March 4-8, 2024, has been designated Green Career Week, a nationwide effort led by local horticulture, agriculture, and floriculture businesses and organizations around the country designed to expose local community college and university students to outstanding career opportunities in these
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Last year, Poland was the country where the level of import stayed on the same level as in 2021. The export numbers for 2023 show that Poland remains the 5th export destination for ornamentals from the Netherlands with a difference to Italy (4th place) of only 10 mln euro. The increase is
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While Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Parks and Gardens Department continues to beautify Eskişehir by producing 1 million flowers annually in greenhouses in nursery production areas, it also continues its educational activities uninterruptedly. The Department of Parks and Gardens, which
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A garden center in West Dorset has received an award for its work in sustainability. Groves Nurseries and Garden Centre in Bridport has been recognized for making its business more sustainable and has received a Level 5 Sustainable Business Award. Presented to by Litter Free Dorset, it is the
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The Dramm Corporation is partnering with CE-Line to provide in-line nutrient testing of irrigation water in North America. CE-Line is a nutrient analysis system that automatically samples water throughout the day. This in-line testing solution provides data within an hour, eliminating the wait
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Sixty years ago, on March 3rd, 1964, Plantpak Ltd's story began in Congleton, UK, with a vision to revolutionize the horticulture segment. Today, they commemorate their enduring legacy and in this article, Kees Waqué , Desch's Manager Retail and Marketing, backs on six decades of growth and… read more

As the season just started at Gärtnerei Fürmsinn, these are busy times. The Austrian family company grows over 600 varieties: plants, flowers, and herbs, and sells these partly at their own facility. This is why owner Markus Dorner is always on the lookout for things to improve its
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"Meten is weten," goes the Dutch saying: to measure is to know. But really, what is the measure of beauty? How can the pleasure one derives from it be quantified? And can beauty favor the involvement of the industry, governments, and citizens alike towards making the built environment more
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Well-marketed cut flowers can offer existing farms an increase in income per acre compared to traditional vegetables, according to Robin Trott, a seasoned Extension educator at the University of Minnesota and owner of Prairie Garden Farm, a cut flower operation in Starbuck, Minnesota with 15
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Sixty years ago, on March 3rd, 1964, Plantpak Ltd's story began in Congleton, UK, with a vision to revolutionize the horticulture segment. Today, they commemorate their enduring legacy and in this article, Kees Waqué , Desch's Manager Retail and Marketing, backs on six decades of growth and… read more

Last year, Poland was the country where the level of import stayed on the same level as in 2021. The export numbers for 2023 show that Poland remains the 5th export destination for ornamentals from the Netherlands with a difference to Italy (4th place) of only 10 mln euro. The increase is
read more

Last year, Poland was the country where the level of import stayed on the same level as in 2021. The export numbers for 2023 show that Poland remains the 5th export destination for ornamentals from the Netherlands with a difference to Italy (4th place) of only 10 mln euro. The increase is
read more

At the start of the year, Kingpeng strongly emphasizes training for its employees. Recognizing that a good start is crucial for success, the company believes investing in employee development is key to achieving its goals. Employee development is not just about acquiring new skills and
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Terra Nova Nurseries released today a first look at its brand-new Pulmonaria NOVA® 'Cobalt'. According to Terra Nova Nurseries, the new pulmonaria from Terra Nova has "vibrant" blue and green hues and mounding growth habits, which deliver a "charming" pop of color and "impressive" shape to any
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As the season just started at Gärtnerei Fürmsinn, these are busy times. The Austrian family company grows over 600 varieties: plants, flowers, and herbs, and sells these partly at their own facility. This is why owner Markus Dorner is always on the lookout for things to improve its
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Producers can now certify their plugs or other small preformed growing media. These products can receive the RHP quality mark if they demonstrably meet all quality requirements. Companies that have been involved in the development process are the first to have the opportunity to start the
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Palmer Nurseries, a horticultural hub in Leeds which is home to a plant nursery, garden center and landscape operation, is collaborating with Inturf, a national turf production specialist, to introduce premium turf options to customers across West Yorkshire. This partnership highlights a
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March 4-8, 2024, has been designated Green Career Week, a nationwide effort led by local horticulture, agriculture, and floriculture businesses and organizations around the country designed to expose local community college and university students to outstanding career opportunities in these
read more

Young Plant Producer is back for 2024, so now is the time for NZPPI members to talk to their younger workers about entering the Young Plant Producer of the Year competition. The Young Plant Producer of the Year 2024 competition will be held at Lincoln University on Tuesday, July 9, and
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Oreon has introduced its new toplight, The Oreon Monarch 3-Channel LED. "The 3-Channel combines high output and efficiency of the existing Monarch with spectral flexibility. In addition to a dimmable, customer-specific spectrum, it is now also possible to adjust the composition of the chosen
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