Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Pandemic Gardening Boom Is Just the Beginning…
It’s no secret — plants are “in.” Plants are [finally] getting a portion of the spotlight they deserve in a world where screens and plastic dominate life. The disruption of the collective everyday routine gave... more »
Gardening Motivations of U.S. Plant Purchasers COVID Pandemic Study Released
Many horticultural companies reported favorable sales in 2020 despite government-mandated restrictions to quarantine-in-place, according to researchers Bridget K. Behe, Patricia T. Huddleston, and Charles R. Hall. Understanding what drove consumers to make plant purchases can... more »
Floral Marketing Fund Releases Consumer Houseplant Purchasing Study
The Floral Marketing Fund (FMF), along with co-sponsors Altman Plants, Costa Farms, Green Circle Growers, Hortica and Metrolina Greenhouses, have released the results of a consumer preferences study about houseplants conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results address trends in houseplant purchasing,... more »
National Hardware Show Releases Health and Safety Guidelines
National Hardware Show organizers have updated health and safety guidelines in connection with all federal, health, and state recommendations and requirements. The National Hardware Show is scheduled to take place Oct. 21-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada.... more »
AmericanHort Updates Health and Safety Guidelines for Cultivate’21
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine rescinded all health restrictions related to COVID-19 that required the wearing of facial coverings at indoor and outdoor gatherings, and for retail and business compliance, effective June 2. In addition, Franklin... more »
A Nursery Celebrates Art and Nature
For one weekend in late 2020, Rutgers Landscape & Nursery in Ringoes, New Jersey, transformed into an arts haven. The event was organized by Rutgers Landscape & Nursery’s Jeff Dallesander and Catherine Schurdak, who say... more »
Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Reach New High
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $28.1 billion this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation. Approximately 83 percent of U.S.... more »
Early Gardening Sales Indicate Stronger 2021 Growing Season Than Last
While millions of new gardeners picked up their trowels due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the appreciation for tending green spaces doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Home gardening seed packet company Ferry-Morse is reporting even higher... more »
Benary Expands Dates for CAST ’21
This year, for CAST 2021, Benary has decided to kick-off CAST 2021 early. From April 1 until Aug. 31, visitors can come to the Benary trial grounds in Watsonville, California, at ANY time during business... more »Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference Goes Virtual
The American Seed Trade Association’s (ASTA) annual industry conference, will take place virtually, Feb. 1-3. The 60th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference will bring together seed businesses from over 35 countries for unrivaled networking and... more »
Exploring the Future of Gardening Post-COVID-19
For the past 20 years, Garden Media Group has looked into the crystal ball for future trends. And this year is no different. The 2021 Garden Trends Report, “The Great Reset,” offers a peek into... more »
Who Coulda Thunk it?
As I sat down to write this column in mid-November 2020 and thought about the 2021 season before us — with all of the challenges and opportunities that we’ll face — it was impossible not... more »
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