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July 13, 2012
Fides Oro is now the exclusive distributor for Bartels Stek products in the North American market.
Fides Oro and Bartels Stek, both belonging to the Agribio Group, recently agreed to this partnership. The agreement began July 1, 2012.
Now growers...
July 12, 2012
Greenhouse Grower Supplies (GGS) has launched a contest where growers and garden center retailers can enter to win the new iPad.
All you have to do is "Like" GGS on Facebook by navigating to facebook.com/ggsgreenhouse and clicking on the Like...
July 12, 2012
Dramm released a new white paper, “Biofilm in the Greenhouse.” The paper discusses biofilm in irrigation systems and the effects it has on mechanical equipment as well as plant health.
Biofilm is present in every water system. In addition to...
July 12, 2012
Philips has announced that Gold Biotechnology Inc., a supplier of molecular biology research chemicals in St. Louis, has become a certified Philips LED Horti Partner.
Bart Saracino (director of marketing at GoldBio), Udo van Slooten (director of...
July 12, 2012
For those who can’t make the trip to Mast Young Plants Trial Gardens in Grand Rapids, Mich., this summer, the company has launched a Facebook page to highlight what’s happening during the event.
Mast Young Plants is celebrating the 10th anniversary...
July 12, 2012
Berger has announced the launch of its NFwood product, which kicks off the company’s new Natural Fiber Series.
The NFwood product will debut at OFA Short Course 2012.
The new product leverages the growing power of wood by using fine-quality wood...
July 12, 2012
OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals and The American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) have announced the development of a new, joint event named "Next Level," that will take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2013 at the Gaylord...
July 12, 2012
D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon, N.H. will hold an open house on Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view both new and classic varieties that will be on display.
Food and drink will be available throughout the...
July 11, 2012
Syngenta Flowers, Inc., will present its summer trial garden open house at Lucas Greenhouses in Monroeville, N.J., on Wednesday, July 25.
Attendees will have the opportunity to see selections from Syngenta's seed and vegetative assortments...
July 06, 2012
Dümmen USA recently announced that it has posted its Spring 2013 catalog on the company's website.
The theme for the new catalog is "Directing Your Business" with Red Fox products.
Hard copies of the catalog also will be distributed by mail.
Among...
July 06, 2012
McConkey Company plans to shift distribution responsibilities from its Wilsonville, Ore., facilities to Sumner, Wash.
“The move better leverages our assets and ensures we offer the most competitive long-term pricing,” says Derek Moeller, President....
July 06, 2012
The Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has announced preliminary plans for an event in 2013. Scheduled for Aug. 5 to 7, 2013, at Atlanta’s Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), this event will combine the SNA Research Conference, the...
July 06, 2012
Nominations are being accepted for the America in Bloom John R. Holmes III Community Champion Award, now through July 31, 2012.
This honor recognizes an individual who exemplifies community leadership through actions that reflect the mission of the...
July 06, 2012
Rosarian and breeder of the Drift rose series, Alain Meilland, head of Meilland International, was honored at the annual Great Rosarians of the World (GROW) event earlier this month in New York City.
“We congratulate Alain on this well-deserved...
July 05, 2012
The All-America Selections (AAS) Board of Directors met recently to approve two holdovers from previous trials as the first two winners for the 2013 gardening season. The two varieties selected are: Canna 'South Pacific Scarlet' F1 bred by Takii...
July 05, 2012
MasterTag has announced the formation of a new functional business unit called MasterMedia.
This new service is dedicated to the development and distribution of digital media content.
Horticultural images, QR code management, videos and website...
July 05, 2012
Emerald Coast Growers' new 2012-13 catalog is now available, with more than 100 new varieties including three new exclusive varieties.
This year’s edition taps into home and garden trends like succulents, with a new Sempervivum Color Mix that joins...
July 02, 2012
Last week, Hermann Engelmann, the founder of Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses Inc., in Apopka, Fla, passed away peacefully in his sleep.
The company is one of the largest producers of indoor houseplants in the world.
Hermann...
June 28, 2012
The New Varieties Showcase at this year's FarWest Show will feature more than 40 new plant varieties from 20 growers and breeders.
The FarWest Show will take place Aug. 23 to s5, in Portland.
“This year’s New Varieties Showcase will feature new...
June 28, 2012
Rudy Noguera has rejoined ForemostCo as the company's Texas territory manager.
A 10-year veteran of the horticulture industry, Noguera previously served as the company's customer service representative in South MIami-Dade County.
He recently...
