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HilverdaFlorist expands management team
HilverdaFlorist added Martin Beers and Gijs Hofhuis to its leadership team as part of its future growth strategy.
Top 6 in 2026: PHS reveals Gold Medal plant winners
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society named six plants as 2026 Gold Medal winners for Mid-Atlantic gardens. Explore the selections and learn their landscape benefits.
PPA releases details on 2026 New to Market Forum
PPA’s 2026 New to Market Forum will feature plant and product presentations on July 28 during the Perennial Plant Association National Symposium, followed by an Aug. 25 webinar. Check out the 11 companies participating.
UF/IFAS online substrate course begins June 1
UF’s online substrates course runs June 1-26 and covers growing media, irrigation and fertilizer use for container-grown crops. Learn more about this education session and get signed up.
HilverdaFlorist integrates subsidiary sites into single corporate website
HilverdaFlorist has integrated the websites of its subsidiaries MuraraPlants Kenya and HilverdaFlorist Colombia into its corporate website.
LED interlighting boosts greenhouse yields
Greenhouse trials found LED intercanopy lighting increased tomato and cucumber yields by up to 24% under high light conditions. Explore the data and learn how growers improved canopy light distribution.
Syngenta Professional Solutions names sales, key accounts leaders
Syngenta Professional Solutions named Todd Loecke head of sales and Gregg Wisniewski head of key accounts, effective June 1, 2026. Learn more and explore the leadership changes.
AmericanHort’s 2026 Plug & Cutting Conference returns to Philadelphia
AmericanHort’s Plug & Cutting Conference will take place Sept. 14-16 in Philadelphia. Get more on the education sessions, tours and what’s happening at the trade show.
AmericanHort names Lionel van der Walt president and CEO
AmericanHort announced it has named Lionel van der Walt president and CEO, effective June 2, 2026, succeeding Ken Fisher. Learn more about his global experiences and leadership style.
Original Dramm employee to retire after 47 years
Theresa Krejcarek, office manager at Dramm, is retiring in May after 47 years with the company. She joined Dramm in 1979 and held administrative leadership responsibilities as the company expanded.
Dümmen Orange showcases varieties rooted in science and art at CAST 2026
Dümmen Orange brought the art of science and the science of art to life at California Spring Trials (CAST). See more on its 2027 lineup.
Suntory Flowers Japan installs carnation displays for Mother’s Day
Blue Mooncarnation floral displays were set up in four Japanese parks as part of a Mother’s Day promotion by Suntory Flowers.
Mother’s Day 2026 spending to hit a record $38B
Consumer spending for Mother’s Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year. Read more about the annual survey released by the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
More time, more aid: USDA moves SDRP deadline to Aug. 12
Disaster relief payments for 2023–24 losses increase to 70% coverage. Growers are encouraged to check eligibility and submit or update applications by Aug. 12.
