US: Submissions for Cultivate Education topics and speakers are now open

AmericanHort is now accepting session proposals and topic recommendations for Cultivate'24. Whether you'd like to join our network of speakers or just have a great education…

Researchers issue urgent call to save the world’s largest flower -Rafflesia - from extinction

An international group of scientists, including botanists at the University of Oxford’s Botanic Garden, has issued an urgent call for coordinated action to save the iconic…

Dümmen Orange team describes new Cosmo Compact pot chrysanthemum

"Elegant and with characteristics such as more sustainable cultivation and versatile in use, this is a fantastic team player in our wide chrysanthemum product range that's also perfect for creating colorful mixes," the Dümmen Orange team says to introduce their new chrysanthemum. Versatile,…

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Nigeria: Growers eye hibiscus farming as profitable venture

Hibiscus farming in Nigeria is fast gaining momentum as the price of the flower surged over 70 percent in six months, making farmers eye N48 billion in earnings from export in 2023. According to the Association of Hibiscus Flower Exporters of Nigeria, the country exported 40 feet of 1,983 containers,…

US (OH): Greenhouse is hidden gem on OU's campus

Located next to Morton Hill, Ohio University's greenhouse is open to anyone looking to stop by. Featuring a diverse grouping of plants, the greenhouse is the perfect place to relax after a long day of classes.

Dutch hydrangea grower happy with new sorting machine

For about a year now, Dutch hydrangea grower Vicini has been working with the IRISS hydrangea sorting machine from 4More Technology (4MT). Before, they sorted manually; the only option as there was no machine for their production quantity. Untill they came in touch with the team of 4MT. For the majority…

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US (CA): Eufloria Flowers in Nipomo showcase their efforts of sustainably grown rose

The award-winning Eufloria Flower farm in Nipomo is growing sustainable roses with innovative technology that is better for the environment and their farm workers. Eufloria has a long family history in the flower industry. They are part of the Society of American Florists and Certified American Grown…

Jiffy provides customized solutions for the peat-free question

The demand for peat-free grown crops continues to grow. In the coming years, that demand is expected to continue growing ahead of legislation in the United Kingdom. The step towards becoming peat-free is a big one, recognized by Jiffy, who have added peat-free substrates to their product portfolio. For…

Toopi Organics secures €16M to flood European agricultural markets with urine-based biostimulants

Toopi Organics, a French biotechnology startup developing plant biostimulants derived from the fermentation of human urine, today announces the closing of a €16M ($17M) financing round. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company's urine collection network, launch 3 new urine-based products in…

"Electric and hydrogen alternative to fossil fuel within a few years"

"The action radius of electric trucks for international transport is simply inadequate now and not yet a suitable alternative. But we believe that this technology and also hydrogen will be a good alternative to fossil fuel within a few years. We therefore believe that the use of a combination of…

US: Recycling pesticide containers in Vermont

Pesticides are used in homes and across many industries in Vermont: lawn and landscape, hospitals, food processing facilities, and farms. Pesticides are useful tools for managing pests in these locations, but it is important, and a requirement of the law, for these products to be used in accordance with…

"In just a couple of years, the nursery tripled in size"

Over the last couple of years, the company of Dutch young plant grower Maarten Bloemen expanded rapidly. It tripled in surface and built a new facility. Also, his son joined the company as owner, and the company recently changed its name to Bloemen Young Plants. Maarten, Jacqueline, and son Merijn The…

Celtuce, blue wheat, orange tomatoes, and more draw crowd to SCOPE Field Day

Luscious zinnias, spectacular tomatoes, and blue stone-ground wheat were among the organically grown produce on display during the 2023 SCOPE Field Day at the Student Farm at UC Davis. Celtuce was the newest and most unusual vegetable introduced at the event. It’s a type of lettuce prized in Asia for its…

Positive atmosphere at Plantarium|Groen-Direkt

Plantarium|Groen-Direkt took off yesterday, August 23, in Hazerswoude-Dorp, the Netherlands, and is ending today. There was an overall positive atmosphere at the fully booked exhibition floor, as growers seem to have had a good season so far compared to 2022. This year was the second edition with the new…

UPM Specialty Papers presents compostable food stickers for fruit and vegetables

UPM Specialty Papers has launched compostable food stickers, usable for fruit and vegetables. Juhani Ylikoski, sales director at UPM Specialty Papers, said: “We are happy to…

NL: Sprinklr.co calls on growers to go organic

Sprinklr.co sold as much as 50% more plants through August 2023 than in 2022. A total of 21,000 m2 of organic greenery was added to Dutch greenhouses in 2023 alone, with bees and other insects happily buzzing about and biodiversity flourishing. The company sold 189,000 organic garden plants versus…

