Green Goods

July 10, 2012

Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses Founder Passes Away

Last week, Hermann Engelmann, the founder of Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses Inc., in Apopka, Fla, passed away peacefully in his sleep . The company is one of the largest producers of indoor houseplants in the world.... more »

July 2012

Scenes From The Trials

This beautiful feature is packed with bright and colorful photos. Please click the PDF link below to see this layout in its entirety. Check out some of the trends we saw along the California coast... more »

June 25, 2012

HGTV Home Plant Collection Adds New Petunia

The HGTV HOME Plant Collection has introduced an exclusive line of Pop-N-Polish petunias into the Expressions Annuals Collection for 2013. One of the exclusives, Sweetunia White Merlot, will be sold individually in quarts, gallons, and... more »

June 20, 2012

New Watering Video Available On-Line

Dramm's second how-to video on hand watering is now online and available for viewing on YouTube. This video continues the company's series with training tips and techniques for hand watering in the greenhouse or nursery.... more »

June 20, 2012

Terra Nova Nurseries, Blooms of Bressingham Sign Licensing Pact

Terra Nova Nurseries and Blooms of Bressingham recently announced they have entered into a licensing agreement to breed, grow and co-brand five new plant varieties in the form of liners. The partnership incorporates five introductions... more »

June 12, 2012

Sun Gro Acquires Conrad Fafard

Syngenta and Sun Gro Horticulture recently announced that Sun Gro has acquired Conrad Fafard, Inc., the Syngenta growing media products business.Fafard, based in Agawam, Mass., has been producing and distributing growing media solutions to greenhouse... more »

June 5, 2012

American Garden Award Voting Opens

The American Garden Award is continuing its mission to expose more consumers to the world of garden flowers with its ongoing flower popularity contest. Now in its fourth year, there are 28 public gardens participating... more »

May 2012

Not Your Typical Pop-Up

For a floral design business that focuses heavily on the art of container gardening, Nectar & Company of Macon, Ga., sure has another art form down pat — the art of inspirational merchandising.Need proof? Just... more »

May 22, 2012

BASF Produces Video on Benefits of Ornamentals

BASF has created a new YouTube video, "Plants Give Back: Benefits of Ornamentals," that helps explain the benefits that are created by plants. The educational video is a helpful tool for media, industry professionals and... more »

May 8, 2012

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Announces Network of Growers for Edible Shrub Collection

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc., Lowell, Ore., has established its initial network of growers poised to grow and distribute the BrazelBerries Collection of small ornamental berry shrubs to garden retailers. The network of BrazelBerries'... more »

May 2012

Inspiring Through Edible Exhibitions

Whether you are an advertiser, an exhibit designer or a retail store manager, your first set of questions should always be:What is your image? What is your message? Who is your audience/consumer base?We have a... more »

May 1, 2012

New Scholarship Available for Students Studying Bulbs

Last week, Dig. Drop. Done., the North American authority on flower bulbs, announced that the North American Flower Bulb Wholesalers Association (NAFWA) has started accepting applications for the Karl Schroff Memorial Scholarship.The $3,000 scholarship(s) is... more »