Looking for a Tanzanian adventure?

Because of their focus on the core business, Moerman Lilium BV is selling its branch in Tanzania. This concerns a farm at the foot of Mt. Meru called ‘West Meru Alps’. The entire company is currently in use for growing summer flowers. The company is located at an altitude of 2,000 meters and is therefore…

Javo celebrates 50 years of innovation

50 years ago, the first Javo potting machine was designed. Since then Javo has set a standard in horticulture automation. The first Javo prototype Arnold van Nobelen, the founder of Nobels, designed the first potting machine for Javo in 1969. This new type of machine was equipped with a conveyor and…

Awards and medals for two garden roses from Roses Forever

Two Danish garden roses were honored with a medal and an honorary award at the 67th international Rosenneuheiten-Wettbewerb 2019 in Baden-Baden, Germany. Roses Forever's Rosa Eskelund, who has bred the roses says: “I am very happy and also pleasantly surprised that two entire roses won acknowledgment.…

How the orchid keeps reinventing itself

Few flowers come in as many shapes and colours as orchids. Their versatility is an asset for plant lovers who are seeking a floral eye-catcher to add the perfect finishing touch to their interior. But the broader the range, the more trend-sensitive it is. Do today's consumers like the orchids you are…

"Total water concept enables treatment up to zero discharge"

Mienis Water showed their Ultrafiltration unit at the Amsterdam GreenTech 2019. This system is part of their total water concept on water management within flower and vegetable farming. Technical director Jochum Genuït explains their technology. "Ultrafiltration is a membrane technology. This membrane…

US (CA): Orchid grower introduces self-watering system

Westerlay Orchids introduces SmartWick: an innovative self-watering system featured for their Bloom Haus collection of premium orchids for Kroger stores. Rooted in the rich horticultural history of Santa Barbara, Westerlay Orchids is a second generation family-owned business. With a simple mission of…

"Even though things are going well, innovation is necessary”

‘Let’s improve together.’ This was the main goal in ‘s-Gravenzande last week, where over 500 guests were invited by Royal Brinkman to join in for a seminar on the future of the industry. The company believes innovation is necessary. As the event location the old auction hall in ‘s-Gravenzande was chosen.…

Belgium: A peek inside Denis-Plants

In their new company video, Belgium family business Denis-Plants gives a peek inside their greenhouse, where they produce tissue culture and the hardened young plants, ranging from the most diverse indoor plants to perennials. They are all derived from in-vitro multiplication and in this 1.5-minute…

Sneak Peek at Proven Winners 2020 Collection

English Gardens has over 250 varieties of Proven Winners annuals, perennials and shrubs. This season, English Gardens was given an exclusive line of new plant varieties that aren’t available anywhere else until 2020. This new line of annuals is only available in limited quantities and while supplies…

US: Fern and peony couture

The beauty and inspiration of American Flowers Week wearable fashions continues with a stop in Seville, Florida, on the grounds of FernTrust, one of the country’s largest sources for U.S.-grown ferns, fronds and foliage. Founded in 1986 as a cooperative of family fern farms sharing a rich history in agribusiness, FernTrust grow…

US (CA): Orchid grower introduces self-watering system

Westerlay Orchids introduces SmartWick: an innovative self-watering system featured for their Bloom Haus collection of premium orchids for Kroger stores. Rooted in the rich horticultural history of Santa Barbara, Westerlay Orchids is a second generation family-owned business. With a simple mission of…

Things growers should never do in a semi-closed glasshouse

One of the main attractions for retailers and consumers alike to choose glasshouse produce, is the reliability with which the glasshouse produces quality and quantity of produce in a safe way. The semi-closed glasshouse has extended that reliability in the way it manages summer heat, pest and disease and…

US (KY): University students build greenhouse for high school

Learning more about the benefits of high tunnel greenhouses is the focus of a grant between the University of Kentucky, the University of Minnesota, and Kansas State University. As a result, students from all three schools traveled to Eastern Kentucky to help build a high tunnel greenhouse this summer at…

Looking for a Tanzanian adventure?

