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Illuminating Gardens in 2021

While it is a chilling 10 degrees in the Chicago suburbs as I write this, I can’t help but have spring on my mind. The ground here may be covered in a foot of snow,... more »

Vibrant and Resilient Deco Containers

Last month, I highlighted the window box planters in the Mast Young Plants 2020 trial. This month I am focusing on the breeder recipe deco containers that I saw in the trial during my August... more »

Poinsettia Trials Provide Memorable Additions to the Industry

By the time you read this, your poinsettias will be long gone and 2020 will be in the rearview mirrror. What a year it was — it brought unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 with all of... more »

Culture Report: Plectranthus Velvet Collection

A distant relative of the mint family, plectranthus hail mostly from South Africa, where they grow into mighty shrubs. Almost unknown 20 years ago, plectranthus have become an important placeholder in shelf space at the... more »

Make Way for Monarda

Last month, we discussed the Year of the Sunflower with industry members. This month, we reached out to experts at Walters Gardens and Dümmen Orange to find out what’s been happening behind the scenes in... more »

Selecta One Releases 2021 Poinsettia Catalog

Selecta One has announced the release of its 2021 Poinsettia Catalog, a 45-page resource filled with exciting new product launches, production tips from experts and a closer look at its supply chain network. This year's... more »

Ball Seed Releases 2021 Landscape Solutions Resource

The landscape service of Ball Seed has announced the 2021 edition of its THRIVE Landscape Solutions brochures. These annual resources continue to put expert, regional plant advice in the hands of greenhouse growers to help... more »

USDA Approves Sale of Orange Petunias

In response to petition 19-099-01p from Westhoff, the USDA and APHIS have announced the official non-regulated status of the A1-DFR gene-containing petunias, commonly referred to as "orange petunias." As of this date, petunia varieties containing... more »