Plant Trials

Plantpeddler Announces 2021 Variety Day Top 25

Plantpeddler hosted Variety Day 2021 on Friday, August 6; a day focused on delivering on the goal of “Testing the Best in the Midwest.” The event showcased nearly 1,500 varieties of vegetative annuals in large... more »

A California Comeback

You have likely seen many of our reports from the road, but I will take this extra opportunity here to say just how happy I am that I got to experience one of my favorite... more »

Colorful and Dynamic Containers in Alabama

I look forward to attending the Young’s Plant Farm well-organized, diverse, and comprehensive trial in late May and again in August every year. The plants are trialed in raised beds, garden planters, hanging baskets and... more »

Bountiful Baskets

Costa Farms in Miami, Florida, launches the earliest field, container and basket trial in North America every year. This trial encompasses varieties currently in the market and many new annual and perennial introductions for next... more »

From the Road — Day 4 at CAST’21

And just like that, the 2021 California Summer Trials have come to an end. It’s been four busy and invigorating days. To see what the breeders have been working on leading up to the event... more »

From the Road — Day 3 at CAST’21

I know I’m probably getting a bit repetitive, but I’ll say it again … I can’t stress enough how wonderful it is to see everyone’s faces and enjoy their enthusiasm and learn about all the... more »

From the Road — Day 2 at CAST’21

Another high-energy day surrounded by cheerful color and big smiles! We began Day 2 at American Takii in Salinas where we were able to get acquainted with many of last year’s introductions that we were... more »

From the Road — Day 1 at CAST’21

I have to start this by saying I’m still kind of in shock that I’m even in California. It almost feels like a dream! We just completed our first day of CAST, and to say... more »

AAS Announces First Winners for 2022

All-America Selections has announced its first group of AAS Winners for 2022. All AAS Winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grow new, never-before-sold entries next to comparisons that are... more »

California Summer Trials Sneak Peek – Part 5

The final countdown is here! The California Summer Trials begins in just six days … are you ready? I feel like I have completely forgotten how to travel. What do I pack? Did I book... more »