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Burpee Kicks Off the Season with 2,000 Plant Giveaway

The excitement for home vegetable gardening was in the air in Chicago on Friday, May 13, as thousands of early-morning commuters received a free tomato plant from Burpee Home Gardens.The excitement for home vegetable gardening... more »

Another Successful Spring Trials Journey

Once again, Team GPN survived California Spring Trials.Jasmina Radjevic, Bob Bellew, Kim Sammartino, Amanda McAdam and I spent seven days traveling to all of the breeder locations during the last week of March to see... more »

Proven Winners Launches NBC-TV Ad Campaign

This spring Proven Winners is extending its ever-growing media portfolio by adding seven NBC-TV local station affiliates to the mix.This spring Proven Winners is extending its ever-growing media portfolio by adding seven NBC-TV local station... more »

Big Boxes Battle for Exclusive Rights to New Genetics

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal last week, as gardeners across the country strive to be the envy of the neighborhood, big box retailers are battling to develop and sell genetically enhanced... more »

Ecke Ranch Donates Spring Trials Plant Material

Ecke Ranch once again donated its Spring Trials plant material to Community Resource Center, who saw record attendance and raised more than $28,000 in critical funding at its 10th Annual Garden Tour & Plant Sale... more »

Suntory Flowers Thanks Industry for Earthquake Support

Shigeru Sarada, managing director of Suntory Flowers, issues a letter of thanks to the industry for those who contributed to the relief efforts following the devastating Pacific earthquake and tsunami.Shigeru Sarada, managing director of Suntory... more »

Burpee Installs School Garden In Tampa

Earlier this month, Burpee Home Gardens kicked off its 2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award planting season with the students and faculty at Robles Elementary School in Tampa, Fla.Earlier this month, Burpee Home Gardens... more »

Suntory Announces Mandevilla Merchandising Contest

Do you know a garden center that is carrying Sun Parasol mandevillas? If so, tell them to get creative with a colorful display and not miss out on the "Me and My Sun Parasol Display... more »