Variety Info

Agribio Group Acquires Oro Farms

Agribio Group, a worldwide horticultural breeding, production and distribution company, has acquired Oro Farms. Agribio Group is currently active in the North American vegetative market under the Fides brand name.With the 'Oro Farms' and 'Fides'... more »

Terra Nova’s Heims Makes Appearance on The Martha Stewart Show

Dan Heims, Terra Nova Nurseries president and esteemed horticulturist, made an expert guest appearance on The Martha Stewart Show Friday, March 18. The show included two full segments featuring Heims' plant discovery and breeding skills.Dan... more »

2011 European Spring Pack Trials to Take Place April 27-29

Spring is the perfect time to demonstrate new bedding plant varieties in their optimum condition, in pack or pots, and to demonstrate features such as earliness and plant development. The 2011 European Spring Pack Trials... more »

Succulents: Plants for Today’s Consumers

Whether on a sunny dining room table, hanging on a front door or potted up around the yard, succulents are the newfound fun plants for today's consumers.No longer limited to the gardens of the Southwest,... more »

Consumers Evaluate Poinsettia Varieties

Find out how consumers ranked the latest poinsettia cultivarsThe National Poinsettia Trials are primarily directed at generating production information on newer cultivars for growers and breeder companies. However, each of the trial locations gathers data... more »

This Month in Diseases: Campanula

In this issue, we present a summary of diseases that occur in campanula. Remember: Product controls are based on research trials and do not reflect an endorsement of any sort.Please click on the PDF below... more »

Silver Vase Discusses Details of Blue Orchid Coloring Process

Since Silver Vase introduced its blue Phalaenopsis orchid at TPIE in January, growers and retailers have been asking how they produce 'Blue Mystique'. Click here to find out.Since Silver Vase introduced its blue Phalaenopsis orchid... more »

OAN Celebrates ‘The Year of the Conifer’ During Farwest Show

The Farwest Show, produced by the Oregon Association of Nurseries, has declared 2011 at "The Year of the Conifer." The Farwest Show will take place Aug. 25 to 27, in Portland, Ore.Conifers add year-round interest... more »