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Monrovia introduced its new hydrangea 'Centennial Ruby' during a garden event

May 13, 2026
Monrovia showcases new hydrangea at luxury garden activation

Monrovia introduced its new hydrangea 'Centennial Ruby' during a garden event at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design as part of the company’s 100th anniversary celebration. The company created the Centennial Celebration Garden as an... more »
HilverdaFlorist has announced two additions to its leadership team

May 12, 2026
HilverdaFlorist expands management team

HilverdaFlorist has announced two additions to its leadership team as part of its focus on future growth and organizational development. Martin Beers has been appointed director of research and development, while Gijs Hofhuis has been... more »

May 12, 2026
ANDMORE announces executive leadership changes

ANDMORE announced several executive leadership changes, including the retirement of CEO Jon Pertchik effective May 31. The company’s board of directors has established a new executive committee that will report directly to the board and... more »
Theresa Krejcarek, office manager at The Dramm Corp., will retire in May after 47 years with the

May 12, 2026
Original Dramm employee to retire after 47 years

Theresa Krejcarek, office manager at The Dramm Corp., will retire in May after 47 years with the Manitowoc, Wisconsin-based company. Krejcarek began working at Dramm on May 21, 1979, while still in high school. She... more »
AmericanHort names Lionel van der Walt president and CEO

May 7, 2026
AmericanHort names Lionel van der Walt president and CEO

AmericanHort has named Lionel van der Walt as president and CEO, effective June 2. Van der Walt brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across high-tech startups and international nonprofit associations. He most... more »
Casual Market Atlanta expands outdoor living experience for 2026

May 7, 2026
Casual Market Atlanta expands outdoor living experience for 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of Casual Market Atlanta, taking place July 21-23 and Sept. 15-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta. Casual Market Atlanta brings together 150-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits representing the... more »
Suntory Flowers Japan installs carnation displays for Mother’s Day

May 6, 2026
Suntory Flowers Japan installs carnation displays for Mother’s Day

Suntory Flowers recently installed limited-time Mother’s Day floral displays featuring its blue Mooncarnation variety at four parks in Japan. The Mooncarnations Hearts of Happiness were placed at Funabashi Andersen Park, Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Nagai Botanical... more »
University of Florida IFAS Extension

May 6, 2026
UF/IFAS online substrate course begins June 1

The University of Florida IFAS Extension Greenhouse Online Training program will offer its Substrates for Container-Grown Plants course June 1-26. The online course covers the science of substrates, also known as potting mix or growing... more »

May 4, 2026
OAN updates NurseryGuide.com

Key takeaways: The Oregon Association of Nurseries relaunched NurseryGuide.com with updated features. The platform includes faster search tools and enhanced grower and vendor profiles. New plant data and account tools improve usability for buyers and... more »
Chris Berg has joined EHR as director of marketing, bringing more than 20 years of horticulture marketing and brand experience.

May 4, 2026
EHR appoints Chris Berg director of marketing

EHR has named Chris Berg director of marketing, bringing more than 20 years of experience in horticulture marketing and brand development. Berg’s background includes roles with EuroAmerican Propagators, Dümmen Orange, Altman Plants and PlantHaven International,... more »
AmericanHort logo

May 4, 2026
AmericanHort’s 2026 Plug & Cutting Conference returns to Philadelphia

AmericanHort announced it will hold its 2026 Plug & Cutting Conference Sept. 14-16 in Philadelphia. The biennial event will feature education sessions on crop management, plant health, applied research, business operations and emerging technologies related... more »
HilverdaFlorist CAST 2024

May 4, 2026
HilverdaFlorist integrates subsidiary sites into single corporate website

HilverdaFlorist has integrated the websites of its subsidiaries MuraraPlants Kenya and HilverdaFlorist Colombia into its corporate website, creating a single platform for company information. The update centralizes details on locations, products, activities and the organization.... more »