Industry News
All-America Selections and the University of Georgia have announced the creation of a web-based National Plant Trials Database that will serve as a repository for data from participating flower trials throughout North America — with options to... more
The Floral Marketing Research Fund has partnered with the Flower Promotion Organization on a one-year project, A Social Media Guide for Floral Retailers and WholesalersThe Floral Marketing Research Fund (FMRF) has partnered with the Flower Promotion... more
OFA — The Association for Horticulture Professionals and the American Nursery & Landscape Association have announced plans to form a new joint venture.OFA — The Association for Horticulture Professionals and the American Nursery & Landscape... more
An improved main greenhouse at Corso's Garden Center in Sandusky, Ohio, has customers shopping in a structure that's brighter and with a more "conservancy feel."
Corso's Garden Center spent approximately $750,000 improving the main greenhouse,... more
New England Grows is reporting a 25% increase in attendance compared to this time last year.
New England Grows, the Northeast's largest educational conference and green industry exposition, will be held in Boston Wednesday, February 1 through Friday... more
Howard Brothers Hardware was recently named Indie Business of the Year with nearly 45,000 votes and awarded Independent We Stand's "Indie Award."Thanks to their outstanding dedication to customers, employees and community members, Howard Brothers... more
Hort Couture is offering retailers free merchandising support on orders placed by the end of the year – December 31, 2011.
Hort Couture is offering retailers free merchandising support on orders placed by the end of the year.
“We want retailers to... more
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Last week, Al’s Garden Centers, Sherwood, Ore., donated 800 poinsettias that were distributed to senior citizens in the neighboring community.
The poinsettias were grown in Al’s Greenhouses, and delivered to local seniors this week by members from... more
Last week, Al’s Garden Centers, Sherwood, Ore., donated 800 poinsettias that were distributed to senior citizens in the neighboring community.
The poinsettias were grown in Al’s Greenhouses, and delivered to local seniors this week by members from... more
D.S. Cole Growers, Loudon, N.H., is now offering the Inca Collection of pot Alstroemeria from Könst Alstroemeria of The Netherlands. D.S. Cole Growers, Loudon, N.H., is now offering the Inca Collection of pot Alstroemeria from Könst Alstroemeria... more
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery is unveiling their new BrazelBerries Collection of small ornamental fruit shrubs at the 2012 MANTS show in Baltimore.
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery is unveiling their new BrazelBerries Collection of small ornamental... more
To help build plant value, and acclaim the advantages of gardening, Ball Horticultural Company and America in Bloom have collaborated to print some of these benefits on handy bench card signs.
Flowers and plants are more than “just pretty.” As... more
The December issue of Entrepreneur magazine features Mark Highland, the founder of Organic Mechanics Soil Company, which gives an in-depth look into the company's decision to compete in the specialty soil market with an alternative potting mix.
The... more
Award-winning garden designer Jon Carloftis will introduce his all-natural plant products, Soil & Root and Bloom & Fruit, to surrounding retailers in Kentucky.
Kentucky native and award-winning garden designer, garden writer, author and... more
Showcasing the latest in design-driven home furnishings and accessories, gifts, fine linens, area rugs, gourmet products and the largest collection of holiday, floral and home décor products, The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings... more
The North American Poinsettia Trials have scheduled industry open houses for this week and next to highlight poinsettia performance at multiple locations in North America.
The North American Poinsettia Trials, formerly known as the National... more
After more than 60 years in business, Modesto's Scenic Nursery will close its doors due to a "tough" last several years and "dramatic changes" in how business is conducted.
After more than 60 years in business, Modesto's Scenic Nursery will close... more
New navigation and enhanced tools in Americasmart's new website provide industry buyers an excellent shopping resource.
AmericasMart Atlanta announces the next step in its comprehensive digital marketing strategy with the launch of a new website –... more
Bird Brain, Inc., the maker of outdoor firepots, birding products, and garden décor, recently announced an agreement with Sterno Group, LLC to produce “Firepot Solid Gel,” a new fuel source for Bird Brain Firepots and other gel burners.
Bird Brain,... more
