Coen Haakman, Mopabloem:

"E-Boiler proves to be a fantastic addition to our energy mix"

Mopabloem has recently installed two electric boilers in collaboration with Bosman Van Zaal. This installation aims to optimize their energy costs and…

NL: Peat-free is increasingly becoming the standard at SV.CO

From now until week 51, SV.CO will deliver over 2.5 million mini poinsettias. What's special this year is that these have been grown partially…

Kenya: Family business thrives as Mary Waithera takes over

In the scenic countryside of a small village, Mary Waithera, a 20-year-old entrepreneur, has blossomed into a trailblazer by venturing into a business…

How to visualize sales availability with modern-day management software?

In the ever-evolving world of plant nurseries and greenhouse operations, ensuring the right plants are in the right place at the right time is crucial.…

Major price changes in greenhouse horticulture

In recent years, greenhouse horticulture has faced significant price increases in durable production assets, interest rates, energy, and labor, amongst…

Not having a flower background didn't stop this chrysanthemum buyer

Dmitry, the buyer of chrysanthemums at West Flora Export, has absolutely no background in the flower sector. Yet he managed to make the industry his…

"Which growing media should I choose for my plants?"

What is the difference between PRO-MIX BX and PRO-MIX HP? PRO-MIX BX is considered their general all-purpose growing media. It has a good amount of…

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CAN: Cannabis growers pivot to orchids, veggies, and beer in increasingly tough market

When Miguel Martin first visited Bevo Agtech Inc.'s Langley, B.C., greenhouse, he saw potential bursting from every corner. Hundreds of trays of tomato…

"We first had open canvases and now closed canvases"

In the world of orchid cultivation, Satter Orchids is a name known for its commitment to innovation. They recently replaced 3 out of 5 hectares of…

Turkey: Burdur municipality grows 235,000 flowers and plants in greenhouse

Burdur Municipality places great importance on flowering greenhouses among the works it carries out with its productive municipality approach. In this context,…

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US (TX): Nursery blames builders, engineers for flooding from 2 housing developments

A large plant nursery on the far Southwest Side of San Antonio has a problem with its new neighbors. Companies affiliated with Altman Nursery, which…

Commercial Horticultural Association hosts UK exhibitor group at IPM 2024

The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) is once again organizing a British exhibitor group and pavilion at IPM Essen 2024. The UK pavilion will…

"SunMagic Vintage is a great garden performer"

"The Echinacea 'SunMagic Vintage' Series is not just an Echinacea. The SunMagic Vintage series is chic, and florists like to use it due to some nice…

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"Nearly 80% of US flowers are grown overseas, but one couple is trying to change that"

When you think of the South Side of Chicago, you don’t usually think of flowers. But that’s exactly what Quilen Blackwell, the co-founder and president…

Dümmen Orange farm in Uganda celebrates 25th anniversary

Employees and guests of the Dümmen Orange farm in Uganda celebrated the 25th anniversary of the propagation facility on October 7. Various ceremonies…

UK: Grower releases 2024 video catalog

Earley Ornamentals, a leading UK-based young plant producer, has recently launched its New for 2024 range, featuring the latest plants for bedding,…

Unlock your Xlence winner announced

The Unlock your Xlence" gypsophila design contest has finally found a winner. After receiving an overwhelming response from talented designers, we were…

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"Plastic pots revolutionized gardening in the 1960s — but field-grown plants are the future"

Plastic pots revolutionized the garden center and nursery trade in the 1960s. Before their arrival, perennial plants were sold only during the autumn…

Reusing drainage water in hydroponic crops

Azud is a company specializing in designing comprehensive solutions that address the challenges of water scarcity. One of their most notable…

Historic images resurfaced: Mobilisation among Westland's greenhouses

It isn't often that images from before World War II surface. Last week, it happened, and they just happened to be images from Westland, WOS shares. The…

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5th annual Texas A&M Controlled Environment Conference to be held on December 7-8

The 5th annual Texas A&M Controlled Environment Conference is designed for new and prospective growers interested in specialty crop production under a…

NL: All five Plantise locations now officially in new hands

Plantise, one of the leading plant nurseries in the Netherlands, decided to cease operations last autumn. A difficult but brave decision for the…

Tax bill passed:

Longer phase-out horticultural tax rate agreement comes before House of Representatives

Recently, the Dutch House of Representatives voted in favor of the 'Fiscal Measures Horticulture Act.' A majority also agreed with a longer phase-out…

Entrepreneur grower grows peony in Sivas, Turkey for the first time and is looking to export

The peony flower, produced in the Netherlands and marketed to the world, was produced in the steppe of Sivas, and the peony produced from Sivas will hopefully…