FloralDaily Newsletter | Wednesday, July 9, 2025

From greenhouse kid to grower-in-chief: Jesse Hawkins advances family tradition at Uncle John's

Jessie Hawkins didn't plan on running Uncle John's Plant Farm, initially. "I actually went to school for architecture," she says. "But I grew up around…

Uganda: "The Dutch horticulture sector can continue to play an essential role internationally"

"There was absolutely nothing, just bushland, chickens, goats, and a whole lot of mud." That's how Olav Boenders describes the land at Wagagai when he…

Intelligent LED solution helps foliage plant grower achieve precise growing from start to finish

Signify has provided The Plant Company with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact, production modules, and the Philips GrowWise control system.…

PLS Nordic, Vestfold Blomst and Scan-Plant join forces in Denmark and Norway

Effective August 1, 2025, Vestfold Blomst A/S (Larvik, NO) and PLS Nordic A/S (Odense, DK) – both part of the Noviflora family –joined forces with PS!…

Monrovia celebrates 100 years with a new hydrangea

In 2026, Monrovia celebrates its 100-year anniversary. It's celebrating with the debut of a radiant new hydrangea: Centennial Ruby is a new variety…

Van Gogh Museum and Takii Europe extend partnership

The Van Gogh Museum and Takii Europe have been partners for a decade and are extending their partnership by another three years. The collaboration…

Greenflor & Flora United join forces

As of July 14th, niche flower importer Flora United International is merging with wholesale florist Greenflor. The result? An exclusive, all-in-one…

Baptism of a new rose on the 150th jubilee of Praskac Pflanzenland

On June 15, 2025, a rose variety created by the company Pheno Geno Roses was solemnly baptized in honor of the Imperial House of Habsburg and the 150th…

New system centralises drivers for LED lamps

PhotonDancing has unveiled EasyPower, a new system designed to centralize the drivers for LED lamps. This represents a departure from the conventional…

“We managed to reduce water use by 53%”

Dynamax, a company specializing in precision agriculture since 1985, is expanding its operations into Europe with the establishment of a new regional…

Upcoming water restrictions in Yorkshire: "choose drought-tolerant plants"

HTA comments in response to the announcement of upcoming water restrictions in Yorkshire. David Denny, Director of Research and Insights at the…

Lewis mites – a poinsettia problem that’s here to stay?

Let's face it: although Lewis mites (Eotetranychus lewisi) used to be more of a cyclical pest, this mite has been consistently bad in poinsettia the…

Floral art takes the spotlight in Palm Springs this July

Get ready, Palm Springs — the floral world is coming to town. The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) is hosting its annual national…

UK: GCA reveals 2025 South East region summer award winners

Garden centre teams from across the Garden Centre Association's (GCA) South East region are celebrating after scooping awards during a presentation…

"It’s time to rethink floral hiring"

In today's fast-moving job market, hiring has become more complex—and more critical—than ever. On a recent Bloom Show Takeover, Sahid Nahim welcomed…

Austrian drying process Herb.ERT gains importance among direct marketers

"Premium dried products guarantee high appreciation and added value"

The innovative drying cabinet 'Herb.ERT' has been used successfully in the catering industry for several years. "A full aroma, a unique texture, and a…