Grower News

lef Farms Adds New Production Manager

Coming off a very eventful summer that resulted in expanding distribution by adding Stop & Shop stores throughout New England and supporting medical first-responders with donations of baby greens, lef Farms is continuing its forward... more »

Ag Secretary Tours Alabama Grower in Wake of Hurricane Sally

On Sept. 28, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue toured Flowerwood Nursery as well as other local farms to learn more about the devastation from Hurricane Sally, which made landfall in South Alabama on Sept. 16.... more »

Tree Town USA Team Members Receive Industry Honors

TreeTown USA team members received several awards and appointments from respected horticulture industry organizations in 2020. Earlier this year, AmericanHort appointed Jonathan Saperstein, TreeTown USA's chief executive officer, to... more »

Plantpeddler Hosts Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

On Sept. 15, 2020, Plantpeddler hosted Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig for a greenhouse facility tour and discussion with the Plantpeddler team. Naig’s interest was spurred by a recent visit and tour by Iowa... more »

lef Farms Supports Front-Line Workers

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, New Hampshire-based lef Farms continues to do its part by providing hard-working front-line healthcare workers across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey with more than $250,000 in baby... more »

Four Star University to Take Place This Month

Four Star Greenhouse's growing team will present an exclusive grower-to-grower event to provide information on the latest in plant culture, production methods and more. Four Star University (FSU) is a free online program for hands-on... more »

Iowa Senator Pays Visit to PlantPeddler

On Sept. 2, 2020, Plantpeddler hosted U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) for a greenhouse facility tour and gathering with the staff. With their Trial Gardens as a backdrop, Ernst spent time getting to know the... more »

White House Rose Garden - Saunders Brothers boxwood

Saunders Brothers, NewGen Boxwood Assist in White House Rose Garden Restoration

Saunders Brothers Inc. and NewGen Boxwood, introduced by Saunders Genetics LLC, were instrumental in the renovation of the White House Rose Garden, unveiled to the public by First Lady Melania Trump on Saturday, Aug. 22,... more »