Green Goods

February 12, 2013
OFA, Ball Commit to 2013 America in Bloom

OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals and Ball Horticultural Co. have made early-year commitments to be lead sponsors of the America in Bloom program in 2013."OFA is committed to supporting the horticulture industry," said... more »

February 11, 2013
Braun Acquires Green Piece Wire Art

Braun Horticulture, Niagra Falls, N.Y., recently acquired Green Piece Wire Art including the award winning collection of topiary scuptures as well as the By George and Set in Stone collections.Braun is known for its unique... more »

February 7, 2013
Terra Nova to Exhibit at 2013 California Spring Trials

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced plans for a new varieties display at the Plug Connection trials location during 2013 California Spring Trials .California Spring Trials will take place April 6-11.The display will feature varieties included... more »

February 6, 2013
HGTV Home Plant Collection Adds Canadian Shrub Grower

The HGTV HOME Plant Collection announced its first Canadian shrub grower partner for its 'Smart & Stylish' Shrub line: Willowbrook Nurseries of Fenwick, Ontario, Canada. The container nursery and perennials grower was chosen for its... more »

February 6, 2013
Two New 2013 AAS Winners Announced

All-America Selections (AAS) recently announced two additional winners for the 2013 season, bringing the grand total to eight winners for 2013. The two new double zinnias - 'Profusion Double Deep Salmon' and 'Profusion Double Hot... more »

February 6, 2013
Suntory Mandevilla Gets TPIE Award

Based on popular vote by show attendees, the Pretty Deep Red mandevilla variety from Suntory Flowers' Sun Parasol group won the Favorite New Flowering Plant award at the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) in Fort... more »

January 18, 2013
Proven Winners Announces Sites for 2013 Outdoor Living Extravaganza Events

For the fifth year, Proven Winners will kick off its 2013 consumer campaign with three all-day events created for gardeners of all ages and all levels of gardening experience.This year the inspirational roadshows will take... more »

January 16, 2013
FPO Contributes to Cut Flower Market, Consumer Research

The Board of Directors of the Flower Promotion Organization (FPO) has authorized the donation of $600,000 to the Floral Marketing Research Fund (FMRF) and $300,000 to the PR Fund at the Society of American Florists... more »

January 9, 2013
HGTV HOME Plant Collection Announces Ornamental Line

The HGTV HOME Plant Collection is proud to announce 12 new family additions to its hand-selected 'Smart & Stylish' Shrub line."One of the key differentiators for HGTV's program is regionalizing our shrub offerings; through careful... more »

January 8, 2013
New Centralized Spring Trials Reservation Website Debuts

OFA has launched the official central reservation website for the 2013 California Spring Trials, to be held April 6 to 11.This year, more than 30 companies are exhibiting at 19 locations. Attendees can arrange appointments... more »

January 8, 2013
Suntory Collection Announces 2013 Consumer Advertising Campaign

The Suntory Collection is launching a comprehensive consumer advertising campaign this spring. In the first six months of 2013, the company expects to generate nearly 122 million impressions with high profile home and garden media... more »

December 12, 2012
HGTV Home Plant Collection Grower Network Announces Major Expansion

The HGTV HOME Plant Collection recently announced that it has partnered with 17 regional growers for the 2013 season.Alex R. Masson, Inc., Bob's Market and Greenhouses, Inc., Bordine's Nursery, Ltd., Botany Lane Greenhouse, CF Greenhouses,... more »