Plant Trials
Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day 2023 results
On Nov. 30, 2023, breeders and attendees participated in Plantpeddler's Poinsettia Variety Day in Cresco, Iowa, where over 175 commercial and pre-rele... more »
2023 Penn State Flower Trials recognizes Terra Nova Nurseries’ varieties
Terra Nova Nurseries announced that three of the company’s varieties received Best of Show awards at the 2023 Penn State Flower Trials, with an addi... more »
Vaughn’s View: Summer trials 2023
My July and September Vaughn's View articles focused on exceptional and colorful recipe basket combinations in the Costa Premier spring trial. This ar... more »
Plantpeddler hosts Poinsettia Variety Day in November
Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 in Cresco, Iowa. Breeder representatives will be present to support both t... more »
CSU releases Best of Winners for the 2023 annual trial season
Colorado State University (CSU) highlights the winners of the 2023 annual trial season. CSU noted that this year presented as an “interesting growin... more »
A century of growing
Smith Gardens made its home on the West Coast 122 years ago. Today, it’s owned by the fourth generation — brothers Eric and Mark Smith. The busine... more »
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