News

June 18, 2021

Five New Varieties Named AAS Winners

All-America Selections recently announced the first group of AAS Winners for 2022. All AAS Winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grow new, never-before-sold entries next to comparisons that are considered... more »

June 15, 2021

May Retail Sales Reach Near-Record Level Despite Supply Chain Constraints

Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May despite month-to-month fluctuations that masked near-record performance, the National Retail Federation recently announced. “While May retail sales were down slightly, largely due to supply chain constraints, the... more »

June 15, 2021

AmericanHort Updates Health and Safety Guidelines for Cultivate’21

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine rescinded all health restrictions related to COVID-19 that required the wearing of facial coverings at indoor and outdoor gatherings, and for retail and business compliance, effective June 2. In addition, Franklin... more »

June 8, 2021

All-America Selections Premiers Introduction Gardens

All-America Selections, North America’s most well-known and respected non-profit plant trialing organization, is proud to present a new garden concept. “Introduction Gardens” are well-known growers, breeders and universities that host summer field day events that... more »

June 7, 2021

New to the Market Forum Returns to PPA 2021 Virtual National Symposium

Perennial Plant Association’s annual New to the Market Forum will return during the 2021 PPA Virtual National Symposium, taking place July 27-29. This forum allows breeders and plant dealers from around the world to present their best... more »

June 2, 2021

Registration Open for GardenComm’s 2021 Virtual Conference

The GardenComm Virtual Conference, the industry’s premier event for garden communicators is now open for registration. This special event on Aug. 11-14 will offer attendees exclusive looks at new plant varieties and garden products, networking opportunities... more »

May 27, 2021

AmericanHort Offers On-Demand Education Pass for Cultivate’21

AmericanHort has announced a new On-Demand Education Pass for Cultivate’21 is now available for purchase. As the industry prepares to convene in Columbus, Ohio, AmericanHort is offering access to select educational sessions will be available... more »

June 2021

A Nursery Celebrates Art and Nature

For one weekend in late 2020, Rutgers Landscape & Nursery in Ringoes, New Jersey, transformed into an arts haven. The event was organized by Rutgers Landscape & Nursery’s Jeff Dallesander and Catherine Schurdak, who say... more »

May 25, 2021

Women in Horticulture Week Begins May 30

The second annual Women in Horticulture Week, taking place May 30-June 5, honors, promotes, and supports incredible female professionals and their achievements in the horticulture industry. “We are living in a new world, a world... more »

June 2021

Columbus to Welcome Cultivate’21

Attendees can visit more than 650 trade show exhibitors and attend the industry’s most comprehensive professional development programming, including more than 100 education sessions, workshops, and tours conducted by leading industry experts, educators, and researchers.... more »

May 20, 2021

AAS Sponsors Jonathan Bardzik Cooking Series

All-America Selections recently announced a sponsored partnership with noted industry ally, chef and storyteller Jonathan Bardzik.  “Growing up working in my family’s garden center I have always understood how businesses are the link between great... more »

May 13, 2021

New Dates Announced for GCA Summer Tour

The 2022 GCA Summer Tour in the Boston area has been rescheduled to June 20-23, 2022. The three-day event includes stops at four IGC Top 100 Retailers: Mahoney’s Garden Center, ranked ninth at $38.5 million; Weston Nurseries,... more »