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Dramm research greenhouse rendering

August 10, 2023
Dramm begins construction on research greenhouse

Dramm's new research greenhouse, an addition to the new factory and headquarters, will allow for easier development and testing of new products and techniques. The new 2,500-square-foot facility will feature several cropping systems, from fixed... more »

PPA Special Recognition

August 7, 2023
PPA recognizes 8 perennial professionals

During the Perennial Plant Association’s (PPA) 2023 National Symposium in Niagara Falls, Ontario, eight perennial professionals were honored for their exceptional contributions to the industry with Special Recognition Awards. Initiated in 1985 by PPA, the... more »

August 4, 2023
Platinum Equity acquires The HC Companies

Platinum Equity announced the acquisition of The HC Companies, a North American manufacturer of horticultural containers, has been completed. Headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, HC operates six manufacturing locations and distribution centers in the US and... more »

Espoma announces construction of new processing facility

August 3, 2023
Espoma announces construction of new processing facility

The Espoma Co. recently announced it is constructing a new processing facility in Hegins, Pennsylvania, expected to be completed by the end of this year. The new facility will have the ability to dry, blend... more »

August 1, 2023
ThinkPlants releases 2023-24 New Varieties Catalog

ThinkPlants announced it is releasing a 2023/24 New Varieties catalog as a supplement to its 2022/23 book. ThinkPlants has launched more than 40 new introductions this year and is highlighting these new varieties in a... more »

Garden Center Show 2024 save the date

July 31, 2023
Garden Center Show moves to Chicagoland in 2024

Organizers of the Garden Center Show have announced dates for the 2024 event. According to their website, the Garden Center Show will take place Aug. 6-7, 2024, at The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (formerly... more »