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Cox Farms now largest greenhouse operator in North America
Cox Farms, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, has reportedly become North America’s largest greenhouse operator, surpassing 700 acres across its Mucci Farms and BrightFarms brands. The expansion aims to bolster year-round access to fresh produce... more »
AmericasMart Atlanta introduces Elevate Outdoor – Designer Experience
AmericasMart Atlanta announced it will debut "Elevate Outdoor – Designer Experience," a new day-long program designed to orient and educate designers on business opportunities in casual and outdoor furnishings through educational sessions, interactive events, amenities... more »
2025 Farwest Show booth applications now open
The Oregon Association of Nurseries is now accepting booth applications for the 2025 Farwest Show, taking place Aug. 20-22, 2025 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1973, the show recently celebrated... more »
Garden Center Group announces Financial Basics of Garden Retailing workshop series
The Garden Center Group has announced details of The Financial Basics of Garden Retailing Workshop Series for 2025. Now in its 10th season, The Garden Center Group and RetailKPI Consulting offer this exclusive virtual workshop... more »Dümmen Orange releases poinsettias guide for 2025
The Poinsettias 2025 Highlights Guide from Dümmen Orange is available online now. It introduces new poinsettia varieties and other highlights for 2025 production, and can be viewed here. And, don’t miss its full 2025 online poinsettia catalog... more »
Tom Dayton to retire, put Dayton Nurseries up for sale
After nearly four decades serving the community of Norton, Ohio, and surrounding areas, Dayton Nurseries announced owner Tom Dayton will retire and exit the business; the business, nursery and 20-plus acres will be put up... more »
Thanksgiving holiday weekend to draw record number of shoppers
A record 183.4 million people are reportedly planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights... more »
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows gains in October 2024 after slow September
Retail sales bounced back strongly in October as the economy remained in good shape and consumers moved past concerns about a port strike and other issues that slowed September’s sales, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor,... more »
Industry mourns bedding plant pioneer Bert R. Hybels
Bert R. Hybels, 84, of Marco Island, Florida, died on Nov. 2. Born on Aug. 24, 1940 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Hybels studied political science at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. On Sept. 7, 1963, he... more »
AAS names 10 more winners for 2025
All-America Selections (AAS) has announced 10 new AAS Winners available now for the 2025 gardening season. Brokers, growers and retailers will want to add these proven garden performers to their assortments to prep for demand... more »
Applications now open for HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2026
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has announced the opening of the HRI Leadership Academy Class of 2026 application window. This one-year leadership program is designed to develop the skills green industry leaders need to perform... more »
The Plant Co. adds 5 acres of greenhouse space
Intended to meet the growing demand for Proven Winners leafjoy houseplants, The Plant Co. has undergone an extensive construction project, adding 5 acres of high-tech greenhouse space to its operation. The expansion enables the houseplant... more »
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