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

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

"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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The UK division of the flower delivery company Interflora saw an increase in pre-tax losses last year, as the company grappled with a decline in customer spending. The Lincolnshire-based company reported a loss of over £2.3m in 2023, marking a more than 20 percent increase from the previous year. read more

JSC Development Bank of Kazakhstan has analyzed priority areas for the development of the country's agricultural sector, including deep processing of meat, milk, and grain, the development of industrial greenhouse farming, the construction of poultry farms, vegetable storehouses, and beef cattle farming. read more

Another Season Home & Garden has changed ownership. It sat idle at 520 Alcoa Blvd during the off-season, as plant nurseries often do, but a real estate sign appeared at some point. read more

The future of a city-funded hydroponic farm in Winston-Salem is still uncertain after being delayed by five years and exceeding its original budget by 100%. Located inside a greenhouse, the hydroponic farm is situated in Kimberley Park, within the historically Black Boston Thurmond neighborhood. read more