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October 25, 2011
New Variety Naming Contest

Encore Azalea is holding a naming contest to name one of four new varieties, which will debut next fall, 2012. The winner will receive..Encore Azalea is holding a naming contest to name one of four... more »

October 21, 2011
National Poinsettia Trials Expand, Get New Name

The National Poinsettia Trials are growing and going "international." This year an additional trial site in Canada will be joining the University of Florida, North Carolina State University and Homewood Nursery in the newly renamed... more »

October 11, 2011
Hort Couture Announces Fall Webinar Series

Open to everyone, Hort Couture recently announced an IGC-specific three-part webinar series.Hort Couture's Fall 2011 webinar series:"Tropicalissimo: Tres Chic Tropials Review" October 17, 11:00 am EST: Hort Couture offers a new way to think about... more »

September 27, 2011
Milaeger’s Wins World’s Easiest Display Promotion

Milaeger's employee, Lars Skoglund, is the winner of the Endless Summer Collection World's Easiest Display Promotion – turning a part time job into a full time ride by receiving a brand new Ford Fiesta as... more »

September 14, 2011
Burpee Happy With Garden Coach 2011 Results

In its inaugural year, The Burpee Garden Coach mobile text-messaging tool provided more than 67,000 user tips to home vegetable gardeners.In its inaugural year, The Burpee Garden Coach mobile text-messaging tool provided more than 67,000... more »

September 14, 2011
Hines To Bring ‘Star Performers’ Under One Brand

Hines Growers is launching Bloomtastic! – a brand that aims to combine premium new genetics with overlooked plants previously introduced.Hines Growers is launching Bloomtastic! to bring together its "star performers" under one brand. The brand... more »

September 13, 2011
Around The Industry 08/31/2011

Check out Keepsake Plants' newest additionKeepsake Plants of Leamington, Ontario, a division of Aris Horticulture Inc., has hired Rob vanStaalduinen as their new managing director.Rob brings over 20 years of sales and management experience in... more »

August 29, 2011
American Garden Award Extends Voting Deadline

The deadline for voting in the American Garden Award contest has been extended until Sept. 30, 2011. The American Garden Award provides the gardening public with the opportunity to vote on the specific variety they... more »

August 23, 2011
All-America Selections Introduces New Logo

All-America Selections just announced a new logo with a fresh modern design to take the organization into their next 80 years. Check it out.All-America Selections just announced a new logo with a fresh modern design... more »

August 23, 2011
Blooms of Bressingham Introduces New Coreopsis

Coreopsis 'Sweet Marmalade' is a new garden addition from Blooms of Bressingham.With a famous parent in its background and a name that captures its unfolding orange-red to apricot-yellow color, coreopsis 'Sweet Marmalade' is a new... more »

August 9, 2011
Armstrong Growers Signs on as a Proven Winners Landscape Licensee

EuroAmerican Propagators has signed on Armstrong Growers as a landscape licensee for Proven Winners in the North American market. Armstrong Growers is a major supplier of premium plant material to high profile landscapes in the... more »

August 2011
Spring Trials Showstoppers

Whether admired for their beauty or garden strength, these striking new varieties stopped us in our tracks at this year's California Spring Trials. To see what's new and beautiful from this year's California Spring Trials,... more »