News

May 4, 2026
Seed Your Future launches #IAmHorticulture social media campaign

Seed Your Future is seeking green industry professionals age 40 and under to help students discover exciting careers in horticulture by sharing what they do every day. Students are looking for: Horticulture and green industry... more »
AmericanHort names 2026-2027 officers, new leadership

April 30, 2026
AmericanHort names 2026-2027 officers, new leadership

AmericanHort has announced the newly elected 2026-2027 board officers and new board directors, selected by association members for their leadership, expertise and commitment to excellence. “This board brings together leaders who understand where the industry... more »
University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online courses Greenhouse & Nursery 101 starts May 25

April 27, 2026
University of Florida updates Nursery 101 online course with new modules

University of Florida has updated its Greenhouse Training Online Greenhouse & Nursery 101 course for 2026, adding new material on container nursery production and weekly hands-on activities. Taking place May 25 to June 19, the... more »
Bloomin’ Easy partners with Pacific Plug & Liner to expand perennial supply

April 27, 2026
Bloomin’ Easy partners with Pacific Plug & Liner to expand perennial supply

Bloomin’ Easy Plants has announced a partnership with Pacific Plug & Liner (PP&L) to expand the supply of its perennial products across North America. The agreement also includes PP&L’s parent company, Smith Gardens, a supplier... more »

April 27, 2026
Arett Sales 2026 Pottery Showcase returns this summer

Arett Sales has announced dates and locations for its 2026 Pottery Showcase, with in-person events in New Jersey and Ohio and a virtual option for buyers. Pottery Showcase East will run June 15-July 24 at... more »
The winter farmers market helped to bring customers into the garden center and increase sales for other items as well.

April 27, 2026
USDA opens $27M in grants for farmers markets, direct-to-consumer programs

USDA has announced $32.4 million in grant funding is now available through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to support local farm market operations and public-private food partnerships. Of the total amount, $27.68 million is... more »
Registration opens for 2026 Southern Garden Tour across three states

April 23, 2026
Registration open for trial garden tour across three states

Key takeaways The Southern Garden Tour runs June 2-4 Events take place in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina Attendees can evaluate hundreds of new plant varieties Registration is open for the 2026 Southern Garden Tour, a... more »

April 22, 2026
PHS unveils 2026 Gold Medal Plant award winners

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has announced its 2026 Gold Medal Plant winners, a curated list of standout plants now available at garden retailers across the region. Established in 1979, the Gold Medal Plant program... more »
Danziger CAST 2026 Petunias 'Capella Inked' and Capella 'Rose Ink'

April 22, 2026
Danziger shares CAST 2026 visitors’ top picks

Now that California Spring Trials (CAST) is complete, Danziger has shared the top selections visitors predict will be on home gardeners' wish lists next season. Petunias 'Capella Inked' and Capella 'Rose Ink' (top photo) Capella... more »
Mother’s Day 2026 spending to hit a record $38B - Syngenta Flowers CAST display 2026

April 21, 2026
Mother’s Day 2026 spending to hit a record $38B

Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses... more »
Garden Media Group recently announced it has hired Hope Thatcher as assistant account executive. In addition, the company announced several team promotions.

April 20, 2026
Women in Horticulture Week returns May 24-30

The Seventh Annual Women in Horticulture Week returns May 24-30. The week is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of women in horticulture, inspiring the next generation and building a more inclusive and resilient industry. “Women... more »
Lawn & Garden Retailer News (800 x 450 px)

April 20, 2026
The Perennial Farm to host ‘Adapt or Die: Future Fast Now’ program

The Perennial Farm announced it will host the webinar "Adapt or Die: Future Fast Now," a one-day intensive program designed to help independent garden retailers adapt to challenging societal changes and grow their businesses in... more »