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NGB Publishes 2023 New Varieties Resources
National Garden Bureau (NGB) has added its members' new plant varieties for 2023 in its “New Plants” section. December is when many growers and retailers are finalizing or planning their product line-up and garden selections... more »
Plant Development Services to Unveil New Brands, Varieties at MANTS
Plant Development Services Inc. (PDSI) recently announced it will unveil two new brands and two new varieties within their Sunset Plant Collection and Southern Living Plant Collection brands during MANTS 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. New... more »
Bailey Nurseries Hires Trade Communications Specialist
Bailey Nurseries announced that Matt Olson has joined the company as trade communications specialist. In this role, Olson will lead the charge on industry-related communications, creating content and tools to support Bailey customers and industry... more »Plants Nouveau Takes over Management of Chicagoland Grows
Plants Nouveau announced it has signed documents to assume management of the royalty administration, supply chain and marketing of the Chicagoland Grows Plant Introduction Program. Chicagoland Grows was founded in 1986 as a corporate partnership... more »
J. Berry Nursery Relaxes Branded Container Requirements for Hibiscus
With ongoing supply-chain issues experienced by the horticulture industry, J. Berry Nursery announces the discontinuation of the company’s branded container requirements for its Hollywood Hibiscus tropical hibiscus brand. J. Berry Nursery no longer requires branded containers... more »
Dispel the Poinsettia Toxicity Myth
It's time to take poinsettia off Santa's 'naughty' list, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. He says its pretty bracts and leaves pose no danger to people and pets, other than possible allergic... more »
Proven Winners Hosts Plant Influencers Roundtable
With consumer interest in gardening continuing to gain momentum across North America, Proven Winners has expanded its commitment to support home gardener success. It hosted an inaugural group of content creators to a Proven Winners Creators Roundtable held... more »
6 New Varieties Named AAS Winners
All-America Selections (AAS) has an additional six new AAS Winners available for the 2023 garden season. Brokers, growers and retailers have plenty of time to add these proven performers to their assortment to aid consumers... more »
Proven Winners Hosts Retail Roadshow
Proven Winners hosted its free, one-day Roadshow in September in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and in October in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Nearly 200 attendees gathered for the retail-focused event in Lancaster. The day began with a consumer marketing... more »
Industry Associations Promote Rudbeckia for 2023
For the first time ever, three major industry non-profits are promoting a plant class and specific variety. For All-America Selections, one of the first perennial winners from their three-winter trial is Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’.... more »
Winners’ Circle
Each year, L&GR compiles a list of award-winning varieties that have impressed judges throughout the country and abroad. Every organization has a slightly different method of choosing its standout performers, but one thing all these... more »
Breeders Jointly Organize Poinsettia Trials
Breeders Beekenkamp Plants, Dümmen Orange and Lazzeri Giovani Piante are joining forces to organize joint Poinsettia Trials again this year at The Master Growers in Honselersdijk. During the trials Nov. 3 and 4, growers, retailers... more »
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