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Holidaily!

Photo report: Cultivate 2024

Photos: Foertmeyer & Sons shows greenhouse expansion in Columbus, Ohio

Edens Plants & Creations

"We want to show that conifers are not just for Christmas"

Nico van Rooijen, Nic-In Systems

“We are happy that our patent is no longer challenged”

Rosa Eskelund, Roses Forever

“We see that growers attach much value to roses that are healthy, rain-proof, and easy to pot”

Sector | Cut flowers

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India: 131,000 tulips sent to Himachal Pradesh for indigenization

Russia: Rosselkhoznadzor prevents import of gerbera daisies from China in Primorsky Krai

“We need to make something better than what is on the market so far”

How to create preserved tropical-themed wedding decorations?

Infected gypsophila prevented from entering by Rosselkhoznadzor

US (CA): Rare flower blooms in CSUF biology greenhouse complex
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Catching the people of New Covent Garden Market in action

Sector | Pot plants

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A succulent with an Olympic flavour

Verbena Fuerte: "a 'survivor' in the garden"

Australia: Wax flower season launches for Helix
Oerlemans Plastics at GreenTech:

Renew, reuse, recycle, reduce, and redesign
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

Sector | Cultivation

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"Danger of biofilm often underestimated"
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Morphological and phenological variation of flower colour morphs in a wild population of Opuntia streptacantha (Cactaceae)

Effect of gamma irradiation on seed germination of Catharantus Roseus (Madagascar periwinkle)
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US (PA): Local farms, garden centers take extra steps to make sure their plants are safe amid dangerous heat
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India: PAU imparts skills on use of ornamental plants for landscaping

Automation meets artificial intelligence with the RoBoCut system

"Maximizing irrigation system efficiency with silver-stabilized disinfectant"

Sector | Greenhouse

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Turkish city of Tokat aims to rise to the 2nd place in cut flower production
Gartenbau-Versicherung VVaG
Horticultural insurance estimates the claims payments at a seven-figure sum

Severe storms in Baden-Württemberg: 30 businesses affected
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US (NY): The evolving story of fifth-generation family-owned Dickman Farms
July 15, 2024 at Cultivate'24

'Future-proofing your greenhouse business through data, knowledge, and technology.'
Wouter Kuiper, KUBO:

"We want to show that the horticultural sector does its utmost"

Germany: Tree nursery Lüers to open farm's doors to the public
Dutch growers Agro Care and CombiVliet continue together

Increase in scale: Merger creates 500 hectare greenhouse

Sector | Technique

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Gebroeders Grootscholten makes major automation move
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A hydrangea as groundcover?
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Proper quality of LED light to produce high-quality ornamental plants in controlled environment agricultural system
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Embracing the Artificial Intelligence Green Revolution

More robust weighing gutter provides better insights
GrowDirector launches new features to conquer summer challenges

"Our hydroponic plants are growing better, healthier and faster"

Dehumidification, energy efficiency and utility rebates at Cultivate ‘24

Sector | Grower in the spotlight

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Grower in Bursa produces 3 million ornamental plants annually at 900 meter altitude, taking advantage of water from melted snow for irrigation
Topline Gerbera

"In our family, gerberas are a staple"
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US (PA): Davidsville nursery owners eye retirement, look to sell to 'the right person'

New fund established honoring industry trailblazer Kathleen “Katie” Kennicott
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CAN (BC): 60 years of growing nursery business for Hui family
Fashionista Sofiena

First ever single-flowered alstroemeria grown by Dutch grower

Commercial stock photos of farmworkers found lacking

Sector | Substrates

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Sustainable approach to coir production

What’s new in peat-free

Jiffy announces Preforma expansion with new west coast factory

"New plug substrate results in 20% faster times to root, extract and transplant"
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Foam substrates, hydroponic fertilizer and you
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Video: Focus on substrate components impact on substrate pH

"The rapid dry-down makes it ideal for larger containers"

Sector | Fertilizers

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Use of fertilisers in EU agriculture down 10% in 2022
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Kenyan flower industry looks to biological solutions to effectively control the False Codling Moth (FCM)

US: Biota Iron Powder now approved in Oregon

Effect of a continuous application of 1-MCP during the transport and storage of cut roses

Flowers are picky when choosing their mate for fertilization

Effects of EthylBloc Sachet on standard carnation
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How fruitful is the future of fertilizer policies?

