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2026 Farwest Show announces Career Boulevard detals
The 2026 Farwest Show has announced details of its small group and one-to-one career development sessions at Career Boulevard during the Aug. 26-28 event at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Career Boulevard is... more »

BFG cancels 2026 Expos
BFG exhibitors recently received email notice that the 2026 Marketplace Expo East and West have been cancelled. According to the email from BFG Events, the decision was made "As BFG continues working towards resolutions to... more »
Ball expands tropical portfolio through Aris horticulture acquisition
Ball Horticultural Co. has expanded its tropical portfolio through acquisitions of genetics and selected commercial business from Aris Horticulture, with the agreement taking effect Aug. 3. Under the agreement, Ball FloraPlant acquired the complete Tradewinds... more »

Summer Casual Market Atlanta 2026 draws buyers, expands outdoor living resources
Summer Casual Market Atlanta drew strong buyer participation during its standalone July event, with more than 120 permanent outdoor furnishings resources and several new additions expanding sourcing opportunities at AmericasMart Atlanta. The market was held... more »

PPA honors landscape design projects at 2026 National Symposium
The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) recognized 12 landscape design projects during its 2026 National Symposium in East Lansing, Michigan, honoring work that demonstrated the effective use of herbaceous perennials across residential, commercial and public horticulture... more »

E-Commerce Connect adds branding and marketing services through new partnership
E-Commerce Connect announced a partnership with Allison Steele Design to provide branding, website and digital marketing services for independent garden centers using the company's e-commerce platform. The partnership expands the resources available to members as... more »


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