CAN (ON): Flood floor lays groundwork for expansion at Foliera

This past year when Foliera Inc. was presented with the opportunity to grow their business with the acquisition of a second farm – this allowed not only for immediate growth, but also with the prospect to extend the greenhouse footprint in the future. Located just minutes from the home farm located in Lincoln,…

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Australia: "Imported flowers are now at the center of a major biosecurity feud"

Over the last decade imported flowers more than tripled and nowadays, probably more than half of the flowers sold in Australia are grown overseas. These fresh cut flowers are now at the center of a major biosecurity feud, reports ABC. Between Ecuador, Kenya and Colombia, 85 to 90 percent of the world's…

Take a peek at the online Fleuroselect Trial

At Fleuroselect, they were very happy they could organise a Digital Trial Walk this July. Approx. 30 professionals from all over the world joined us for an online visit of this year’s Fleuroselect trial at the PanAmerican Seed trial location in Venhuizen (NL). Ruud Brinkkemper, Regional Breeding Director…

Terra Nova Nurseries announces role in Beijing Florascape Co., Ltd.’s online broadcast

Terra Nova Nurseries announced its involvement in Beijing Florascape Co., Ltd.’s (BJFC) online broadcast that took place April 25, 2020, during the digital BJFC Spring Flower…

Thorsten Sander new sales manager Germany Schneider BV

From 1st of August Thorsten Sander (ex-Sales Representative of Raiffeisen Gartenbau, Germany) is the new Sales Manager for the Dutch young plant producing company, Schneider youngplants and will be responsible for customers in Germany. He has been specialising in the distribution and assortment of young…

NL: Four plants awarded a KVBC Award

During a field inspection on August 4, four plants were awarded a KVBC Award by the trial committee of the KVBC, 3 of which with gold. GoldNo fewer than 3 golden KVBC Awards were awarded, to Juniperus squamata ‘Little Joanna’, to Magnolia ‘Genie’ and to Spiraea ‘Tracy’ (DOUBLE PLAY BIG BANG). The trial…

ScoringAg

Maintaining the integrity of the sanitation

“You have to sanitize everything,” says William Kanitz with ScoringAg. “If you don’t protect your product, the consumer gets sick.” The company sells and produces sanitizing equipment for fresh produce and its packaging. Due to the Coronavirus, things have changed. It’s increasingly important to reduce…

"You really are a spider in the web"

Geert started working at Beekenkamp Plants 2 years ago as a Product Assistant and has grown into a Product Specialist within two years. Beekenkamp is a breeding company. This means that we develop new and improved varieties through breeding; the crossing of plants. This is done in the lab and in the…

RF Agriculture

How to prepare for harvesting

From the excitement of the start of the season to the growing operations and now the harvest, a grower needs to be prepared. Proper planning and preparation just like with the start of a season is essential to a successful and hassle free harvest. In order to make an effective plan, an operator should understand the overall…

CambridgeHOK

One BMS system instead of 49 separate ones

In 2010 Eden Project recognised the need to control its indoor climates more efficiently. CambridgeHOK's team was chosen to implement a new Building Management System (BMS), converting it from no less than 49 separate control systems. Key part of the initial work was ensuring temperatures were always maintained…

HydraFiber

HydraFiber and EZ Blend products now offered in 95-cubic-foot tower option

Growers can now purchase HydraFiber Ultra 160 and 365 formulations, as well as HydraFiber EZ Blend, in 95-cubic-foot towers. The towers do not require any specialized equipment and growers can pad mix or use ribbon blenders to break apart the tower material to incorporate it into their substrate mixes…

Paige Muñiz

Study identifies spread of bee disease via flowers

One in 11 flowers carries disease-causing parasites known to contribute to bee declines, according to a Cornell study that identifies how flowers act as hubs for transmitting diseases to bees and other pollinators. The study, published July 20 in Nature Ecology and Evolution, also found that one in eight…

"We're always on the lookout for the next ingenuity"

It all started seven years ago with a variety that was not bred by one of Ball Horticultural Company’s breeders. The desire to bring a new variety to the North American market and the awareness of the broad range of special varieties around the globe has resulted in the establishment of a new division…

