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Plastic fantastic: “We need to change the negative view about plastic”

“There is a powerful anti-plastic movement, even though this negative view on plastics is not always justified.” So how can we improve the image of plastic in an accessible…

Air-assisted spraying in greenhouse ornamentals

The aesthetic value of ornamental plants requires a near-zero tolerance for insect pests, which cause up to 10% of crop losses per season. Controlling them with insecticides…

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India: growers lose crops due to heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall during November has come as a shock to farmers of Dharwad district, where 96,583 hectares of agricultural crops and 8,759 hectares of horticultural crops were…

New sensor to monitor development of algae

"Our new sensor provides insight into the number of algae in water streams and sources," the Sendot team shares. Algae are a source of organic matter and the cause of…

McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture create new vendor management department

"This expansion will allow us to establish closer partnerships with vendors"

McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture recently created a new vendor management department as the next step in the ongoing expansion effort of the two companies. With this…

Canadian horticultural providers grow solutions offering

PIPP Horticulture, a provider of multi–level mobile cultivation systems, has acquired Vineland, Ontario-based GGS Structures GGS is a manufacturer of quality…

Eurofins starts independent horticulture division

"Worldwide horticultural growth requires regular analyses of the water, soil, and crop"

"The number of greenhouse horticulture samples at Eurofins Agro has grown significantly in recent years. As Business Unit Horti, we have invested heavily in…

Special Post-harvest 2021

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An eco-friendly solution to floral foam

While florists worldwide have relied on green floral foam in the past to keep their arrangements together, a sustainable replacement has been created: the FloraGUPPY. The…

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Havant florist helps domestic abuse charity

Claire’s Floristry is running a charity campaign that uses selfies to raise money for a domestic abuse charity. Owner Claire Lester initially set up an autumnal selfie…

US: Jet Fresh Flower distributors partners with Details flowers software

Jet Fresh Flower Distributors is partnering with Details Flowers. The family-owned and operated wholesaler, importer, and distributor located in Miami is working together with…

Uber Eats is now also delivering flowers in Canada

Trying to send flowers to loved ones this holiday season? There is a new player in the market that everyone is already accustomed to. Uber Eats is partnering with Florists’…

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Chinese scientists breed edible lilies for red soil

Through 20 years of research, Xu Yongyan’s team from Southwest Forestry University has successfully bred edible lilies suitable for red soil growth. The lilies, with edible…

US: Career insights for young professionals

This fall, the American Floral Endowment created two informal surveys for academia and professionals in the industry about their experiences and advice to help young…
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Nutrient accumulation and environmental risks of biosolids and different fertilizers on horticultural plants

In this study, the effects of different concentration proportions of biosolids (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) in soils on the growth performance, nutrient contents, and toxicity…

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Journey and challenges

China: How did Yuxi flowers become successful?

In recent years, the local leading flower companies have strengthened their innovation in the selection and breeding of new varieties. Leading enterprises and professional…

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Phipps Conservatory brings 'Sparkle and Shine' to winter flower show

'Sparkle and Shine' is the theme for the 'Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden', running through January 9 at the facility in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section.…

How digital marketing can boost floral sales

The floral industry has been flourishing lately, with online flower shops and floral e-commerce doing especially well. Research has shown that online flower shops in the U.S.…

Scottish florists wants to share love of flowers and teach floristry

A newflower shop has opened in Henley. Lorna Dunlop launched the Henley Florist in an alleyway off Hart Street on Thursday last week. The store is in Jimmy Cuba’s old “secret…

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A successful client visit to our farms ☺, just to have a taste of the whole flower growing process #mzurrieflowers pic.twitter.com/BfBozovStU — Mzurrie Flowers…

UAE agritech company upgrades 80 local farms with greenhouses

Silal, Abu Dhabi’s new fresh food and agritech company, is investing AED 200 million to upgrade 80 local farms in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The investment is part of Silal’s…

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Florist leaves ‘lonely bouquets’ in random places to make strangers smile

A florist has been leaving free flower arrangements in public places in a bid to brighten people’s days. Amanda Meese, the 44-year-old owner of Amanda’s Flowers in Oldbury,…

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Legendary greenhouse growing new poinsettia named after Millstadt man

A brand new variety of the poinsettia plant is here just in time for the holidays, and it’s named after a legendary horticulturist from Millstadt, Illinois. The “Norwin…

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Flower shop blossoms from community roots

Small-town spirit and a willingness to lend a helping hand led to Summerland’s newest flower shop, Bella Vita Flowers at 10122A Main Street. “It all started when I was getting…

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