UK: "The market has changed for good"

"The first week of the lockdown was horrible with orders being cancelled everywhere", says UK plug and liner producer Neil Alcock of Seiont Nurseries. However, as internet sales skyrocketed and van deliveries started up, they were able to gain back sales. "All in all, April has been very good for us and…

U.S. mass-market floral industry explores sea transport, use of consolidation centers

The popularity of sea shipping is on the rise for several years now and the COVID-19 crisis seem to fuel this trend. During the May 27 virtual Floral Roundtable hosted by Produce Marketing Association (PMA), floral retailers, growers, transportation and processing experts discussed logistics of sea…

Terra Nova Nurseries announces new installment of variety video series

Terra Nova Nurseries has released three brand-new videos as part of its 2020 “Terra Nova Varieties View” series. This installment in the ongoing series showcases three of the company’s noteworthy perennial varieties, including Heuchera ‘Paris’, Tiarella ‘Pink Skyrocket’ and Heucherella ‘Indigo Frost’.…

Greenside Garden Centre

Garden centres re-opening in Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced that garden centres will be allowed to re-open Friday 29 May as part of Phase 1 of its strategy for exiting lockdown. Scotland is one of the last countries in Europe to re-open its garden centres. Garden centres in Wales and England re-opened more than two weeks ago,…

More than 140 colours now in free digital booklet

Match pot colours to fashion trends. Desch Epla started the trend years ago and is still very successful to this day. Now all 140 colours can be viewed in a digital booklet at www.desch.nl/en/catalogue/Epla-colour-card Twice a year, Desch's marketers are inspired by trend watcher Hilde Francq of Francq…

Syngenta Flowers

Syngenta Flowers launches Virtual Tour

In week 25, Syngenta Flowers will launch the Virtual Tour, a unique digital trials exhibition. This online venue showcases the newest introductions, core product, brands and best sellers. Access to the Syngenta Flowers Virtual Tour is free and open 24/7 and registration can be done easily through…

Spain: "Before the housing bubble, there was a cut flower bubble"

Miguel Lázaro, a flower grower from Cádiz, predicted the consequences that the health crisis would have on the flower sector, and switched from ornamental plants to watermelon cultivation when the coronavirus was giving its first blows. However, many other flower growers in the province who continued…

Online platform to see the new chrysanthemums in 3D

Due to the corona crisis, the Delishow, the flower trials that Deliflor Chrysanten normally organises for its international customers and which takes place in the same week as the FlowerTrials, cannot take place in the usual way. To still give these customers a chance to get a close-up look at the new…

Edible plant Physalis Puraviana in a sustainable cultivation pot

The first plastic-free Physalis Peruviana (with the Cape gooseberry) from Mulders Sierteelt from Middelbeers (Netherlands) was launched. This concept, with the sustainable Bolayo cultivation pot, was nominated for the Greennovation Award in September 2019. Now, this new innovative concept is for sale for…

Construction teams make progress at phase 1 renewal of Unifarm Wageningen

Wageningen University & Research is getting a 'green' research greenhouse on campus. The Unifarm greenhouse complex is being renovated in various phases, and phase 1 has reached its final stage. At the bottom left, the heat-cold storage tanks have already been completed, while, at the top, work is being…

Why does this Russian greenhouse need so many rose varieties?

Thousands of hybrid tea roses originating from the Netherlands are boosting with vitality in this Russian greenhouse of 10 thousand square meters. White Avalance bushes abundant in flowers resemble snow heaps recently fallen from the top of the mountain. El Toro’s red flowers resemble a skirt of a…

Slow Flowers Journal

Aquaponics — a new model for flower farming

"At Grateful Gardeners, we’ve been focused on green methods and growing flowers organically now for more than two years. In all honesty, we would like to push the whole floriculture industry towards more green practices, like how food production has migrated towards organic methods. But unfortunately,…

