Twan van Oss, Desch, explains:

From waste to growth: recycled plastic in horticulture

In the horticultural sector, sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. Desch is making great strides in this area, especially in the use of…

Lendway acquires Bloomia

Lendway, Inc. announced the closing of its acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Bloomia B.V., one of the largest producers of fresh-cut tulips in the United States.…

US: AFE surpasses $20 million milestone in support of floriculture

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey to support the future of floriculture: Providing over…

MPS and Fairtrade sign cooperation agreement

MPS and Fairtrade signed a cooperation agreement at the leading trade fair for horticulture IPM Essen, in late January. The goal of the cooperation is to gain…

Everything’s gone green since the lockdown, as Brits create major revival for houseplants

Brits are creating a huge revival for houseplants and green foliage in general – a direct result of the lockdown and the extra time the nation spent…

UK: New awards of Garden Merit and People's Choice elected during Fleuroselect Salvia Trial

Following the '2023 - Year of the Salvia' trial organized last summer at the RHS garden at Hyde Hall (UK), Fleuroselect communicates the results of the…

June 3 - 9, 2024:

New Covent Garden Flower Market hands the mantle of British Flowers Week on to Flowers from the Farm

In the decade since New Covent Garden Flower Market first launched British Flowers Week in June 2013, the annual campaign spotlighted the British cut…

A thortful research:

One in five Brits treat their plants like children, but why?

UK Mother's Day is around the corner (this year, it falls on March 10). And with searches for "plant mums" increasing by 40% in the last month1 and…

Australia: Powerplants expands regional support in NSW and QLD

Powerplants has expanded in the northern region of Australia with 5 staff providing regional support for growers in New South Wales (NSW) and…

Webinar about Thrips parvispinus:

Are you prepared for Parvispinus?

American Flower Endwowmnet is having a Grow Pro webinar on Tuesday, February 27 about Thrips parvispinus with Dr. Sarah Jandricic of OMAFRA. Thrips…

UK: Roses and poppies among flowers most gardeners will plant this year

New research has revealed the most popular flowers for home gardeners in the UK, with the rose taking the top spot nationwide. UK plant nursery…

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Bangladesh: Govt. incentives fuel Sunflower cultivation in Rangpur

Sunflower farming has increased in Rangpur region as a result of the government's incentive programmes and motivational activities for the farmers.…

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Malaysia employs a bit of orchids to capture big segment of floriculture

Transcontinental export of fresh flowers is daunting especially so that water is prohibited in air cargo. But, with a bit of innovation, Malaysia's…

Katie Jo Dumford joins EHR's customer service team

Katie Jo Dumford has joined the Eason Horticultural Resources (EHR) Customer Service Team. "Katie Jo (KJ) comes to us with 24+ years of experience in…

India: Bouquet making workshop at Savitribai Phule Pune University

A bouquet-making workshop held on 22nd February 2024 at the auditorium of Savitribai Phule Pune University in Indusa attracted 84 students along with 4…

Jashore flower growers eye Tk 700m sales centring language, Falgun, Valentine’s Day in February

The flower growers and traders of Jashore's Jhikargaccha upazila, one of the largest flower markets of the country, expect to sell flowers worth Tk 700…

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UK: Boston wildflower seed firm want to move to Wigtoft as current lease is being terminated

One of the country's largest producers of wildflower seeds wants to continue its operations on a new site after being given warning that their current…

Leo de Rijke, De Rijke Technical Advice and Design

"We continue to innovate and develop"

For the past year and a half, Leo de Rijke has been independently working as a consultant for climate and energy matters in the horticulture sector.…

The Netherlands:

New management team at Nijssen

As of February 1, 2024, Nijssen has appointed a new management team with the following members: Frank van der Heijden: Managing Director Melanie van de Graaf: HR and Facility Manager…

The Netherlands:

Linflowers introduces renewed flower box

By providing flower boxes and sleeves, Argos offers a range of packaging and protective materials to Linflowers. "From the very first moment, there has…

"The red color of the flowers is strong and older flowers hardly fade at all"

In Maori, the language of the Maoris in New Zealand, the meaning of Aroha® is: love. This Anthurium pot plant for small pot sizes takes its name from…