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AFE adds new trustees and committee leaders

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced two new trustees and new committee chair appointments, effective Sept. 1, 2025. Kristin Gilliland, president of Gardens America Inc., and Kevin Prill, category manager of floral at The... more »

Building stronger teams through Spanish-language training

Boost team morale and operational success by offering Spanish-language horticulture training. Invest in your workforce's growth todayAs the horticulture workforce continues to diversify, providing training in Spanish is not just a thoughtful gesture — it’s... more »

AmericanHort Nursery & Landscape Tour set for 2025

AmericanHort has announced its 2025 Nursery & Landscape Tour will take place Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 in the Baltimore, Maryland, area. The two-day event will bring together nursery growers and landscape professionals to explore... more »

RISE urged unified advocacy at Cultivate’25

During Cultivate’25, more than 60 professionals attended the Industry Issues Update hosted by RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) in partnership with AmericanHort. The session emphasized the urgent need for coordinated advocacy in response... more »

First 2026 season AAS Winners approved

All-America Selections (AAS) has announced three new AAS Winners, the first for the 2026 gardening season. Brokers, growers and retailers can add these garden performers to their assortments to prep for upcoming demand. All AAS... more »

Sollum to showcase dynamic LEDs at Cultivate’25

Sollum Technologies will showcase its dynamic LED lighting technology at Cultivate'25, set for July 12 to 15 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. At booth #317, the company will demonstrate how its real-time spectral control... more »

AmericanHort announces 2025 board of directors

AmericanHort has announced the newly elected 2025-2026 board of directors, with new leadership set to take office at Cultivate’25 on July 13.Kent Fullmer of Fullmer’s Landscaping in Ohio will serve as board chair, with Derek... more »

Spanish-language horticulture training expands for growers

AmericanHort has launched a new initiative to provide Spanish-language training for greenhouse and nursery workers, expanding educational access to the horticulture industry’s bilingual workforce. The first series of Spanish-language sessions includes foundational training in greenhouse... more »

Biocontrol education at Cultivate’25

Manage pests and diseases; don’t let them manage you. These words are the perfect summation of the Cultivate’25 workshop and education sessions focused on using biological control methods for greenhouse production. Cultivate’s biocontrols-focused educational offerings... more »

AmericanHort launches AI tool to support growers

AmericanHort has introduced Sage, a new AI-powered assistant aimed at helping members and industry professionals quickly access information across its websites. Sage, the new AI-powered assistant from AmericanHort. Photos courtesy of... more »