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Florisol & Co celebrates 40th anniversary

"We preferred to move forward step by step"

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Meewisse Roses:

"Thanks to PIM, my crop is more balanced"

US: CBP issues reminder on the importation of flowers and other greenery ahead of Mother’s Day

Celebrate giving the gift of gardening at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Episode 2 of 'Masterpieces by Sam'

Celebrating floristry as an art form

'Running a farm at twice the efficiency, half the cost'

Sector | Cut flowers

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Japan: 30,000 flowers arranged to celebrate LA Dodgers superstar
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A tulip frenzy in the Netherlands

Garden roses to give on Mother's Day
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US (NC): The Fresh Market debuts color changing performance peonies for the season

US (KS): KU grounds crew taking a new, more strategic and sustainable approach to landscaping
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The tulip craze: Origins of the tulip
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Cambodia: Orchid conservation center's expansion faces challenges

Sector | Pot plants

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Rosa Eskelund, Roses Forever

“Currently, pastel pot-roses are more in demand than red ones”
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Festival in Hong Kong celebrates orchids’ beauty

Terra Nova Nurseries highlights drink-inspired varieties

Schoneveld breeding won Japan Flower of the year 2023-2024 with ‘Illusia’
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US (PA): Susquehanna Orchid Society helps Central Pennsylvania residents discover the joy of orchids
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US (FL): Biology researchers seek to protect endangered plants

Provender Nurseries makes leap year donation to Perennial

Sector | Cultivation

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Research discovers plants utilize drought stress hormone to block snacking spider mites
First increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years

Groundwater supplies increase in California

Regulating branch development of Petunias
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The plant immune system: From discovery to deployment

US (HI): Researcher recognized for work on improved crop growth, plant biology
Cooperation between Maarel Orchids & Sendot

NL: Photosynthesis sensor paves the way for autonomous cultivation

Wageningen Plant Research visits Taiwan to explore cooperation in horticulture

Sector | Greenhouse

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US (NE): Arboretum celebrates opening of new production greenhouse
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US (OH): Toledo-based greenhouse won’t re-open for this Mother's Day
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US (TX): Flower business blooms at Malvern Nursery
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How greenhouse horticulture can benefit from carbon capture
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US (IN): New greenhouse makes campus beautification more sustainable

Bridge Greenhouses help UK garden centres meet growing demand with bigger and better structures
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Us (PA): Greenhouse in community garden helps to feed community

Sector | Technique

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NL: SchermNed acquires Alsemgeest Scherminstallaties
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New publication shares insights into AI for crop improvement from Iowa State researchers

Australia: 'Growth chambers lead the way to pushing portable crop production above-ground'
Robert de Hoo, Ultramins

"Less dirty water systems facilitate crop rotation"
Tray specialist celebrates 40-year anniversary:

Denmark: “As production capacity doubled, we’re now able to take on the global market”

Germany: Nursery ups automation through integration of potting machine

"We are on the relevant side of horticultural technology"

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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A grower's farm journey through Mother's Day
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UK: Behind the scenes at Happy Plants in Formby

NL: Successful partnership between OK Plant and Peter Dekker Installaties

NL: Energy-neutral greenhouse breaks ground

US (MN): Perkins Plants greenhouse blooms for one final season
Gebr. Valstar:

"Improved delivery reliability through correct application of delivery time sets"

Amazone Plants becoming more sustainable: "Increasing demand from buyers"

Sector | Substrates

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Moving away from substrate:

A propagation and plant-growing device in one
Cocogreen receives King's Award

UK award for coco producer

Selecting a substrate for poinsettia propagation

"The certified organic growing media performs like a conventional growing media"

UK: HTA response to Ten-Minute Rule Motion on the prohibition of the sale of peat

Plastic-free substrate trials ongoing

Scheteling now Jiffy distributor in Finland

Sector | Fertilizers

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Handheld dosing system aims to accommodate affordable cut flower dosing
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How fruitful is the future of fertilizer policies?
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Dutch flower growers urged to stop using pesticides

€5M raised to introduce plasma activated water into the market

Ginkgo Bioworks acquires AgBiome
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Certis Belchim partners up with Landlab

New Iron Powder launched as a sustainable organic solution for plant health

Sector | Energy

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Launch of RE-Greenhouse, an Interreg North-West Europe-project

Speeding up the uptake of renewable energy sources in greenhouses
"Solar energy generation should not come at the expense of cultivation."

