Tagawa Greenhouse rooting cuttings better and faster

Tagawa Greenhouse is using soft-filled Ellepots produced in a FlexAIR machine to root vegetative cuttings quicker with more roots and improved labor efficiency. Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises, headquartered in Brighton, Colo., has been growing a variety of seed and vegetative crops since it began…

GER: Plants in the Botanical Garden's tropical greenhouse have died

Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia: Anke Kloecker loves walking through the botanical garden on Bergheimer Straße. "It's a very beautifully maintained place," she says. But last week, she ventured a look into the tropical greenhouse - and spotted withered plants.  "Care has obviously been discontinued here," the…

NL: Henda Flowers opens new greenhouse

Dutch chrysantemum grower Henda Flowers opened a new, 6 hectare greenhousein. In the presence of family and friends and, of course, construction partners and suppliers, the three children of Henry and Hilde Satter cut a ribbon. Cutting the ribbon. At the opening Mark Looije of Looije Agro Technics…

Germany: Nursery in Neumagen-Dhron defies high energy prices

Rising energy prices are also causing problems for many nurseries. An example from Neumagen-Dhron, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, shows that plant cultivation can nevertheless…

RKW will put their LP-Keder products in the spotlight during the GreenTech Americas

This year’s GreenTech Americas is right around the corner, and sustainable film solution company RKW is prepping up to showcase their LP-Keder products, such as Polydress® LP-Keder and Grafeno®, at the event next week. Left; Polydress LP-Keder, right; Grafeno “Polydress LP-Keder is a tear-resistant,…

GER: Extreme additional costs for nurseries

Künzell/Ebersburg, East Hesse - In some cases, 300 percent higher heating costs - garden centers in the region are reporting an enormous price increase for heating their…

Blooming Innovations expands range with self-bred varieties of Delphinium

After an extensive testing process, Blooming Innovations - based in Kenya and specializing in growing Hydrangea, Delphinium, Limonium Altaica, Limonium Sinensis, and Limonium Sinuatum (Statice) -  introduces four new, self-bred varieties of Delphinium. The varieties' unique colors and strong characteristics…

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US (MN): Spring is a busy season for FFA greenhouse

For some, spring means warmer weather and relief from snow.For the Jackson County Central FFA Chapter, spring means planting, growing, and eventually selling flowers and plants out of its greenhouse located at the JCC High School in Jackson. But the greenhouse isn’t just a springtime job. Planning and…

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US (CA): Greenhouse opening soon in GG park's botanical garden

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is about to realize its dream of opening a fully operational plant nursery to replace the deteriorated facilities it operated for more than 55 years.  “The new plant nursery will enable us to expand and enhance our plant collections and fulfill our vital role as a leading…

AU: Apex Greenhouses welcomes Scott Featherston as Sales Manager

As of January 16, Scott Featherston has started his new role within Apex Greenhouses as Commercial Sales Manager. Folco Faber, Director of Apex, says, "We are experiencing rapid growth as a company. Traditionally, I looked after most of the sales function in Australia myself, but I am very happy I can now…

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CAN (ON): Lights burn a hole in growers' pockets

Leamington bylaw officers have charged 12 greenhouse owners with a total of 88 charges for allegedly violating the town's light abatement rules. "It is unfortunate that several greenhouse owners continue to be in violation of our bylaw, particularly those greenhouse owners with whom the Municipality…

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US (MI): Chenier’s Greenhouse prepares for opening day

Chenier’s Greenhouse is about two months away from opening day. Ruby, the greenhouse dog, is almost as excited as the Chenier family for opening day. “Spring means flowers, and it’s a good thing to see right now with the cold, the five-degree mornings, and all the snow we just had,” said co-owner Nick…

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India: Horticulture project in Himachal gives new life to farmers

Fields abandoned in the lower hills of Himachal due to wildlife menace and lack of irrigation are now dotted with fruit trees under a horticulture project that provides for composite solar fencing and subsidy on agricultural equipment. Kaihdru village on the Shimla-Hamirpur National Highway is one such…

