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November 10, 2011
Proven Winners’ 2012 Ad Campaign to Promote Bermuda Skies Combo

In spring of 2012, Proven Winners will invest nearly a million dollars in advertisements in popular consumer and gardening magazines. The company's consumer print advertising will feature its Bermuda Skies combination.In spring of 2012, Proven... more »

November 4, 2011
Ball FloraPlant Redesigns Website

Ball FloraPlant recently unveiled its updated website, www.ballfloraplant.com, complete a fresh new look, and useful tools and information for growers and retailers.Ball FloraPlant recently unveiled its updated website, www.ballfloraplant.com, complete with a fresh new look,... more »

November 2, 2011
UPDATED — Check Out These Poinsettia Events

As the 2011 holiday season gets under way, many growers, retailers and universities will be opening their doors to show off this year's poinsettia crops in a trials format for industry professionals or as an... more »

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
Costa Farms Launches Digital Magazine

Costa Farms has launched GrowingStyle, a digital magazine that uses style, new plant information, trends and decorating how-to tips with houseplants to target a new eco-minded and tech savvy generation.Costa Farms has launched GrowingStyle, a... 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 »