American Takii’s Open House Event is back

US (CA): “Showing strengths, vulnerabilities, the future, and the past”

Back in 2018, American Takii held their cut flower Open House for the first time. Unfortunately, the pandemic did lead to the cancelation of the event…

"Border Target Operating Model is potentially a missed opportunity for UK horticulture"

The UK government announced the final publication of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) yesterday. Despite the aim of the model to protect the UK against…

Daziger 2023 NA trials:

"See how our varieties perform in North America"

Each year, Danziger participates in public and private trials throughout North America. According to the Israeli breeder, developing and testing our…

"Only with Sure Flow our problems disappear"

Potted plant nursery Richplant grows 15 different varieties throughout the year. Plants find their way to consumers through the brand Decorum Company.…

Photo report: Plantarium|Groen Direkt

Plantarium|Groen Direkt is one of the highlights of the year for the Dutch tree nursery industry. Traditionally, the (large) buyers visit this 2-day…

New breeding location commissioned after fire

NL: Open day attracts many local residents to new Takii building

Almost two years ago, Takii's production and breeding location in Sint-Annaland, the Netherlands, went up in flames. Many local residents helped the…

August 28 - September 18

US (NJ): AeroFarms puts equipment up for auction

SecondBloom™ Auctions launched the sale of key assets from AeroFarms' vertical farming facility in Newark, NJ. "We look forward to leveraging our…

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US (NY): Landscaper turns vacant land in Slingerlands into a tree nursery

A landscaping company owner has opened a facility in Slingerlands to grow and sell plants, trees, and flowers for customers' yards. The tree nursery at…

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US (MI): Eastern Michigan University Greenhouse brings plant knowledge to the community

At the southwest corner of Eastern Michigan University's campus is an oasis for student and staff research, curiosity, and relaxation. It's the EMU…

“The ambulance felt like the perfect tool to confirm the importance of plants to our health and wellbeing"

An ambulance makes an appearance at the Oxford Business Park. Everyone is keen to know who’s in need of medical help without appearing too nosey.…

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US (OH): Geauga County-based sunflower farm sprouts smiles in local community

Deep in the heart of Ohio, there's a small Chesterland flower farm that has been operating under the radar for the past eight years. Recently, they've…

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US (IN): North Judson-based Lewellen Blooms wins Starke Tank

A growing family business emerged victorious from a crowded field of contestants to win the 2023 Starke Tank Countywide Small Business Pitch…

Results from Eurofleurs 2023

The Eurofleurs 2023 competition took place at the Arboretum Volčji Potok Park near Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. UK competitor Catey Burn from Old Oak Floral Designers in…

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US (WA): Kingston nursery supplies demand of native plants

Salish Trees Nursery isn’t your average nursery, as it focuses on native plants. But it will be even more special in the future as it is looking to…

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India: Bihar government's big push to increase farmers’ income, especially Marigold cultivation

Farmers in Bihar are engaging in horticulture on a vast scale to reap rich dividends. With more and more farmers getting involved in rose and marigold…

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CAN (NS): How 9,000 sunflowers became a symbol of joy and inclusivity in Cape Breton

Looking over the five-acre field at Ager Lane Flower Farm in Big Bras d’Or, it’s hard to believe anyone’s picked a single sunflower as there are many…

Aarvi’s Flowers:

"In times of grief: Offering the right sympathy flowers in Melbourne for comfort"

Navigating the depths of grief can be an arduous journey, where words often fall short of conveying the depth of emotions. In such moments, flowers…

Solution might solve freshwater scarcity issues

Inspired by spider webs, scientists harvest water from air

Inspired by spider webs and beetles, scientists have conceived of an efficient way to harvest water from thin air by capturing water vapor and turning…

West Australian farmers fear visa policy changes will lead to labor shortages

A review of Australia's migration system has suggested limiting the working holiday-maker visa to one year rather than giving backpackers the opportunity to…

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NZ: Forward-thinking floriculture flowers in the Far North

As Aotearoa’s floriculture industry faces the need to evolve, one Far North grower and florist stands out as an early bloomer. Waipapakauri-based Kat…