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Hein Boon, RHP, on the controlled transition in raw materials for substrates

"Each raw material has an impact on the environment"

Over the years, peat has become known as an unsustainable product. Therefore, in many industries as well as in the horticulture industry, companies try to minimize their use…

Vacancies:

Park Amaryllis realises & presents big breakthrough in breeding

"Only 1/10 of the usual amount of energy is needed per bulb"

"Since 1988 we have been breeding Amaryllis varieties whose bulbs can be grown outside,” says Ruud Berbee of Park Amaryllis. “Now we have a range available that could…

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US: Valentine’s demand buoys flower business

After a year of contraction and closures, California flower farmers and wholesalers report they're racing to keep up with strong Valentine's Day demand—a U-turn from V-Day…

Water alkalinity vs pH - what's the difference?

Water alkalinity and pH are not the same. Water pH measures the amount of hydrogen (acid ions) in the water, whereas water alkalinity is a measure of the carbonate and…

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Rwanda’s flower exports triple in Valentine’s week

Rwanda exported 43,237 kilogrammes of flowers, earning $467,544  in the week ending February 7, according to data from the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).…

Syngenta Flowers India launches new Marigold hybrids

During the Krushik Agri Expo India 2021 at Baramati near Pune, India, Syngenta Flowers introduced their new Marigold series. This Indian agriculture and horticulture event was…

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Turkish producers sell 70M cut flowers ahead of Valentine's Day

Local producers in Turkey have exported 70 million cut flowers to 22 countries around the world ahead of Valentine's Day on Feb. 14 as demand for flowers produced in Turkey…

March 7, 2021

2021 Virtual Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo "petaling into the future"

The members of the Great Lakes Floral Association (GLFA) will be “Petaling Into The Future” at the 2021 Virtual Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo on Sunday March 7, 2021. “The…

Special Climate

Climate control apps for efficient crop control

Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) is the primary driver of evapotranspiration inside the indoor plant environment. VPD is a measure of the amount of water in the air versus the…

UK: "Saying it with flowers" harder because of Brexit

It’s 5am and at Tom Brown Wholesale, in south-east London, the overnight delivery from Holland has been unloaded. The stems are being packaged up and dispatched to florists…

Kenya Airways unveils its first “Preighter”

On 8th February 2021, the national carrier, Kenya Airways and other stakeholders unveiled and commissioned the first Re-purposed Dreamliner. The repurposed passenger Boeing…

US: New York florists have never seen a February like this one

Deborah De La Flor has been a florist for over 40 years. She’s never experienced a February like this one. “At a time when someone is sending you an ‘I love you’ card, someone…

2020 in Review

US: Executive director briefing of Michigan Greenhouse Growers Council

2020 was the year that turned everything upside down and added stress to every part of our lives. Last year was a busy year for MGGC as we tried to make sure…

March 19-21

US: New Great Grow Along promises to help nurture 16 million new gardeners

Some of the biggest names in gardening are joining forces to empower the 16 million new people who took up the hobby in 2020 and ensuring they become lifelong…

Tough love: Indian rose export hit by pandemic

Last year, around 10 million rose stems were exported, Praveen Sharma, president, Indian Society of Floriculture Professionals (ISFP), said. The Valentine season typically…

US:Flower demand increases in Tallahassee with pandemic

Flower demand increases in Tallahassee with pandemic as people are buying flowers as a substitute for being able to see their loved ones.

Turkey's greenhouses busy preparing flowers for Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day around the corner, workers in Turkey's Antalya are busy preparing cut flowers. 70 million branches of cut flowers from Antalya would be sent to 22…
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New Pheno Geno roses catalogue is out

Pheno Geno Roses is happy to announce the new Catalogue for 2021. This year’s featured collection is Fashion, presenting very colourful, stylish & easy to care roses,…

Noviflora revitalises houseplant displays for Swiss home improvement chain

In 2016, Noviflora took over the responsibility for the houseplant displays at 25 Jumbo home improvement stores in Switzerland. Since then, sales have risen significantly.…

Not-so-lovely Valentine’s Day this year for Malaysian florists

There will be less love in the air this Valentine’s Day, especially for those who cater to the whims and fancies of lovers the world over. Florists have reported fewer orders…

Valentine in Nepal: rose flower sales to go down by 40%

Coming February 14 this year, the rose flower sales for this time around would slip by more than Rs 60 lakh in Nepal, thanks – or no thanks – would flatly go to the Covid-19…

US: Scottsdale florist say to act quick when buying Valentine's Day flowers

Between Valentine's Day and the pandemic, flowers may be hard to come by this year. Eric Luoma with Cactus Flowers in Scottsdale joins, talking about this year's flower…

New catalogue of preserved flowers and plants of Verdissimo

Verdissmo, a producer of preserved flowers and plants, every season creates a catalog so that customers can explore the best preserved products for interior decoration and…

China: Sales of Phalaenopsis in Nanhai District has exceeded 60%

Recently, the Nanhai flower market has continued to get more and more popular, and the feeling of the Chinese New Year has become stronger and stronger. On the one hand,…

Study on brainwaves for lay activities with real and artificial ornamental plants

Ornamental plants have a major impact on general well-being. However, few scientific evidence-based studies are currently available regarding the benefits of plants to humans.…

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Calonectria root, crown and cutting rots: less common but just as damaging

Spathiphyllum plants within a greenhouse showed symptoms of wilting and yellowing of the oldest leaves. These are classic symptoms of a root disease. Roots of young plants…

Conceptual model of floriculture supply chain management

The flower industry today is a fairly dynamic international industry. Proof of this is the significant growth rates achieved in recent years in this area. Thus transportation…

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New generation of Czech florists urge people to consider more environmentally-friendly bouquets

Valentine's Day falls in the depths of the Czech winter, at a time when it is impossible for local growers to produce cut flowers. Rather than purchasing roses that have been…

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AU: 2021 US levy communications program

Nursery levy payers are urged to complete a short online survey to help evaluate and provide insights on the ‘Nursery industry communications program’ (NY18001). Facing…

Flowers from the farm present their new co-chair Meg Edmonds

In this blog of Flowers From The Farm, the new co-chair Meg Edmonds presents herself. "Hello everyone! I’m Meg Edmonds and I am so delighted to take up the position of…

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