Green Goods
Over the last 40 years the green industry has been evolving in the most incredible ways: from the Flower Power days of the '70s to the big box explosion in the '80s and '90s, to...
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Shrub Madness, horticulture's only bracket competition, is back for its second year. The bracket tournament will crown one Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub as champion and award gardeners dozens of prizes.Spanning March 2-30, the basketball tournament-style...
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MasterTag has announced the appointment of Andy Higgins as president, effective Jan. 20, 2015.Higgins brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his new role, having served as CEO and president of Ecke Ranch....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Effective Jan. 1, 2015, Bailey Nurseries acquired plant breeding company Plant Introductions Inc. (PII). Plant Introductions Inc., has developed numerous innovative new varieties that have been marketed worldwide, many introduced by Bailey Nurseries. Since the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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