DSV

Danish companies join forces on sustainable fuel project

Copenhagen Airports, A.P. Moller - Maersk, DSV Panalpina, DFDS, SAS and Ørsted have formed the first partnership of its kind to develop an industrial-scale production facility to produce sustainable fuels for road, maritime and air transport in the Copenhagen area. This new partnership brings together the…

Positive vibes arising in Italian ornamental industry

The ornamental industry in Italy has been hit very hard by the pandemic. During the lockdown, many growers discarded up to 90% of their finished plants. Fortunately, since Italy is easing the lockdown, ornamental sales are increasing and positive vibes are arising. This is explained by Alexandro Bock of…

Every tree counts at Ellenby Tree Farm

After thirty years in the nursery industry, it is safe to say that Craig Woodroffe, Sales Manager at Ellenby Tree Farm, knows how to produce premium quality trees. But if his experience has taught him one thing, it’s the importance of customer feedback and ensuring the successful establishment of trees…

Designing resilient organic greenhouse production systems for Europe

During the last decade, there has been a strong discussion about the principles of organic farming, driven primarily by the differences in organic production systems in Europe. Some systems are highly intensified and focus on high economic sustainability whereas others focus on increasing biodiversity…

"Living Walls create natural social distancing"

More emphasis is being placed on creating safer public spaces as we navigate living in a COVID-19 world. Using structure in design is not only a feature of aesthetics. It…

Mayesh

Mornings with Mayesh: The Big Flower Fight interview

Have you watched the new Netflix series, The Big Flower Fight, yet? The show is filled with a plethora of plants, beautiful flowers, larger than life designs, and a vibrant mix of contestants. One of the design duos from the show, Sarah Campbell & Jordan Marx, joined Yvonne for a special episode of…

UK: Belfast garden centre owner 'relieved' at orderly reopening after coronavirus lockdown restrictions

The owner of a Belfast garden centre has spoken of his relief at an orderly reopening following lockdown. There was steady stream of customers at Hillmount Garden Centre on Monday morning, but no long queues. Owner Robin Mercer said he was delighted at how things had gone. “I’m very very happy at how it…

Sarah Anderson (Florists' Review)

Unveiling the American Flowers Week 2020 “Botanical Couture Collection”

In its sixth year, a social media campaign like American Flowers Week (June 28-July 4) is one important tool that returns the floral marketplace to its roots. At its heart, American Flowers Week focuses on the origin of each beautiful stem, where it comes from and who is the grower behind that bloom. The…

Myplantonline: the new B2B digital platform of Myplant & Garden

Myplant & Garden has developed Myplantonline, a digital display for the companies exhibiting at Myplant 2020. The goal of the new B2B format, which is constantly updated, is to bring exhibitors closer to operators, before their meeting face to face during the next edition of Myplant & Garden . "With Myplantonline,…

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Jackson & Perkins

The story behind a rose that blooms at Disneyland

This story is about a particular flower at Disneyland, a rose. It’s not just any rose though, it’s the Disneyland Rose. Disney recently shared with Inside the Magic the story of this rose and why it is the perfect floral representation of Disneyland. This bloom embodies Disney magic and hope. Lisa…

Climate protection thanks to living plants

Plants are natural air conditioning systems. They store water, only to release it again in a well-dosed manner. Thanks to innovative solutions from horticultural companies from North Rhine-Westphalia and elsewhere, it is child's play to 'green' roofs in cities and municipalities. Their climate protection…

"Soil energy system certificate prevents people from tinkering around"

The BRL6000-21 certificate gives Bosman Van Zaal the authority to design and install the above-ground part of a soil energy system. The certification, required by the Dutch government, must guarantee the quality of soil energy systems. "It prevents people from tinkering around," says Engineer Gerben van…

Coco production resumed

The past few months the outbreak of Covid-19 led to Van der Knaap production locations in Sri Lanka, India and the Dominican Republic remaining closed till further notice. The production at the Growrite sites has been resumed.  Safety first“Thanks to the various authorities and after good consultation, Van der Knaap Group has received…

How does mycorrhizal symbiotic colonization work?

