Trends
A rosy look for foliage trends in 2025
As the new year sets in, consumers are looking through rose-colored glasses, keeping an eye out for foliage that features pink hues. From new growth in rouge to pops of pink, trendspotters at Garden Media... more »
Gardening trends show mixed growth for 2025
Interest in home gardening remains strong despite economic concerns, though participation may plateau in 2024, according to new research from Axiom, a Minneapolis-based marketing firm. While the overall time spent gardening and the number of... more »
FMF explores sustainable floral design practices
A new study, “Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices within the Floral Industry,” reveals insights into sustainable practices in the floral sector. The research, conducted by the Floral Marketing Fund... more »
Blossoming innovations in cut flower production
Cut flowers have experienced an increased interest over the last few years and breeders are looking at creating new and improved varieties to work better in cut flower production. Chuck Pavlich, director of new product... 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 »
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 »
GPN’s Labor Survey Report
In an effort to gauge the labor landscape, Greenhouse Product News recently conducted a labor survey among growers, which unveiled critical insights into the prevailing challenges faced by this sector. The survey, conducted in April... more »
PHS shares gardening trends forecast
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society share's its list of the top global gardening trends from the 2024 Flower Show. The Flower Show has a long history as a globally recognized stage on which innovative floral designers,... more »
Editor’s Letter: Meet the next 40!
May is a big month at GPN. It’s spring, all the trial gardens are planted and it’s when we announce GPN’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2024! It’s inspiring to read through all the nominations... more »
Bloomin’ Easy gives consumers AR experience with top varieties
Bloomin’ Easy is the first ornamental plant brand to give consumers the ability to use augmented reality (AR) to experience top varieties in any space on their mobile device. The brand went live with AR... more »