According to Carlos Oramas, gems group, the floral industry has entered a new age:

US: "Our consumer today knows flowers, trusts them, and shops for them. Growth will be driven by them"

Last month, a strategic merger was announced between gems group and World Class Flowers, and both entities will integrate under the "gems group" name.…

Hasfarm expands using FreshPortal software in their businesses

Bromelia Flowers in Indonesia choose FreshPortal software

Another global expansion of FreshPortal with the addition of Bromelia Flowers in Indonesia. The customer went live in only one week, with modules such…

Good growing results with plastic trenching in hyacinth cultivation

Hyacinth bulbs are normally grown in the open field. As a result, fertilizers may leach into surface water. Moreover, the bulbs are susceptible to…

Can include a battery

Special solar panels can be used on greenhouse roofs and sides

Solar panels that include batteries are highly advantageous. That is according to Hermans Energy Solutions, which knows all about this. This Dutch…

Elwood Roberts joins Griffin GGSPro team

Griffin has added Elwood Roberts to their nationally recognized GGSPro Technical Team. This latest addition to the GGSPro team expands the breadth of…

Studying plants from home

While gardening and growing is far from a new hobby or business, in recent years, there’s been an uptick in people interested in learning more about horticulture, from those…

A webinar on mastering the art of trade shows

Trade shows and expos are unique backdrops that require different sales strategies than a company might utilize in a typical sales environment. Whether you are…

US (MO): Innovation Center cultivates growth in local agribusinesses

Nearly one-third of Missouri's economy is tied to agriculture. Now, as part of a partnership that evolved from a statewide effort to help agricultural…

Alexandra Farms:

"A scent to remember: Garden rose fragrances"

One waft of the right fragrance has the potential to bring cherished moments from the past zipping into the present. And floral designers can…

Germany: Tree nursery Lüers to host plant fair August 21-25

The family-owned tree nursery Lüers and the team of at the plant wholesale department Lüers in Westerstede/ Northwestern Germany invite existing and…

San Francisco Flower Market unveils new logo

San Francisco Flower Market, a leading source for all floral products in the Northern California floral industry, is thrilled to unveil its brand-new logo,…

Re-booking for the HTA National Plant Show 2024 is now open

Following a successful show last week, the HTA has announced that the 13th HTA National Plant Show will take place from Wednesday, 19 to Thursday, 20…

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Amazon taps florists and coffee shops for help with deliveries

Always looking for ways to boost elements of its gargantuan delivery network, Amazon is now actively recruiting small businesses in the U.S. that can…

Spotted Lanternfly and California growers

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive pest in the United States that was first detected in 2014 in Pennsylvania. It is a pest of…

US: APHIS authorizes imports of fresh leaves and stems of Garland Chrysanthemum from Mexico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing imports of fresh leaves and stems of garland…

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US (TX): Sunflower season shortened due to historic heat wave

As triple-digit temps take over Central Texas, the heat is taking a toll on people, pets, and some plants. Sun-loving sunflowers are flourishing,…

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope"

China: Children’s Day at Railway Corps Hope School with Dümmen Orange

Every child is a unique kind of flower, and together they create a magnificent garden for the world. In celebration of a special Children's Day event…