Category: Events
Big wins at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ won Plant of the Year at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, while hydrangea ‘Groundbreaker Ruby’ earned second place. Learn more about sourcing these plants for upcoming seasons.
Floriexpo reports 20% growth in exhibitors ahead of 2026 show
Floriexpo 2026 will feature a 20% increase in exhibitors and record Floral Bootcamp attendance ahead of its May event.
FlowerTrials to feature 58 breeders across 27 locations
FlowerTrials 2026 will take place during week 24 across 27 cluster locations in the Netherlands and Germany. The event will feature 58 ornamental plant breeders and is aimed at breeders, growers and retailers.
PPA releases details on 2026 New to Market Forum
PPA’s 2026 New to Market Forum will feature plant and product presentations on July 28 during the Perennial Plant Association National Symposium, followed by an Aug. 25 webinar. Check out the 11 companies participating.
UF/IFAS online substrate course begins June 1
UF’s online substrates course runs June 1-26 and covers growing media, irrigation and fertilizer use for container-grown crops. Learn more about this education session and get signed up.
AmericanHort’s 2026 Plug & Cutting Conference returns to Philadelphia
AmericanHort’s Plug & Cutting Conference will take place Sept. 14-16 in Philadelphia. Get more on the education sessions, tours and what’s happening at the trade show.
Dümmen Orange showcases varieties rooted in science and art at CAST 2026
Dümmen Orange brought the art of science and the science of art to life at California Spring Trials (CAST). See more on its 2027 lineup.
Danziger shares CAST 2026 visitors’ top picks
Now that California Spring Trials (CAST) is complete, Danziger shares the top selections visitors predicted home gardeners will want in 2027.
University of Florida updates Nursery 101 online course with new modules
University of Florida has updated its Greenhouse Training Online Greenhouse & Nursery 101 course for 2026. Schedule this session and other online courses for your team.
SAF fly-in highlights grower losses, funding priorities on Capitol Hill
SAF delegation met with lawmakers to push for floriculture research funding and inclusion in a proposed $15B–$17B aid package. Learn more about the details of this meeting to support floriculture.
Highlights and favorites from California Spring Trials 2026
California Spring Trials is a multi-day, multi-stop event to showcase new and improved varieties. See highlights from the event and learn what varieties you can grow for 2027.
Registration opens for 2026 Southern Garden Tour across three states
The 2026 Southern Garden Tour will take place June 2-4 across three states, offering horticulture professionals the chance to evaluate new plant varieties in trial gardens.
Darwin Perennials Day returns June 17 in West Chicago
Darwin Perennials Day 2026 provides a mid-season opportunity for industry professionals to evaluate new perennial varieties and connect with suppliers.