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Change in US flower consumption: "From holiday to everyday purchases"

"I have never seen the US flower consumption this high", says Joost Bongaerts of Florabundance, who has 40 years of experience in the floriculture industry. Over the last…

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GGN label celebrates 5th anniversary with new universal, cross-category label

The GGN label is celebrating its 5th anniversary and yesterday (April 27) during an online event, GlobalG.A.P. c/o FoodPlus GmbH launched their new GGN label which can now…

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US: Record spending on flowers expected for Mother’s Day 2021

This year, Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record 28.1 billion USD, up 1.4 billion USD from 2020, the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation…

Spot-on LED lights, data collection and stronger young plants

When craftsmanship meets science, a plant grows stronger. Growth means constant evolution and innovation, which is why Microflor has switched from seedboxes to plugs, focus…

First Dutch nursery gets GlobalG.A.P. via alternative route

Henk Kwakernaak has a plant nursery in the Netherlands. He's the first ornamental plant grower to be GlobalG.A.P. certified via GreenlinQdata. Henk received this accreditation…

Source of water discharge now able to be traced with 99% certainty

Research by the Delfland Water Board into environmental DNA (eDNA) for detecting discharges and leaks from greenhouse horticulture shows promising results.…

"Aboveground part of the plant represents only half of the battle"

In the quest for superior crop health and productivity, the aboveground part of the plant represents only half of the battle. The other half happens below the soil or…

Increasing flexibility in supply of emergency power

There are more and more opportunities for growers to respond to new markets such as emergency power. What options are there and how does it work exactly?…

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Updates on the 'Plastic-Free Crops' project

Biodegrable pots from niche product to more extensive use

"Little by little we are achieving more and more results. We have moved from theory to practice on all fronts. Our Plastic-Free Crop project is gaining ground with the use of…

HBA presents color poster cut hydrangea

Breeder HBA from De Kwakel developed a color poster. The poster shows how the cut hydrangeas from the Royal series change their flower colors spectacularly during the season.…

'Grounded to home': unprecedented interest in gardening expected to continue

More than 20 million novice growers picked up shovels and trowels in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we as a nation went from 42 million gardeners to 63 million in the…

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One minute on the North Fork: greenhouse walk at Henpecked Husband Farms

This hidden organic flower farm just off of Northville Turnpike is in full bloom. Tulips, poppies and ranunculus of all colors — champagne, rose, violet — filled each of the…

Study on conditioning of temperature and soil moisture in Chrysanthemum cut flowers based on IoT

Currently, cut chrysanthemum cultivation in a greenhouse is still using a conventional system. Temperature and soil moisture are the most important factors in…

American Hort welcomes new board members and slate of officers

AmericanHort announces the election of three new members to the board of directors, along with the election of a new slate of officers. The official welcome…

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Killer Plant Company meets unique demand for Venus Fly Traps

Venus fly traps sit in a greenhouse Friday, April 23, 2021 at Killer Plant Company owner Joey Stinson’s home in Linden. Fly traps require very specific care including plenty…
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Heat induced flower deformation in New Guinea Impatiens

It’s important to review some key production guidelines to ensure you produce the highest quality NGI crop this season. As a day-neutral plant, once lateral branches appear…

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Why the young ones really love houseplants

If you believe the gardening media, the single greatest drivers of the boom is the lack of garden ownership among young people, which is forcing them to turn to the great…

Eric Smith promoted to Turf and Ornamental Sales Manager

Eric Smith has always been a valued member of the BioSafe Systems family; his knowledge and experience supports members of the Turf and Ornamental division and helps BioSafe…

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Cold weather causes work and worry for nursery in Carbon County

It looked more like winter than spring in parts of Carbon County. That had workers at Seltzer's Nursery near Lehighton hauling flowers and plants into the warmth of the…

Nano Garden: a smart garden for growing flowers indoors

After eight years of research inspired by NASA's technology, French startup Prêt à Pousser (a French expression meaning "Ready to Grow") unveils Nano Garden. This indoor smart…

Horticulture students get a financial boost for their post-pandemic future

The David Colegrave Foundation has selected its scholarship winners for the 2020-21 season.   Receiving over £11,000 between them, nine students have had a boost to their future studies in…

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Aphids are pests that are typically considered and discussed as a group, but in greenhouse production occasionally a species distinguishes itself. The leaf-curling plum aphid,…

Getting to Know the AAS judges, part 2

AAS asked how their judges heard about AAS or how they came to be an AAS Judge and what makes their job easy or hard. It’s fascinating to hear their varied opinions and…

New Dutch private equity fund shows interest in horticulture

In recent years, investors have been finding their way to the greenhouse horticulture sector with ease. The good returns, the fast growth, and the sustainable…

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Sudan threatens legal action against Ethiopia over Blue Nile dam

Sudan is threatening legal action against Ethiopia if the latter goes ahead with plans to fill a mega-dam on the Blue Nile without a deal with Khartoum and…

Winnipeg florists warn of shortage of fresh-cut flowers for Mother’s Day

With less than two weeks until Mother’s Day, Winnipeg florists say they may be facing a shortage of flowers for the big day. According to the World Trade Centre Winnipeg,…

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US: Microgreens & edible flowers from Urban Greens

On this Taste Test Tuesday, the 6 in the Morning team decided to try locally grown microgreens and edible flowers from Urban Greens in Tulsa. The edible greenery is a perfect…

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