Awards
American Society of Cut Flower Growers named Woody Cut of the Year
The American Society of Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) named its 2024 Cut Flowers of the Year. Chosen by the group’s 1600 members, the criteria for the awards are the varieties’ ease of culture, productivity, and... more »
Floriculture industry stars honored at SAF Miami 2024
The Society of American Florists' (SAF) 139th annual convention, SAF Miami 2024, brought together more than 500 floral professionals Aug. 6-9, in Miami, Florida. On Aug. 8, the annual Stars of the Industry Awards Experience honored... more »
15 Retailers’ Choice Awards named at Cultivate’24
During a special event at Cultivate'24, Danny Summers, managing director of The Garden Center Group, announced the 15 winners of the 2024 Retailers’ Choice Awards. There were 62 products nominated, and the panel of garden retailer... more »
Eclipse Bigleaf hydrangea earns more awards
First Editions Eclipse Bigleaf hydrangea from Bailey Nurseries is getting a lot of attention in its first year on the market, recently added three prestigious awards to its growing list of accolades. In June 2024,... more »
Zydeco zinnia earns the 2025 AAS Award
The 2025 All-America Selections (AAS) Award has been given to Syngenta Flowers’ new Zydeco Fire Zinnia. Zydeco is Syngenta Flowers' newest Zinnia marylandica series. Known for its fully-double flowers that are up to 25% larger,... more »
Forty under 40 perspectives: Turning a lifelong education into a business
I was 16 when I fell in love with plants, 18 when I started my horticulture education and 30 when I started a business that allows me to share my passion with others. The year... more »
2024 Paul Thomas Floriculture Production Intern of the Year
Three students pursuing careers in horticulture and plant science have been acknowledged for their participation in work experiences facilitated by the Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program, administered by the American Floral Endowment (AFE).... more »
Humboldt Botanical Garden orchids awarded medal
Humboldt Botanical Garden has been awarded a Silver Gilt Award for its orchid's display at London’s Chelsea Flower Show, named: “Orchids in the Wild – the Beauty of Nature.” Silver Gilt... more »
Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Remote sales success
Starting with the impacts of COVID-19 in 2020, the Bailey inside sales group has navigated many changes in these past four years. We went from 10 of our team members working at the main office... more »
GreenStone Farm Credit Services awards $60,000 in scholarships
GreenStone Farm Credit Services announced the recipients of both the GreenStone Scholarship Program and the Dave Armstrong Scholarship Program in 2024, totaling $60,000 in educational support awarded to exceptional students. Since 2010, GreenStone has awarded... more »
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