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Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation

April 25, 2024
Consumers expected to spend near-record $33.5B this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is reportedly the second highest... more »

Cavano’s Perennials has joined American Beauties Native Plants as a licensed grower, providing garden-worthy native plants.

April 24, 2024
Cavano’s Perennials now licensed grower of American Beauties Native Plants

Cavano’s Perennials has joined American Beauties Native Plants as a licensed grower, providing garden-worthy native plants. Wholesale nursery Cavano’s, located in Kingsville, Maryland, provides plants to garden centers, landscape contractors, re-wholesalers and municipalities through the... more »

Atlanta Market welcomes new and expanded exhibitors at Summer Market

April 24, 2024
Atlanta Market welcomes new and expanded exhibitors at Summer Market

Atlanta Market will introduce new and expanded exhibitors in its collection of 700+ sales agencies and branded showrooms offering innovative gift resources at the Summer 2024 edition of the July 16-22 Atlanta Market, taking place... more »

Dümmen Orange announces personnel changes at Central American farms

April 24, 2024
Dümmen Orange announces personnel changes at Central American farms

Dümmen Orange has promoted Moises Cadenas to general manager of its Red Fox Las Mercedes Farm located in Santa Ana, El Salvador; and hired Walter Cadenas as general manager at its Antigua Flowers Farm located... more »

Monrovia to include beneficial insects with mandevilla plants in retail

April 24, 2024
Monrovia to include beneficial insects with mandevilla plants in retail

Beneficial insects will be hitching a ride to your garden center on every 1-, 2- and 5-gallon Monrovia Mandevilla. The climbing vines with bold tropical flowers will now come with their own defense system, helping... more »

April 24, 2024
Teachers to take field trip to explore horticulture

Thirty high school science teachers from across the U.S. are embarking on an immersive summer field trip to horticultural destinations around Indianapolis, Indiana, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insights into careers within the industry. The... more »