SecondFlor Europe, a company in the preserved flower industry, is excited to announce the launch of three new hydrangea colors: Blue Lagoon, Light Plum, and Cappuccino. The company's team expresses, "These new additions are sure to spark creativity among floral designers and enthusiasts throughout Europe, providing a fresh perspective." read more

Trzy zwycięzców wyłoniono podczas Hackathonu Innowacji Rolniczych, który odbył się w regionie Niniwa w Iraku. Miejscowe MŚP Nabu, BSF i Aero Plant wyróżniły się pomysłami na rozwiązanie wyzwań związanych z niedoborem wody i zrównoważoną uprawą rolną spowodowaną malejącym poziomem wód. read more

Tzwirps often become uncontrollable in the summer, when the production of autumn crops is intensifying. But why is this happening? While some thrips can enter your greenhouse through plant material (for example, tropical thrips like Parvispinus), common thrips such as western flower thrips and onion thrips mostly enter your greenhouse. read more

Critics are expressing concerns about a proposed high-rise apartment building that could potentially create shadows over the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, affecting the sunlight exposure of valuable exotic plants if the project moves forward. "It's not just about losing some sunlight," said a spokesperson from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. read more

"Diesel hand tractors in greenhouses - technically they are not allowed, but their use is currently tolerated. However, it is time to look for alternatives," says Nick Weterings of Weterings Machinery. Currently, many ornamental and vegetable growers who cultivate directly in the ground, are using these tractors. read more

Nearly 20 entrepreneurs from Ecuador, representing sectors such as flowers, bananas, tourism, and finance, participated in the 'B for Good Leaders Summit 2024', an international forum held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This Summit brought together over 1,500 business leaders who advocated for a more read more

Plant breeder, Terra Nova Nurseries, is reintroducing the trailing varieties of heucherella and tiarella. Among these reintroduced varieties are Heucherella 'Plum Cascade', Heucherella 'Redstone Falls', Heucherella 'Yellowstone Falls', Tiarella 'Happy Trails', and Tiarella 'Appalachian Trail'. These plants have been... read more

Every year around this time, growers begin to consider strategies for minimizing western flower thrips on their chrysanthemum crops. This year, there is particular concern about Thrips parvispinus, as chrysanthemums are one of its known hosts. While there have been no reports of Parvispinus so far read more

Earlier this year, Alexandra Farms paid tribute to their longtime friend and collaborator, Holly Heider Chapple, by naming a peach-hued garden rose variety after her: Princess Holly's Hope. Holly, an expert designer, published author, educator, and business owner, has now extended her talents to the world of floriculture. read more

"Vertical farming is commonly utilized for cultivating lettuce and baby greens, which are considered low-cost crops. However, the cultivation process typically involves the use of expensive systems. As a result, vertical farming may be more suitable for high-value flowering plants or regions with difficult growing conditions." read more

RAYN Growing Systems is introducing the Inaro horticultural grow light. The company claims that it is a versatile and cost-effective lighting option for vertical farming, as well as other indoor and greenhouse settings. The slim light bar is specifically designed for easy connection of multiple units in a daisy-chain configuration. read more

Ornamental breeder Selecta One has entered into a global licensing agreement with Dümmen Orange for the use of the disease resistance label Intrinsa®. Under this agreement, Selecta One will breed and market Petunia varieties resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), thereby increasing the availability of such disease-resistant plants. read more

Star-shaped heating pipes, an innovation developed by Polish tomato and strawberry grower and inventor Andrzej Walczak, have already become a staple in Polish greenhouses. These pipes enable growers to achieve substantial energy savings, opening up possibilities for their adoption internationally, beginning with the. read more

Father's Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the second-highest figure in the survey's history and is on par with last year's record of $22.9 billion. read more

Biota Iron Powder has been approved in Oregon. According to Biota Nutri, this product offers a dependable and effective supply of essential iron, which is vital for optimal plant growth and health. The Biota Nutri team also states: "The product's versatility enables it to be used in any irrigation system or." read more

One's raison d'être is sometimes discovered in the most unexpected places. Laarni Gedo stumbled across hers in a Hale'iwa vegetable patch, in the form of a show-stopping onion blossom springing from its bulb. "It was life-changing," she says. "It was just so beautiful—like a flower bursting. read more

The need to establish innovative financing mechanisms for African farmers and reassess existing ones is becoming more crucial as the continent grapples with compounded challenges such as climate change, low productivity, and conflict. This was emphasized during a session at the recent 10th. read more

Wzrost populacji ślimaków w tym wiosennym sezonie stworzył znaczne wyzwania zarówno dla amatorów ogrodnictwa, jak i profesjonalistów, powodując duże straty wśród producentów warzyw. Zauważalny wzrost liczby ślimaków jest przypisywany połączeniu łagodnej zimy i deszczowej wiosny, co stworzyło optymalne warunki do rozmnażania. read more

British buyers are currently in Rwanda meeting with women-led horticulture businesses to discuss potential trade deals for products such as chilli, avocados, passion fruits, fresh French beans, and other horticultural goods. This visit is part of a Rwanda-UK trade mission that started on May 28th. read more

Arno Klijbroek's company imports tulips and vegetable processing lines to Ukraine, but since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he has been providing all kinds of support to the Ukrainian people. Arno Klijbroek, a Dutch entrepreneur, has been living in Ukraine for almost 30 years, actively working in horticulture. read more