Events

September 25, 2023

ANDMORE launches visual merchandising awards program

ANDMORE has reimagined its Best Booth Awards program recognizing excellence across six categories of visual merchandising at its Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point campuses beginning in 2024. The awards will highlight temporary exhibitors for... more »

September 20, 2023

University of Florida launches climate management course

A new climate management online course — starting Oct. 16 — has been added to the Greenhouse Online Training series from The University of Florida IFAS Extension (UF). Climate Management will take your environmental control... more »

September 19, 2023

Early bird registration open for MANTS 2024

Early-bird registration is now open for the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), scheduled for Jan. 10-12, 2024, at the Baltimore Convention Center. MANTS is one of the largest private trade shows serving the horticulture... more »

September 15, 2023

Green Career Week begins Oct. 2

Seed Your Future (SYF) recently announced its Green Career Week will take place Monday, Oct. 2, through Friday, Oct. 6. Green Career Week is designed to inspire future horticulture professionals by connecting students with businesses.... more »

September 13, 2023

Intent to bid submitted for U.S. to host World Horticultural Exposition

The World’s Fair Bid Committee Educational Fund recently announced its intent to submit a bid on Sept. 18 to host the 2029 International Horticultural Expo in Minnesota.  International Horticultural Exhibitions are hosted throughout the world... more »

September 6, 2023

Garden Center Show issues call for speakers, topics

The Garden Center Show, taking place Aug. 6-7, 2024, in Rosemont, Illinois, is seeking speakers and topic ideas for its program. Is there something about the IGC business you're dying to learn more about? Or... more »

September 5, 2023

Creative Co-Op expands footprint for Winter Market, shifting some Gardens exhibitors

Creative Co-Op announced it will expand its Atlanta Market showroom in time for the winter 2024 edition, taking place Jan. 16-22 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The expansion, which brings Creative Co-Op’s showroom to nearly 40,000 square... more »

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A perennial focus

Darwin Perennials Day celebrated its 13th year in West Chicago this summer, with attendees enjoying a day full of suppliers, breeders, garden tours — including the new variety showcase — and even a butterfly release. A... more »

August 29, 2023

Bailey Hydrangea crowned People’s Choice at Farwest Show

Farwest Show has announced hydrangea 'Eclipse' was voted by attendees as the People’s Choice winner in the 2023 New Varieties Showcase. The plant, bred by Bailey Innovations and introduced by Bailey Nurseries, is one of 59 outstanding... more »

August 28, 2023

Farwest Show judges select favorites for Retailers’ Choice Awards

Garden retailers roamed the trade show floor as part of the Retailers’ Choice Awards and chose 15 different products that caught their eyes as judges at the 2023 Farwest Show. The awards chosen by the judges... more »

August 28, 2023

SAF releases 2024 event dates

The Society of American Florists has announced dates for its in-person events for 2024, open to floral community members from all industry segments. Next Gen LIVE!, February 25-27, San Diego SAF is building on the success of the... more »

August 24, 2023

Youngblood Nursery booth named Best in Show at Farwest

Farwest Show has awarded the Best in Show booth award to Youngblood Nursery of Salem, Oregon (Booth #18049) for its booth containing tropicals, perennials, shrubs, grasses and more. “There were truly some amazing displays of... more »