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Sakata’s zinnia 'Profusion Double White Improved' has been awarded the Gold Medal for the 2027 season by Fleuroselect.

January 27, 2026
Sakata zinnia given two awards

Sakata’s zinnia 'Profusion Double White Improved' has been awarded the Gold Medal for the 2027 season by Fleuroselect. The zinnia also received the Gold Medal from All America Selections (AAS). The Profusion and Profusion Double... more »
Knox Horticulture joins ThinkPlants network

January 27, 2026
Knox Horticulture joins ThinkPlants network

ThinkPlants recently announced that Knox Horticulture has joined its network of breeders, growers and suppliers. Headquartered in Winter Garden, Florida, Knox Horticulture joins ThinkPlants’ network of breeders, growers and suppliers, further strengthening the availability of... more »
Elevate your IGC’s cut flower display with eyecatching wall displays like this one seen at Syngenta Flowers’ CAST location.

January 27, 2026
Valentine’s Day 2026 spending to reach new records

Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses the previous... more »
Save the date for Darwin Perennials Day for June 17, 2026

January 27, 2026
Save the date for Darwin Perennials Day, June 17

Darwin Perennials Day will take place on June 17. Commercial perennial plant growers, nursery growers, retailers, landscapers, designers and media are all invited to register to see the hundreds of perennial varieties grown in display gardens,... more »
Sakata Seed America makes leadership change

January 26, 2026
Sakata Seed America makes leadership change

Sakata Seed America has announced an executive leadership transition. Eduardo Flores, president and CEO, will be leaving the company and pursuing other opportunities. Sakata thanks Mr. Flores for his contributions during his time with the... more »
TPIE 2026 Cool Product Awards announced

TPIE 2026 Cool Product Awards announced
TPIE 2026 Cool Product Awards announced

There were 53 plants and products nominated for the Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) Cool Product Awards presented by The Garden Center Group. Of the nominations, participating garden retailers voted for their top 15 products,... more »
Kathy Jentz elected president of GardenComm

January 19, 2026
Kathy Jentz elected president of GardenComm

Kathy Jentz has been elected president of GardenComm: Garden Communicators International, beginning her two-year term for 2026-2028. A long-time member and dedicated volunteer, Jentz has served in numerous leadership roles within the organization, including on... more »
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January 19, 2026
AmericanHort now accepting nominations for board of directors

Eligible AmericanHort members can now to submit applications or nominate an industry leader for the board of directors. “We welcome the opportunity for accomplished leaders to be part of the AmericanHort Board of Directors,” said... more »

January 14, 2026
Seed Your Future Partners with FNGLA to reimagine TPIE career fair

Seed Your Future has announced a partnership with the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) to introduce a reimagined career fair experience at the Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE). The refreshed program is designed... more »
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January 13, 2026
Seed Your Future launches 2026 Powered By You campaign

Seed Your Future has launched Powered by You, a yearlong initiative celebrating the people, brands and changemakers shaping the future of horticulture. Designed to uplift the voices behind the movement, the campaign underscores one simple... more »
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market sees record attendance

January 13, 2026
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market sees record attendance

Dallas Market Center announced that its Total Home & Gift Market was already the best attended January show in multiple years, even with several days remaining. The attendance increase was notable for a wider geographic... more »

January 13, 2026
Terra Nova Nurseries offers custom plant flyers program

Terra Nova Nurseries has launched a new custom plant flyers program, a marketing initiative built to support the company’s broker representatives and finishing growers with polished, ready-to-use plant sales materials.   The program offers downloadable plant... more »