Sector | Energy

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Leveraging controls and automation to manage CEA energy demand

US: ACT to host an event on rebate opportunities for Michigan growers

Geothermal plant expands with new project
"All in all, it was quite a job to eliminate all the risks"

NL: Growers connected to Westland heat network

Turkey: 1.7 million flowers are grown in Samsun municipality greenhouse heated with energy from waste

Growing greenhouse crops with a side of solar power

NL: Registration for EnergiekEvent opened on July 2, 2024

Sector | Crop protection

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Air pollution harms pollinators more than pests, study finds
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US (NY): Spotted lanternfly found in Finger Lakes region
Researchers sound the alarm:

Bags of compost and bulbs from DIY stores contain dangerous multi-resistant fungi
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Quality checking biocontrols: parasitic wasps

Andermatt Group acquires BioTEPP

NL:"Big difference in thrips pressure compared to last year"
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Quick and easy quality testing of entomopathogenic fungi on farm

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

Sector | Breeding

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Dig through archive answers century-old questions on flower colour and patterning
Lazzeri on introducing their highlights

“We think that the FlowerTrials are the top-platform for presenting our highlights”

NL: HiBreeding inaugurates their office and cultivation site in De Lier

New plant for Delosperma Desert Dancers at ÖGA-Awards

New Australian and South African ornamental species identified for the Mediterranean market
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ANSU: more than Europe's only Vanda grower
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Lotus grown from millennium-old seed blossoms in south China

Sector | Annuals and Perennials

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Make 2025 a Gold medal season

ASCFG announces 2024 Cut Flowers of the Year Winners
Must Have Perennials

Representing breeders and promoting plants from around the world

US nursery identifies "Flower Walking" as a rising gardening trend

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

Sector | Tree nursery

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VanDerEng

Tree-growth tape aims to give all the information needed

Sector | Packaging

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New packaging made from 70% post-consumer recycled content

Proven Winners ColorChoice introduces sustainable packaging options

Sustainable, reusable tulip sleeve promises faster and cheaper packing
Blackmore Company

"The plant-IT-Friendly retail sleeve is the solution to the retail plastic problem"

Modiform partners with Solinatra

NL: Efficient, fast and error-free packing of anthuriums thanks to digitised order processing

Beyond plant care instructions

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"

Sector | Open field

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Nick Weterings

NL: Weterings Machinery replaces diesel hand tractor for electric variant
Joseph Garcia

Canada: Pick-your-own tulip farm owner in Niagara expects increase in visitors
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UK: Picker died of work-related disease, inquest told

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

US: Opportunities grow for sunflower farming

Sector | Novelties

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Plant Development Services Inc. debuts new varieties at Cultivate 2024
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2025 Ball FloraPlant Catalog available

New variety Illusia wins New Plant Award at HTA National Plant Show 2024

Wyevale Nurseries wins six New Plant Awards at HTA National Plant Show

Digitalis purpurea Apple Blossom wins Best in Show at HTA National Plant Show 2024

NL: Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Pretty in Pink’ winner of the Green Retail Award for Best Novelty - June 2024

20th edition FlowerTrials kicks off

Sector | Marketing

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The growing role of plant influencers in the global market
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7-week course on attracting young gardeners

Where did the 18 million new gardeners go?
Michael Zennaro
Nadia Duran, Voorn Spray Roses and Interplant Roses

"With this collaboration, we are bringing two worlds together"

"New Zealand agritech industry commits to shared future despite government austerity"
Semia Dunne and Liz Murphy on the ‘Thank you, Mom’ campaign

"The heart of this campaign was about spreading joy"
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How to rock a social media campaign for florists
Viviana Alexandra Guanulema Marin, Natuflor, on their latest campaign

“History and lineage is what makes each rose special”

Sector | Machines

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Dutch contracting company auctions horticultural machinery and tractors online
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Rwanda: British buyers explore trade deals with women-led horticulture businesses
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

