Plant Trials
New Blooms Event Takes Place in Canada
New Blooms for Canadian Nurseries and Retailers hosted their second annual event on July 18, at Deb’s Greenhouse in Morinville, Alberta, Canada. More than 75 independent growers, retailers and Canadian broker representatives from Alberta, British... more »
2020 Introductions Kick off the Trial Season
Each year, Costa Farms in Florida hosts the big kickoff to the trial season. This is one of the premier annual and perennial trials that features many of the new and most unique introductions for... more »
Industry Top Picks in Georgia
Each year, the University of Georgia welcomes members of the industry along with the general public to tour its spectacular trial gardens. Led by John Ruter and managed by Brandon Coker, the gardens showcase plants... more »
Audacious New Annuals
I have always looked forward with excitement and enthusiasm to beginning of the trial season at Costa Farms in southern Florida. This is one of the premier annual and perennial trials with many of the... more »
Perennials on Trial
Mother's Day has passed, spring is here, and the heat of summer is just around the corner. The 2019 gardening season has begun, and your greenhouses are at their peak. As the gardening season kicks... more »
Perpetual Perennial Performers — 2018 Trials
The quantity of perennials in summer trials has increased substantially. This is the culmination of years of breeding and selection, with significant advances in breeding techniques and a focus on interspecific hybrids. Many of the... more »
Green Fuse Stunners
Each month, industry expert and consultant Vaughn Fletcher shares his take on various plant trials throughout the country. Sometimes he focuses on one specific trial, other times he focuses on one plant category, and sometimes... more »
Green Fuse Botanicals — All Star Summer Performers
Green Fuse Botanicals has made significant wide ranging annual and perennial vegetative introductions since its formation in 2009. The partnership with independent breeders has given them the opportunity to promote and market a diverse annual... more »
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