News

August 20, 2024

AFE appoints new officers, trustees

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced its new chairman of the board, officer and trustee appointments, effective Sept. 1. Assuming the chairman of the board position from Ken Young of Phoenix Flower Shops is... more »

August 16, 2024

Green Career Week offers virtual Q&As

Seed Your Future has announced it has scheduled two virtual Q&A sessions, “Gather & Grow: How to Host Your Own Green Career Week,” where participants can hear from veteran participants and executive director Jazmin Albarran.... more »

August 15, 2024

Cultivate’24 State of the Industry keynote available for download

AmericanHort has announced that the Cultivate'24 State of the Industry keynote is now available for download. During the State of the Industry keynote address, the AmericanHort senior leadership team shared ways to navigate the changing... more »

August 13, 2024

Online locator offers free listings for real Christmas tree retailers

Retailers selling fresh Christmas trees in the U.S. can list their retail location on the Real Christmas Tree Board’s (RCTB) online locator at no charge, supported by the Real Christmas Tree Board’s multi-year, multi-million-dollar campaign.... more »

August 13, 2024

NGB publishes 2023-24 Annual Report

National Garden Bureau (NGB) has released the first annual report for the newly combined organizations that highlights the varied programs and promotions the organization has accomplished in the past year.  The NGB-AAS Annual Report is... more »

August 12, 2024

Pycnanthemum muticum named 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year

The Perennial Plant Association has named Pycnanthemum muticum the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year (PPOY). Pycnanthemum muticum, voted PPOY by PPA members, is known as clustered mountainmint, blunt mountainmint, or short-toothed mountainmint and is native to... more »

August 12, 2024

ANDMORE announces updates, programming for Fall 2024 High Point Market

ANDMORE announced it is gearing up for its fall edition at High Point Market, taking place Oct. 26-30, with 17 downtown High Point properties showcasing some 1,100-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits and bringing educational... more »

August 12, 2024

NGB to manage 2025 California Spring Trials registration, marketing

National Garden Bureau (NGB) announced it will manage the California Spring Trials, formerly known as the “Pack Trials.” This marks a significant shift for the event, which has been a key fixture in the horticulture... more »

August 12, 2024

AmericanHort seeks responses for Financial Benchmarking Survey & Industry Report

AmericanHort's new Financial Benchmarking Survey & Industry Report survey is now open, designed to provide invaluable information to help improve business operations. This initiative, conducted in partnership with Industry Insights, the largest provider of financial... more »

July 31, 2024

PPA announces 2024 Landscape Design Award recipients

During the Perennial Plant Association’s (PPA) 2024 National Symposium hosted in Asheville, North Carolina, 14 landscape design companies were recognized for their exceptional projects. The entries comprise eight categories based on residential, commercial, educational, temporary/seasonal... more »

July 25, 2024

Fall Casual Market Atlanta 2024 returns in new 4-day format

Casual Market Atlanta's fall edition, scheduled for Sept. 16-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta, will debut a new four-day format, with 70-plus permanent showrooms and 50-plus temporary exhibitors, as well as events and education. "Demand for a... more »

July 25, 2024

Enter now for Alive with Flowers-Sun Parasol Social Media Award

Entries are now being accepted for the Alive with Flowers-Sun Parasol Social Media Award, sponsored by Suntory Flowers and America in Bloom. The winning community will receive Sun Parasol plants for next year's beautification efforts.... more »