California Spring Trials
CAST Tour Being Offered
A group tour of the main stops along the California Spring Trial (CAST) route in California is being organized for industry professionals in the Green Industry from March 31–April 2, 2022. This one-of-a-kind guided excursion... more »
A Return to Spring for CAST
The industry’s must-attend new variety event is returning to its normal timeframe this year — 2022 California Spring Trials (CAST) is once again scheduled to take place in the spring. The dates are March 30-April... more »
Dümmen Orange Announces New CAST Location for 2022
Dümmen Orange will be displaying at a new location for the 2022 California Spring Trials. The 2022 exhibit will be located at Filipponi Ranch, at 1850 Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo, California. Tours dates... more »
New Ownership at PlantHaven International
Robert Bett and Jeanette Bett, two long-term team members of PlantHaven International, recently purchased the agency from founders Geoff Needham and Maureen Needham. Collectively, they bring 55+ years in managing breeding portfolios on an international... more »
A Salvia Showdown
Wow, there are a lot of salvia varieties! This factor was one of our main motivations in choosing salvia for our yearly comparison trial where we feature a single genus. It is a top-selling genus... more »
Coming to a Garden Near You …
ANNUALS Angelonia Angelissa Sakata The new Angelissa series offers three uniform complementary colors. Angelissa varieties are ideal component plants in combinations. The large flower spikes make a statement on strong, sturdy stems. Angelonia Serafina Westhoff... more »
2022 CAST Dates Set
Preparations for the 2022 California Spring Trials are underway as the premier breeder trade event is set to take place Wednesday, March 30 through Sunday, April 3, 2022. The breeding companies participating in California Spring... more »
CAST is Calling
Are you planning on attending the California Summer Trials (CAST) next month? After a COVID-canceled 2020, the former California Spring Trials is moving to the summer and will take place June 23-27 at nine different... more »
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