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Smoothing the bumpy road from the greenhouse to plant sales

Most people shopping for plants have shared a common experience. They have walked into their local garden center, market or grocery store, wanted to…

Garden Media Group releases 24th annual Garden Trend Report

Garden Media Group announces its twenty-fourth annual Garden Trends Report, Nature's Renaissance, now available for download here. In the 2025 Report, Garden…

NL: Checks against criminal interference in horticulture sector

A check was held on the grounds of Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer on Thursday 29 August. This check aims to counter criminal interference in the…

US: Certis Biologicals names new President/CEO

Certis Biologicals, a company specializing in crop productivity and quality, has named Eda Reinot as its new President. Reinot will soon transition to…

BioTherm makes new addition to sales team

BioTherm has welcomed Taylor Readyhough to their expanding sales team. Taylor has a background in horticulture, research, and greenhouse operations.…

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US: Horticultural Research Institute launches survey aiming to help industry research

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), operating under the AmericanHort Foundation, seeks to gather input from industry growers regarding their…

sensors from Sendot and Quantified can be integrated

"Potential to offer more measurement functionalities wirelessly soon"

Sendot Research and Quantified Sensor Technology's sensors can now be integrated into each other's wireless network and data platforms. For example,…

NL: Photo report opening research center PROOF

Upon entering PROOF's greenhouse at Gantellaan 8 in Honselersdijk on Thursday afternoon around four o'clock, we think we can still recognize the…

Dutch growers rise up against housing plan in greenhouse area

There are plans to build housing in parts of the De Kwakel-Kudelstaart greenhouse area in the Netherlands. A group of horticultural companies, which…

Organic mulching - a non-chemical weed management strategy

Weed management in enclosed environments like greenhouses, hoop houses, and propagation houses presents unique challenges. Weeds in these settings…

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New Zealand government commits $300,000 over three years to the Women in Horticulture initiative

The Government has committed $300,000 over three years to the Women in Horticulture initiative. In a press release, Associate Minister of Agriculture,…

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US (MA): Connie and Bill Gillen encourage pick-your-own at Sunset Farm in Amherst

At Sunset Farm in Amherst, owners Connie and Bill Gillen have integrated the social fabric of community into the core of their farming operations.…

Horticultural Trades Association accepted to UK Domestic Advisory Group

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has been accepted to the UK Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) as part of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation…

NL: From organic waste to bio-LNG

A new innovative plant will turn biogas from organic waste into bio-LNG for ships and trucks. The plant will open in Wilp, the Netherlands on 11…

September 16, 2024

Live webinar on Christmas wreath design: Blend of design and business insights

SecondFlor, in collaboration with The Profitable Florist and Le Dahlia Noir, announces a webinar focusing on the art and business of Christmas wreath…

Finalists revealed for United Nations-led “youth ecopreneur” pitch contest

Eight youth-led start-ups with a focus on sustainability from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America will take center stage as finalists of the…