Green Goods

July 2016
New Variety Standouts

Year of the Begonia As you’re well aware by now, the National Garden Bureau named 2016 the “Year of the Begonia.” Gardeners love begonias for a variety of reasons. Recent breeding presents versatility, tolerance to... more »

June 29, 2016
New Hampshire Growers’ Open House Set for August

Pleasant View Gardens' and D.S. Cole Growers' 20th annual Open House event will take place Aug. 4. “[Attendees will] be among the first in the country to see nearly 80 new introductions from Proven Winners, and get a... more »

June 14, 2016
Van Belle Introduces New 2017 Varieties

Van Belle Nursery has added eight new, exclusive varieties to its Bloomin’ Easy collection. These additions bring the total number of proprietary cultivars to 13 – a "baker’s dozen." Young plants of these new varieties will be... more »

June 2, 2016
‘Amber’ Named Chelsea Plant of the Year

Clematis ‘Amber’, managed by Plantipp, has been named the RHS 2016 Chelsea Plant of the Year winner. ‘Amber’ was bred by Marco and Bianca de Wit. The jury’s favorite was praised for its unique yellow/cream... more »

May 25, 2016
Dallas Arboretum to Host Plant Trials Field Day

The Dallas Arboretum will host its annual Plant Trials Field Day on Wednesday, June 22, . Field Day is an industry only event that shares the Arboretum’s trial evaluations from the past year. It is a great networking opportunity for... more »

May 18, 2016
NGB Members Plan Summer Vegetable Trials

For the second year in a row, vegetable breeding companies focusing on the Fresh Market and Home Garden segments are coming together to host Summer Vegetable Trials via open houses and field days. This event... more »

May 2016
The Power of the Farmer’s Market

Garden centers are no longer places where shoppers just walk in, buy what they need and leave. They are becoming destinations and evolving to fit the needs of their customers. Whether it’s a garden center... more »

May 2016
Edibles Impact Goes Well Beyond the Dirt

In the garden scene, edible gardening has been elevated to rock star status. In fact, during the past five years, more Americans than ever — 42 million households — grow their own food in home and... more »

April 4, 2016
Shrub Madness Winner Crowned

Shrub Madness has come to an end with At Last rose being crowned the 2016 National Champion.Coming from a crowded field of 64 contenders, the competition narrowed to just two after multiple rounds of voting... more »

April 2016
The Power of Pink

Pink Days in Bloom, Newfoundland, Canada It's rare that we take a trip across the border, but Pink Days in Bloom has become a mainstay on the small Canadian island of Newfoundland, thanks to avid... more »

March 24, 2016
Endless Summer Offers Text Tips

The Endless Summer Collection has made maintaining hydrangeas easier via a text message program that provides regular reminders and tips. The digital launch coincides with the recent addition of BloomStruck, the Endless Summer Collection's newest... more »

March 22, 2016
Weeks Roses Unveils “Downton Abbey” Introductions

Weeks Roses has announced it will offer two new additions to its Downton Abbey Garden Rose Collection in 2017. The two new roses, which will be available for retail sale in Spring 2017, are called... more »