Raemelton Farm

USDA Certified Organic tree grower joins Bower & Branch network

Bower & Branch, the e-commerce brand consisting of a network of independent growers, service providers and garden retailers across the United States, continues to expand with the addition of Raemelton Farm in Frederick County, Maryland to the grower network. Raemelton Farm is the first and only USDA…

Emerald Coast Growers releases 30th Anniversary Resource Guide

Emerald Coast Growers has released an updated version of their popular Resource Guide as the company celebrates its 30th year. The 2020-21 edition features more than three…

National Garden Bureau debuts industry-wide garden promotion calendar

National Garden Bureau, in conjunction with GardenComm, has created a calendar of popular “Day of” promotions and industry marketing campaign opportunities that can be…

Coronavirus increased demand on gardens in Poland

There were ca 44% Poles working remotely in the last three months. Experts say this level will remain, especially at 34% Poles still want to work from home, at least a few…

US: Identify trends and plan purchasing decisions with Mother’s Day supermarket floral point-of-sale data

U.S. floral sales for Mother’s Day 2020 saw a decline attributed to lower base prices and reduced products in distribution due to COVID-19. In an attempt to understand and respond to consumer purchasing habits over the past few months, retailers pulled back inventory, leading to less variety and…

Spain: Murcia cut flower sector lost an estimated 23 million euros to the COVID crisis

Murcia is the sixth largest producer and exporter in the cut flower and pot plant sector in terms of sales by province, with almost 20 million euros of export sales during…

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Iran: Overseas flower, plant sales earn $5.3 million in Q1

Total of 2,356 tons of flowers and ornamental plants worth $5.33 million were exported from Iran to 23 countries during the first three months of the current Iranian year (March 20-June 20), according to the spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.  

Doha to host International Horticultural Expo in 2023

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has reviewed upcoming International Horticultural Exhibitions, that falls under its approval, due to the COVID-19 pandemic repercussions. Considering the time it takes to prepare a high-quality A1 International Horticultural Exhibition and…

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show will return in March 2021

The Southern Hemisphere’s largest floral and garden Show, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, will return to the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton…

UK: Flower Farmer's Big Weekend going virtual

The Flower Farmers’ Big Weekend is going digital on 14-16 August, inviting all behind the scenes of the award-winning Flowers from the Farm movement to meet the independent,…

US (FL): The 2020 Landscape show has been cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) reached a reluctant decision to cancel The 2020 Landscape Show, scheduled for Sept. 17-19, 2020 in Orlando,…

Star Roses and Plants’ 2020 Open House goes virtual

The Star Roses and Plants’ annual Open House is going virtual this year. “Our Open House has always been a way to show our latest products and brands and what we have lined up…

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I was fortunate to visit that very field only last week! Stunning! @Therosesociety2 pic.twitter.com/41V7Owbls5 — Daniel J Myhill (@Dan_Myhill) August 10, 2020

The Founding Fathers’ favorite flowers

Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were farmers, as were most men of their time – even if they became soldiers, lawyers and statesmen. Benjamin Franklin was a scientist with a deep interest in seeds as a source of American self-sufficiency. John Jay, who was president of the…

Gran Teatre del Liceu

Barcelona orchestra plays for 3,000 potted plants

On the first day after the state of alarm instituted due to the pandemic ends, the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona reopens its doors, but it does so for an unusual audience. Conceptual artist Eugenio Ampudia prepared an original, unique and different concert, in which the 2,292 seats of the auditorium…

Greenhouse production management supported by greenhouse crop models

People’s living standards rapidly improve because of the development of economy in China , consumers demand for high-quality and safe agricultural products. Shanghai Lankuaikei Technology Development Co., Ltd. and Wageningen University in the Netherlands started a 4-year cooperation project “Big Data…

The Posey Patch Flower Farm joins Certified American Grown

When Ashley Bolton decided she wanted to start a flower growing business on the chicken farm she owns with her husband in a rural corner of Alabama, she hit the books. Her only gardening experience up until that time had been at the just-for-fun level, tending gardens on their 60-acre farm in Russellville,…

