Green Goods

January 24, 2023

Pleasant View Gardens Appoints Sales Manager

Pleasant View Gardens recently announced the promotion of Paul Hoffman to sales manager, overseeing the liner sales team. Hoffman joined the company in November 2017 as territory sales manager, focused on the expansion of Pleasant... more »

January 24, 2023

NGB Offers Expanded Marketing Tools for “Year of the” Crops

National Garden Bureau (NGB) is once again trying to make life easier for retailers and growers this spring! NGB has created trendy, creative and on-point marketing tools available now to help promote the 2023 “Year... more »

January 23, 2023

TPIE 2023 Cool Product Awards Announced

The Garden Center Group recently released the recipients of its Cool Product Awards given at The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE), which took place Jan. 18-20 in Tampa, Florida. A total of 67 plants or... more »

January 17, 2023

Danziger Introduces Foliage Program

Danziger intends to create a new standard of foliage production, bringing reliable plant material and consistent availability to growers across North America. The new program, called Floresta, will offer more than 150 varieties, with more... more »

January 17, 2023

Spring Meadow Nursery Introduces New Varieties for 2023 Trade Shows

Spring Meadow Nursery has unveiled 25 new Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub varieties for 2023, many of which will be available for viewing in January in the Spring Meadow booth at trade shows across the country.... more »

January 17, 2023

Vegetable Gardeners to Spend More Time and Money in 2023

A new study found that, despite time pressures and the ability to engage in other activities, vegetable gardeners are looking to spend more time and money in 2023. The research, conducted by Axiom Marketing, a... more »

January 16, 2023

Darwin Perennials and Walters Gardens Schedule 2023 Perennials Webinar

Darwin Perennials and Walters Gardens have introduced some incredible new plants over the last several years. On Jan. 26, Darren Barshaw from Darwin and Kata Kress Wallace from Walters will share the best performing and... more »

January 9, 2023

Bailey Nurseries Announces Leadership Change

Bailey Nurseries has announced that Terri McEnaney will step away from day-to-day operations in her role as chief executive officer to focus on strategy and the future of the company. Shane Brockshus has been named... more »

January 9, 2023

Hoffman Nursery Owner Retires After 40 Years in the Industry

Hoffman Nursery has announced the retirement of John Hoffman, co-owner. Jill Hoffman, co-owner, will remain as president and CEO, and David Hoffman will continue as vice president and chief operating officer. John Hoffman has spent... more »

January 6, 2023

McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture Expands Vendor Management Team

 McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture has announce its has expanded its management to include the recent hiring of Jen Miner, an experienced horticultural industry expert, as a vendor program manager and the promotion of current team member Sarah... more »

January 6, 2023

Consumer Perceptions of Floral Industry Sustainability Examined

A new research study, “Consumer Perceptions & Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Environmental Practices in the Floral Industry,” has launched under the direction of the Floral Marketing Fund (FMF) through researchers at Mississippi State University (MSU) and... more »

January 3, 2023

Suntory Flowers Opens New Innovation Center

Suntory Flowers has opened a state-of-the-art research facility that will serve as its new base for product development and production for flowers and vegetables. Based in Higashi Omi, Shiga Prefecture in Japan, the Suntory Flowers... more »