Plant Trials

Eye-Popping Annual Introductions for 2022
The 2021 trial season began at Costa Farms in southern Florida, and I had the opportunity to visit and evaluate many of the new annuals there in late ... more »

Back with a Bang
After taking one year off, the industry’s must-attend new variety event is back with new summer dates. The 2021 California Summer Trials (previously... more »

California Summer Trials Sneak Peek – Part 1
After taking one year off in 2020, the industry’s must-attend new variety event is back with new summer dates. The 2021 California Summer Trials (fo... more »

Captivating Perennials — Part 2
This article is part 2 of my evaluation of current and new perennials in the 2020 summer trials that demonstrated exceptional flower power and were di... more »

Costa Farms Wraps Up Season Premiere with Virtual Highlights
Costa Farms has wrapped up its 2021 Season Premiere. For those unable to attend, the organization has set up a website to offer the opportunity to exp... more »

Captivating Perennials
This spring is my 50th year in the horticultural industry. To gain perspective of the significant and extraordinary breeding, trialing, and introducti... more »