Costa High On New Hydration System
July 1, 2009
Costa Farms has signed an exclusive agreement with Freedom Garden Products to market and sell new brands using Aqualok, a sustainable hydration system that cuts watering schedules in half.
AAS Names Another Variety A Winner
July 1, 2009
All-America Selections (AAS) named viola ‘Endurio Sky Blue Martien’ its 2010 Cool Season award winner.
Report: Large Retailers Dominate Despite Economy
July 1, 2009
The recession isn’t hurting large retailers, especially those in our industry, according to the STORES magazine Top 100 Retailers list and report.
Oglesby Plants Names Sales & Marketing Director
July 1, 2009
Oglesby Plant International has added Dave Dagen to its team as director of marketing and sales.
Monrovia’s Georgia Nursery Makes History
July 1, 2009
Monrovia is the first nursery outside the West Coast to be accepted into the U.S. Nursery Certification Program.
Athens Select Debuts Four Varieties
June 30, 2009
Athens Select has introduced two new varieties to the ‘Prince’ family of pennisetums, along with two new gaillardias for 2009.
New Varieties Showcasing At Farwest Show
June 30, 2009
Growers and others attending the Farwest Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland later this year can evaluate some of the newest varieties at the New Varieties Showcase, a special display garden featuring an assortment of breeds.
Identifying Herbaceous Perennial Diseases
June 30, 2009
Looking for a source to help identify herbaceous perennial diseases? The American Phytopathological Society recently published a book titled “Diseases of Herbaceous Perennials” that lists common diseases of more than 150 popular perennials.
Target Center In Minneapolis Gets Green Roof
June 30, 2009
The new, $5.3 million green roof project will make it the fifth largest green roof in the United States.
Serengeti Mod Sheets Are Standouts
June 30, 2009
A-ROO Company recently unveiled new sheets for pots that make up its Mod series in its Serengeti collection, inspired by graffiti art and the wild animal prints that were fashionable in the late 1970s.
Weekend Weather Wrap-Up: Spring Season In Review
June 24, 2009
Tom Hebel of Bucks Country Gardens said it best: "I think we can all agree, the weather is more important than the economy is to us in the spring." How was spring weather for garden center retailers in all regions? Find out.
Walmart TV Ad Causing Stir
June 23, 2009
A regional grocery chain and an advertising industry self-regulating group are challenging Walmart ads that tell consumers they can save more than $700 a year buying groceries at Walmart.
Expanding Fuel Choices
June 23, 2009
Bob Van Wingerden of Catoctin Mountain Growers in Keymar, Md., is the first grower to use a new vegetable-based biofuel as heating oil, expanding his fuel choices to four.
Fides Flower Festival Adds A Fun Twist
June 23, 2009
Fides organized a fun campaign earlier this month called Three Dazzling Days during the Fides Flower Festival, in which customers of the Dutch-based breeder won prizes such as a 7 percent discount off 1 million cuttings.
Sheets Increase Rose Grower’s Competitiveness
June 23, 2009
Insulating heat in Plymouth, Minn. is no easy task, especially in the heart of winter. But Len Busch Roses, a large-scale rose grower, manages just fine because of a product it discovered 28 years ago.
Monitoring Greenhouse Energy Effectively
June 23, 2009
Link4 Corporation, a greenhouse controls manufacturer, just launched its new line of controllers for small- to medium-sized greenhouses.
AAS Summer Meeting Hits Denver
June 23, 2009
Tours of the Denver Botanic Gardens, Welby Gardens and the Colorado State University Trials are all part of this year’s All-America Selections Summer Meeting from August 5-7 in Denver, Co.
Breakthrough In Colocasia Breeding
June 23, 2009
Dr. Jon Cho of the University of Hawaii, who developed Royal Hawaiian colocasias, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the genera’s breeding.
A New Greenhouse Grower
June 23, 2009
Greenhouse Grower introduces a new design that incorporates a bold new look, exciting new features, and new ways to bring you the information you need for a successful and profitable business.
Visit C. Raker & Sons This Summer
June 17, 2009
The Raker Trial Gardens in Litchfield, Mich., are open to the public from July 15 to August 28.
Montgomery’s New York Retail Report
June 17, 2009
Marketing consultant Jerry Montgomery visited New York City and Long Island earlier this month, touring big box garden centers and two independent garden centers – Martin Viette Nurseries and Bayport Flower Houses. Montgomery shared his thoughts on the visit with us, including his impression of Ivy Acres products at Home Depot.
Need Better Cooling Efficiency?
June 16, 2009
Quietaire has a variety of products that can meet your cooling needs, including evaporative cooling pads that offer some economical advantages.
Mounded Color Profusion
June 16, 2009
Noa calibrachoa hybrida from Danziger is a sensational crop series for early spring sales and beyond.
Flip Through Hort Couture’s Catalog
June 16, 2009
Two weeks ago, we told you how Hort Couture has streamlined its supply line for next spring, making plants more accessible to all retailers. This week, we’re sharing Hort Couture’s 2010 spring catalog with you.
Weekend Weather Wrap-Up, June 13 & 14
June 16, 2009
With summer inches away, garden centers are starting to experience the inevitable slow down. Check out our Weekend Weather Wrap-Up to see how garden centers across the U.S. are doing as spring makes its exit.
Industry Remembers NGMA’s Harold Gray
June 15, 2009
Harold Gray, who served the National Greenhouse Manufacturer’s Association as executive director for several years beginning in 1984, died early last week. He was 91.
Ones To Watch: Matthew Swaim
June 15, 2009
