Plant Trials

Trial Garden Report: Brilliant blooms in North Carolina

Bernadette Clark from JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University provided us with a trial garden report. Days during the reporting perio... more »

Plantpeddler VAriety Day 2024

2024 Plantpeddler Trial Gardens and Variety Day recap

Plantpeddler has recorded another Variety Day in the books! The 2024 event on August 2, focused on the goal of: “Testing the best in the Midwest.”... more »

Editor’s letter: Strolling through trial gardens

Trial gardens throughout the U.S. are a beautiful escape into vivid colors and striking foliage combinations. They also provide influential knowledge ... more »

EHR and Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens will host the Breeder Showcase & Plant Trials for its second year. Photo courtesy of EHR.

Breeder showcase returns to Cincinnati Zoo, offering ornamental plant trials

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, in partnership with Eason Horticultural Resources (EHR), will host the second annual Breeder Showcase &... more »

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Annuals, perennials and foliage introductions to consider for 2025 production

Selecting the most worthwhile varieties to share with you from the 2024 California Spring Trials event is a tricky task. I have personal favorites, bu... more »

CSU Flower Trials Industry Evaluation Day set for August

The 2024 Colorado State University Flower Trials Industry Evaluation Day will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at the ... more »