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Telangana farmer switches to creating a flower-rich field for everyone to enjoy

As one drives to Chevella in Ranga Reddy district, 45 kilometers from Hyderabad, 65-year-old Malkaiah Mirjaguda stands out against the dark brown ground and yellow flowers in the background. Malkaiah has transformed half of his four-acre land into a flower bed because he wanted his land to look beautiful…

Colors that made the market vibrate

When we talk about the diversity of flowers, perhaps we think only of the immense number of species that we plant and export in Colombia, but we do not consider a new trend significantly impacting the differentiation of floral products that has emerged as a new option for the most risk-taking customers.…

Tips for growers and retailers to keep poinsettias perfect

As the world’s most popular festive plant, responsible for more than 20% of all potted plant sales in America, and with tens of millions sold around Europe each year, the proper care of poinsettias is a matter of serious commercial concern for growers and sellers. Here, Stars for Europe provide some top…

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Taking care of your plant plugs

Of course, ordering new plants is only half the fun. It is important to know how to take care of those plants in order for them to grow to their full potential. Below is a list of tips for making the best of your plant plugs. Unpack your plants as soon as they arrive, even if you do not have time to plant them up straight away –…

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US (PHL): A greenhouse on La Salle University's roof

La Salle University sits on a 133-acre campus in Northwest Philadelphia, and it is home to a unique array of wildlife and plant life, from redwoods and bamboo, to salamanders and red fox. Perhaps most surprising of all is the lab that is located on the roof of Holroyd Hall. “It’s a best-kept secret in…

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Northern Tropics Greenhouse sells plants along with crystals, soap and honey

Stepping onto the rock-speckled dirt path, the first thing that can be seen from the front lawn of Northern Tropics Greenhouse is the rows of red, orange, and gold chrysanthemum flowers out on display. Further down the path, the plants from the five greenhouses emerge.  In the small, tiki lounge-themed checkout…

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Models become increasingly vital for growers

​Horticulture is becoming increasingly data-driven, and thus computer systems models have to be reliable. The Business Unit Greenhouse Horticulture and Flower Bulbs of Wageningen University & Research is therefore constantly reviewing their models, especially their behavior in the more extreme…

"Outdoor growing gets more challenging with climate change"

“As we all know, growers love to talk about the weather and that has again not been in our favor this year. This is making us thoughtful about climate change, as the weather extremes have become more of a challenge for all outdoor growers,” says Josef Heuger, owner of Heuger-Gartenbaubetriebe. In…

US: Substrate scientist to study future of soilless systems

There is an unprecedented growing global demand for soilless substrates in horticulture due to the increased production of ornamental, vegetable, soft fruit, and Cannabis crops in soilless growing systems.  While many may be familiar with hydroponic and aquaponic systems, most crops in soilless growing systems…

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Fertiliser market price rise: wait or buy now?

High energy prices are affecting many companies and large factories cannot escape them either. Fertilizer producer Yara explains what the consequences are, not only of the high gas price, but also of a long-standing shortage of raw materials. What everyone wants to know in the meantime: is it better to…

UK Energy Crisis 2021 - Higher prices all round?

Energy prices are continuing to rise, and this trend has barely reversed throughout the whole of 2021. Whilst it is impossible to say how long the crisis will last, it is…

"Alternative tools to manage insect pest outbreaks have never been more important"

Crop protection is vital for every grower; you do not put all that effort into growing your crops just for them to get eaten or get ill. One method to fight pests is pheromones. International Pheromone Systems (IPS) develops, produces, and supplies insect semiochemical-based products and trapping systems…

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Rose breeder in Upper Caldecote creates first rose to be named after an ethnic minority Briton

A rose breeder based in Chronicle Country has teamed up with a campaign to create the first-ever rose to be named after an ethnic minority Briton. Harkness Roses, in Upper Caldecote, joined forces with the We Too Built Britain campaign to create the beautiful yellow gold rose, named after an 18th Century…

Select Breeding presents Red Bentley & new varieties during Open Days

Yet again Select Breeding is inviting you to come visit their breeding facilities in Oserian Two Lakes flowers park, in Naivasha, Kenya. Among others the breeder will present a brand new series of spray roses, the new and "very promising" red variety Red Bentley, and the recently introduced retail…

Italy: “Many varieties have been damaged by the frosts”

