Hartwig Bull, Bull Plant Genetics, on Sunbeckia, SunMagic, SunCatcher:

These late summer varieties conquer the international market

"Our varieties for the late summer program have big flowers, are strong, and quite resistant to powdery mildew. These characteristics really boosted…

Renzo Grootscholten and Peter Kuijvenhoven about the internships at Bevofarms:

“It is important to see how big the world is”

"A time to never forget!" This is how Renzo Grootscholten described his internship at Bevofarms in Canada. In February, Renzo started his 3rd-year…

Sunny start to the Four Oaks Trade Show 2023

The 51st edition of the Four Oaks Trade Show is on. Known as one of the UK's biggest international exhibitions for the whole of commercial…

From water-purifying reed beds to energy-efficient LED lights

"Limitation of drain water volume, maximum reduction of ballast and residue in fertilizers and disinfectants and crop protection agents, and a…

In memoriam: Han Hendriks

Last Wednesday, August 30, Han Hendrikse passed away in Kenya. He worked for Stokman Rozen Kenia and had lived there for 15 years. Han worked at Terra Nigra Veredeling for over 20 years, among other things. Han meant a lot to the f…

New dehumidification system with heat recovery developed

Hortivision is developing an innovative dehumidification system for greenhouses that also allows growers to cool the climate in summer. While…

Peter Maes, Koppert:

"Our biological products are often wrongly lumped in with chemicals"

"When, in 1967, Jan Koppert began searching for biological solutions to control pests and diseases in his cucumber crop, the terms sustainability and…

Dutch screen installation company obtains HortiQ certificate

SchermNed has been awarded the HortiQ certificate. The certificate was awarded to Jack van der Voort (director of SchermNed) and Martin Steenks (QHSE…

In memoriam Rudolf van der Mark

On August 27, Rudolf (Ruud) van der Mark passed away. He was the former managing director of Pull. At the perlite specialist, they reflect on his passing as follows: To our…

Uzbekistan increases deliveries of roses to Russia

Uzbekistan strives to capture a significant portion of the Russian flower market, valued at around $4 billion. The dynamic is changing in the flower import…

Nikki Hargreaves new Branch Manager Royal Brinkman UK

From September 2023, Nikki Hargreaves will be the new Branch Manager at Royal Brinkman UK. In this role, she will be responsible for managing the team…

UK: Politicians visit Aberdeen Garden Centre and Nursery to address horticultural industry challenges

Ben Reid Garden Centre and Nursery in Aberdeen had the privilege of hosting two distinguished political figures last week. On Thursday, August 31,…

UK: Westonbirt Arboretum is awarded over £350,000 for replanting after Chalara felling

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, in partnership with the charity The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, is delighted to announce that they have so far…

It's Dalhia mania all over the place

Jessica Hulme of Meadows Flowers, Staffordshire, explores why dahlias are so beloved by flower farmers, gardeners, and florists up and down the…

UK: Changes to permitted development rights – have your say

Proposals to cut red tape in the planning system could mean that farmers and landowners will be able to build, convert, and extend more without needing…

© Paul Maguire | Dreamstime.com

US (WA): Dahlia popularity driven by climate, variety, and easy care

When Whatcom County Dahlia Society hosts its annual tuber sale, eager customers behave as if they’re attending a Black Friday sale, and the locally…

© Madisonmuskopf | Dreamstime.com

CAN (ON): Northern flower farmers started it all with one sunflower seed

The sunflowers at Antila Acres in Cochrane, Ont. are thriving in this long weekend's heatwave. Kayla Antila and her partner Catherine Boulet said they…

Departing Erik Plaisier: "Horticulture is very important in Mexico"

Whereas in the Netherlands, agriculture struggles with issues such as climate adaptation and nitrogen problems, in Mexico, the sector is mainly…

CAN (ON): University of Guelph launches master of agriculture program

Cultivating the careers of professionals in the agriculture sector is the focus of a new master’s program at the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).…

© Grigorenko | Dreamstime.com

US: Fall preparation underway for Nebraska flower farm

Fall is just around the corner, but it’s not time to ditch the flower pots and replace them with pumpkins just yet. For West Mill Flowers, a fresh-cut…