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AFE Releases New Strategic Plan

September 5, 2024
AFE accepting applications for floriculture/horticulture internships

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has opened application for two of its paid floriculture/horticulture internship programs: the Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship and the Mosmiller Intern Scholarship. “This internship was remarkably beneficial for my... more »
That Flower Feeling has named Madison Greene its new marketing coordinator and administrator.

September 4, 2024
That Flower Feeling names marketing coordinator

That Flower Feeling has named Madison Greene its new marketing coordinator and administrator. Greene joined the team on Aug. 20, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for floral design and marketing. Greene... more »
Spring Meadow Nursery receives GardenComm media awards

September 4, 2024
Spring Meadow Nursery receives GardenComm media awards

Spring Meadow Nursery announced it received four awards at the 2024 Media Award presentations at the Garden Communicators International (GardenComm) late-August conference held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The awards recognize individuals and companies who achieve... more »
Bailey honored four brand licensee partners earlier this summer for their outstanding contributions to its consumer brands Endless Summer Hydrangeas, First Editions Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance Roses.

September 3, 2024
Bailey Nurseries honors 4 brand licensees

Bailey honored four brand licensee partners earlier this summer for their outstanding contributions to its consumer brands Endless Summer Hydrangeas, First Editions Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance Roses. The awards were presented at the... more »
Garden and kitchen products wholesaler Garden Works has announced its new owners, Gabriel and Sunshine Chapman.

August 29, 2024
Garden Works announces new owners

Garden and kitchen products wholesaler Garden Works has announced its new owners, Gabriel and Sunshine Chapman. With a shared vision of innovation and dedication to quality, the Chapmans are set to lead Garden Works into... more »
2024 Farwest Show to offer 36 hours of instructional seminars

August 29, 2024
More than 4,000 green industry professionals attend Farwest Show

The Oregon Association of Nurseries and the Farwest Show recently announced that more than 4,000 nursery industry professionals attended the 2024 Farwest Show, including more than 1,300 who were first-time attendees. In addition, the show... more »
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August 26, 2024
Fall Market to provide mid-market sourcing opportunity

AmericasMart Atlanta is set to host buyers for Fall Market and Casual Market Atlanta from Sept. 16-18, for a mid-market sourcing opportunity. “Fall Market is the ideal moment for designers and retailers to unite, not... more »
Retailers' Choice Awards given at Farwest '24 (1)

August 26, 2024
15 Retailers’ Choice Awards given out at Farwest Show 2024

15 Retailers' Choice Awards were handed out at the 2024 Farwest Show, which took place Aug. 21-23 at the Portland Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. "We had an incredible group of garden retailers as judges... more »

August 22, 2024
Royal Anthos partners with Slow Flowers Society

Royal Anthos and its lily bulb vendors have announced a partnership with the Slow Flowers Society, with the goal of teaching American flower farmers how easy it is to grow and sell lilies. Flowerbulb.eu, the... more »
Japanese Snowbell 'Starway to Heaven' has been named Best in Show New Variety at Farwest Show

August 22, 2024
Farwest Show names Best in Show New Varieties awards

The Oregon Association of Nurseries and the Farwest Show have announced winners of the Judges Choice Awards at the 2024 Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase. Japanese Snowbell 'Starway to Heaven' has been named Best in... more »
Sidney B. Meadows Fund Scholarships

August 22, 2024
Sidney B. Meadows Fund awards $24,000 in scholarships

The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund has announced the names of 12 students from 10 southeastern universities chosen to receive academic scholarships this year. Eight of the awards are  named scholarships honoring past industry leaders... more »
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August 20, 2024
AAS provides young plant suppliers list of AAS Winners

All-America Selections (AAS) has just posted a list of participating young plant suppliers and the AAS Winners they are producing for the 2025 season. That same website lists wholesale seed suppliers.  Many of the suppliers listed have... more »