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Breeders, growers invited to enter SAF’s 2026 outstanding varieties competition
The Society of American Florists (SAF) is accepting entries for its 2026 Outstanding Varieties Competition, which will be held Aug. 18-20 during SAF Amelia Island 2026, the organization's 141st Annual Convention. The competition provides breeders... more »
Bloomin’ Easy expands consumer tools, introduces 2027 plant collection
Bloomin' Easy has introduced an upgraded version of its Miss Diggs artificial intelligence gardening assistant while announcing a slate of exclusive plant introductions for the 2027 growing season. The company released Miss Diggs 2.0 on... more »
Terra Nova Nurseries receives display award at 2026 Shanghai Garden Show
Terra Nova Nurseries received an "Excellent Display" award for its exhibit at the 2026 Shanghai Garden Show, held April 15 to May 15 at the Shanghai Flower Port. The event featured 34 themed gardens created... more »Costa Farms named finalist for marketing award
Costa Farms has been named a finalist in the 2026 OnCon Icon Awards Top 100 Marketing Team category, joining more than 200 organizations recognized in this year's competition. The awards program recognizes teams across 13... more »
CAST 2027 dates announced
Dates have been announced for California Spring Trials 2027, according to National Garden Bureau (NGB), the manager for the California Spring Trials (CAST) registration. CAST will take place on Week 14, from April 6-9, 2027... more »
Atlanta Market drew more buyers in Summer 2026
Atlanta Market and Atlanta Apparel reported increased buyer participation during their combined Summer 2026 event, which took place June 9-14 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The two markets were held concurrently for the first time because of... more »
Monrovia to feature more than 400 varieties during Centennial Week
Monrovia will expand its Centennial Celebration Week in August with a breeders' showcase featuring more than 400 perennial and shrub varieties at its headquarters in Dayton, Oregon. The five-day event, scheduled for Aug. 24-28, will... more »
Floral Marketing Fund launches redesigned website
The Floral Marketing Fund (FMF) has launched a redesigned website aimed at improving access to floral marketing research, consumer insights and industry resources. The updated site, floralmarketingfund.org, features enhanced navigation, mobile responsiveness and improved connections... more »
Terra Nova Nurseries launches first snapdragon breeding series
Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced its first snapdragon breeding series, the Antirrhinum Revelation series, featuring three perennial varieties bred from hardy snapdragon species. The new collection includes (above, from left) Blush, Cream and Fuchsia, all... more »
Virtual screening of ‘The Gardener’ to benefit Seed Your Future
"The Gardener," an independent film that has held more than 100 theatrical screenings across the country, will donate 20% of proceeds from a one-night virtual screening to Seed Your Future on June 24. Tickets for... more »
Retail sales rise for eighth straight month in May 2026
Retail sales increased for the eighth consecutive month in May, with total retail sales up 0.42% from April and 7.19% year over year, according to the CNBC/National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail Monitor. The report, powered... more »Public voting begins for Atlanta Market’s Summer 2026 Product Awards
Atlanta Market has opened public voting for its Summer 2026 Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” awards, featuring 25 finalists selected from more than 6,000 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits ahead of the June 9 market opening... more »
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