Events

PDSI Cultivate'26 Loropetalum_Purple_Raindrops_Product_credit Kathleen Schmucker

June 29, 2026
PDSI to showcases new plants at Cultivate’26

Plant Development Services (PDSI) will introduce several new ornamental plant varieties and expanded plant collections during Cultivate'26, taking place July 12-15 in Columbus, Ohio. New introductions include 'Early Surprise' Camellia, the DayScape daylily collection, 'Poppin'... more »
The Society of American Florists (SAF) is accepting entries for its 2026 Outstanding Varieties Competition

June 29, 2026
Breeders, growers invited to enter SAF’s 2026 outstanding varieties competition

The Society of American Florists (SAF) is accepting entries for its 2026 Outstanding Varieties Competition, which will be held Aug. 18-20 during SAF Amelia Island 2026, the organization's 141st Annual Convention. The competition provides breeders... more »
Dates have been announced for California Spring Trials 2027, according to National Garden Bureau (NGB), the manager for the California Spring Trials (CAST) registration.

June 22, 2026
CAST 2027 dates announced

Dates have been announced for California Spring Trials 2027, according to National Garden Bureau (NGB), the manager for the California Spring Trials (CAST) registration. CAST will take place on Week 14, from April 6-9, 2027... more »
Atlanta Market at AmericasMart logo

June 19, 2026
Atlanta Market drew more buyers in Summer 2026

Atlanta Market and Atlanta Apparel reported increased buyer participation during their combined Summer 2026 event, which took place June 9-14 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The two markets were held concurrently for the first time because of... more »
Monrovia to feature more than 400 varieties during Centennial Week

June 18, 2026
Monrovia to feature more than 400 varieties during Centennial Week

Monrovia will expand its Centennial Celebration Week in August with a breeders' showcase featuring more than 400 perennial and shrub varieties at its headquarters in Dayton, Oregon. The five-day event, scheduled for Aug. 24-28, will... more »
Seed Your Future will receive 20% of proceeds from a June 24 virtual screening of The Gardener, an independent film shown nationwide

June 15, 2026
Virtual screening of ‘The Gardener’ to benefit Seed Your Future

"The Gardener," an independent film that has held more than 100 theatrical screenings across the country, will donate 20% of proceeds from a one-night virtual screening to Seed Your Future on June 24. Tickets for... more »

June 3, 2026
Public voting begins for Atlanta Market’s Summer 2026 Product Awards

Atlanta Market has opened public voting for its Summer 2026 Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” awards, featuring 25 finalists selected from more than 6,000 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits ahead of the June 9 market opening... more »
California Spring Trials PanAmerican Seed’s vinca ‘Tattoo Boysenberry’ has purple-red ombre flowers almost suitable for berry preserves

June 2026
Top merchandising displays that stood out at 2026 California Spring Trials

While new varieties take center stage at California Spring Trials, breeders’ creative displays command attention as well. Here are a few that caught our eye. PanAmerican Seed PanAmerican Seed brought the... more »

June 2026
Business coaching comes to Cultivate’26

Running a horticultural business today means making decisions in real time, often without the chance to evaluate the bigger picture. Confronted with the ever-present challenges of operating a business, it’s easy to stay mired in... more »
Cultivate'26 returns to Columbus July 11-14, bringing together green industry professionals for education sessions, retail tours, networking and industry insights.

June 2026
AmericanHort’s Cultivate’26 to showcase learning, research and industry connections

AmericanHort, the leading national association for the green industry, will host Cultivate’26 this July at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The three-day event attracts thousands of green industry professionals and visitors from all over the... more »

June 1, 2026
Floriexpo 2026 attendance up 15%

Floriexpo 2026 reported a 20% larger show floor and 15% higher attendance as mass-market floral buyers and suppliers gathered at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The event brought together floral industry... more »
The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) announced the Knowledge College education lineup for The Landscape Show 2026

May 27, 2026
Landscape Show 2026 announces Knowledge College education program details

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) announced the Knowledge College education lineup for The Landscape Show 2026, including more than 30 educational sessions. The event is scheduled for Aug. 19-21 at the Orange... more »