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November 07, 2012
The American Floral Endowment announced its new officers and trustees at its recent annual fundraising dinner.
Paul Bachman, Bachman’s Inc. in Minneapolis, began his two-year term as chairman of the Endowment on Sept. 20. A veteran of the industry,...
November 07, 2012
The University of Florida's 2012 Poinsettia Trial Field Day will take place Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., in the university's Environmental Horticulture Greenhouse Complex in Gainesville.
The trials are sponsored by poinsettia breeder...
November 01, 2012
On Jan.1, Ellison's Greenhouses in Brenham, Texas, will turn over its greenhouses to Color Star Growers.
“We have leased space to Color Star for the past few years,” said owner P.J. Ellison Kalil, “and find them to be a great partner. They...
November 01, 2012
Dr. Carlos Bográn has joined OHP Inc. as a technical manager with a focus on fungicide and insecticide support and development.
He joins OHP after 11 years as assistant and associate professor and extension specialist in the departments of...
November 01, 2012
Timbuk Farms, Granville, Ohio has completed its initial year of participation in the MPS-ABC Environmental Certification Program and has now been awarded their first MPS-ABC score.
“The MPS Score is a good tool to keep us on our game,...
November 01, 2012
Pen & Petal, Inc., a marketing communications firm serving the green industry has launched a new company web site (www.penandpetal.com).
“With this rejuvenation we’ve made our site more interactive and targeted to our potential customers’ needs...
November 01, 2012
GPN contributor Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University, will present a webinar on "The Economic Outlook for the Green Industry in 2013," on Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. CST.
During the webinar, Dr. Hall will provide projections for the economy in 2013...
October 30, 2012
Earlier this month, Rocket Farms, Salinas, Calif., announced its sister company, Nurserymen’s Exchange, will officially operate under the Rocket Farms brand.
Rocket Farms’ parent company, Monterey Peninsula Horticulture, has spent the last 12...
October 26, 2012
National Garden Bureau, the non-profit organization promoting gardening on behalf of the horticulture industry, recently announced that gerbera, watermelon and wildflowers will be featured in its 2013 “Year of the” program.
National Garden...
October 26, 2012
Fine Americas, Walnut Creek, Calif., has announced the Canadian registration of Configure, the company's benzyladenine (6-BA) plant growth regulator for ornamental growers.
The product is registered for use on a wide variety of ornamental...
October 24, 2012
Bob Klaeser, who designed two of the most popular greenhouse controllers for Wadsworth Control Systems, the STEP 50 and the STEP 500, died on Oct.12, in Arvada, Colo.
Klaeser began working at Wadsworth Control Systems in 1970 by joining George Dean...
October 24, 2012
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) recently released its Social Media Guide for Floral Retailers and Wholesalers.
This free guide contains information for individuals who want to brush up on their social media knowledge or for those people who...
October 24, 2012
The Sakata Vegetables website (www.sakatavegetables.com) has undergone a major overhaul.
Visitors can find everything they need to know about Sakata’s vegetable line-up (for both Commercial and Home Grown) at one new web address.
The website has an...
October 23, 2012
The HGTV HOME Plant Collection is making its Chic Black & White Annuals mixes available to retailers in anticipation of the full Expressions Annuals Collection launch in the Spring 2013.
The three Black & White mixes include Black Magic,...
October 19, 2012
A new online tool from the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association is making connections among nursery and landscape wholesale buyers and growers easier than ever.
At www.nurserystockselect.com, drop-down menus allow wholesale buyers to search by...
October 19, 2012
Plant Development Services Inc. has announced its Liner Program is now taking orders for spring delivery.
The program combines Encore Azalea and the Southern Living Plant Collection, allowing new growers to participate in both programs. In the past...
October 19, 2012
Dig.Drop.Done. is leveraging Daylight Saving Time to remind North Americans to get their bulbs in the ground. The bulb campaign was also featured in an article in the Wall Street Journal on Oct. 17.
Through promotional retail materials and an...
October 19, 2012
Robert Brandstetter has joined Wadsworth Control Systems as Operations Manager. He is responsible for Wadsworth Controls’ manufacturing and fulfillment functions.
Robert has experience implementing lean manufacturing techniques to...
October 19, 2012
Valent Professional Products has announced its 2013 Ornamental Early Order Program for greenhouse and nursery growers.
From Oct. 1 to Dec. 7, 2012, growers can enjoy major savings when choosing from Valent Professional Products’ outstanding...
October 18, 2012
On Oct. 16, Nexus Corp. officially opened the expansion of its manufacturing and assembly facility in Pana, Ill., with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The company broke ground on the plant expansion back in March.
Cheryl Longtin, chief executive...
