South Florida's Highlands County is known for being home to a high number of large cattle grazing ranches and citrus groves. Within this rural setting lies a small 33-acre sheep farm, ornamental plant nursery, and small-scale vegetable production farm owned by Pedro Velez and his wife. read more

Indian festivals and flowers are a perfect combination, especially during Diwali - the highlight of Gujarat's festive season. From fragrant desi roses and tuberoses to colorful yellow-orange marigolds, from delicate pink lotuses to cheerful chrysanthemums, fresh blooms are a must-have. read more

Within a few months, it will become apparent which team will emerge victorious in the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge by developing the most effective AI algorithm for autonomously controlling the cultivation of dwarf tomatoes. Concurrently with the participants, a team of experts from WUR has also established a greenhouse for autonomous cultivation. read more

Nursery crops maintained their position as the top crop in Santa Clara County in 2023, as reported by the latest Crop Report from the county. Despite a decrease in value of nearly 8% from 2022 due to the closure of one mushroom farm, mushrooms held onto the second spot, according to county officials. read more

Flower shops in Tijuana expect another year of plummeting sales for marigolds, the popular Día de los Muertos flower used to decorate grave sites and altars dedicated to the dead. Sales of "cempasúchil," as the flower is called in Mexico, have been dropping for 13 consecutive years. read more

Isn't it possible that we are too clean and therefore more vulnerable to diseases, bacteria, and fungi? This question is being raised more frequently in the field of professional greenhouse horticulture. For instance, in recent months, it has been discussed in relation to issues in pepper cultivation, where large-scale plant failures are occurring. read more

On October 26th, the finals of the Shanghai Floral Design Competition were held at The Oriental Pearl Tower. This event has been held for the ninth time since 2015. This year, the preliminary competition began in May and lasted for 5 months. Throughout these 5 months, 40 training courses and 29 competitions were organized. read more

Vegetable growers used to be a bit behind ornamental growers, but now, Jos Veugen of Veugen Technology is noticing a rise in the adoption of the Powerfogger among vegetable growers. They are also increasingly using foggers for crop protection treatments. This trend aligns perfectly. read more

Cornell University's Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium has announced that the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing in a GLASE workforce development initiative. The initiative is called Empowering Greenhouse Resiliency with an Optimized Workforce (E-GROW). read more

Roses that require less light, odorless limonium, and the new green novelty Unicorn™. These are just a few examples of the innovations happening at Danziger's cut flower breeding department in Cayambe, Ecuador. Recently, the site, where selections are made, unveiled a new Showhouse, designed. read more

On Tuesday, October 22, Certified American Grown highlighted the crucial issue of farmer mental health and well-being in a webinar for the American floral and foliage community. They were joined by American farmer Marshal Sewell, Founder of Mind Your Melon, in this significant... read more

As of this week, Cornelis Jan Flowers will introduce its latest red spray chrysanthemum, Redbone, at the flower auctions of FloraHolland Aalsmeer and Naaldwijk. (VBN code: 129998) With a weekly availability of 60,000 stems, Redbone is being sold through the FloraHolland auctions in Aalsmeer and Naaldwijk. read more

On Tuesday, October 22, Certified American Grown highlighted the crucial issue of farmer mental health and well-being in a webinar for the American floral and foliage community. They were joined by American farmer Marshal Sewell, Founder of Mind Your Melon, in this significant conversation. read more

As of this week, Cornelis Jan Flowers will introduce its newest red spray chrysanthemum, Redbone, at the flower auctions of FloraHolland Aalsmeer and Naaldwijk. (VBN code: 129998) With a weekly availability of 60,000 stems, Redbone is being sold through the FloraHolland auctions in Aalsmeer and Naaldwijk. read more

VitroplantSA, a plant propagation company, has emerged as a significant player in the South African horticulture industry. Founded ten years ago to address the increasing need for deciduous fruit rootstocks, the company has broadened its activities to encompass a variety of crops including cherries. read more

In the greenhouse constructed as a part of the "Empowerment Seeds Project" by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, women from Kadifekale cultivate cacti and succulent plants. These women grow stronger in both social and commercial aspects as they sell the products they make at the Kulturpark Producer Market. read more

VitroplantSA, a plant propagation company, has emerged as a significant player in the South African horticulture industry. Founded ten years ago to address the increasing need for deciduous fruit rootstocks, the company has broadened its scope to encompass various crops like cherries. read more

Havatec has announced the appointment of Ronald Begelinger as the new CEO, effective October 9, 2024. With his years of experience, Begelinger will assume the role of CEO at Havatec starting today. Begelinger is a familiar figure in the industry, having led his own horticultural companies since 2007. read more

As Dashain comes to an end, Nepalis are eagerly looking forward to the celebration of Tihar, a festival primarily celebrated with flowers and lights. During Tihar, it is a tradition for sisters to decorate their brothers with garlands and offer Bhai Tika. With Tihar around the corner, there is a rise in demand. read more