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Summer Survivors and Thrivers
Earlier this year, columnist Vaughn Fletcher attended and evaluated the trial at Costa Farms in Florida. He shared his thoughts on the 2020 annual and... more »
Costa Farms 2019: Enduring Annual Performers
This is my third article based on this outstanding private trial. I covered 2020 annual and perennial introductions in June and July. I returned to Co... more »
NGB Announces 2020 ‘Year of’ Crops
The National Garden Bureau has announced the four plant classes that will be featured in the 2020 “Year of the” program. For the bulb crop, 2... more »
2020: Year of the …
August is quickly approaching, the peak of summer is coming to a close, and Cultivate'19 — the industry's biggest North American show — is now beh... more »
Southern Trials Plant Tour
I have toured the southern trials for the past four years, and every year I eagerly anticipate seeing how the new introductions I saw at California Sp... more »
2017: A Year for Firsts
For those of you who have attended the California Spring Trials, I'm guessing you have probably noticed recurring themes and trends each year. I think... more »