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CAN (AB): Greenhouse to supply Saskatoon’s parks, planters, and civic centres

The tens of thousands of seasonal bedding plants in Saskatoon’s parks, planters, and civic centres will be coming into the city from Alberta this spring. For more than 60 years, bedding plants have been grown in the city’s greenhouse. That’s no longer an option because the aging greenhouse, located in…

Germany: Bavarian Agriculture Minister promotes regional purchasing from growers

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and therefore, Bavarian Agriculture Minister Michaela Kaniber finds it the best time to promote regional produce. "To give joy, you don't need exotic beauties arriving by plane from Africa. There are already wonderful heartwarming, colorful flowers from regional…

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Iran: Flowers and ornamental plants greenhouse inaugurated in Hamedan province

A greenhouse for the production of flowers and ornamental plants was inaugurated in Bahar county in Hamedan province. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the mentioned greenhouse, Alireza Qasemi Farzad, the governor-general of Hamedan, said that the development of greenhouse cultivation is a top agenda…

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CAN: Saskatoon searches for flowers elsewhere due to rotting wood and falling glass at greenhouse

The City of Saskatoon has decided to receive all of the city’s plants from a wholesale greenhouse in 2023, instead of growing them at the city greenhouse like in past years. Saskatoon’s greenhouse facility, operated by the Parks Department, was built in 1958 and provides the city with flower beds, pots,…

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CAN: Windsor-based greenhouse to be demolished

During a recent Development and Heritage Standing Committee meeting, the council decided to move forward with the report of demolition, as well as having the fieldstone structure remain on the Windsor Municipal Heritage Register and to ensure that commemoration of the complex is implemented.  During the meeting,…

Türkiye: 60 growers in Koycegiz grew 1.25 million stems of flowers in greenhouses in 2022

The flower production, which started with 3 greenhouses in 2015 in the Koycegiz Beyobasi district of Mugla, has increased to 30 greenhouses and 60 growers in 2022, while 1.25…

Countdown for the Flower and Plant Show in Istanbul

Bringing together the stakeholders of the ornamental plants and landscaping industry at an international fair, The Flower and Plant Show 2023 opens its doors on February 16. Hundreds of industry-related products are exhibited, such as trees, flowers, and bulbs, indoor and outdoor ornamental plants,…

Türkiye exported 145 million USD worth of flowers and plants in 2022

Türkiye, which has more than 3,500 endemic plant species in its flora, exports cut flowers, indoor and outdoor plants, bulbs, seedlings, saplings, wreaths, and moss groups.…

US (KY): Lexington plant nursery hopes to recover thousands of dollars in stolen plants

The owner of a local plant nursery is hoping to recover thousands of dollars in rare plants after someone broke into their business and stole the products. The reported theft…

CAN (ON): University of Guelph research makes growing greenhouse industry more efficient

In Essex County, Ont., the nighttime sky glows orange, and greenhouses dominate the landscape. It’s the result of the rapidly growing greenhouse industry in Ontario, one that took up almost 1,800 hectares of land and paid close to $194 million for energy in 2021, according to Statistics Canada.  But in Essex…

Use of biological control still increasing in Dutch greenhouse

By 2020, pest insects and spider mites in nine Dutch greenhouse crops will have been controlled organically in 95 percent of the area under cultivation, for example, through…

US: "We train for these holidays all year long"

"Feel that tension in the air? Look around the farm. Everybody is moving a bit faster. The energy is starting to build for Valentine's Day 2023! Valentine's Day is the second biggest holiday for Sun Valley, behind Mother's Day", the team of this Californian nursery says. "Shipping fresh, quality flowers…

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US (NC): Bringing people and plants together: A tour of the Duke Greenhouse

Built in 2004, the Duke Greenhouse spans over 15,000 square feet of indoor space, divided into live plant collection and research rooms.  Live plant collection started at the greenhouse as early as the late 1800s when faculty members returning from conducting research in other countries donated plants to the…

AirBlow system blows air into the floor, increasing efficiency of underfloor heating

