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Endless Summer hydrangeas celebrates 20 years with community plantings
Horticulture professionals nationwide marked the 20th anniversary of Endless Summer hydrangeas with community-focused planting events. Volunteers from nurseries, including Acorn Farms, Bailey Nurseries, Baucom’s Nursery, Clinton Nurseries, Cottage Gardens, Home Nursery, Midwest Groundcovers and 3... more »
New plant varieties for small spaces
Plant Development Services has announced its 2025 lineup of plant varieties, designed to meet growing demand for space-saving, low-maintenance and visually striking plants. "We see our new varieties as more than just plants: they bring... more »

Culture Report: Poinsettia ‘Red Ribbons’
Ruth Kobayashi brings innovation to the poinsettia market with ever-branching genetics. These poinsettia varieties are bred for improved branching capabilities to produce a plant that does not require manual tip removal. The first of its... more »
Registration open for TPIE in January 2025
The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) is set for Jan. 22-24, 2025, at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Experience the latest (and timeless) trends in foliage, florals and tropical plants at... more »
ThinkPlants starts new shrub program
ThinkPlants is expanding into the North American shrub market with the launch of a new shrub liner program. This initiative signifies a strategic move to enhance the ThinkPlants portfolio, which has primarily focused on perennial... more »
Green Thumb Awards list set for 2025
The National Garden Bureau (NGB) has revealed the winners of the 2025 Green Thumb Awards.These awards, established in 1998, recognize exceptional new plant varieties and gardening products that meet rigorous criteria, including uniqueness, innovation, problem-solving... more »
Pantone’s 2025 color inspires earthy garden trends
Pantone has announced mocha mousse, a warm and earthy brown, as its 2025 Color of the Year, citing its comforting and natural appeal. The shade reflects a growing trend toward reconnecting with nature, according to... more »

Poinsettia Variety Day highlights top-performing plants
More than 150 attendees gathered for Poinsettia Variety Day on Dec. 5, an annual event showcasing over 200 commercial poinsettia varieties. Breeders, brokers, growers and retailers from 18 states and two European countries reviewed and... more »

Martha Stewart rose set for 2026 release
Star Roses and Plants has announced the upcoming North American release of the Martha Stewart Rose, a hybrid tea variety set to launch in 2026. Known for its... more »
Ball Seed releases 2025-2026 cut flowers catalog
Ball Seed has launched its 2025-2026 cut flower catalog, providing growers with an 82-page resource that includes traditional and contemporary floral varieties, recommendations from experts and a list of national cut flower associations. Joan Mazat,... more »