Management

GreenTech to Meet in Amsterdam in June

From June 11 to 13, more than 10,000 horticulture professionals from all over the world will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and network during GreenTech 2019. This year the conference and exhibition will... more »

Hiring the Right People

Welcome to Spring 2019! By now, the Polar Vortexes and Cyclone Bombs along with the run-of-the-mill blizzards of this past winter are a distant memory and it is showtime. Each spring brings huge opportunities to... more »

Chat Room — April 2019

This month, we asked growers about their experience with pests and diseases. And now that spring is officially here and Mother’s Day is just around the corner, we discuss spring’s challenges and opportunities. Click on... more »

The Cultivar Solution

It is welcome news that people now recognize the threat of invasive, exotic species that can displace native species and alter our native ecosystems. Gardeners, nurserymen, landscape architects and other land stewards should all see... more »

Applications Available for Therapeutic Garden Grants

National Garden Bureau, American Meadows and Sakata Seed America are working together to provide $5,000 in grant money for three well-deserving therapeutic gardens in North America. A therapeutic garden is a plant-dominated environment purposefully designed... more »

AFE Scholarship Deadline Approaches

Applications are currently being accepted for more than 25 different scholarships through the American Floral Endowment (AFE). Sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students studying floriculture and horticulture must submit their applications online by the May 1 deadline.... more »

Seed Your Future’s BLOOM! Campaign Continues to Grow

Seed Your Future has expanded its BLOOM! campaign to excite young people about the power of plants and their unique ability to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Teaming up with Scholastic,... more »

W. Atlee Burpee Names New President, CEO

W. Atlee Burpee Company has named Jamie Mattikow, president and chief executive officer. Mattikow formerly was chief commercial officer at Ferrara Candy Company, where he led the Illinois based company’s everyday and seasonal category and... more »