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Last week, Al's Garden Centers, Sherwood, Ore., donated 800 poinsettias that were distributed to senior citizens in the neighboring community.The poinsettias were grown in Al's Greenhouses, and delivered to local seniors this week by members...
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D.S. Cole Growers, Loudon, N.H., is now offering the Inca Collection of pot Alstroemeria from Könst Alstroemeria of The Netherlands. D.S. Cole Growers, Loudon, N.H., is now offering the Inca Collection of pot Alstroemeria from...
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Fall Creek Farm & Nursery is unveiling their new BrazelBerries Collection of small ornamental fruit shrubs at the 2012 MANTS show in Baltimore.Fall Creek Farm & Nursery is unveiling their new BrazelBerries Collection of small...
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The North American Poinsettia Trials have scheduled industry open houses for this week and next to highlight poinsettia performance at multiple locations in North America.The North American Poinsettia Trials, formerly known as the National Poinsettia...
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The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has awarded the 2011 Spring Meadow Nursery Scholarship to Jason Lattier a graduate student at North Carolina State University. Dale and Liz Deppe of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Grand Haven,...
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All-America Selections has announced the first of the newest group of AAS Winners. Following a trial period where these new, never-before-sold varieties are "Tested Nationally and Proven Locally," the group of horticulturists, who volunteer their...
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Burpee Home Gardens is now accepting applications for the 2012 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award. Now in its third year, the program continues to support urban school and community gardens in cities across the...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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