Enforcement against 'elevated solar field' on greenhouse initiated

"Increased demand from growers for our semi-transparent solar panels"

Which two crops can be grown energy efficient together?

HortiFootprint Calculator fully FloriPEFCR-compliant summer 2024

Research explores hemp's ability to replace peat moss

Dutch CHP capacity stable at around 12 GW

Sector | Crop protection

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Antagonistic microorganisms delay Fusarium oxysporum infection in gerbera
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NL: Root knot nematodes can reach plants via water on ebb and flow floors
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"Beneficial insects support agriculture, protect environments"

Monitoring and detecting whiteflies using pheromones

Green sticky traps aim to optimize Echinothrips monitoring
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US (LA): Southern blight challenges growers

US: Pollen Talent joins forces with CalFlowers

Sector | Young plants

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Rise n' Shine Biotech on their breeding line, new partnership and future plans:

"2023 has been a year of milestones, with more to come"
Neil Alcock, Seoint Nurseries:

"We are amongst the first in the UK to propagate 100% peat free"
Haim Rosenblum, Hishtil

"Durabello: climate-resilient plants for a green future"

Köder Gartenbau introduces new Osteospermum series PopEyes

UK: Earley Ornamentals’ Plant recommendations for Pantone Peach Fuzz Colour of the Year 2024
Deliflor Hoogveld:

New high tech cuttings company officially opened in the Netherlands

Terra Nova Nurseries announces companion plants for select 2024 colors of the year

Sector | Breeding

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Lavandula Vintro: "The perfect series for sales in May"

Plantipp is sending 10 entries to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Breeder develops new long-lasting Gerbera
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Purdue-USDA team develops fast-track process for genetic improvement of plant traits

Dekker unveils AAA Bowie Cream
Interview with Dutch chrysanthemum wholesaler

From the neighbor around the corner to the southernmost point of Europe
Ball SB:

"The art of nourishing with colors through flowers"

Sector | Annuals and Perennials

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NL: Mix of naturalising bulbs and perennials to be found in Keukenhof

Focus on trends during Dutch Lily Days
February 20-23, Naivasha:

Spray roses in the picture at De Ruiter

Greenwood Plants, UK, wins AIPH International Grower of the Year 2024
Graphic by USDA-Agricultural Research Service

USDA changes zones for Mississippi plants
makes debut at IPM Essent

Profile Products comes to Europe

Plant metabolism proves more complicated than previously understood

Sector | Packaging

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Nancy Montealegre, Montehappy, on pots and baskets made from banana leaves:

“We are happy to have a product that is new, sustainable, and full of life”
In collaboration with Groot Packaging and LS Santini:

Roobos Flower Export launches innovative circular pilot

What's inside the pot?
Research update FloraLife:

Effect of shipping method and EthylBloc™ treatment on vase-life of Stock
Twan van Oss, Desch, explains:

From waste to growth: recycled plastic in horticulture

Changes expected in the UK's packaging materials industry
Silphie paper packaging

New plant-based paper for flowers and plants

Sector | Organic

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US: ""Soil conditioner works with the foundation of soil and roots to enhance plant health

NL: "The organic flower bulb market is growing faster than the supply"
Ruud Batist, The Flowergarden & Jos van Schie, Muller Seeds:

Organic flower cultivation reignites passion for the craft

Frank van der Helm: "When considering destructive interventions in cultivation, think carefully about interventions that kill what lives"
Organic plant seller sees sales double:

NL: Sprinklr.co calls on growers to go organic

Sector | Open field

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The HTA welcomes the Environment Select Committee’s call for a national strategy for green spaces

US: Opportunities grow for sunflower farming

New Zealand: Blooming tulip fields open to the public on Labour Day

Sector | Novelties

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Fleurizon presents the 19th edition of their starter material catalog
Check them out during the Dutch Spring Trials:

Sneak peek of Benary's new products

His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Netherlands Joanna Roper officially christens the King Charles III tulip

Breeder Vance Hooper honored with the Reginald Cory Memorial Cup

Express Seed Company lists top perennials and annuals from CAST 2024

Terra Nova Nurseries spotlights heat- and humidity-tolerant varieties

New tulip variety announced at China (Shanghai) Tulip Conference

Sector | Marketing

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US: That Flower Feeling marketing committee members announced

That Flower Feeling releases of new floral marketing assets for industry partners

Top tips to market flowers for Administrative Professionals Day

New Chair and advisor member for That Flower Feeling
June 3 - 9, 2024:

New Covent Garden Flower Market hands the mantle of British Flowers Week on to Flowers from the Farm

