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Dutch orchid grower expands with Aglaonema

"A fun, logical addition to our assortment"

Job Board | Newly added vacancies

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US: DVFG acquires Pennock Floral locations across several states

Boosting the export potential of smaller growers in Ecuador

Iberflora to invite buyers from over 30 countries to attend in 2025

UK and EU horticulture and floriculture outline support for swift and comprehensive SPS negotiation

US (OH): Expanded ornamental offerings to debut at Cultivate'25

Sector | Cut flowers

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Russia may ban flower imports with Armenian certificates from June 27
Takii:

"Canna Cannova: the perfect choice for every retailer"

Georgia blocks entry of 10,000 cut flowers from Armenia over pest concerns

Turkey: Bringing elegance to menus with edible flowers

Russia considers limits on Armenian flower imports amid pest concerns

Russia blocks imports of over 60,000 flowers contaminated with quarantine pests

Fivola Blossom adds ancient flavour

Sector | Pot plants

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New pot topper released for UK market

US: Considering maintenance when choosing plants for Spring
Blooming British:

How vertical farming is transforming floriculture

Container trends for the Color of the Year

North America: 2025 Poinsettia catalog released

Sector | Cultivation

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Looking at the seemingly impossible reproduction of dogroses

Cuttings vs seeds: How should petunias be grown?

"Greenplan helps pot and bedding plant growers transition from intuition to insight"

US: New study shows the chaos in flower genes

UK: New greenhouse roof cleaning drone service launched

Monitoring magnesium deficiencies in plants

Russia launches first large-scale orchid production facility

Sector | Greenhouse

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Climate control, energy costs, safety, and solutions
Crocus Labs' Dr. Prashanth Makaram:

“Our system is designed to integrate with virtually any existing multi-channel lighting setup"

CAN: Barrie celebrates grand opening of new greenhouse

US (ME): Estabrook's expands with new greenhouse

NL: Butterfly Orchids expands with new greenhouse
over 100 horticultural businesses affected

Severe storm causes major damage in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

New 4-channel light introduced for growers

Sector | Technique

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From cowboys to standard: 15 years of LED lighting

“Light intensities and DLIs are expected to rise, dimmability will be standard, and tunable spectra will become more economically viable.”

“In the summer, we’re flying in strawberries from the U.S., tomatoes from Spain. It doesn’t make sense.”
"We stand with our customers"

Hawthorne responds to Osram’s legal action against grower
Case study: Divflo revolutionizes high-end floral commerce with Axerrio

"A success story in modernizing payments and e-commerce"

The specialists behind the innovative solar panel system for water basins

JB Group welcomes new CTO

First micro-plastic free shading product launched

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Jim McCann to feature on The Bloom Show

US (VA): Meeting the scientist who has spent half a century studying plant diseases

Pakistan's largest rose market gaining global attention

US (PA): Urban flower business blooms in Philadelphia

Dutch grower aims to grow as organically as possible

US (OH): Greenhouse transitions into worker-owned model
Rainbow Greenhouses on their 40-year operations

A simplified assortment as the best recipe for continuous expansion

Sector | Substrates

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“Some growers don’t want to wait - they want the machines now”

Expanding choices in stone wool substrates with no more dry tops
Klasmann-Deilmann contributing to climate-neutral plant production:

“TerraCoal® locks carbon in a stable form for hundreds to thousands of years”
Floragard’s return to the U.S. Market:

A renewed commitment to growers from coast to coast

European growing media from Floragard now available in the US
Grow Pro Webinar, May 20 at 1pm EST

Advancing substrates: Status updates, peat alternatives, and substrate stratification

An introduction to the root zone microbiome

Sector | Fertilizers

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University of Florida offering nutrition management course

A fungus to help plants absorb nutrients
From Wolverhampton to the world:

Aptisens’ Ion-sensing technology that completely moves away from lab testing

UK: New biofilm project hopes to offer low cost alternative to synthetic fertilizers

Managing sulfur deficiencies in plants

Sector | Energy

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CO2 to greenhouse horticulture

NL: Queen Máxima opens CO2 capture installation Twence
Carlos Reuven and Co ten Wolde, Digital Energy

Using heat from AI data centers to warm greenhouses
Aquasol Solar, Dutch specialist in floating solar panels

"There is now a system in place that we are proud of"

Using 50% less energy for disinfection
Geothermal grower Leon Ammerlaan:

"To maintain horticulture and industry in the Netherlands, we need solutions like these"

