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Plantpeddler Variety Day 2021

“We had record attendance for this year’s trials”

“People were excited to go to a floriculture event and engage with other people in the industry,” say Mike Gooder, Plantpeddler’s President, and Stacy Bryant, Key Account…

“Foliera is building towards a strong future with their latest greenhouse”

Sometimes, the best way through uncertain times is to take advantage of other’s hesitancy towards risk. This at least is the opinion of Lisa and John Kouwenberg, the owners of…

Fromm's strapping machines gaining ground in horticulture

Crates, boxes, and kegs - in the fresh produce sector, millions of them are lugged back and forth every day. They also need to be stacked and sealed. The logistics process is…

Bloomin’ Easy introduces six new varieties for 2022

“There is a growing demand for new and improved flowering shrubs”

“Season after season we clearly see the demand for new and improved flowering shrubs growing,” says Bloomin’ Easy about their new varieties. This is why they are adding six…

Which type of greenhouse is most sustainable? Smart software can answer that

Anyone investing in a new greenhouse's first question is always, 'what will it cost'? However, investors are increasingly also asking greenhouse builders about the most…

Ball Seed Mixed Container Showcase 2021

Video "Inspiring combinations with the latest genetics"

Each year the Container Solutions Committee at Ball Horticultural Company designs combination planters for inspiration and to showcase the Summer performance of the latest…

Darwin Perennials Day, June 22, 2022

"Nothing beats a chance to see plants live and in-person"

Darwin Perennials, North America’s premier breeder of vegetative perennials, will once again welcome industry guests in-person for its annual Darwin Perennials…

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Climate sensors to ensure optimum growing conditions

Cosy climate in the greenhouse

In greenhouses, plants and vegetables are cultivated all year round under controlled conditions. For this purpose, modern greenhouses are equipped with a wide variety of…

Special Energy 2021

Why does LED grow light color spectrum affect plants’ growth?

LED grow lights, which have a spectrum that is best suited for photosynthesis, are very important. Good quality LED grow lights offer a wide range of spectrums, so there's no…

Study on a ground-source heat pump system for greenhouse heating–cooling

One of the important heating criteria of a greenhouse in the northern hemisphere countries is heat availability, particularly in the winter season. Among other heat storage…

Japan wants fossil-free greenhouses by 2050

Japan has recently set new sustainability targets. For greenhouse horticulture, this means that greenhouses must be fossil-free by 2050. In addition, Japan plans to grow…

DSV Panalpina A/S completes DKK 30.2 billion acquisition of Global Integrated Logistics from Agility

All conditions and requirements for the acquisition of Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics business (GIL) have been met, and DSV Panalpina A/S (DSV) is now…

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US: "Invasive plant species still sold in garden centers"

Results of a new study by ecologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst show that 1,330 nurseries, garden centers and online retailers are still offering hundreds of…

Ecuador's flower sales decline, forcing growers to switch to hemp

After the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a decline in Ecuador’s flower sales, the nation’s farmers have turned to hemp as a new crop to make ends meet. Ecuador’s…

Events return to São Paulo starting 17 August

The government of São Paulo announced the resumption of events in the state as of yesterday, August 17. The news is likely to heat up and move the flower market. With these…
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Dr. Brett Summerell

History of the cactus: "from pest to contraband"

Despite its current popularity, cacti were once considered a pest in Australia in the 1920s and 30s. "Things like prickly pear were very widespread through New South Wales and…

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MSU Extension launches invasive species detection program for Box Tree Moth

Michigan State University Extension is partnering with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to implement an early detection program for the box tree moth throughout…

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"Chinese flower sector has issues it must tackle before growing"

China’s cut-flower industry can be traced back to 1984, its roots based in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong. The wholesale flower industry has been growing steadily since…

"The imbalance between supply and demand has allowed us a satisfactory year of sales"

COPLANT, in Galicia, is a project that was born in 2004 thanks to the commitment and union of five nurseries producing ornamental plants in the southern part of Galicia,…

Lasting legacy of Philadelphia Flower Show

This year’s PHS Philadelphia Flower Show bloomed outdoors for the first time in its 193-year history this past June 5-13, 2021. In pursuit of increasing PHS’s mission to…

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Pepperpot Nursery

Still picking, packing and sending them on their way… pic.twitter.com/KkGX4y2TeG — Pepperpot Nursery (@pepperpotherbs) August 16, 2021

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US (GA): ultra-local zinnia grower delivers to local florists

Heather Moore walks down a row of zinnias while pointing out the variety of colors from pink to coral to deep red. “These ones here are called the Queen Lime series so they…

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China: Chenshan Botanic Garden to hold annual waterlily showcase

The Chenshan Botanic Garden in Shanghai will be presenting an annual showcase of waterlilies from Aug 18 to Sep 18. More than 10,000 plants from over 300 species will be…

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US (AL): Fairhope florist keeping up with increased demand during pandemic

The demand is up and for now it seems there’s no end in sight. “I have seen an increase in my business since the COVID versus before,” said Carl Clark, owner of Veranda…

Charmelia now available for US market

American florists can now order Charmelia® from Royal Van Zanten's eCommerce. "Elegant, feminine and just a bit different," is how the company describes their new variety,…

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