In these days of exploding energy prices, any innovation that leads to savings is more than welcome. One such innovation is ErfGoed's patented AirBlow system. Managing director Hugo Paans explains exactly how it works. "We heat or cool the floor with a special heat pump. On the pipework in the floor, we put…

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Sculptural greenhouse opens up into a crown

Architect Thomas Heatherwick returned to his architectural roots this summer with Glasshouse, a beautiful kinetic structure that slowly unfurls into the shape of a crown. Heatherwick may be best known for his recent large-scale projects, such as the Vessel in New York City’s Hudson Yards, but Glasshouse…

Winter tunnel temperature management

There are so many benefits to using high tunnels, hoop houses, or caterpillar tunnels for growing flowers. Tunnels are a great way to add extra protection and season extension…

A tour of a Chrysantemum greenhouse

Dukker Chrysanten is a family business that grows chrysanthemums with a lot of passion and attention daily. With a long history of growing flowers, Arjan (owner of Dukker Chrysanten) had plenty of information to share about his beautiful company. Below, a video made by chrysanthemum breeder Dekker…

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Improving plant production efficiency in controlled environments

Everyone is looking to lower their energy costs, including those in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), which includes greenhouses and indoor farms. What is more important is the energy efficiency to improve the profitability of crop production in heating seasons. CEA allows for better control and…

A Palestinian engineer-turned-farmer excels in innovative agriculture in besieged gaza

A’ed Awni Abu Ramadan is a Palestinian engineer who studied Civil Engineering in the United States. However, Abu Ramadan now works as a farmer, as he inherited his love for the land and agriculture from his parents and grandparents.  “I translated my passion for agriculture into developing the family farm,…

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US (MI): Keit's Greenhouse in Bay City closing after 167 years of business

Family-owned Keit's Greenhouse & Floral Center is closing its doors in Bay City after 167 years and many generations in the business. The shop, known for its fresh and dried floral arrangements and "extensive" gift line, announced Wednesday its plans to close in less than one month. "To our deeply valued…

Higher light transmission and lower heat demand with double foil greenhouse

For many growers, glass has traditionally been the default choice. Yet, with today's gas prices, growers are looking for alternatives to reduce heat losses within the greenhouse. "Energy saving starts at this point," says Jelle Boeters from Filclair Nederland BV. Research done on behalf of the company…

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US (PA): Beloved greenhouse shuts its doors after 50 years in business

What began as a way to honor his grandfather grew into a full-blown business, but now Jim Balek has to call it quits and close Balek’s Greenhouse due to supply shortages. Balek was just 17 years old when he began the greenhouse — a memory he remembers as bittersweet.  “I thought the world of my grandfather,”…

Marginpar's breeders visit flower farms in Kenya and Zimbabwe

"At Marginpar, growing flowers is something we do together. Together with our 5000 colleagues at 16 production locations, but also together with our breeders", the company says. You probably know that creating a new flower takes a long time. And that many trials end in error. So you can probably also imagine…

Gearing up for Spring

Water quality, pesticides, planting techniques, and substrates are some of the most common greenhouse growing considerations – and the most difficult to master. AmericanHort is eager to help you gear up for spring with a Back2Basics course on best management practices for greenhouse growing. Register to: Sharpen your skills in greenhouse…

AR glass easy to clean, researchers conclude

Modern, energy-efficient greenhouses are widely built with glass with anti-reflective coatings or surface treatments to get more sunlight into the greenhouse and, thus, more solar energy. To remove uncertainty about how the greenhouse with special glass would perform in the longer term, research has been…

Türkiye: A “Smart Garden” system has been developed to grow 105 different plants without soil or sunlight

A plant-growing system without using soil has been developed with LED lighting systems indoors. The system, which can produce 105 different plants, can intensify the taste of…

Happy new year! LED lights instead of fireworks

It took no more than 20 seconds, but after midnight on 1 January, Tielemans Groentekwekerij in Boekel pulled off a playful stunt that turned the sky above his greenhouse pinky-purple. For a brief moment, the growers opened their blackout curtains, which allowed the LED light to create a light show as an…