Events

September 30, 2025
AFE schedules Trends to Watch in 2026 webinar

American Floral Endowment (AFE) recently announced that, as part of its Grow Pro webinar series, it will host a "Trends to Watch in 2026" session with speakers Charlie Hall, Ph.D., and Melinda Knuth, Ph.D. at... more »
Benary’s California Spring Trials 2026

September 30, 2025
Benary announces new location for California Spring Trials 2026

After more than a decade at its Watsonville, California, facility, Benary has announced a new location for California Spring Trials (CAST) 2026 and beyond: Por La Mar Nursery, located at 905 S. Patterson Ave., Santa... more »
Registration now open for 2026 MANTS

September 16, 2025
Registration now open for 2026 MANTS

Registration is now open for the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), taking place Jan. 7-9 at the Baltimore Convention Center. MANTS draws over 11,000 professionals and more than 900 exhibiting companies. In 2025, more... more »
AmericanHort issues call for speakers for Cultivate'26

September 15, 2025
AmericanHort issues call for speakers for Cultivate’26

AmericanHort recently announced a call for speakers for Cultivate'26, the largest all-industry show, set to take place July 11-14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. The event features eight tracks of concurrent education, totaling 160-plus sessions each... more »
Dallas Market Center Opens Hotel Blocks for June 2026 Markets Ahead of FIFA World Cup Events

September 9, 2025
Dallas Market Center opens hotel blocks for June 2026 markets ahead of FIFA World Cup events

Dallas Market Center has announced that hotel reservations are now open for the June 2026 Apparel & Accessories Market (June 16-19) and Total Home & Gift Market (June 24-30), which coincide with Dallas hosting FIFA... more »
Optimism, excitement reported at 2025 Farwest Show

September 3, 2025
Optimism, excitement reported at 2025 Farwest Show

The Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) reported that a sense of excitement and optimism for the future prevailed at the 2025 Farwest Show in Portland, Oregon. “This year’s Farwest Show had great energy and traffic... more »

August 28, 2025
2025 Farwest Show Retailers’ Choice Award winners revealed

Garden retailer judges at Farwest 2025 searched the trade show floor to find great products to present Retailers’ Choice Awards to. Some 11 companies received awards for 15 plants and products — here they are... more »
2025 Farwest Show People’s Choice winners announced

August 25, 2025
2025 Farwest Show People’s Choice winners announced

Hybrid Maple 'Alpenglow' was voted as the People’s Choice Best in Show winner in the 2025 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase. The plant was hybridized by Paul H. Halladin in Boring, Oregon, and introduced by... more »
2025 International Plant Trialing Conference details released

August 21, 2025
New session added to 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference

All-America Selections (AAS) announced it has added a new educational session for the 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference. Based on interest and demand, a session for Multi-Year Perennial and Shrub Trials has been added to... more »
Fescue ‘Glow Ticks’ receives Best in Show at Farwest 2025

August 21, 2025
Fescue ‘Glow Sticks’ receives Best in Show at Farwest 2025

Fescue ‘Glow Sticks’ was chosen by professional judges as the Best in Show winner in the 2025 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase. The plant was discovered by Jeremy Schmidt and introduced by Bristol Briar. It... more »
The 2025 Garden Center Show Henri Studio

August 2025
Fresh finds at The Garden Center Show 2025

In addition to a dynamic program and full-day garden retail tour, the 2025 Garden Center Show, held Aug. 12-13 in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, offered garden retailers a plethora of new products to consider adding to... more »
2025 Farwest Show Climate Summit details released

August 19, 2025
2025 Farwest Show Climate Summit details released

The Oregon Association of Nurseries has announced details of the Climate Summit taking place at the 2025 Farwest Show. The summit, scheduled for Aug. 20 to 21 at the Farwest Show, is free for registered... more »