Green Goods

December 7, 2012
Terra Nova’s Heims to Speak at New England Grows

Terra Nova Nurseries' Dan Heims will will be speaking at the New England Grows trade show in February. Heims' topic, "Container Crazy," will highlight ideas on how to create container combinations as well as provide... more »

November 28, 2012
National Park Services Chooses Garden Mums from Syngenta Flowers for White House

Syngenta Flowers, Inc. recently announced that earlier this fall, the National Park Service requested that Maryland-based grower Tidal Creek Growers provide 2,000 eight-inch containers of 'Spicy Cheryl Orange', a two-toned garden mum, especially for the... more »

November 28, 2012
Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse Schedules 2012 Poinsettia Trials and Open House

Mitchell's Nursery & Greenhouse in King, N.C., is hosting its 2012 poinsettia trials Nov. 28 to Dec. 5.This year Mitchell's is growing 80 poinsettia varieties. Mitchell's poinsettia Open House will take place this Sunday, Dec.... more »

November 13, 2012
Burpee’s Combo Tool Uncovers Gardeners’ Preferred Container Designs

This year, more than 6,100 combos were crafted virtually through Burpee's My Garden Designer mobile design tool, revealing consumer trends and preferences for gardening habits, color choices and variety selection.In 2012, the top three mixed... more »

November 13, 2012
HGTV Home Plant Collection Releases Pop-N-Polish Petunias

The HGTV Home Plant Collection is making its Pop-N-Polish Petunias available now to retailers in anticipation of the full Expressions Annuals Collection launch in the Spring of 2013. The three Pop-N-Polish Petunia varieties include Electric... more »

November 13, 2012
AAS Announces Four More Winners for 2013

After the completion of the 2012 trialing season, All-America Selections (AAS) has announced four more winners for the 2013 season. Three of the four are from the vegetable category, even though two are botanically fruits,... more »

November 8, 2012
HGTV Home Plant Collection Adds Pop-N-Polish Petunias to Expressions Annuals Collection

The HGTV Home Plant Collection is making its Pop-N-Polish Petunias available now to retailers in anticipation of the full Expressions Annuals Collection launch in the Spring of 2013. The three Pop-N-Polish Petunia varieties include Electric... more »

November 8, 2012
Spring Meadow Nursery Adds Sales Manager

Suzanne Di Staulo has joined Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, Mich., as sales manager. Di Staulo will be responsible for leading and directing the nursery's sales team.Spring Meadow Nursery is the home to the Proven... more »

November 8, 2012
Proven Winners Moves North for 2013 California Spring Trials

Proven Winners will be relocating to northern California for 2013 California Spring Trials.Next April 6 to 11, the Proven Winners staff and plant exhibits will be at the Chaminade Resort and Spa in Santa Cruz,... more »

November 7, 2012
University of Florida to Host Poinsettia Trial, Consumer Sale

The University of Florida's 2012 Poinsettia Trial Field Day will take place Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., in the university's Environmental Horticulture Greenhouse Complex in Gainesville. The trials are sponsored by... more »

November 6, 2012
Webinar to Examine Economic Outlook for Green Industry

GPN contributor Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University, will present a webinar on "The Economic Outlook for the Green Industry in 2013," on Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. CST.During the webinar, Dr. Hall will provide... more »

November/December 2012
Trophy Case Varieties

How confident are you that you've chosen the right mix of annuals and vegetables for your customers? What proof do you have that the plants you've ordered will actually perform for the home gardener and... more »