Because of their focus on the core business, Moerman Lilium BV is selling its branch in Tanzania. This concerns a farm at the foot of Mt. Meru called ‘West Meru Alps’. The entire company is currently in use for growing summer flowers. The company is located at an altitude of 2,000 meters and is therefore…

In rose, transcription factor PTM balances growth and drought survival via PIP2;1 aquaporin

Plants have evolved sophisticated systems in response to environmental changes, and growth arrest is a common strategy used to enhance stress tolerance. Despite the…

"Total water concept enables treatment up to zero discharge"

Mienis Water showed their Ultrafiltration unit at the Amsterdam GreenTech 2019. This system is part of their total water concept on water management within flower and vegetable farming. Technical director Jochum Genuït explains their technology. "Ultrafiltration is a membrane technology. This membrane…

Dutch grower specializes in unique Begonia and Gloxinia

J&P Ten Have is a modern pot plant company that specialises in the cultivation of Begonia. It was founded in 1955 by the father of the current owners, Jos and Peter. Since then, J&P Ten Have has specialised in other crops. Along with Begonia, they cultivate Betulia, an abundantly flowering…

"Human activity means UK peatlands contribute to climate change"

The UK’s peatlands are making a significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions because of the way they are managed, a major new study has shown. Peatlands occupy 12% of the UK’s land area and store vast quantities of carbon. Healthy peatlands capture carbon dioxide (CO­ 2 ) from the atmosphere and…

Innovative new controlled release fertilizer for the Canadian market

Pursell Agri-Tech and Plant Products have entered into a supply and distribution agreement for the Eastern Canadian market. The addition of PurKote to Plant Products’…

"Ontario's power system is ready for upcoming summer months"

Ontario’s power system is prepared to meet the province’s expected demand for electricity over the coming summer months, according to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) latest Reliability Outlook . “Our system remains reliable as we head into the summer, with adequate resources to…

US (WV): Boxwood blight detected at residential, commercial landscapes

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has detected boxwood blight at several residential and commercial landscapes throughout West Virginia. Boxwood blight was…

Summer horticulture tips: Tackling Mildew and Blight

OMEX’s Darren Tongue takes a look at how Mildew and Blight affect your plant growth, and how to tackle the issue: “Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects a wide range…

US: New changes in OHP Pedestal Insecticide

There are some key changes upcoming with OHP’s Pedestal Insecticide , an insect growth regulator against Thrips and other pests. Effective immediately, any new Pedestal…

Poinsettias: To spray or not to spray, that is the question

'Tis poinsettia sticking season once again, and the question always comes down to the same thing: do I use chemicals to control Bemisia whitefly and hope it works this year? Or do I switch to biological control? In this article, Sarah Jandricic, Greenhouse Floriculture IPM Specialist, OMAFRA, shows some…

"Illegal plant protection substances found in Poland"

After two months of investigation, the services in Poland have detected a record number of 92,000 kilos of illegal plant protection substances, which is three times more than a year earlier. The investigation was the third common operation of Polish services with Europol and the fourth general European…

First report of Xylella fastidiosa in Israel

The NPPO of Israel recently informed the EPPO Secretariat of the first record of Xylella fastidiosa (EPPO A2 List) on its territory. During a survey carried out in 2017-2018, a few symptomatic almond (Prunus dulcis) trees were discovered and subsequently eradicated. More recently, symptomatic almond…

Belgium: A peek inside Denis-Plants

In their new company video, Belgium family business Denis-Plants gives a peek inside their greenhouse, where they produce tissue culture and the hardened young plants, ranging from the most diverse indoor plants to perennials. They are all derived from in-vitro multiplication and in this 1.5-minute…

How the orchid keeps reinventing itself

Few flowers come in as many shapes and colours as orchids. Their versatility is an asset for plant lovers who are seeking a floral eye-catcher to add the perfect finishing touch to their interior. But the broader the range, the more trend-sensitive it is. Do today's consumers like the orchids you are…

German calluna breeder extends assortment with two new lines

End of August, the calluna season will take off and just in time for this season, calluna breeder Heidezüchtung Kurt Kramer has extended the Gardengirls by two lines; Rasta Girls and Sunset-Girls. RASTA GIRLS Rasta Girls The "bud-bloomers" with hanging shoots have been an important feature of the…

"Consumers are looking for that tropical look, and Caladiums fill that void"

The Heart to Heart Collection of new Proven Winners Caladiums will be available for 2020. According to Curt Varsogea, Sales Manager at Four Star, this exclusive line is the result of a partnership with Classic Caladiums of Florida, an international leader in the breeding of Caladiums. Curt Varsogea,…

Australia: A fresh start for Rootstock Services

Situated on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is the newly acquired propagation business, Rootstock Services. Producing rootstocks for the commercial agricultural industries, Rootstock Services prides itself on both quality and quantity of product to ensure that the customer receives the best…

UK: Fund opens to reduce waste from plastic packaging and textiles

The UK government is inviting organisations to apply for funding under a multi-million pound grant scheme to help boost the recycling of plastic packaging and textiles. Organisations in England can apply for government funding for innovative solutions to drive up the recycling of hard-to-recycle plastic…

