In Emiliano Zapata Nexatengo, Atlixco, Puebla, a severe hailstorm hit local farms, causing damage to around seven hectares of flowers, including velvet, cempasúchil, and cipiterna, as well as vegetable crops like tomatoes and onions, right before the Día de Muertos harvest. Producers read more

The holiday season provides a great chance to add extra warmth and ambiance to the shop floor. Elburg Smit is introducing the new Christmas SmartCups, which are designed to give plants a cozy, festive appearance that complements the season perfectly. The collection includes a variety of options, from traditional Christmas greenery to... read more

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), also known as "red gold", is a highly prized medicinal herb with significant economic advantages. Its medicinal properties are derived from its stigma, and increasing the weight of the stigma can improve its yield. SEPALLATA3 (SEP3), a critical MADS-box transcription factor, plays a crucial role. read more

"The horticulture sector is on the brink of a new wave of consolidation," says Frank de Hek from Oaklins, a company engaged in numerous transactions within the horticultural sector. The initial wave of acquisitions occurred in plant breeding, followed by companies in plant nutrition. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has awarded Natalie Boynton, from Happy Plants Ltd and co-founder of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA), the 2025 Pearson Memorial Medal for outstanding service to the garden industry. Over the last decade, Natalie has initiated, led, read more

Multiple cut flower farms in eastern South Dakota have reported the presence of Northern corn rootworms (Diabrotica barberi) and the less common Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) on a variety of crops, including sunflowers, zinnias, and dahlias. Adult populations of these read more

BioWorks has named Bill Rietkerk as the Senior Biological Solutions Advisor for Horticulture. In this position, Bill will spearhead BioWorks' ongoing growth in the horticulture market in California. Before joining BioWorks, Bill developed and put into practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for a. read more

The Slow Flowers Society recently partnered on a Flower & Herb event to commemorate The Flower Farmers book and delve into herbs for both the garden and floral arrangements. You may be intrigued by the selection of herbs Stefani and Rose incorporate into their floral designs, as discussed by the host of the Slow Flowers Podcast. read more

The range of services offered by Up&Up Talent Solutions is growing. In addition to Recruitment Solutions, the group now also provides HR Solutions, Business Solutions, and Interim Solutions. Noëlle van Rijsoort-de Baan, a prominent figure in the fresh produce industry, has joined the team to oversee the Interim Solutions division. read more

The 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates the stories that connect us to gardening, such as the memories of a grandparent's garden, a cherished family recipe that starts with the aroma of freshly picked herbs and vegetables, or the cultural traditions that influence our planting practices. read more

Dla organizatora wydarzeń Richarda Halla, przewodniczącego FoodBev Media, tegoroczny Kongres Światowej Rolnictwa Pionowego w Amsterdamie to więcej niż tylko kolejne wydarzenie w kalendarzu. "Wszyscy uczestnicy będą mieli za sobą przetrwanie lub naukę z niedawnych perturbacji." Dla niego kolejnym krokiem jest zapewnienie, że sektor ten zostanie uznany. read more

Drought is a significant environmental stressor that affects a wide variety of ornamental plants. The selection and development of drought-resistant ornamental plants is a crucial strategy for addressing this issue. This study conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the drought resistance of 25 genotypes of Hemerocallis fulva. read more

Nursery owners and landscapers are expecting a wave of new laws to come into effect over the next few years. These regulations are expected to change the way business is conducted in all areas of the horticultural industry, including cut flower operations and native plant nurseries. The new laws cover a range of... read more

A woman from London believes she works at the world's only 24-hour drive-through flower shop - open 365 days a year. Flower Station in Marylebone, central London, was originally a petrol station before a florist decided to transform it into a drive-through style flower shop. After years of transformation, the unique concept has become a popular destination for flower lovers around the clock. read more

Corn, soybeans, and livestock may dominate much of Nebraska's landscape, but in December, Nebraska LEAD Fellows will have the opportunity to explore a different aspect of the state's agriculture. A new collaboration between the Nebraska LEAD Program and the Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation is facilitating this initiative. read more

Corn, soybeans, and livestock may dominate much of Nebraska's scenery, but in December, Nebraska LEAD Fellows will delve into a different aspect of the state's agriculture. A new collaboration between the Nebraska LEAD Program and the Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation is enabling this exploration. read more

An experiment was conducted during the winter season of 2022-2023 at the Horticultural Research Centre, SVPUA&T, Meerut, to evaluate the impact of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on Dahlia variabilis L. cv. Zail Singh using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 19 treatments. read more

Growers who operate with multiple administration numbers have their supplies stored in various locations. This can be inefficient for buyers who need to visit different shops to make purchases. To address this issue, these growers can now collaborate with a "sales organization" that manages a unified system for deliveries... read more

Recognizing the commercial potential of tropical cut flowers, the Department of Agriculture is placing special emphasis on their promotion across the Islands. Officials highlighted that the region's agro-climatic conditions are highly favorable for cultivating flowers such as Heliconia and Ginger. read more