Breeder News

Four growers are honored by Bailey

Bailey honored four of its brand licensee partners earlier this summer for exceptional contributions. Award categories included: Trial Grower of the Year, Endless Summer Grower of the Year, First Editions Grower of the Year and... more »

Proven Winners hosts fall roadshows in Cincinnati, Charlotte

Proven Winners is set to host its 2024 Fall Roadshows in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Cincinnati, Ohio, this October. The roadshows offer free educational events for professionals in the green industry. The Charlotte event is... more »

Culture Report: Roselilies

Roselily is a captivating variety of Oriental lily renowned for its unique beauty and delicate fragrance. These hybrid lilies are characterized by their abundant petals and absence of pollen. With their elegant appearance and long-lasting... 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 »

New head grower for Sakata Seed America

Sakata Seed America has announced Noe Barajas as new head grower and trial manager at its research station in Salinas, California. Barajas brings over 30-years of growing experience and... 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 »

Culture Report: Grama grass

All too often, the mainstream grasses get the attention. Bouteloua gracilis, commonly known as grama grass, is a little gem that doubles as a workhorse in the garden and should not be overlooked. Emerald Coast... more »

Ball Seed Customer Days begin July 25

Ball Seed is set to host its annual Customer Days event, July 25 and 26 in The Gardens at Ball. The event will feature hundreds of new plants and breeder trial beds. Additionally, new educational... more »

ThinkPlants expands network with German breeders

ThinkPlants has added three prominent German plant breeders — Kientzler, Bull Plant Genetics and Heuger — to its growing network. “These new members of the ThinkPlants family continue to expand our growing portfolio of genetics... more »