Green Goods

July 1, 2015
AAS Teams Up with Chef Jonathan Bardzik

All-America Selections (AAS) will promote AAS Winners in the form of cooking videos that use vegetables/edibles that performed well in AAS Trials. More than 325 varieties have been trialed over 82 years and named as... more »

June 18, 2015
Wave Sponsors Photo Contest Through GrowIt! App

The gardening season is heating up and the Wave Petunias team wants to see the #WildestWave! The popular plant brand has joined forces with the GrowIt! Garden Socially app to host a two-week contest in... more »

June 9, 2015
Minnesota Newspaper Recognizes Bailey Nurseries’ President

Bailey Nurseries' president, Terri McEnaney, was recently honored by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal in its Women in Business for 2015 special issueHonorees were selected based on their impact on the business community in the... more »

June 2015
Winners Circle

Gardens in 2015 are seeing bold colors and drought-resistant, easy-to-care-for plants that are suitable for containers, borders and landscapes. Each year, judges look at unique appearances, weather tolerance, growth habits and other factors. Using these... more »

June 2015
Retail-Worthy Snapshots

Every year California Spring Trials guarantees breeders' new variety introductions, but here are some standout merchandising display ideas from this year's event. Syngenta Pacific Plug & Liner Explaining Edibles 1. Use "decision tree" signage to... more »

May 7, 2015
Ball Creates Interactive Map to Find Plants

Ball Horticultural Co. has developed an interactive map to help consumers create gardens no matter the climate.The interactive map outlines plant types and varieties across the country, and gardeners can look at the map to... more »

May 2015
Fresh Herbs

I n my recent book, "Homegrown Herb Garden," I tell readers "green is the new black." I am speaking in culinary terms, of course. Herbs were often referred to as mere "rabbit food" and used... more »

May 2015
An Edible Curriculum

Getting most kids to eat their fruits and vegetables is a Herculean task. The issue is rarely that they don't like the taste and frequently that they won't even try the food. Research shows garden-based... more »

May 2015
In-Vogue Veggies

The years since 2008 have brought a resurgence of cooking at home and "stay-cations." Americans are investing in their homes and family time, and many are looking to spend money on shared experiences, not just... more »

May 5, 2015
PlantHaven Features Consumer Campaign for Kaleidoscope Abelia

PlantHaven International recently launched a national consumer ad campaign for Kaleidoscope Abelia. The company teamed up with BlueSkye Creative for the campaign, which features radio, video, print and social media. "Kaleidoscope has been a staple... more »

April 28, 2015
DNA Green Group Renamed Dümmen Orange

The DNA Green Group recently announced that it has been renamed Dümmen Orange.The company revealed the new name, the logo and the brand values of the company at all facilities in 16 countries on Thursday... more »

April 2, 2015
AmericanHort Plans Fall Nursery Tour

From September 15-16, AmericanHort is hosting a tour of growing facilities in the Minneapolis region.The Field & Covered Production Tour stops include :Bailey Nurseries, Newport, MinnesotaBachman's Nursery Wholesale Center , Farmington, MinnesotaGertens Greenhouses & Garden... more »