Associations

May 2, 2024
Applications open for annual Therapeutic Garden Grant program

The National Garden Bureau (NGB), along with American Meadows, Ball Horticultural and Sakata Seed America, are proud to announce the opening of applications for the annual Therapeutic Garden Grant program. This year, a total of... more »
Kamron Newberry Joins the AmericanHort D.C. Office

May 2, 2024
Kamron Newberry joins AmericanHort’s D.C. office

Kamron Newberry has joined the AmericanHort Advocacy and Government Affairs team in Washington, D.C., as advocacy project coordinator. He will help develop and manage strategic advocacy projects for AmericanHort and its members. His initial focus... more »

April 29, 2024
ANDMORE announces new president, CEO

ANDMORE has appointed Jonathan (“Jon”) Pertchik as chief executive officer, and promoted Dorothy Belshaw to president. Pertchik succeeds Bob Maricich, who founded ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers, or IMC) in 2011. Maricich will now assume... more »
Atlanta Market welcomes new and expanded exhibitors at Summer Market

April 24, 2024
Atlanta Market welcomes new and expanded exhibitors at Summer Market

Atlanta Market will introduce new and expanded exhibitors in its collection of 700+ sales agencies and branded showrooms offering innovative gift resources at the Summer 2024 edition of the July 16-22 Atlanta Market, taking place... more »

April 24, 2024
Teachers to take field trip to explore horticulture

Thirty high school science teachers from across the U.S. are embarking on an immersive summer field trip to horticultural destinations around Indianapolis, Indiana, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insights into careers within the industry. The... more »
That Flower Feeling Color Logo

April 23, 2024
That Flower Feeling names 9 to marketing committee

CalFlowers has announced mission and members of their new marketing committee for its That Flower Feeling campaign. With a mission to increase per-capita consumption of flowers in the U.S. through a media campaign, the brand... more »
Garden Center Group Fall Event 2024 takes place in Dallas Texas

April 23, 2024
Garden Center Group reveals 2024 Fall Event details

The Garden Center Group Fall Event 2024 will take place Sept. 23-26 in Dallas, Texas, with an Early Bird Marketing Workshop (included in the cost of registration) scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22. Highlights include: From... more »

April 23, 2024
New study seeks to understand sustainable floral design practices

A new research study, “​​Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices within the Floral Industry,” has launched. Under the direction of the Floral Marketing Fund (FMF), in partnership with researchers at... more »
Women in Horticulture Week returns May 26

April 22, 2024
Women in Horticulture Week returns May 26

In the U.S., 47% of the workforce is women, a number that has surged by 114% over the last two decades; however, within the green industry, this figure drops to just 9%, according to Garden... more »
Perennial Plant Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary

April 22, 2024
Perennial Plant Association celebrates 40 years

This year, the Perennial Plant Association (PPA) celebrates 40 years of connecting professionals, providing education and promoting perennial plants. Since 1984, PPA has welcomed horticulture professionals to a community where passions for perennials run deep... more »
Registration now open for GardenComm conference

April 18, 2024
Registration now open for GardenComm conference

Registration is now open for the GardenComm Annual Conference, taking place Aug. 26-30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The four-day event, with an optional fifth-day add-on tour, will feature educational sessions, opportunities to connect with horticultural... more »
That Flower Feeling Announces Release of New Floral Marketing Assets

April 18, 2024
That Flower Feeling releases new floral marketing assets

That Flower Feeling has released new floral marketing assets designed by their internal staff members. These promotional materials are crafted to highlight the appeal of flowers for self-care purposes, providing industry stakeholders with innovative and... more »