Insect screen system for frameless windows introduced
2024-02-28 00:00
For years, Alweco has been supplying and installing accordion and folding screen systems throughout the world. Due to the increased demand for their insect screen systems, they have expanded their range with frameless windows. Ramon Bol of Alweco: "We have designed a sleek, easy-to-install, and…
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Canada: 'The keeping energy costs down act'
2024-02-28 00:00
The Government of Ontario aims to make life more affordable for Ontario families and deliver policies that intend to help power the province's growing economy. As Ontario's population continues to grow the proposed Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, of 2024 would ensure that the province can build
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Presscon aims to expand its presence in North America
2024-02-28 00:00
Presscon and the Canadian entrepreneur Gabe Schieven are collaborating to establish a subsidiary in the Okanagan region (Canada). This Presscon branch is to serve as a launchpad for various projects across North America. Its focus is supplying products to industries such as horticulture,
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"It will revive the gerbera market"
2024-02-28 00:00
Schoneveld Breeding is adding a new product to their assortment, a gebera named Joybera. They started breeding this pot plant five years ago and are now ready to bring it to the market. "A game-changer", according to Area Manager South Europe Gianfranco de Leo. At Myplant & Garden, which took
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Stock (Mathiola incana) is a popular cool season cut flower known for its fragrant showy flower spikes in a variety of colors. Stock is often harvested with a portion of its root system still attached and can be prone to wilting as well as challenging to hydrate. For this reason, some growers
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Jashore flower growers eye Tk 700m sales centring language, Falgun, Valentine’s Day in February
2024-02-27 00:00
The flower growers and traders of Jashore's Jhikargaccha upazila, one of the largest flower markets of the country, expect to sell flowers worth Tk 700 million in the month of February as flower is a must-have in the celebration Pahela Falgun, Valentines' Day and the observance of Amar Ekushey,
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"We continue to innovate and develop"
2024-02-27 00:00
For the past year and a half, Leo de Rijke has been independently working as a consultant for climate and energy matters in the horticulture sector. Back in the day, he was a salaried serviceman. Later on, he designed software and technical systems and assisted with the sale of special projects.
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US: AFE surpasses $20 million milestone in support of floriculture
2024-02-27 00:00
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey to support the future of floriculture: Providing over $20 million in cumulative funding for industry research and education. For over 63 years, AFE has given unwavering dedication and support to
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UK: New awards of Garden Merit and People's Choice elected during Fleuroselect Salvia Trial
2024-02-27 00:00
Following the '2023 - Year of the Salvia' trial organized last summer at the RHS garden at Hyde Hall (UK), Fleuroselect communicates the results of the Award of Garden Merit assessment and People's Choice competition. Consumers visiting the garden were invited to choose their favorite Salvia
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Are you prepared for Parvispinus?
2024-02-27 00:00
American Flower Endwowmnet is having a Grow Pro webinar on Tuesday, February 27 about Thrips parvispinus with Dr. Sarah Jandricic of OMAFRA. Thrips parvispinus emerged as a significant threat to tropical ornamental crops in North America in 2020. Given the extent of the damage it causes, as well
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One in five Brits treat their plants like children, but why?
2024-02-27 00:00
UK Mother's Day is around the corner (this year, it falls on March 10). And with searches for "plant mums" increasing by 40% in the last month1 and over 1.6 billion views on #plantmum TikTok content, there seems to be a new type of mum to gift for and a recent research2 by greetings card
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Australia: Powerplants expands regional support in NSW and QLD
2024-02-27 00:00
Powerplants has expanded in the northern region of Australia with 5 staff providing regional support for growers in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (QLD). The team includes Greg Shepherdson (technician) and Dean Fiedler (technical sales).
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In Maori, the language of the Maoris in New Zealand, the meaning of Aroha® is: love. This Anthurium pot plant for small pot sizes takes its name from this. The red color of the flowers is strong, and older flowers hardly fade at all, the Anthura experts explain.
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Everything’s gone green since the lockdown, as Brits create major revival for houseplants
2024-02-27 00:00
Brits are creating a huge revival for houseplants and green foliage in general – a direct result of the lockdown and the extra time the nation spent indoors. In the last few years, increasing numbers of shoppers have been on a mission to bring the great indoors into their homes by literally
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Katie Jo Dumford joins EHR's customer service team
2024-02-27 00:00
Katie Jo Dumford has joined the Eason Horticultural Resources (EHR) Customer Service Team.
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New research has revealed the most popular flowers for home gardeners in the UK, with the rose taking the top spot nationwide. UK plant nursery Ashridge Trees used Google Keyword Planner to analyze the number of monthly searches over the past year for 20 common flowers to determine their
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New management team at Nijssen
2024-02-27 00:00
As of February 1, 2024, Nijssen has appointed a new management team with the following members: Frank van der Heijden: Managing Director Melanie van de Graaf: HR and Facility Manager Martin Thelen: Sales Manager Quinte Peddie: Service Manager Eef Eijskoot: Manager Finance & Control Marco
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Lendway acquires Bloomia
2024-02-27 00:00
Lendway, Inc. announced the closing of its acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Bloomia B.V., one of the largest producers of fresh-cut tulips in the United States. With this transaction, Lendway broadens its mandate to be a specialty ag and finance company and accelerates its pathway
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Bangladesh: Govt. incentives fuel Sunflower cultivation in Rangpur
2024-02-27 00:00
Sunflower farming has increased in Rangpur region as a result of the government's incentive programmes and motivational activities for the farmers. "This year, sunflowers have been cultivated on 221 hectares of land, which is 26 hectares more than last season," said an official release.The
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Linflowers introduces renewed flower box
2024-02-27 00:00
By providing flower boxes and sleeves, Argos offers a range of packaging and protective materials to Linflowers. "From the very first moment, there has been a close collaboration between us," explains Sander de Hoog, account manager at Argos.
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