Green Goods

February 23, 2023

Monrovia Releases Spring Planning Guide for Home Gardeners

Monrovia recently announced it is offering new inspiration for home gardeners to guide their planning and shopping for spring projects. The new Ultimate Spring Planning Guide offers information and inspiration for creating new and updating existing... more »

February 17, 2023

Farwest Show Seeks New Varieties Showcase Entries

The 2023 Farwest Show is now accepting submissions of new plant introductions for the upcoming New Varieties Showcase. The trade show and conference will take place Aug. 23-25, 2023 at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland,... more »

February 16, 2023

Recording of Perennials Webinar by Darwin Perennials and Walters Gardens Available

A recent collaborative webinar event had experts from perennial industry market leaders Darwin Perennials and Walters Gardens, Inc. reviewed the best-performing, most-exciting perennials that you may not have heard about. Darren Barshaw and Kata Kress Wallace, along with moderator Seth Reed,... more »

February 14, 2023

Proven Winners Welcomes New Retail Account Manager

Proven Winners has named Amy Howard as a new retail account manager for the Southeast U.S. In her new role, Howard will focus on the needs of independent garden centers, more specifically on strengthening existing... more »

February 9, 2023

Redesigned Bloomables Website Launches

 Star Roses and Plants has announced the launch of the redesigned website for its Bloomables brand at www.bloomables.com. The refreshed website offers a beautiful new look with how-to-tips, garden inspiration, comprehensive plant filtering and a... more »

February 7, 2023

Suntory Flowers Goes to the Grammy Awards

Suntory Flowers once again delivered beautiful blooms to the red carpet with Tu Bloom of Bloom Designs Inc., the official botanical artist for the GRAMMYs. The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards took place February 5 at the... more »

February 6, 2023

Monrovia Announces Pollinator Plant Giveaway

Monrovia recently announced its 2023 Bee a Winner giveaway program, intended to help create buzz at local garden centers with an easy and fun consumer contest. This program is a great way to celebrate and promote National... more »

February 3, 2023

Johnny’s Selected Seeds Marks 50 Years

For 50 years, Johnny’s Selected Seeds has been dedicated to helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing quality seeds, tools, information, and service. “The employee-owners at Johnny’s are passionate about supporting... more »

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Trial-Proven Produce

All-America Selections continues to evolve after celebrating 90 years of plant trialing last year. Along with a robust testing program for flowers, the independent non-profit organization recognizes vegetables that perform well on a national or... more »

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New Edible Varieties for 2023

Craving new edible plants for your garden center benches? Look no further than these new varieties breeders are offering for retail this year. Mini Romaine Lettuce   This deep-red mini-romaine is a game changer for... more »

January 27, 2023

Monrovia Introduces 3 New Rose Series for 2023

Monrovia is introducing three new rose series, with varying sizes and uses, that offer something for every home garden. In addition, Monrovia is offering more education and inspiration for retailers in a new digital guide.... more »

January 27, 2023

Mt. Cuba Center Releases Carex Trial Results

Carex, also known as sedges, are one of the most effective and versatile problem-solving plants for home gardens, according to a four-year trial conducted by Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware. The trial evaluated 70 types... more »