Sector | Market information

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M&A activity in the floriculture sector is expected to flourish in H2 2024
Cao Li, Xuan Cheng Phalaenopsis

China: "Rose-red phalaenopsis with big flowers is still the main choice for offline selling"

Adverse June weather conditions hit garden centre sales

Why supply hubs are essential for Kenya's farm exports growth
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Floriculturists urge Punjab Govt to set up first flower market in Ludhiana

'Made in Italy' accounts for 5.2% of plants and flowers exported worldwide
Requiring growers to bear all recruitment expenses for seasonal workers

New Sedex audit standards raise concerns in the UK

Sector | Garden center

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US (CA): Poot’s Cactus Nursery celebrates 30 years of cultivating cacti in the Central Valley
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Watters Garden Center employee nominated for national award

UK: GCA’s regional award meetings next month are the first in new area format

US (NV): New native-plant nursery set to build off owner’s inspirations
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US: U-pick flower farms blooming across Michigan
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US (NE): Johansen Greenhouse and Nursery still growing strong under family’s care in Norfolk
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US: Brooklyn Botanic Garden battling high-rise proposal that would cast shadow over greenhouses

Sector | Floristery

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BloomNation launches Point of Sale 2.0 for florists

How delivery partnership with Walmart GoLocal has blossomed into real results for local florists
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US (VA): Bristol launches new wholesale flower market to boost local farmers and florists

UK: Why business is blooming for a local florist
These are the summer trends of 2024

Chrysanthemums for summer vibes

Second generation flower farmer and florist harnesses the blooms to create art

UK: Flower and gift delivery service released anti-hay fever bouquet

Sector | Events

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Which thrips are in your greenhouse?
Beverly Ogburn and Penny Merritt-Price, Young’s Plant Farm, on the Trial Garden Open House

“We are one of the earliest Trial Garden Open House Events after CAST”

Kenya: Enhancing plant variety protection through capacity building

Ten years of Seed meets Technology
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Florabundance celebrates 30th anniversary

Autumn edition of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt all sold out
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Inaugural Philippine International Flower Festival set for September

Sector | Company news

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back to 1964

Richel celebrates 60 year anniversary

UK: Tatton ‘Long Border’ designs sponsored by Wyevale Nurseries

"Even in countries where you don't immediately expect it, labour is a problem"

Growing Together: Riya Bunty Shah on the benefits of the Members' Council of Royal FloraHolland
"but not overnight"

Demolition and sale of FloraHolland Naaldwijk property

Obituary Co van Es

Alexander Bergmann to take over management of Mayer Planting Systems

Sector | Today on social media

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LinkedIn

Meyers Flowers
LinkedIn

Tanya Carvalho

Masterpiece Flower Company

Delilah Onofrey

Kuno Jacobs
LinkedIn:

Floriculture Sustainability Initiative
LinkedIn

HilverdaFlorist BV

Sector | Logistics

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Cargolux and Arthur Welter team up on hydrogen-powered trucking

Maersk customers will benefit from the delivery of the first Boeing 777F
Dennis Lister - Emirates SkyCargo

"We ensure that perishable cargo travels in a consistent environment, with rapid transit from farms to shops around the world"
Azzurra B.V.:

"By giving our customers instant access to supply in Floriday, we save a lot of time"

New owner FW Systems

Kenya Railways eyes horticulture exports as sea freight volumes increase
Leander van Bellen: "To not only spot damage, but also prevent it"

HDG Survey Group acquires Otflow

Sector | Trade Shows

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IPM Essen to host forum for gardeners with a focus on young plants
Nelson Kimathi, United Selections, on IFTEX 2024 and the subsequent selection process

“Introducing a new rose variety isn't just about adding a new rose to our catalog”

Diverse topics discussed on first days of Cultivate
July 13-16, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio

These are the Cultivate'24 exhibitors
A product development directors’ view on Cultivate and the sustainability trend

“I will be there to see new products and bring ideas back to the team”
John Pouw on the latest IFTEX edition

“I am glad that I returned to IFTEX”
Frans Ederveen

Flora Delight expands its range with delphiniums and kalanchoe

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