California Spring Trials

A Sneak Peek at Spring Trials — Vol. 3

The countdown continues! In my last two newsletters, I have shared some previews of the various introductions that will be on display at the California Spring Trials next month. Today, the annual trek down the... more »

Your Traveling Companion

Do you plan on attending California Spring Trials next month? Will you be heading to the Golden State to see the newest varieties that the breeding companies will be debuting along with many other new... more »

A Sneak Peek at Spring Trials – Vol. 2

The countdown to the 2019 California Spring Trials continues, with just 38 days left until the event kicks off! Last week, I shared a handful of some of the new introductions that will be on... more »

A Sneak Peek at Spring Trials – Vol. 1

Can you believe the 2019 California Spring Trials are almost here? In exactly two months, breeder companies from around the world will gather along the California coast to showcase their latest and greatest new variety... more »

Comparing a Whole Lotta Dianthus

Since 2016, Pacific Plug & Liner changed our efforts to focus solely on the perennial market. We have a large listing of perennial products but also have eight focus crops as part of our grower... more »

Up and Comers for 2019

In last month’s Spring Trials report, we covered some of the overall trends we observed in California this April. On the following pages, we’ll give you a breakdown of some of the head turners from... more »

Hardy Introductions

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to visit the Gardens at Ball in West Chicago, Illinois, for Darwin Perennials Day. I'm lucky enough to have this beautiful garden practically in my backyard, so... more »

Tell Me a Story

I hope that by now, you have received your June issue of GPN and that you’ve had a chance to read it. In case you haven’t had an opportunity to check it out yet, be... more »