Plant Trials

Plantpeddler VAriety Day 2024

2024 Plantpeddler Trial Gardens and Variety Day recap

Plantpeddler has recorded another Variety Day in the books! The 2024 event on August 2, focused on the goal of: “Testing the best in the Midwest.” The full video with breeder presentations from Variety Day... more »

Editor’s letter: Strolling through trial gardens

Trial gardens throughout the U.S. are a beautiful escape into vivid colors and striking foliage combinations. They also provide influential knowledge to growers and breeders about a plant’s performance in different climates and environments.  Most... more »

Editor’s Letter: Summertime decisions

It’s officially summer, new releases are out and it’s time to plan for next year. Breeders showcased some big genetic improvements in annuals, perennials and foliage options at the 2024 California Spring Trials. Heat and... more »

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A new take on smooth hydrangeas

Bailey Nurseries listened to its growing partners around the country and overseas about the production challenges experienced with some of the newer Hydrangea arborescens cultivars. With this in mind, it launched an important initiative geared... more »

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Annuals, perennials and foliage introductions to consider for 2025 production

Selecting the most worthwhile varieties to share with you from the 2024 California Spring Trials event is a tricky task. I have personal favorites, but I hope to give growers a helpful list of varieties... more »

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California Spring Trials hot topics and trends of the 2024 event

Our industry is always evolving, and keeping up with the latest trends helps keep business up and consumers happy. The California Spring Trials is my yearly refresh to see what breeders have been working on... more »

FlowerTrials 2024 prepares to opens its doors in June

Over the past two decades, FlowerTrials has convened breeders, growers, retailers and industry stakeholders to discover the newest varieties and trends in pot and bedding plant breeding. From vibrant annuals to resilient perennials, it is... more »

CAST 2024 Reports

The 2024 California Spring Trials are underway, and we are on the road. Join us each day and follow along on our CAST adventures. Click the links below to view each of our daily reports... more »

UGA Trial Gardens

Southern Garden Tour scheduled for June

The University of Georgia (UGA), Young's Plant Farm and Metrolina Greenhouses will host the horticulture industry for a tour of their 2023 Trials in June. The event is open to all green industry professionals, including... more »

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Midwestern Hemp Research Collaborative Seeks Grain/Fiber Growers

The Midwestern Hemp Research Collaborative (MHRC) — a joint effort of Michigan State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Michael Fields Agricultural Institute — is looking for licensed and... more »