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Faust Receives SAF’s Alex Laurie Award

James Faust, Ph.D., professor of floriculture physiology at Clemson University, was recently named the 2021 recipient of Society of American Florist’s Alex Laurie Award, honoring an individual who has made broad-scope, long-lasting contributions to research... more »

Sidney B. Meadows Fund Adds New Scholarship

The Southern Nursery Association's (SNA) Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund, recently announced the creation of a new scholarship to honor Alta Marie “Sally” Smith. The scholarship is being fully-funded by Sally Smith Wall to memorialize... more »

Danziger Chrysanthemum Named Best in Show in SAF’s Outstanding Varieties Competition

Held in conjunction with the organization's 136th annual convention in Orlando, the Society of American Florists presented its Outstanding Varieties Competition. 'Amor Candy' from Danziger, a deep-pink daisy chrysanthemum with a perky lime green center,... more »

AAS Awards 2021 Medallion of Honor

All-America Selections recently honored a well-respected industry icon during the 2021 AAS Virtual Summer Summit and Judge’s Meeting. The AAS/NGB Summer Summit is a time-honored celebration where industry representatives, judges, breeders, growers, retailers and resellers... more »

Deadline Extended for NGB’s #YearoftheSunflower Video Contest

National Garden Bureau has extended the deadline for submissions for its #YearoftheSunflower video contest. The new deadline for submissions is now Sept. 17, 2021. The contest is designed to inspire creative videos from anyone and... more »

Perennial Plant Association to Present Fall Virtual Symposium

The Perennial Plant Association is excited to announce that the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes Regional Symposia have joined forces to present a Fall Virtual Symposium on Oct. 15 titled Perennial Professionals at Work and... more »

Northeast Greenhouse Conference to Offer Sessions in Spanish

The 2021 Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will offer several different educational sessions in Spanish. The Northeast Greenhouse Conference will take place Nov. 3 and 4, 2021 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough, Massachusetts.... more »

Voting Open for NGB’s 2021 Therapeutic Garden Grant

Voting is now open for the National Garden Bureau’s (NGB) 2021 Therapeutic Garden Grant. Anyone and everyone are encouraged to visit the NGB website and vote for the most deserving therapeutic garden based on the... more »