Category: Plant Trials
BioWorks hires Bill Rietkerk as senior biological solutions advisor
BioWorks hires Bill Rietkerk as senior biological solutions advisor to expand California horticulture market.
Danziger announces top trial varieties for North America
Discover Danziger’s 2026 plant standouts from trials across North America. Explore new varieties and proven performers.
Dümmen Orange highlights top performers from 2025 summer trial season
Dümmen Orange showcases top-performing annuals and perennials from 2025 trials. Explore standout varieties and add proven winners to your lineup.
International Plant Trialing Conference releases full program for 2025
The Plant Trialing Conference will return this October after 10 years. Learn about the education sessions and more.
AAS opens entries for 2026-2029 perennial trial
Submit your top perennial for the 2026-2029 AAS Trial by Sept. 15. Enter now and gain national recognition.
BioWorks adds research associate to boost trials
BioWorks hires Glen Stevens to lead efficacy trials and boost sustainable ag research. Learn how his expertise benefits greenhouse growers.
Plantpeddler showcases 1500 varieties at 2025 event
Plantpeddler’s Variety Day 2025 showcased 1,500 plant varieties and named begonia ‘Sweetspice Appleblossom’ as top pick.
MSU Extension 2025 fields days schedule
Join MSU’s 2025 field days for crop insights and research updates across Michigan. Check for dates and registration details.
Turn over a new leaf at California Spring Trials 2025
California Spring Trials is always a blast of new forms, colors and trending tips. Officially set for March 25 to 29, more than 30 breeding companies are in preparation to show off the newest plant varieties for 2026 release and the latest genetic improvements to current favorites
NGB will unveil new management system for 2025 California Spring Trials
National Garden Bureau (NGB) will manage the California Spring Trials, formerly known as the “Pack Trials.” This marks a significant shift for the event, which has been a key fixture in the horticulture industry for over 50 years.
Trial Garden Report: Penn State Flower Trials
The Penn State Flower Trials is located at the Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center (SEAREC). It serves as living laboratories and garden classrooms for horticulture, plant pathology and entomology.
Award-winning varieties
Each year many associations, shows and trial gardens give recognition to strong performing annuals, perennials and shrubs by giving out awards.
Dümmen Orange recaps 2024 summer trial season
Dümmen Orange participated in several industry trials across North America this summer, showcasing a range of new plant varieties. Notable locations included Colorado State University, Penn State University, Metrolina Greenhouses and the University of Georgia.
Deadline extended to enter perennials in 2025 AAS Trials
All-America Selections announced an extension for breeders to enter perennial varieties for evaluation in the 2025 AAS Trials. The new deadline to enter is Sept. 30, 2024.