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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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Arie van den Berg, Berg RoseS:

"2020 has been a challenging year to sell white roses"

"2020 has been a challenging year to sell white roses. For the reds, however, it probably was the best year ever," says Arie van den Berg of Berg RoseS, who grows roses in the…

Vacancies:

Wim Roosen, Dutch Plantin

"We are investing to secure the coco supply"

For the second year in a row, the team with Dutch Plantin is building a new factory in India. In addition, the Dutch facilities are being expanded. "The demand for coconut…

Kenya: New horticulture levy to fund fumigation facility

Funds from the recently established 0.25 percent horticulture export levy will be used to set up a fumigation and hot water plants for processing of mangoes as the country…

"The demand for horticultural solutions changes"

Investing, experimenting and collaborating in a changing market for horticultural solutions. How do you respond to the increasing demand for complete cultivation systems with…

Dutch tulip growers’ call to British retailers:

"Let’s connect, with tulips"

This year, National Tulip Day on 16 January 2021 will not kick off with the usual international starting sign, the construction of a huge picking garden full of tulips in…

ICL:

"Help tackle challenges ahead with Hort Science Online"

Designed to help the ornamentals sector tackle some of the key challenges of 2021, ICL’s Hort Science Online (HSO) topical content is now available to all at…

US: New England greenhouse floriculture guide now available

New England greenhouse growers have long relied on the New England Greenhouse Floriculture Guide, for its detailed information about insect and mite management, disease…

CAN: Niagara flower growers blooming with optimism into 2021 growing season

Growing flowers may not seem like tough business, but as many aspiring pandemic green thumbs can now likely attest, there’s more involved than simply adding a little water and…

Special Water

Growers on OASIS by Control Dekk

"We see just the right amount of water go exactly where it is needed"

In 2013, Control Dekk was founded on the simple idea that automated hanging basket irrigation could be simple and effective. Seven years later, greenhouses across the United…

Sneak preview of Spray Chrysanthemum Aurora

Soon, Floritec will introduce a new spray chrysanthemum; Aurora. "It has a unique colour combination which matches wonderfully with many bouquets and arrangements. Sparkling…

Weed Management in ornamental plants

Weeds are a problem in areas where ornamental plants are grown. Recognition of these weeds is important in determining the appropriate control method with…

Genes and genome editing tools for breeding desirable phenotypes in ornamentals

In this research, they review the main genes underlying commercial traits in cut flower species and critically discuss the possibility to apply genome editing…


Stephan Schilling, Divimove LLC: "Fruit and vegetable retailers need to take off their marketing blinders" Fruits and vegetables are staple foods, so some people might think that there is no need to invest in marketing for this product group. In fact, there is still a lot that can be done to increase the consumption of healthy foods even further. We spoke to Stephan Schilling, Head of PR & Communications at Divimove: "The German…

Indigo Rain Flower Farm.

Canada: Indigo Rain Flower Farm to provide local, ‘grown not flown’ cut flowers

Marni Martin-McTavish has been working as a professional artist in the Huntsville community for more than twenty years and is excited to announce her newest project: Indigo…

David Colegrave Foundation: Final call for scholarship applications

2020 was a challenging year for everyone, so 2021 is the perfect time to invest in personal development and look at developing skills for the future. With just…

British Florist Association:

Covid-19 – money: a look at grants, furlough and apprenticeships

In this article, the British Flowers Association shows the latest information on grants, furlough and apprenticeships in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern…

Jet Fresh Flowers presents hippy psychedelic roses Valentine’s Day collection

Jet Fresh Flowers is getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit with their fresh collection of Hippy Psychedelic Roses. Their farm Jet Fresh Flower Growers, S.A. has unveiled…

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It's a happy day to be a plant! Enjoy the sunshine! pic.twitter.com/BJEx2pXOwo — Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery (@LyndeGreenhouse) January 11, 2021

The Guardian lists 10 houseplants to make you happier at home

Having a plant in your house not only brightens the interior of the room, but also cleans the air and provides more oxygen. This article lists ten plants that will help you…

Authorities cancel Lunar New Year fair

Hong Kong: Florists slammed "unrealistic alternatives”

Hong Kong’s florists yesterday stormed out of a meeting with authorities in protest of the “unrealistic alternatives” offered to them, after the cancellation of the annual…

USDA sanctions California company for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Poblano Fresh Produce Corp., Los Angeles, Calif., for violating the Perishable Agricultural…

American Flowers Week

Learn how you can participate in American Flowers Week 2021

Join Debra Prinzing and past designers of our botanical couture collections to learn how to plan, design and produce a 2021 floral fashion! Thinking of creating a Botanical…

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