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March 14, 2012
A two-day workshop on implementing lean flow techniques in the green industry will take place in Santa Barbara, Calif. April 11 and 12.
Attendees will learn how to reduce costs by improving productivity, optimizing floor space, improving throughput...
March 09, 2012
Bonnie Plants recently introduced a new website for consumers with easy-to-find information: Home gardeners will be able to navigate BonniePlants.com to find all of the company's vegetable and herb product pages, How to Grow articles and gardening...
March 09, 2012
The deadline to for college students to apply for the Robert and Shirley Mangum Memorial Scholarship is April 27.
The $2,000 scholarship was created to encourage collegiate studies in the fields of ornamental horticulture, floriculture, greenhouse...
March 09, 2012
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced that May 1 is the deadline for students to apply for AFE scholarships.
Currently, AFE is offering 18 different scholarships to floriculture and environmental horticulture students.
“AFE received more...
March 09, 2012
Last week, America in Bloom was awarded "Best Achievement for Depicting Horticulture as a Way to Create Community" by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for its 15 x 20-foot exhibit at the Philadelphia International Flower Show.
"We're so...
March 09, 2012
On March 6, Nexus Corp. broke ground for an addition to their greenhouse manufacturing facility in Pana, Ill.
Nexus Corp's CEO Cheryl Longtin and president Mike Porter, hosted a special groundbreaking ceremony and luncheon for local officials at the...
March 02, 2012
Growers, young plant producers and breeders are getting proactive in the battle against downy mildew on impatiens walleriana by educating growers, retailers, landscapers and gardeners on the disease.
To help grower customers battle this...
March 02, 2012
Proven Winners has announced that Kevin Hurd has been appointed to the position of New Products Director.
Kevin began his role with Proven Winners on Feb. 27, 2012 and will eventually replace Dr. Rick Schoellhorn, Proven Winners’ current New...
March 02, 2012
Building on the joint venture announced in January, the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) and OFA — The Association of Horticulture Professionals will be introducing a new event that will take place in Winter 2013.
With a target...
March 02, 2012
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension recently launched its first mobile app called “PGR Mix Master." The free application is an easy-to-use tool to assist greenhouse personnel in calculating correct dilutions for plant growth...
March 02, 2012
Last week, FlowVision, LLC and Ecke Ranch announced a new industry partnership dedicated to increasing the success of growers through supply chain optimization. The partnership will help growers reduce cost, increase quality, increase response time...
March 02, 2012
All-America Selections offer gardeners reliable new varieties that have proven to possess superior garden performance in trial grounds across North America.
These new varieties are introduced to the public as AAS Winners, noting their achievement as...
March 02, 2012
Dramm Corp. has created a new video that covers the basics of hand watering for greenhouse growers and nurserymen.
The new “Watering 101” video demonstrates how to measure the amount of water a plant should receive and shows you proper watering...
March 02, 2012
BioSafe Systems has introduced a new line of cleaners for use in greenhouses as well as other facilities.
GreenClean Cleaners, GreenClean Acid Cleaner and GreenClean Alkaline Cleaner lift away organic mineral deposits and clean contaminated surfaces...
March 02, 2012
Darwin Perennials Day will take place June 21, at the Gardens at Ball in West Chicago, Ill.
Visitors will see the latest varieties for 2013, compare top-selling plants in Zone 5 overwintered trial gardens, and meet industry experts during the open...
February 24, 2012
The second annual Interior Plantscape Symposium will meet April 19, at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA.
The symposium is presenteded by OFA - The Association of Horticulture Professionals and the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).
This...
February 24, 2012
Last week, Syngenta announced its Hurricane WP fungicide has been reformulated from a wettable powder in a water soluble bag to a new water dispersible granule formulation known as Hurricane WDG fungicide. Hurricane WDG will replace the Hurricane WP...
February 24, 2012
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) just released a new research report that examines fungal resistance in bedding plants, using a gene for Mannitol Dehydrogenase.
The research study was conducted by John D. Williamson, George C. Allen and John M....
February 24, 2012
For the first time, America in Bloom (AIB) will have an exhibit at the Philadelphia International Flower Show (March 4 to 11).
The Philadelphia Flower Show is one of the largest, oldest, and most prestigious flower exhibits in the country. This year...
February 24, 2012
BioSafe Systems has introduced ZeroTol 2.0 algaecide/fungicide.
The new labeling provides an updated active ingredient statement, an increased number of controlled pathogens, and new labeling instructions for the treatment of artificial turf. ...
