Growers

PDSI's marketing approach sparks significant interest among younger generations

August 28, 2023
PDSI’s marketing approach sparks significant interest among younger generations

Plant Development Services (PDSI) reportedly marked significant growth in engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences in 2023 thanks to a multi-pronged marketing strategy that refocused the company’s branding and social media. Yielding double-digit growth on... more »
University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online courses Disease Management Starts September 11

August 21, 2023
University of Florida schedules online disease management courses

A Disease Management online training course offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension can improve attendees' prevention and management of diseases in nurseries and greenhouses. The intermediate-level course is and designed for people with... more »
Leafjoy and Proven Winners

August 16, 2023
Fessler Nursery joins Proven Winners, leafjoy brand

The Plant Company has partnered with Fessler Nursery in Woodburn, Oregon, to distribute leafjoy houseplants, opening new markets in the Western U.S. Fessler Nursery will begin delivery of leafjoy houseplants to the following states later... more »

August 11, 2023
Monrovia to leave New England property

Monrovia has been leasing the land at its Granby, Connecticut, location since 2014. The landowners plan to use the property for a solar farm installation, so the company says that after careful consideration of the... more »
Dramm research greenhouse rendering

August 10, 2023
Dramm begins construction on research greenhouse

Dramm's new research greenhouse, an addition to the new factory and headquarters, will allow for easier development and testing of new products and techniques. The new 2,500-square-foot facility will feature several cropping systems, from fixed... more »

July 27, 2023
All-America Selections provides list of young plant suppliers for AAS Winners

With a 40% increase in numbers over last year, North American young plant suppliers are offering more AAS Winners as both plugs and liners for 2024 than in any previous recent year.  All-America Selections (AAS)... more »
Star Roses and Plants hydrangea 'Cherry Explosion'

May 2023
5 Floral trends for 2023

Bright and flashy colors, dried and preserved blooms, and a nod to nature are among some of this year’s floral trends. Read on to see what trends you’ll want to promote in your garden center.... more »

April 12, 2023
Chrysal and Syngenta Flowers renew partnership for post-harvest treatment

Ethylene damage is one of the biggest problems contributing to shrinkage at retail stores. In 2018, Chrysal and Syngenta Flowers joined forces to bring a solution to the market, Chrysal Alesco. Chrysal and Syngenta Flowers... more »
PanAmerican Seed introduces ‘Sow Fast. Grow Fast.’ program

April 3, 2023
PanAmerican Seed introduces ‘Sow Fast. Grow Fast.’ program

PanAmerican Seed’s new “Sow Fast. Grow Fast.” program aims to help keep benches full after spring for additional shoulder season sales. The program offers up to 150 varieties (and growing) from seed that will be... more »
Mandy Gerace

February 8, 2023
Industry Mourns Passing of Mandy Gerace

The horticulture industry as a whole, and certainly us here at Lawn & Garden Retailer, is saddened to hear of the death of Mandy Gerace on Feb. 4. She was 46 years old. Gerace grew... more »
Pleasant View Gardens appoints new liner sales manager Paul Hoffman

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 »
Pleasant View Gardens 2023 Guide

January 10, 2023
Pleasant View Gardens Releases Retailer Guide for 2023

Pleasant View Gardens (PVG) has released its new Retailer/Landscaper Guide for the 2023 growing season, which is in addition to the already launched Grower Resource Guide. With 120 pages of flowering plants, the new guide... more »