Green Goods

February 18, 2026
Danziger previews new varieties to be shown at CAST 2026

Danziger has released a preview of the new genetics it will have on display at California Spring Trials (CAST). “Each and every variety in our lineup is ready for its closeup,” said Ori Danziger, deputy... more »

February 10, 2026
Peace Tree Farm fig named Best New Novelty at IPM Essen

Fig 'Fignomenal' from Peace Tree Farm was recently named Best New Novelty in the Woody Ornamentals category at IPM Essen. A total of 42 entries from 27 exhibitors competed this year, with eight varieties recognized... more »
Flora & More Expands Members-Only Wholesale Orchid Market to Houston

February 10, 2026
Flora & More opens wholesale market in Houston

Flora & More, a member-only supplier of orchids and select plants, has opened its first market outside of Florida in Houston. Designed for florists, garden centers and interiorscapers, the new market offers access to Phalaenopsis,... more »

February 2026
Houseplant hits

Houseplants continue to have a hold on home gardeners. Here, we share several houseplant varieties that have received industry awards. Streptocarpus ‘Lady Slippers Blue Vein’ Green Fuse Botanicals (Top photo) Recipient of the National Garden... more »
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February 2026
New edible varieties for 2026

With customer interest in edible gardening on the rise, breeders are rolling out several noteworthy new varieties. Here’s a look at what’s coming to retail this year. Tomato ‘Akoya’ ‘Akoya’ is a determinate cherry tomato... more »
Terra Nova Nurseries introduces fragaria 'Pretty, Tasty Ruby’

February 5, 2026
Terra Nova Nurseries introduces fragaria ‘Pretty, Tasty Ruby’

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced fragaria 'Pretty, Tasty Ruby'. This new ornamental edible produces clusters of red berries for months, as well as large red flowers. Designed for both beauty and performance, Ruby brings ornamental... more »

January 30, 2026
Hoffmann acquires Smith Gardens

Hoffmann Family of Companies recently announced it has acquired a majority interest in Smith Gardens, a family-owned and -operated greenhouse growing company headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. In 2026, Smith Gardens celebrates 125 years of growing plants... more »
Sakata’s zinnia 'Profusion Double White Improved' has been awarded the Gold Medal for the 2027 season by Fleuroselect.

January 27, 2026
Sakata zinnia given two awards

Sakata’s zinnia 'Profusion Double White Improved' has been awarded the Gold Medal for the 2027 season by Fleuroselect. The zinnia also received the Gold Medal from All America Selections (AAS). The Profusion and Profusion Double... more »
Knox Horticulture joins ThinkPlants network

January 27, 2026
Knox Horticulture joins ThinkPlants network

ThinkPlants recently announced that Knox Horticulture has joined its network of breeders, growers and suppliers. Headquartered in Winter Garden, Florida, Knox Horticulture joins ThinkPlants’ network of breeders, growers and suppliers, further strengthening the availability of... more »
ThinkPlants publishes new shrub catalog

January 12, 2026
ThinkPlants publishes new shrub catalog

ThinkPlants has released its new ThinkShrubs catalog, intended to signify a strategic move to enhance the ThinkPlants portfolio, which has primarily focused on perennial genetics since its inception in 2018. "If you are a shrub... more »
AHS, Burpee release America’s 250th Anniversary Seed Collection

January 12, 2026
AHS, Burpee release America’s 250th Anniversary Seed Collection

The American Horticultural Society has partnered with Burpee and three historical institutions to release four commemorative seed collections marking America’s 250th anniversary. The collections were developed in collaboration with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, George Washington’s Mount... more »
PlantHaven, Green Fuse announce dianthus partnership

January 6, 2026
PlantHaven, Green Fuse announce dianthus partnership

PlantHaven International and Green Fuse Botanicals are joining forces to expand the Pinks By Whetman program to North American growers. Beginning in week 20, Green Fuse will produce unrooted cuttings of the Selecta One Pinks... more »