Corenthin (Felix) Chassouant new director of sales and business development at Harnois

Harnois Industries is pleased to announce that Corenthin (Felix) Chassouant has been promoted to the position of Director of Sales and Business Development. Felix was already overseeing Sales Export (USA & worldwide opportunities excluding the Mexican market), but as of now, will also take on the…

US: "New introductions always generate interest among gardeners"

"With the popularity of new colors and flower forms, these two beautiful Superbells® are the perfect additions to the Proven Winners® Superbells collections," says John Gaydos of Proven Winners. In this article, more about these 2 new introductions and what makes them special. What's the difference between…

Gardening Simplified show celebrates first anniversary with high ratings

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Shrubs’ Gardening Simplified show is entering its second year of broadcasting and is soaring in popularity. The radio show and podcast has had over 81 million unique listeners since its kickoff a year ago, and based on the number of downloads, it has placed in the top 3-5% of…

"For florist, fresh guarantee is key"

There are bound to be some who disagree, but perhaps the most crucial factor in running a successful flower business is trust. Mike Duivenvoorde has built that up over all these years, and when he started for himself two years ago, he had the wind in his sails immediately. How does Duif Flowers fare now?…

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Nigeria: Empowering youths for self-sufficiency through horticulture

The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) recently trained youths on practical ways of making a living through horticulture via its Horticultural Academy for Youths (HAY). PAUL OMOROGBE writes about how this initiative by NIHORT worked out. It is not news that unemployment in Nigeria is a…

UK: Garden Center for sale in Yorkshire

Hardwicks Garden Center is a small business located just off the A1 (M), fronting Wetherby Road and adjacent to Morrisons supermarket. The announcement says that circa 4,000 new homes have been built in Boroughbridge over the last two years. The newly granted lease has over 16 years unexpired with a current…

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Australia: Flower power on track to drive record carnival crowds

Busloads of international tour groups combined with an influx of visitors from the state’s southeast have put this year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers on track to be the busiest on record. The city’s gardens are heaving with visitors of all ages, snapping selfies and soaking up the September sunshine,…

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India: Festive demand firms-up flower prices

With the arrival of the Ganesh festival, the demand for natural flowers, especially the pooja flowers are witnessing heavy demand, resulting in prices shooting up. With the phenomenal rise in demand for flowers, prices are swelling, and in some cases, they have doubled as compared to a few days ago. The…

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New Zealand: Flower show marks 40 years

The best daffodils that gardeners around Winton have meticulously cultivated will be on display at the town's annual flower show this weekend. Convener Daphne Batt said it had been four decades since the Winton Garden Club Spring Flower Show began, and it was only getting better. Daffodils were the main…

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US: UF economist to take questions about losses to agriculture industry due to Hurricane Idalia

Christa Court, University of Florida economist and director of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, will host a brief presentation on the preliminary estimates of agriculture production losses after impacts from Category 3 Hurricane Idalia, followed by an open Q&A session. Thursday, September…

Dümmen Orange Plant Scientist Receives 2023 Paul Ecke Jr. Award from San Diego Botanic Garden

Dümmen Orange senior plant breeder and manager Dr. Ruth Kobayashi was recently named the 2023 Paul Ecke Jr. Award of Excellence winner by San Diego Botanic Garden. The Encinitas-based nonprofit, which includes a 37-acre garden located near the famed former Paul Ecke Ranch, presented her with this honor,…

New York Produce Show and Conference welcomes floral exhibitors again on December 6

Floral industry companies again have an opportunity to show what’s blooming at the New York Produce Show and Conference on December 6 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Hosted by the Eastern Produce Council and Produce Business magazine, the three-day event (with conferences taking place on the day…

Tulip Experience voted 'Best Hidden Gem of the Netherlands'

Tulip Experience Amsterdam, part of a family-owned tulip bulb company based in Noordwijkerhout, was this week voted 'Best Hidden Gem of the Netherlands.' Online travel agency Tiqets.com presents this award in the eponymous category to a museum or attraction in several countries every year. On Wednesday,…

Syngenta Ornamentals Kenya

"Integrated Pest Management Programmes (IPM) require the use of a wide variety of methods in the judicious management of crop pests."Daisy writes about IPM, chemical and biological control strategies in #floriculture. https://t.co/7pNjO3KUhp pic.twitter.com/I6zunXwapC — Syngenta Ornamentals Kenya (@SyngentaOCKE) September 21, 2023

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PAKi Logistics opens sixth office in Italy

PAKi Logistics inaugurated its sixth international location in Verona, Italy. From there, retailers, manufacturers, and transport companies will now receive support in the handling of their specific load carrier requirements for standardized exchangeable pallets and boxes in the Southern European region.…