Ten years at Two Roots farm
2025-05-16 00:00
"Two Roots owner Harper Kaufman said, 'This feels really bright and like the small piece in the world that I'm meant to do.' Situated on 22 acres in Basalt, Two Roots is a regenerative farm that grows vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The crew enables biodiversity through meaningful farming."
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EN: Nowy kierownik ds. sprzedaży przedstawiony dla Havatec
2025-05-15 00:00
Havatec has appointed Ruud Duivenvoorden, a respected industry figure, as its new Sales Manager. Duivenvoorden, who previously worked at Koen Pack advising clients on flower sleeves and plant packaging, will now leverage his experience and expertise to promote Havatec's solutions,...
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Appropriate nutrient management is crucial for achieving high-quality plant growth at every stage of development. Recognizing the changing fertility demands throughout the growth cycle enables growers to customize their practices to ensure optimal plant health and performance. Fertility requirements differ based not only on the particular stage of growth, but also on factors such as plant species, environmental conditions, and cultivation techniques.
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The fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea produces spores abundantly on aging and damaged tissues in damp, humid, and low light conditions. This can result in rapid outbreaks of the pathogen and cause a decrease in sales of large mixed containers due to the death of individual plants. Smaller, shaded areas are particularly susceptible.
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The flower industry has always been associated with beauty, creativity, and emotion. However, underneath the delicate petals, it is a business influenced by changing seasons, unpredictable supply chains, and evolving consumer expectations. As we progress further into the digital era and confront growing environmental issues,
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The full conference program for the 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference has been released.
2025-05-14 00:00
All-America Selections (AAS) has announced the publication of the complete brochure for the 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference. The conference will take place from October 13-15, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota – conveniently located just minutes from the...
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New online workforce training program called CEA Works is set to be launched on June 1st.
2025-05-13 00:00
Cornell University's Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) Consortium has launched CEA Works, a new online, self-paced educational program designed to upskill the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) workforce. Supported by funding from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), this program aims to provide training and education for individuals working in CEA.
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Last-minute shoppers made their way to a well-known flower market in Hong Kong on Sunday to purchase carnations and roses in celebration of Mother's Day, despite concerns raised by some vendors about heightened competition from florists providing delivery services from mainland China. The Mong Kok Flower Market was bustling with activity.
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Breaking the autumn-only reputation of the marigold
2025-05-12 00:00
"We still too often see marigolds being associated only with autumn, which we find unfortunate, especially since they come in more colors than just orange. It's such a beautiful flower," says Carmen Márquez of BallSB. "That's why we're giving our Marigold Coco a push to break free from this misconception."
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ENG: "Produkujemy około 600 bukietów dziennie na Dzień Matki"
2025-05-08 00:00
"It's a madhouse with Mother's Day around the corner," says Anton van Duijn of AvD Boeketservice. His company assists florists in creating bouquets, and demand is particularly high in the weeks leading up to Mother's Day. Anton is part of the team at AvD Boeketservice, and he mentions, "Since we started, we have been...
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Terra Nova Nurseries introduces a new variety of heuchera
2025-05-08 00:00
Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new variety called Heuchera 'Testarossa', featuring vibrant red foliage that retains its color throughout the fall. The name "Testarossa," which translates to "red head" in Italian, perfectly describes the plant's bold and fiery appearance. Heuchera 'Testarossa' is a robust,
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Monitoring magnesium deficiencies in plants
2025-05-07 00:00
Magnesium is a common nutrient deficiency that can occur later in the growing season if supplemental magnesium is not provided. Deficiencies can be caused by various factors, and the likelihood of magnesium deficiency issues varies by geographical location. In many parts of North America, ensuring an adequate supply of magnesium is important.
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Amoéba has received a Dutch permit to conduct biocontrol trials.
2025-05-07 00:00
Amoéba has obtained permission to conduct large-scale trials of its biocontrol product Axpera in the Netherlands. The authorization was granted by the College for the Authorization of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (CTGB), the Dutch authority responsible for crop protection. This permit allows for the testing of Axpera on fruits and vegetables.
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US: NYC's largest, oldest plant distribution brings fresh plants and produce to Williamsburg
2025-05-06 00:00
Spring is in the air along with the scent of fresh produce, lush plants, and herbs, all thanks to Grow NYC. Known as the sustainability resource for New Yorkers, Grow NYC recently celebrated its 39th annual spring plant distribution, hosting one of the largest and oldest greenery sales for the local community.
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US: Nowy przedstawiciel handlowy techniczny firmy Biosafe Systems
2025-05-05 00:00
BioSafe Systems has hired Matt McGraw to join the Horticulture Division as a Technical Sales Representative. Matt will focus on promoting BioSafe Systems' reduced-risk crop protection, water treatment, and sanitation products in the Appalachian Region of the United States for ornamental crops and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) vegetables.
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‘Magical and mesmerizing’: Now you can find new glow-in-the-dark firefly petunias in Michigan.
2025-05-05 00:00
During the day, the petunias appear as regular white flowers, but after the sun sets, they emit a gentle glow reminiscent of moonlight. A group of bioengineers at Light Bio, a company specializing in bioluminescent plants, developed these flowers, called firefly petunias.
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Flashback Friday: GreenTech in 10 photo reports
2025-05-02 00:00
LOOK AT ALL THOSE YOUNG FACES. Since its debut in 2014, GreenTech has become a cornerstone event in Amsterdam. To mark the launch of this year's Special GreenTech, we're taking a moment to look back. Who can we still recognize from the early days, and how has the trade show grown and evolved
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Terra Nova introduces Princess 'Citrus' perennial.
2025-05-01 00:00
Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced Echinacea Princess 'Citrus', their latest variety specifically developed for pot cultivation. This new variety has a naturally compact growth habit that creates an attractive, bouquet-like appearance. Princess 'Citrus' is the most recent addition to Terra Nova's Echinacea Princess series.
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Thermal batteries can also effectively cool the greenhouse.
2025-04-30 00:00
Anyone looking out from the canteen at bell pepper grower Duijnisveld in De Kwakel on Friday afternoon would have seen clear blue skies and bright sunshine. Ideal weather for solar panels, excellent for plant growth—and perfect conditions for a thermal battery. Inspired by the centuries-old
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"Optimal dehumidification achieved through air movement facilitated by a specialized fan"
2025-04-30 00:00
"The same effect that is usually achieved with pipe heating has been achieved instead through air movement," as Ary de Jong from HortiTech points out while updating a specific group of stakeholders on a trial involving the use of Caeli's fan system in tomato cultivation. Ary successfully demonstrated having tomatoes on the plant during the trial...
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