Associations

July 26, 2023

PPA names 2024 Perennial Plant of the Year

The Perennial Plant Association has announced the 2024 Perennial Plant of the Year is phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’. ‘Jeana’ is an exceptional garden phlox reaching five feet tall and four feet wide, although size will geographically... more »

July 20, 2023

Danziger, HRI partner on new scholarship program

Danziger recently announced it is partnering with the Horticulture Research Institute to develop the Danziger Imagine More Scholarship Fund. “We are very proud of the past 70 years and our growth from a small family... more »

July 20, 2023

More than 45 educational seminars planned for Farwest Show

The 2023 Farwest Show, taking place Aug. 23-25 in Portland, Oregon, will offer more than 45 educational seminars covering topics including plant pests, climate resiliency, soil and water quality, and pesticide safety for bees. Continuing... more »

July 18, 2023

15 Retailers’ Choice awards handed out at Cultivate’23

The Garden Center Group recently announced winners of the 2023 15 Retailers' Choice awards at Cultivate'23. There were nearly 70 items nominated, and the panel of judges narrowed it down to these 15 winners. Bailey... more »

July 11, 2023

Star Roses and Plants to showcase new varieties at Cultivate’23

Star Roses and Plants recently announced it will present its new 2024 plant varieties at Cultivate’23, taking place July 15-18 in Columbus, Ohio. The new varieties are as follows. Easy Bee-zy Knock Out The newest... more »

July 10, 2023

Get a sneak peek of Cultivate’23

Cultivate is the place to network with current customers and make new business connections. Take an inside look at this year’s show with HortTV, presented by Lawn & Garden Retailer and GPN Magazine. We hope... more »

July 6, 2023

National Garden Bureau announces the 2024 ‘Year of the’ crops

National Garden Bureau (NGB) recently announced the 2024 “Year of the” crops. The “Year of the” program chooses crops specifically for the North American market that are easy to grow, genetically diverse, and with a... more »

June 28, 2023

All-America Selections releases 2022-23 Annual Report

All-America Selections (AAS) has released its 2022-2023 Annual Report highlighting the varied programs and promotions the organization has accomplished the past year.  The AAS Annual Report is designed to give insights on the organization’s trial... more »

June 28, 2023

PPA National Symposium registration deadline approaching

The final registration deadline of July 12 is fast approaching for the Perennial Plant Association 2023 National Symposium.   The 2023 National Symposium will be hosted at Sheraton Fallsview from July 24-28, with tours exploring the surrounding... more »

June 27, 2023

AmericanHort appoints vice president of advocacy and government affairs

AmericanHort recently announced the appointment of Matt Mika as the new vice president of advocacy and government affairs. With his extensive experience in government relations and deep understanding of public policy, Mika is expected to... more »

June 14, 2023

Registration now open for AAS, NGB, Home Garden Seed Association Summer Summit

National Garden Bureau, Home Garden Seed Association and All-America Selections encourage you to register now for the 2023 Summer Summit, taking place Sept. 5-8 in Vancouver, B.C. This year’s event delivers a full three days... more »

June 14, 2023

Garden Center Show organizes virtual garden center tour

Garden Center Show organizers recently announced it will host a webinar, “Garden Center Adventure: A Virtual Tour of Garden Centers in Three Countries.” Attendees of the free webinar, scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT on June... more »