Industry News
Breeding and young plant production companies Dümmen and Agribio Group recently announced they have successfully closed their intended merger.
The new company will continue as from now under the name DNA Green Group and includes well-known brands... more
Costa Farms has hired Justin Hancock to fill the newly created position of consumer marketing and digital specialist. Hancock had been the digital content manager and garden editor at Better Homes and Gardens.
According to Maria Costa- Smith,... more
Pleasant View Gardens in Loudon, N.H., has hired Andy Huntington as the company's territory account manager for New England and New York.
Huntington will be responsible for maintaining exisiting relationships and developing new ones with broker,... more
With the increased consumer demand for blueberries and the trend toward edible landscapes, Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc. has unveiled its newest addition to the BrazelBerries Collection, Blueberry Glaze.
Blueberry Glaze doesn’t look like any... more
Proven Winners is partnering with HGTV magazine to reach a younger hands-on gardening audience.
The Proven winners ad in the March 2013 issue is outperforming all other Proven Winners print ads so far this spring, and an exclusive e-blast to opt-in... more
Sakata Seed Corp. will celebrate 100 years in business in 2013.
Sakata Seed Corp. was founded in 1913, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is recognized today as a leader in the development of innovative flowers and vegetable genetics. Sakata... more
The Chicago Blackhawks professional hockey team is in the midst of a record-setting season and Proven Winners is jumping onto center ice with the team's radio partner WGN-AM.
As Blackhawk fever continues to build in the Midwest, Proven Winners... more
Fleuroselect, an international ornamental plants industry organization, announced six new Gold Medal award winning varieties that will be available to growers in 2013 and for retail in 2014.
The Fleuroselect Gold Medal is awarded to new varieties... more
Ball Horticultural Co. has released its second sustainability report in the past five years. The report, Longevity, features the company’s worldwide efforts to adhere to its corporate objective: Grow A Green Future.
The report is only available as... more
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies recently announced it will expand the retail division of its lawn and garden business, with emphasis on independent garden centers. The company will add new staff, as well as new product lines and services to its retail... more
This spring Proven Winners and Proven Winners Color Choice will kick off the largest consumer campaign in the history of the company.
Print, radio, celebrity sponsorships and online components have all been selected and timed to drive gardeners into... more
OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals and Ball Horticultural Co. have made early-year commitments to be lead sponsors of the America in Bloom program in 2013.
“OFA is committed to supporting the horticulture industry,” said OFA CEO... more
Braun Horticulture, Niagra Falls, N.Y., recently acquired Green Piece Wire Art including the award winning collection of topiary scuptures as well as the By George and Set in Stone collections.
Braun is known for its unique line of garden products,... more
Terra Nova Nurseries has announced plans for a new varieties display at the Plug Connection trials location during 2013 California Spring Trials .
California Spring Trials will take place April 6-11.The display will feature varieties included in... more
The HGTV HOME Plant Collection announced its first Canadian shrub grower partner for its ‘Smart & Stylish’ Shrub line: Willowbrook Nurseries of Fenwick, Ontario, Canada. The container nursery and perennials grower was chosen for its expertise in... more
All-America Selections (AAS) recently announced two additional winners for the 2013 season, bringing the grand total to eight winners for 2013. The two new double zinnias — 'Profusion Double Deep Salmon' and 'Profusion Double Hot Cherry'... more
Based on popular vote by show attendees, the Pretty Deep Red mandevilla variety from Suntory Flowers’ Sun Parasol group won the Favorite New Flowering Plant award at the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Pretty... more
For the fifth year, Proven Winners will kick off its 2013 consumer campaign with three all-day events created for gardeners of all ages and all levels of gardening experience.
This year the inspirational roadshows will take place in Boston (March 2... more
The Board of Directors of the Flower Promotion Organization (FPO) has authorized the donation of $600,000 to the Floral Marketing Research Fund (FMRF) and $300,000 to the PR Fund at the Society of American Florists to fund market and consumer... more
The HGTV HOME Plant Collection is proud to announce 12 new family additions to its hand-selected ‘Smart & Stylish’ Shrub line.
“One of the key differentiators for HGTV’s program is regionalizing our shrub offerings; through careful... more
