California Spring Trials
New locations, exhibitors announced for 2026 California Spring Trials
National Garden Bureau (NGB), manager for the California Spring Trials (CAST) registration, has announced new participants and new locations for some breeding companies. See whose moving As earlier announced, Benary is moving from Watsonville to... more »
Benary announces new location for California Spring Trials 2026
After more than a decade at its Watsonville, California, facility, Benary has announced a new location for California Spring Trials (CAST) 2026 and beyond: Por La Mar Nursery, located at 905 S. Patterson Ave., Santa... more »
Color theory in bloom
Blooms in red, yellow and blue stole the show during California Spring Trials 2025. Here are some of the GPN team favorites to keep you trending into 2026. SUNNY side up Improvements for better habits... more »
Trends that are all about that vase
The North American market for cut flowers remains strong as consumers fill garden beds and patio containers with better options for floral arrangements to enjoy at home or sell at local markets. Sunflowers are a... more »
New expectations: 2026 variety introductions at CAST 2025
Breeders are set to show off the latest genetics at the end of this month at California Spring Trials 2025. It takes years of research, trials and technology to produce new varieties to improve our... more »
Register for California Spring Trials 2025 now
Are you ready to plan your trip around the California coast to see the best new genetics for 2026 release? California Spring Trials is set to take place on March 26-29, 2025. National Garden Bureau... more »
National Garden Bureau to manage California Spring Trials marketing, registration, website
The National Garden Bureau (NGB) has announced it will manage the California Spring Trials, formerly known as the "Pack Trials." This marks a significant shift for the event, which has been a key fixture in... more »
California Spring Trials hot topics and trends of the 2024 event
Our industry is always evolving, and keeping up with the latest trends helps keep business up and consumers happy. The California Spring Trials is my yearly refresh to see what breeders have been working on... more »
Editor’s Letter: Labor updates
Labor challenges continue in the industry. We wanted to find out how growers are currently holding up and what they are doing to combat the issues. GPN’s labor survey report found that 45% of participants... more »
Virtual walking tour of Westhoff at CAST 2024
Visiting all the breeders at California Spring Trials is my favorite way to kick off spring! Seeing the colors and characteristics in color and discussing the varieties in person with the specialists is an unmatched... more »
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