Green Goods

January 2015
Staying Dry

Homeowners across North America are on the lookout for water-wise plants and products for their homes and gardens. And the emerging millennial consumer base (who grew up turning off the water while they brushed their... more »

January 27, 2015
Deadline for Syngenta Flowers’ Goldsmith Scholarship Program Approaching

Syngenta Flowers has moved up the dates for its 2015 Goldsmith Scholarship program.The company will again be awarding two $7,500 scholarships to college students who have shown high potential in the fields of plant breeding... more »

January 26, 2015
AAS Announces Additional 2015 Winners

All-America Selections (AAS) has chosen seven more 2015 AAS Winners, bringing the grand total of introductions for the 2015 gardening year to 25.The seven additional winners join the 12 announced last November and six announced... more »

January 7, 2015
Proven Winners Sets Dates, Locales for ’15 Outdoor Living Extravaganzas

Proven Winners has announced that its 2015 Outdoor Living Extravaganza program will take place in three locations this spring.The daylong educational seminars are designed to inspire gardeners with new plants, design ideas and more.Attendees also... more »

January 5, 2015
Sakata Ornamentals Debuts New 2015 Lineup

Sakata Ornamentals has announced its 2015 new varieties, including innovative new series, collections and colors.New SeriesSakata introduces its Proud Mari series. Proud Mari is an F1 hybrid African Marigold with thick flower stems. Available in... more »

January 2015
5 Miniature Gardening Must-Dos

Miniature gardening is here to stay, and many retailers have been amping up their products in this category. Whether you haven't given miniatures much thought, or have fully embraced the offerings, Clark Hermanson, garden center... more »

December 22, 2014
GrowIt! Announces Scholarship Winners

The GrowIt! Garden Socially app recognizes six recipients of its 2014 Fall Scholarship Program. More than 150 students applied from 30 of the nation's top horticulture programs. Through the GrowIt! app, students shared their plant... more »

December 22, 2014
Star Roses Releases 2015 Introductions

Star Roses and Plants has announced its new selections for the coming year. The following list are some 2015 introductions: Icecap: contains pure white flowers on a rounded shrub. It has been a consistent performer... more »

December 18, 2014
Sakata Debuts SunPatiens Guides

Sakata has developed two comprehensive how-to documents for landscapers, the "Landscaper's Guide to SunPatiens" and the "SunPatiens Floating Garden Guide." Sakata's hybrid impatiens series, SunPatiens, are downy mildew resistant, have fast fill in and coverage... more »

December 15, 2014
Southern Living Announces New Introductions

Southern Living Plant Collection has unveiled 37 new introductions for 2015 that offer something for everyone. Each new introduction was specifically chosen for its high performance, and will add vibrant color, texture or long-lasting beauty... more »

October 29, 2014
Terra Nova Nurseries Introduces New Agastache Variety

Terra Nova Nurseries announced today a new 2015 Sneak Peek introduction, now available for growers to pre-order, called Agastache 'Kudos Yellow'. This new variety joins the Agastache Kudos series, which includes Agastache 'Kudos Ambrosia', Agastache... more »

September 5, 2014
Webinar on Growing Perennials to Take Place This Month

If you grow and sell perennials and are always on the lookout for solutions to growing the healthiest crops possible then you should mark Sept. 16 on you calendar. At 2 p.m. eastern time on... more »