US: AFE surpasses $20 million milestone in support of floriculture

AU: National Flower Center encourages PDA this Valentine's Day with new campaign via LittleBIG

Sector | Machines

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Michael Panuccio, Freshxpress:

"This isn’t just another cooling machine, it’s a game-changer"

New: sweeper and vacuum machine for children introduced

"I treated 2000 sqm in just 1 hour, compared to 3 hours of spraying"

New machine uses foam to better disinfect load carriers

Disinfection of drain water and adding natural nitrogen with one machine at the same time

"More compact and with dual function during crop rotation"

Ready for new sorting machine at RFH Dockservices Aalsmeer with FreshPortal

Sector | Market information

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US (WA): Flower shop gears up for busy Mother’s Day season

CAN (SK): USask agriculture research receives $25M boost

Carnation that has lost its ‘time’ – Kyunghyang Shinmun
Joost Bongaerts, Florabundance

“There is a prevailing expectation that this year’s Mother’s Day floral sales may exceed those of 2023”

Nigeria's agricultural sector faces challenges due to increased production costs
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UK flower industry thrown into chaos by new Brexit border checks
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US (ME): Greenhouses and nurseries report slow start to growing season

Sector | Garden center

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US: How many plants are in your yard? UF study finds high plant diversity in residential landscapes

CH: Work is on at full swing at Nyon's rose garden

“It was a lot of work with a lot of people contributing to it"

US (PA): Public gardens and landscapes are beginning to bloom across state

US (MI): NU Gardening Center wins $10,000 from Project 100

US: English Gardens maximizes mandevilla
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US (TX): SkyGardens hosts open flower farm nights

Sector | Floristery

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Flower fundis showcase blooms in Pniël

US (IL): Flower frenzy: Business is booming for Springfield florist shop despite rising costs
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UK: Lancashire florist joins Farewell Flowers Directory to eliminate plastic waste in the funeral industry
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US (VT): Nurseries, garden centers continue to see brisk business
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UK: Flower market wholesaler to open hub at Country Baskets, Lye
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US (NE): New greenhouse grows opportunities for Nebraska Statewide Arboretum

Why daffodils symbolize hope for princess Catherine

Sector | Events

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US (TX): Rose Sunday celebrates new blooms for 2024 season
Webinar:

High tech agricultural technology in greenhouse production

Registration open for Orchid Inspiration Days 2024
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US (FL): Garden Center to host June flower show

7th annual garden rose design contest is now open

Kenya to host the 11th International Flower Trade Exhibition
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US (ID): Governor declares May as horticulture month

Sector | Company news

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Italy: New micropropagation lab to produce up to 24 million plants a year

NL: ABZ Seeds director Gé Bentvelsen retires
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US (UT): $500 worth of petunias stole ahead of Mother's Day
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Kenya: Naivasha flower farms asked to manage water in their dams
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US (SC): New cut flower co-op working to market wholesale blooms

Ockert Greyvenstein of Ball Horticultural joins AFE’s board of trustees
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Launch of the UPOV international certificate on plant variety protection

Sector | Today on social media

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@McCuesOutlet

McCue's Flower Outlet
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Madison Air
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Neil Alcock
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Meyers Flowers
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Tanya Carvalho

Masterpiece Flower Company

Sector | Logistics

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Vietnam: Firm exports first batch of lotus roots to Japan
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Colombian flower exports bloom 10% on Mother’s Day
Matty van Wijnbergen
Jelle Schouwstra, Schouwstra Transport

Swedish market struggles with expensive Dutch flowers

Demand for temp-controlled capacity soars leading up to Mother's Day
Daniël van Egmond, Van Egmond Flower Trade

"Our strength is building relationships with customers"
Faber:

"Together towards more transport information"

Robovision raises $42 million

Sector | Trade Shows

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"Expo Flora Astana will become one of the most important platforms for the international floral industry in Central Asia"

US (OR): 2024 Farwest Show opens hotel room block registration

Record number of visitors for HortEx Vietnam 2024

Flora Expo Astana in Kazachstan takes off

Spain: Iberflora 2024 bookings 26% up with 80% of exhibition space already sold
Dick van Raamsdonk, HPP Worldwide, looks ahead to IFTEX 2024:

"This exhibition has become even more important than it already was"

California Spring Trials 2024 in 100+ pictures

Sector | Cartoons

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Plant-Based diets linked to lower risk of sleep apnea

Nigerian father surprises wife with bouquet vegetables as Valentine’s gift