Category: Awards
SAF seeks entries for 2025 Marketer of the Year
SAF is accepting entries for its 2025 Marketer of the Year contest, open to members including growers, retailers and wholesalers. Deadline is May 31.
Knock Out rose gets national day recognition
Knock Out rose gets its own national day on May 9, 2025, offering new promotional opportunities for retailers and growers ahead of Mother’s Day.
Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Horticulture for well-being
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) uses horticulture to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region.
Proven Winners announces 11th annual horticulture scholarships
Proven Winners offers scholarships for students pursuing horticulture careers. Scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000 for undergraduate and graduate students.
HRI announces 2025 scholarships for horticulture students
HRI opens applications for 2025 scholarships, offering over $50,000 to students pursuing horticulture careers. Deadline is May 31, 2025.
SAF seeks nominations for floral industry awards
The Society of American Florists is accepting nominations for its 2025 awards, recognizing excellence in floriculture.
Submit new varieties for the 2025 Farwest Show
The 2025 Farwest Show is accepting plant submissions for its New Varieties Showcase, offering growers a chance to highlight new introductions.
Continuing the celebration of women in agriculture
March 21 is celebrated as National Women in Agriculture Day
Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Research innovations shape the future of floriculture
Today’s growers are challenged with keeping operating costs low while always delivering high-quality plant products.
Floriculture research grant proposals open through April 1
The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund is accepting floriculture grant proposals through April 1, supporting research in plant health, sustainability and technology.
Hydrangeas featured on Grammy Awards red carpet
Endless Summer hydrangeas were featured at the Grammy Awards red carpet, highlighting their vibrant colors and texture for greenhouse growers and horticulturists.
Poinsettia Variety Day 2024
At the annual December event, industry members descended upon Cresco, Iowa, for Plantpeddler’s 2024 Poinsettia Variety Day.
Graduate student scholarship deadline Feb. 1
Applications are open for AFE’s Altman and Paul Ecke, Jr. scholarships, offering graduate students $5,000 to $10,000 for horticulture research and education.
Cascading hydrangea and slender ginkgo win top honors
Fairytrail Bride hydrangea and Skinny Fit ginkgo earn 2025 Plant of the Year titles, recognized for innovation and performance by the Nursery & Garden Industry.