Breeder News

Aris Horticulture Makes Changes to Sales Team

Tim Gartrell, Aris director of sales, has announced his retirement after 19 years with Aris Horticulture. Dave Ogle has been hired as Aris director of sales effective June 29, 2022. He will be responsible for... more »

Monrovia Announces Top 10 Distinctive Selections for 2023

Creating an amazing garden starts with choosing better plants. For nearly 100 years Monrovia has been blending art, science, and innovation to bring better, more beautiful plants to gardeners everywhere. "Gardeners want to feel successful,”... more »

Sakata Seed America to Move Headquarters

Sakata Seed America recently announced two new business establishments in California’s major agricultural centers: Salinas Valley and Woodland, California. Since 1988, Sakata Seed America has operated its North American headquarters in Morgan Hill, California. The... more »

Recent devastating flood damage has temporarily closed Yellowstone National Park (photo courtesy of Yellowstone National Park).

Dümmen Orange to Donate to Yellowstone Rebuilding Efforts

Plant breeder Dümmen Orange is encouraging efforts to repair Yellowstone Park. Recent destructive floods have left Yellowstone temporarily closed due to the significant damage. While no casualties have been reported, the country’s first national park... more »

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Vaughn’s View: Vigorous, Vibrant & Unique Introductions

This article highlights new annuals in the Costa Premier Spring Trial from my late February visit. In my May article, I covered 10 unique and distinctive varieties from seven international flower breeders; in this article,... more »

Trends From CAST

Just like crows looking for things that are bright, new and shiny, GPN staff once again flew out to California Spring Trials to see the plants. Most of the plants will be available to growers... more »

New Varieties Week Available On-Demand

Discover the latest varieties for the 2023 season with GPN's New Varieties Week. If you missed the live event that took place May 17 to 19, you can now access the presentations on-demand for free.... more »

Beekenkamp Names New Heads of Commercial Operations

Sirekit Mol and Marja Vonk Noordegraaf have been named the head of commercial operations for Beekenkamp Plants. Marja Vonk Noordegraaf holds the position of head of commercial operations Europe, while Sirekit Mol is head of... more »