Iberflora Labs: The new space of innovation and research for Iberflora

Iberflora launches the editing of 2019 a new space for creation and research: Iberflora Labs. This space is all a commitment to innovation and the growth of the event and that this edition will be starring enterprises Bio, sharing great synergies with the green sector. The growing demand for BIO products…

Cities taking re-greening of urban landscapes to great heights

Cities around the world, such as Singapore, Milan and London, are taking re-greening of urban landscapes to great heights – literally. The trend for vertical planting is starting to grow in popularity and is not just for large urban displays, they can add wonderful interest to domestic gardens. It’s…

Awards and medals for two garden roses from Roses Forever

Two Danish garden roses were honored with a medal and an honorary award at the 67th international Rosenneuheiten-Wettbewerb 2019 in Baden-Baden, Germany. Roses Forever's Rosa Eskelund, who has bred the roses says: “I am very happy and also pleasantly surprised that two entire roses won acknowledgment.…

Winners of the 2019 Golden Flower Bulb announced

Five classes of schoolchildren - one class each in England, The Netherlands, Germany, Canada and France - are the lucky winners of the 2019 Golden Flower Bulb Award. They won this award by participating in the Bulbs4Kids flower bulb project. Bulbs4Kids These five classes received the 2019 Golden Flower…

The importance of a good dipcontainer

From now on, the new pipe rail dipcontainer / sanitizer from Berkvens is available at Steenks Service. Why you need a dipcontainer A dipcontainer is very important if you want to work as hygienic as possible in the horticulture industry. The dipcontainer is filled with a disinfectant so an employee can…

East African flower industry benefits from $146 million private equity boost

Pan-African private equity manager, Exeo Capital, has announced the final close of their second food and agribusiness fund, Agri-Vie Fund II, at US$146 million–showing growth of nearly 50% on the size of the first fund. Herman Marais, Managing Partner at Exeo Capital, says that this growth is a testament…

Japan: Solar-powered flower bed automatically waters plants

Katsushika Ward in Tokyo, Panasonic Corp and Katsushika Full-of-flowers Urban Development Promotion Council have concluded an agreement on technical cooperation concerning the "Flower Merry-Go-Round" three-dimensional (3D) flower bed, which automatically waters followers by using solar electricity. The…

A flower shop disguised as a candy shop

This year the International Floriculture Expo was held in Miami, where Jet Fresh Flowers debuted its Candy Shop for the first time. This concept and exhibit was made entirely in-house, featuring fresh-cut and preserved flowers available from Jet Fresh Flower Distributors. Floral designs were made by Olga…

Denmark: PKM’s CEO Jack Møller to celebrate 50th birthday

PKM’s CEO Jack Møller will be 50 years on August 9, 2019. It is marked with a birthday reception: Friday, August 9, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Pool House, Gartneriet…

"Even though things are going well, innovation is necessary”

‘Let’s improve together.’ This was the main goal in ‘s-Gravenzande last week, where over 500 guests were invited by Royal Brinkman to join in for a seminar on the future of the industry. The company believes innovation is necessary. As the event location the old auction hall in ‘s-Gravenzande was chosen.…

UK: Cambridgeshire firm seeks answers to labour shortage

A Cambridgeshire based business is to lead the way in demonstrating labour saving techniques to help the horticulture industry offset the shortage of seasonal workers. Plant propagator, Volmary Ltd of Wisbech, has been announced as an AHDB ‘Strategic SmartHort Centre’ and will host a series of workshops…

UK: Award winning new plant display from Farplants

Farplants pulled out all the stops to celebrate the tenth year of the HTA National Plant Show. Their interactive new plant display created a memorable experience to help launch new ranges. The company's latest innovations, Garden your Way to Wellbeing and Mounds and Mats, took centre stage. In addition,…

Javo celebrates 50 years of innovation

50 years ago, the first Javo potting machine was designed. Since then Javo has set a standard in horticulture automation. The first Javo prototype Arnold van Nobelen, the founder of Nobels, designed the first potting machine for Javo in 1969. This new type of machine was equipped with a conveyor and…

FTD provides update on court-supervised restructuring process

FTD provided an update on its court-supervised restructuring process. The company has: Entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with PlanetArt to acquire Personal…

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Kenya to open a cut flower distribution center in China

Kenya will open a cut flower distribution center in China in a new strategy aimed at creating a direct sales link and grow its exports to the Asian market. Industry and Trade Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said the center, based in the Southern China province of Hunan, will be run in partnership with a…

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