“One of our biggest challenges has been the lack of availability of stock, as the bad weather in April has affected our production,” says Barbara Fontani, Sales Manager for Tuscany Growers. They are a Tuscany based cooperation between two growers, Vivai Piante Biagini Azienda Agricola San Giovanni and…

Offering growers new sustainable solutions at the very beginning of the chain

“Our range is responding to the ever increasing demand for environmentally friendly products,” says Arie den Hertog, Product Manager at Modiform. The ecoExpert line is a complete range of horticultural products made of 100% recycled cardboard waste, and after their use, the products are completely…

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Fall marketing ideas for floral businesses

Sept. 22 is the official start of fall and the start of one of the busiest seasons. Fall also brings some good marketing opportunities, but it takes a bit of preparation. Here are a few things Rio Roses said you can do right now to bring in maximum revenue throughout the fall season. Review your…

"Measuring what you wash offers greater hygiene assurance"

Every company knows hygiene is crucial. And that you need to wash your goods regularly. Whether it be pots, trays, floats, or crates, bacteria, viruses, or fungi can contaminate anything. So you have to clean well, but how do you do that? That is exactly the question to which Industrial Product Solutions…

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"The White House should adopt a policy for American-grown flowers"

Senators think it’s time for President Joe Biden to wake up and smell the flowers — as long as they’re American-grown.  Tucked away in a draft fiscal 2022 spending bill is a red rose for the U.S. cut flower industry: report language that calls for “an American-grown policy for cut flowers and greens” in displays…

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Missouri Wildflowers Nursery puts native plants in customers' yards

For 14 years after he left college in 1968, Mervin Wallace hunted for native flowers in Missouri. It began as a hobby, but a few decades later, it would become the way he met his wife and started the Missouri Wildflowers Nursery southwest of Jefferson City. The wildflowers nursery opened in 1984 shortly…

'We hope that all people think that we tried to do our best for them'

The world was a far different place when a flower shop in Berks County first opened its doors, but similar to a flower's fate, this local staple is wilting away. "With this virus and supply-demand problem, it's time," said Wilda Trexler, co-owner and the last of three generations to run Trexler Florist…

Malpas Flower Club experiences flora of Lancashire at latest meeting

Malpas Flower Club have picked a side in the War of the Roses, after hearing a talk all about the flora of Lancashire. At the club's October meeting, members welcomed Linda Hardman from Goosnargh, with her talk titled ‘Love Lancashire’. June Davies, from the club, said members enjoyed the talk and were…

A flower truck to cheer up weddings and events with long-lasting flowers

A mobile flower truck is making weddings — and every other party you can think of — bloom throughout the greater Philly area. Dubbed Roots Mobile Greenhouse and based in Wilmington, it is the brainchild of Alexis Clifford. She imported the Japanese mini truck in 2019 with the goal of adding a second…

Beautiful people of the flower industry: Amy Barene

In this episode, Val chats with Amy Barene of Capital Blooms in Olympia, WA. They talk about her journey into the flower industry, being purposeful and intentional in choosing…

Hyacinths' future is colorful

What exactly will hyacinth cultivation in the Netherlands look like in a decade? No one really knows, but there is clearly a future for these flowers, with different paths leading to it. That became clear during a well-attended interactive meeting on September 30, 2021. Greenport Duin- en Bollenstreek (an agricultural cooperative), the Dutch…

Pasadena tournament of roses offers sneak peek at 2022 rose parade floats

As the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and community partners enter the final stretch leading up to the 2022 Rose Parade presented by Honda, the third in a series of sneak previews of floral float entries reveal the spectacle that awaits streetside and worldwide broadcast audiences on Saturday, January 1,…

Iberflora pays tribute to Salvador Magraner

On the occasion of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Iberflora, people and groups who have been significant in the birth of the contest and in the consolidation of the green sector have been honored. Nursery producers, technology companies, garden centers, and sectoral associations had their…

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Tis the season!! Walking beautiful poinsettia crops on Canada’s west coast this week! #poinsettias @SelectaOneNA #Christmas #christmasplants #christmasdecor #poinsettia #poinsettiatrendsetta #plantsmakemehappy pic.twitter.com/c1dAN4sLKS — Tanya Carvalho (@TanyaCBloomDiva) October 21, 2021

"We need to do away with all the paper"

They call themselves fruit traders who have become process specialists. For two years, Christian Schouten and David van den Heuvel have been building a web platform on which live information about the status of shipments and the related ex- and import documentation is stored and shared. Since February…