CAN: Updates made to Expanded Energy Management program
Svensson:

The different ways that double screens aid modern growers

Sector | Crop protection

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Kenya bans 77 crop protection agents over safety concerns
PATS-Cast officially launched for growers

AI forecasting tool alerts growers exactly when caterpillars will hatch

Russia: Rosselkhoznadzor concerned over regular violations of quarantine norms in flowers imported from Armenia

Thanks to Ria, no more gaps: accordion mesh with a personal twist

Using new sachets to aid in crop protection

Using Amblydromalus limonicus for pest control

US: Compliance requirements for approved Japanese beetle-free greenhouses and screenhouses

Sector | Young plants

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Hishtil x Hortiv Megalight collaboration

"Improved seedling quality, up to 50% energy savings, and better space efficiency"
David Chen, Sogo Orchids, on global trends and challenges in Phalaenopsis

“Phalaenopsis market sees recovery, but new challenges emerge”
Explore the production process in the video

Mandevilla young plants: “A challenging but fascinating production process”

A peek inside the 100% Italian journey of Lazzeri's cyclamen young plants

Ellepots in the wild: A tour of Capogna Flowers
Riding new trends at D.S. Cole Growers

“Our goal is to deliver what customers want, even before they realize they want it”

Biodegradable paper bags replaces substrate in new propagation system

Sector | Breeding

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FlowerTrials trends part 2

A pleasant fragrance and compact plants
Nitzan Nir, Nir Nursery:

"We enjoy the challenge and are proud to keep wax flowers relevant in today’s market"
Uhuru Flowers and NIPR introduce new rose: Shabby Chic

"It echoes the charm of the shabby chic style that inspired its name"

Suntory Flower G5 Summit

USDA seeks public comment on petition to deregulate orchid developed using genetic engineering

NL: Breeder Agriom acquires genetics from Verheijenplants

"Dedication and commitment strengthen the entire chain"

Sector | Annuals and Perennials

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Terra Nova announces Princess 'Citrus' perennial

Space Age Begonias are ready to launch

Scientists discover the gene that gives petunias their scent

India: Taking a closer look at anthurium flowers

US: New Tempo variety unveiled by Terra Nova Nurseries

New research shows how LED lighting can aid ornamental flower growth

The first flower to bloom in space is a zinnia

Sector | Tree nursery

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NL: Boosting pruning efficiency in tree nurseries

Canadian government urged to support forest restoration post wildfires

Sector | Packaging

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Cold chain sensor to be unveiled at Transport Logistic 2025 in Germany

“We hope to provide safe cold chain logistics for fresh produce”

Holex Flower switches to circular flower boxes from Circular Plastics for Danish customers

NL: Kwekerij Wouters launches new Patio Pot Aqua Easy

De Vroomen Garden Products unveils Miffy gardening collection
Desch Plantpak and Anylabel are joining forces

"Stronger together for a circular future in professional horticulture"
Tim Schuette, A-ROO explains

U.S. Tariffs: The case for American-made packaging products

Modiform announces new generation of ecoExport Transport Trays

Sector | Open field

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Colombia: Planting project aims to root sustainability in floriculture

Sector | Novelties

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Beauty Line introduces new Harmony variety

UK: Dahlia Gardinetta Velvet Crush wins the Peter Seabrook Award for best new plant

British Garden Centres launches new begonia variety

Double-flowered Gladiolus series ‘Flamencos’ set to hit the market

US: Terra Nova Nurseries releases new Liatris

Naturosa: The new generation of roses for sustainable retail

Terra Nova Nurseries expands with new Echinacea ‘Fried Egg’

Sector | Marketing

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Inside M&S's blooming flower market transformation

Rethinking fragrance as a marketing opportunity for floriculture

Exploring the science behind floriculture marketing

Proven Winners offers inspiration & garden solutions for 2026

Sustainabloom launches new promotional video

How does branding elevate plant value?

