Growers
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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