US: Partnership leads to the usage of less PGRs for growers

Plant growth regulators are very important for growers to ensure a consistent output of a uniform and healthy crop to ensure maximum sales. Chrysal now introduces N’Fuse in…

NFU Energy

UK: How retailers collaborating on decarbonisation could impact horticulture

Twenty retail businesses have recently joined forces through the British Retail Consortium (BRC), pledging to develop a blueprint for decarbonisation of the industry. Among the signatories are several supermarkets that have committed to reducing emissions not only in their shops but also through their…

US (MI): Raker Roberta’s opens trial garden, launches own YouTube channel

The Raker Roberta’s Trial Gardens (RRTG) are officially open to visitors. They have proper social distancing protocols in place and they will not be holding any large group events, serving lunch, or allowing facility tours. Below a peek at their Trial Gardens posted on their recently launched YouTube…

Plant Heritage

Charity calls for help saving the UK's garden plants

Horticultural charity Plant Heritage is calling for anyone across the UK who is passionate about plants to help save ten plant groups which could be at risk, as part of its annual ‘Missing Genera’ campaign. The Missing Genera 2020 comprises ten different types of plants, including Aubrieta, which is…

"Consumer can go on holiday without any worries with Grow & Go pot"

The consumer can now benefit from Grow & Go containers watering your plants - allowing them a holiday without any worries about their plants. The smart water reservoir in the hanging and patio pots ensures that the plant receives the right amount of water. Grow & Go® in Recover® version The pots are…

The Roofmaster transforms into a real chalking machine

The Roofmaster’s shape – rather like an A – which allows it to move through 2 gutters on 4 wheels, has not changed in the 30 years that the machine has been on the market. But that’s only one of the few things that have not been upgraded over the years. The installation from Besseling has been thoroughly…

Caulders Garden Centres

HTA and Gerald Eve continue to campaign on Scottish garden centres ratings after recent successes

James Barnes, HTA Chairman, and Gerald Eve, the HTA’s preferred partner on rating advice in Scotland, recently attended the Scottish Ratepayers Forum as part of the ongoing campaign to tackle the rates issues faced by garden centres in Scotland. The Scottish Ratepayers Forum is the key platform for trade…

Lauren Sophia

A floral tribute for American Flowers Week and Black Lives Matter

In Portland, Maine, a group of Slow Flowers Members wanted to celebrate American Flowers Week with a public floral installation. As their search for a location hit several dead-ends, mostly due to COVID-19 permitting restrictions, they landed on a beautiful way to honor Portland’s Black community while…

British greenhouse builder on course for 'best financial performance' despite impact of Covid-19

High-tech horticultural facilities specialist CambridgeHOK is still forecasting to achieve its best ever financial performance this year despite the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown. The East Yorkshire business, which specialises in commercial glasshouses, vertical farming and renewable energy systems,…

Brett Avery joins HTA Board as Vice-President

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is delighted to announce that Brett Avery, Managing Director of Farplants, is to join the HTA Board as Vice-President. Originally…

US (FL): Don Gator joins Oglesby Plants International Sales Team

Oglesby Plants International is pleased to announce the addition of horticulture veteran Don Gator to the Oglesby sales team. Don will be Sales Representative covering the…

UK: GCA and GIMA join forces to enable better communication between garden centres, suppliers

A new joint initiative between the Garden Centre Association (GCA) and The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) has launched to enable debate and communication…

US: Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $131,440.00 dollars

The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation, Inc. Officers and the Board of Directors met virtually on June 12th, 2020 and awarded 13 grants totaling $131,440.00 dollars. Since the…

Quito International Airport

Air Canada starts cargo flights from Quito International Airport

As part of the 60 years of bilateral relations between Ecuador and Canada, on Monday afternoon a brief act took place that formalized the start of Air Canada cargo operations at the Quito airport, with two weekly flights. The aircraft, an Airbus 330 C of the Canadian airline, departed this morning from…

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