NL: Tips for communicating your certifications to buyers

Sector | Machines

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Designed by researchers in Andalusia

New system reduces greenhouse planting effort by more than 60%

New autonomous scouting robot launched for greenhouses

UK: University of Leeds brings spring to life with JUB Holland’s Flower Designer App
Royal FloraHolland

NL: "New flower bucket Fc555 preserves floriculture and increases efficiency"
Bridging e-commerce with offline innovation

Floward unveils MENA’s rirst robotic flower vending machine

NL: How the automated delivery process at the new location of Gebr. Valstar leads to optimal space utilization

Australia: "A smarter future for Botanica Nurseries"

Sector | Market information

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India: Giving a second life to floral waste

Australia: Value of vegetables, flowers, nursery and turf all regressing

Push for minimum wage in Ethiopia's floriculture gathering momentum

India: Tambdi Surla records presence of endemic moth orchid flowers

UK-EU exports down 23% post-Brexit amid trade friction

US (CO): New website to purchase local flowers launched

Ethiopia: Government support is helping industry to grow, says rose grower

Sector | Garden center

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UK: May was another ‘healthy’ month for garden centers

US: Proven Winners certified training now available
Andrew Evans:

“Looking back, I wish we had renovated earlier”
In 2023, 13% of all houseplant sales in garden centers took place in December

UK: "December is peak time to purchase a houseplant"

NL: Smiemans provides update on its current projects

UK: GCA announces 2024 Christmas display competition winners

UK: GCA invites members to enter Worrall Cup

Sector | Floristry

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US: Rose of Sharon Floral Design Studio featured in Arkansas Museum exhibition
Kvitkova Vanil launches Savage Bloom

US (LA): New flower collection for men sparks strong buzz

NL: "A Red, white, and blue wreath for Remembrance Day, marking 80 years of liberation"

J Schwanke's Life in Bloom returns in April for 7th season
Aroma Flowers explains

The rise of online flower shopping in Dubai
15,000 flowers and 2,500 plants mainly from Dutch growers

The blooms behind the Gothenburg Horse Show in Sweden
Blooming Love and Weddingflowers:

"A celebration of sustainability in the wedding industry"

Sector | Events

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UK: Regional Award Meetings announced by GCA

NL: Tulip artwork installed ahead of Trump visit

SAF invites breeders and growers for Outstanding Varieties Competition

Pandharpur Wari: A vibrant celebration of faith and flowers
September 17 and 18, 2025

Explore new concepts and highlights at the Gardengirls Heidelights event

140 new rose varieties seen at Baden-Baden Rose Novelty Competition

Spain: Iberflora Labs returns with a ‘natural market’ to drive innovation and sustainability in garden retail

Sector | Company news

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Allium brings All I am and Streng Growers together

Könst Alstroemeria refreshes branding

UK: Helping growers to deal with shorter days after the Summer Solstice
Zayndu achieves

Global ISO 9001 accreditation for plasma seed priming system

David Austin Roses partners with Mprise Agriware

Plant Development Services announces new Brand Sales Director

US: McHutchison promotes from within for new sales representative

Sector | Today on social media

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Simona Cattaneo

Tianli Zhang

Mast Young Plants

Selecta Wagagai ltd

Vitro Plus BV

Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
LinkedIn

Herburg Roses

Sector | Logistics

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Kenya: Eldoret airport expands runway to boost agri-exports

NL: Temporary alternative truck route available in Rijnsburg due to NATO summit

What do growers need for effective inventory management?

Kenyan flowers’ new freight realities as high costs persist even with capacity surges

Swissport increases cargo capacity in Basel

Using E-bicycles to aid in logistics

NL: Course taking place on sea freights and long term storage for cut flower breeders

Sector | Trade Shows

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Photo report : FlowerTrials 2025

NL: Two days of HortiContact connects the greenhouse horticulture sector

GreenTech Amsterdam 2025: Addressing horticultural challenges with technology

Photo report: IFTEX 2025

FlowerTrials day 3: What plant characteristics are hot?

Floriexpo 2025 comes to an end

Zimbabwean growers set to attend Dutch trade fair

Sector | Post-harvest

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A look behind the scenes at a flower and plant auction

NL: Syngenta Flowers trades plastic for paper data loggers
Inside Pj Dave’s grading standards

Looking at the grading standards for premium roses

Recent postharvest advances in the floriculture industry

The cold chain in floriculture: Why temperature control is non-negotiable
Chrysal presents duo of crop care: Fyt 'n Fyx

"Cohesion of portfolios for a healthy, resilient flower chain"

Sector | Education and research

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Molecular insights into the floral makeup of roses

ACT launches webinar series to help US growers modernize greenhouse production

Indian growers urge revival of scent project
EHPEA:

Ethiopia: New E-learning platform Horti-Campus launched

Research discovers why plants patch broken DNA as quickly as they do

2025 Paul Ecke, Jr. and Altman Family Scholarship recipients announced
Webinar May 28th 11 am EST

Why people are not clicking on your 'learn more' button