Plant Trials
2017 Summer Trials All Stars
I have written about many annuals and perennials from summer trials last year. However, there are many other current varieties and 2018 introductions that need our attention. These specific plants were eye catchers in multiple... more »
AAS Approves New Judges, Display Gardens and Treasurer
All-America Selections, the only non-profit organization for trialing and testing new ornamental and vegetable varieties for the home consumer, met recently during the American Seed Trade Association’s Annual Flower and Vegetable Seed Conference in San Diego,... more »
Celebrating 25 Years of Poinsettia Trials
While the traditional poinsettia-selling season has come to an end, now is an excellent time to review their performance. Which varieties were most successful this year, and are there any new varieties you want to... more »
Bayer Names New T&O Global Market Manager
Environmental Science, a business unit of Crop Science, a division of Bayer, has appointed Jose Milan Turf & Ornamentals Global Market Manager. In this role, Milan will have a global focus on delivering exceptional Bayer brand experience... more »
Hardy Performers
The perennial market continues to grow, as breeders introduce more varieties with improved hardiness, disease resistance, durability and summer performance. As columnist Vaughn Fletcher explains in his most recent article, "Phenomenal Perennials," we are currently... more »
Bring on the Heat
While most of the country is wearing winter coats and preparing for snow (if it hasn't hit already), now is still a great time to talk about heat! Heat-loving plants, that is. While summer seems... more »
Berger Technical Guides to Benefit Hurricane Victims
Berger has compiled some of its wide expertise in 14 technical guides covering diverse horticultural subjects such as wood fiber, soil pH and tomato growing. One of several Berger technical guides... more »
Some Like It Hot
The Dallas Arboretum is a world-class facility consisting of 70 acres of assorted plant collections, including hardy ferns, holly, palms, Japanese maples and azaleas, as well as container trials and annual beds. The trial gardens... more »
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