This 3 minute video provides an overview of how the mycorrhizal symbiotic colonization works, and how this symbiotic relationship benefits plants and soils. Learn how MycoApply mycorrhizal inoculant products work: For more information:Mycorrhizal ApplicationsPO Box 1029Grants Pass, OR 97528Toll Free: 866-476-7800Phone:…

Effective IPM using four BioSecure HACCP procedures

Performing a cost benefit analysis on the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in production nurseries is one of the objectives of the levy funded project…

Beekenkamp obtains Fairtrade certificate for poinsettia

Beekenkamp Plants Ornamentals officially obtained the Fairtrade certificate for their poinsettia mother stock location in Ethiopia and their rooting facility in the…

RHS Chelsea Plant of the Decade revealed

Each year at Chelsea the RHS invites the public to vote for their favourites in different areas of the show. The winner of each category is the choice that receives the most votes and wins the coveted People’s Choice award. There are two awards for the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Decade. The first is…

Australia: Closing the loop on polypropylene (PP5)

As the Australian Government seeks to deal with the nation’s waste onshore as a result of the Chinese ‘ban’, our greenlife industry is leading the way by closing the loop on polypropylene (PP5).   by Gabrielle Stannus   In 2018 China’s “National Sword” policy banned the import of most plastics and other materials headed for that nation’s…

Named after a volcano, acts like a volcano

Named after a volcano, not only because of its shiny orange color, but also because of its aggressive agronomic characteristics, which shows constant results in the 3 test sites worldwide (Kenya, Colombia and Ecuador). The rose in question is Bromo, a new tea hybrid variety of Continental Breeding, a…

Meet Robin, RoboRobin

Bosman Van Zaal’s new factory is filled with modern machines and is part of the implementation of Industry 4.0 at the company in the Dutch town of Aalsmeer. In the series #BVZIndustry40, the machines are introduced one by one, in which the RoboRobin is front and center. The RoboRobin is a bending cell with a press brake that…

Flying a kite

This month, rather than reporting on what has happened in the last few weeks, I want to start a conversation. I want to hear your thoughts, so please email me at president@greenlifeindustry.com.au.…

"Huge demand" for Indian roses in Europe, Middle East

Although roses are in demand throughout the year, they fetch a higher price from Christmas season onwards extending up to New Year and more particularly on Valentine's Day…

Tanzania horticulture exports hurt by border closures

Horticulture is one of Tanzania’s economic pillars, but now the closure of the border between Tanzania and Kenya has hit Dar’s horticulture sector - due to long delays at the…

State House Kenya

Doing business in Kenya: updates regarding COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 has consequences for entrepreneurs doing business in or with Kenya. The Dutch government provides an overview of useful information intended for everyone involved with agribusiness in Kenya. The agriculture team of the Netherlands embassy can answer further questions via nai-lnv@minbuza.nl.…

GIMA

"Let's come out of this situation stronger as the sector re-awakens"

As I write this column we’ve just had confirmation that garden centres in England and Wales can reopen which is great news for all concerned, and hopefully Scotland and Northern Ireland won’t be too far behind. But where does that leave us for the rest of the season? What will be the ‘new normal’ for…

Growing Media Europe elects new chairman

Growing Media Europe (GME)'s Chairman Mr. Stefaan Vandaele ceased his position from 25 May 2020, since he left Agaris Belgium in his function as CEO. In order to make the next…

Greenlife Industry Australia provides Foundation Member opportunity

  Greenlife Industry Australia are offering  the opportunity to become a ‘Foundation Member’.   This is a one time opportunity to become a Foundation Member as this member category will not be offered…

Kenya Airports Authority

Boost for Kenyan exporters as airline freight charges drop by 50%

Freight charges at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have come down by almost half due to increased capacity of airlines amid declining demand for cargo, giving exporters a huge boost, Business Daily reports.   

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