Green Goods

July 2017

New Varieties Revealed

Calling All Pollinators Pollinator health continues to be a major concern across the industry, from growers all the way to end consumers. There are many programs and organizations at various levels that encourage building pollinator... more »

July 2017

Exploring African Violets

Since their introduction to the U.S. in the late 1800s from Eastern Africa (via Germany), African violets have thrived in homes across the country, earning their reputation as one of America’s most popular houseplants. Millions... more »

April 24, 2017

Endless Summer, Pandora Team Up

Endless Summer Hydrangeas has partnered with Pandora to create the “Artists Rebloomed” station. The station launched April 24, to kick off the Spring 2017 gardening season. The Pandora station is designed for consumers to tune... more »

March 17, 2017

Cocktails and Culture on Tap at PlantHaven During CAST

PlantHaven International and BlueSkye Creative are offering visitors to California Spring Trials the opportunity to drink up some of PlantHaven’s latest introductions during 2017 California Spring Trials. Rumfish y Vino, a Belizean-based restaurant with their newest location... more »

March 2017

Keep an Eye on Shrub Trends

As we move into this year’s gardening season, it’s important to be up on consumer trends to be prepared to meet the needs of your customers. As an international brand, Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrubs... more »

February 16, 2017

Syngenta Flowers Debuts Two New Varieties

Syngenta Flowers is introducing two “sunsational" new varieties to home gardens this growing season — Sunfinity Sunflower and Obsession Cascade Verbena. It took nearly 10 years to develop Sunfinity, Syngenta’s branded sunflower that offers nonstop blooming,... more »

February 8, 2017

Proven Winners Grows Certified Training Program

Proven Winners has announced  that new bonus material is available for its Certified Training Program in 2017. Understanding the challenges of training new and seasonal staff at independent garden centers, Proven Winners is working to... more »

January 31, 2017

EuroAmerican Propagators Files for Bankruptcy

On Jan. 23, 2017, Euroamerican Propagators in Bonsall, California, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Southern District of California (San Diego) U.S. Bankruptcy Court. According to www.uscourts.gov, Chapter 7 bankruptcy “provides for ‘liquidation’ — the... more »

January 6, 2017

Bailey Nurseries to Host Spring Preview Meetings

Bailey Nurseries will host three Spring Preview meetings for customers throughout the United States. The dates for 2017 are scheduled for Feb. 21, Feb. 23 and Feb. 28. These one-day meetings provide education, new variety information... more »

January 2017

Freshen Up Your Benches

Petunia ‘Night Sky’ petunia boldly goes where no petunia has gone before, with a never-seen-before bloom pattern. ‘Night Sky’ makes excellent hanging baskets or patio containers. Complete growing culture is available, including recommendations and environmental... more »

November 22, 2016

AAS Introduces More 2017 Winners

All-America Selections has announced 11 new AAS Winners for the 2017 garden season. Each of the following varieties was trialed in North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges during one growing season. These varieties were trialed next to comparison... more »

November/December 2016

Winners Circle

Selling outstanding plants is crucial to the success of your business and reputation. That’s why Lawn & Garden Retailer compiles this list of top performers. Each year, multiple associations throughout the U.S. and abroad evaluate... more »