginia University have come up with a plan B…

New greenhouse predatory mite coming soon

Vineland has discovered a new general predator to help control pests associated with increased crop diversity in Canadian greenhouses, thanks to a five-year…

Video Automated system for water treatment and fertilizing of plants and climate

In this second video of Stenocare’s tour by CEO Thomas Skovlund Schnegelsberg, we get to see the fully automated control center for the water treatment and fertilizing of…

Special Lighting and Technique 2021

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How can you make LED grow lights more affordable?

The benefits of using LED grow lights with controlled environment crops are well documented. One of the reasons some growers are reluctant to make the investment in these grow…

Olivier Begerem, 2Grow:

"Everything that affects a plant, we can make clear with our sensors"

With the rise of new technology in cultivation, growers are being offered all kinds of new control options, for example, new, innovative fittings for lighting. It helps…

Renko Schuil, Phormium:

"It is possible that focus in screen cloths will shift from light to energy"

More and more customers want to see changing conditions translated into available screen cloths, the people at Phormium notice. That is why the company has been investing…

Photo Credit: Alok Pathania

Indian farmers quit maize farming to grow marigold

Around 520 families of the Kellarh Valley in Jammu and Kashmir’s hilly Bhaderwah town have gradually quit maize farming in a span of 12 years and turned to marigold…

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"The roses went from $2.30 a stem to $5.00"

Area Florists and Event Planners in Green Country, Oklahoma, say a nationwide flower shortage is having a big impact on their business.  "Some types of flowers are much more expensive,…

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"NZ Southland climate ideal for quality tulips"

Beneath vibrant fields of color lie van Eeden Tulips’ treasured produce: bulbs. With the beginning of spring come the vast paddocks of reds, pinks, yellows, and whites as the…

LK Verdant

UK: Blackburn florist who collaborated with Vogue is expanding business

A Blackburn florist, who collaborated with Vogue and makes flower arrangements for celebrities, is expanding their business. Raysa Farah, the owner of Blackburn-based LK…
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Lumileds LUXEON HL2X

"Our new lights have a higher light output and better color stability"

Lumileds upgraded its LUXEON HL2X portfolio with higher light output and a better lifetime and color stability. The LUXEON HL2X now has 330 or more lumens at 700mA and 85°C,…

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Native plant garden in Hawaii stirs controversy

A Waimanalo resident said she was shocked when a city worker ordered her to remove a native plant garden after two years at Hunananiho, known to locals as Sherwood Forest.…

GrowFlux

University grads building 'plug and play horticulture' lighting system

GrowFlux offers “plug and play horticulture” using cloud-connected controls for grow lights which are designed to replicate natural lights. The device is engineered to work…

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November 11 and 18

Ciopora organizes two plant breeding webinars

The 2nd edition of the CIOPORA Breeding Academy is back with two webinars in November. On November 11, learn from Dr. Robert Boehm (Head of Molecular Breeding at Klemm + Sohn…

Why roots don’t grow in the shade

When a plant finds itself in too much shade, it redirects its resources to reach for light. Crop yield and root development stall as the plant focuses on growing taller,…

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November 18, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m

Invitation to 14th annual poinsetta trial and open house

Millstadt Young Plants and N.G. Heimos Greenhouses will host their Poinsettia Trial Open House on Thursday, November 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will also host a special…

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Kenya Flower Council

Kenya Flower Council had a consultative meeting today with the CS for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works, Hon @JamesMacharia_, to discuss…

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David City FFA floriculture team goes to nationals

David City is currently home to one of the best floriculture teams in the country - good enough to be one of 20 teams competing at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in…

The newest Ranunculus catalog from Green Works is here

The new Ranunculus catalog from Green Works has come online. Every year they update their catalog because the assortment also changes each season. Have a look at the…

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UK Horticultural Trades Association: Events update

HTA National Plant Show – 21/22 June 2022,Halls 1 & 2, NAEC Stoneleigh The National Plant Show is back, bigger and better with over 120 stands already booked. Providing…

UK: Company structure update at Provender Nurseries

Wholesale plants and sundries supplier Provender Nurseries has appointed new roles to existing staff as a result of a company structure review. Eight members…

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From crocuses to cacti: Why the plant obsession?

People have been keeping plants as far back as Ancient Egypt and Rome, and they are quite simply the kind of thing that never goes out of style. However, recent years have…

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India: "Agri-Horticultural Society to usher in green revolution"

The Agri-Horticultural Society, Public Gardens, has come up with a plan to open its green arena for the public with several new initiatives to propagate gardening methods and…

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