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Danziger’s 2025 California Spring Trials display in Gilroy, California will show off Durabella combinations.

March 11, 2025
Danziger’s CAST 2025 display to feature Durabella mixes

Danziger’s California Spring Trials display in Gilroy, California will show off Durabella combinations. The Durabella program is reportedly driven by a passion to create beautiful, long-lasting combinations that are easier to grow. Every two- and... more »
Applewood Seed Co.

March 2025
NGB declares 2025 Year of the Asclepias

Each year, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) designates specific crops to honor and promote at all levels of the industry. As part of its “Year of” program, the organization selects one annual, perennial, bulb crop,... more »
15 products were presented with Cool Product Awards at Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE).

March 2025
TPIE Cool Product Awards announced

From nearly 50 nominations, the Garden Center Group managing director Danny Summers’ team of garden retailers narrowed their selection down to 15 products to receive Cool Product Awards at TPIE. Here’s a look at the... more »
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are investigating the economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida

March 5, 2025
Researchers investigating economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are investigating the economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida with the aim of establishing an alternative — and potentially lucrative — crop to... more »
iBulb names ranunculus Summer Bulb of the Year

March 5, 2025
iBulb names ranunculus Summer Bulb of the Year

iBulb (Royal Anthos) has named the Persian buttercup Summer Bulb of the Year 2025. With its many color variations, the Persian buttercup is a real summer eye-catcher in gardens and on balconies and terraces. The... more »
Terra Nova Nurseries reveals new echinacea 'Princess Honey’

February 27, 2025
Terra Nova Nurseries reveals new echinacea ‘Princess Honey’

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced the latest addition to its echinacea Princess series, 'Princess Honey’. The new variety offers a tight, compact habit with long-lasting, honey-colored flowers complemented by deep-green foliage extending to the ground. 'Princess... more »
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February 26, 2025
Farwest Show seeks 2025 New Varieties Showcase entries

The 2025 Farwest Show, taking place Aug. 20-22 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, is now accepting submissions of new plant introductions for its upcoming New Varieties Showcase. “New plant introductions bring new... more »
This spring, color is in season, and Monrovia is planting the seeds for gardeners to create stunning designs with its "Shades of Beautiful" downloadable guide.

February 26, 2025
Monrovia releases downloadable design guide for spring and summer

This spring, color is in season, and Monrovia is planting the seeds for gardeners to create stunning designs with its "Shades of Beautiful" downloadable guide. The free resource for garden centers and home gardeners features... more »
Danziger offers preview of its 2025 CAST display (1)

February 12, 2025
Danziger offers preview of its 2025 CAST display

A visit to Danziger’s California Spring Trials (CAST) display in Gilroy, California, offers a glimpse of the future of horticulture. Along with impressive beauty and color, new breeding work will showcase innovations for both growers... more »
Spring Meadow Nursery announced it will unveil 32 new Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub varieties in a YouTube Live Stream event at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 21. The shrubs covered will be varieties that are new to retail in 2025.

February 10, 2025
Proven Winners ColorChoice to unveil 2025 new varieties in livestream

The marketing team at Spring Meadow Nursery announced it will unveil 32 new Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub varieties in a YouTube livestream event at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 21. The shrubs covered will... more »
McDonald Garden Center turned its houseplant department into an immersive experience.

February 2025
Growing ‘Plantopia’

Over the 80 years of McDonald Garden Center being in business, our houseplant department has grown to become a year-round destination for houseplant lovers, with the largest selection in Virginia. Reframing our houseplant department into... more »
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February 2025
New edible varieties for 2025

Are your retail customers hungry for new edible plants for their gardens? Here are some notable new varieties breeders are offering for retail this year. Tomato ‘WonderStar Red’ Heirloom-style beefsteaks with hybrid vigor. Determinate plants... more »