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15 Retailers’ Choice Awards presented at Cultivate’25
Of 53 nominated products, Retailers’ Choice Awards were presented to 14 exhibiting companies for 15 products on July 14 at Cultivate’25 in Columbus, Ohio. The Garden Center Group’s Danny Summers and Tim Quebedeaux led the search as garden retailers... more »

Ball Seed Customer Days 2025 visit recap
Today, I was excited to show up to The Gardens at Ball and see what all the buzz was about! I attended Darwin Perennials Day for the last two years, and the plant varieties were... more »

Monrovia marks 100 years with debut of hydrangea ‘Centennial Ruby’
In 2026, Monrovia will celebrate its century in horticulture with the debut of a radiant new hydrangea: ‘Centennial Ruby’. The new variety has deep ruby-red blooms that darken as they mature to create a dramatic,... more »

GreenWorks names CannaSun young plant producers network
GreenWorks has announced a network of young plant producers now licensed to grow and supply its seed-grown CannaSun series. The CannaSun series debuted in U.S. public trial gardens at Young’s Plant Farm, where it generated... more »

Rudbeckia Solar Sisters earns 3 top industry awards
Bloomin’ Easy Plants' rudbeckia 'Solar Sisters' has earned three major industry awards this season, including the 2025 Retailers’ Choice Award at Cultivate’25 and both Industry’s Choice and People’s Choice awards at the University of Georgia... more »

The Plant Company installs Philips LED lighting system
The Plant Company has enhanced its greenhouse operation with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact modules and production modules, paired with the Philips GrowWise control system. The company, which produces over 200 plant varieties from tissue... more »

Terra Nova unveils 2025-26 plant catalog release
Terra Nova Nurseries has released its 2025-2026 catalog, which will debut at Cultivate'25 from July 12 to 15 in Columbus, Ohio. The catalog showcases the company’s newest plant introductions, breeding highlights and legacy achievements since... more »
First 2026 season AAS Winners approved
All-America Selections (AAS) has announced three new AAS Winners, the first for the 2026 gardening season. Brokers, growers and retailers can add these garden performers to their assortments to prep for upcoming demand. All AAS... more »
Four Star Greenhouse releases 2026 Grower Resource Guide
Four Star Greenhouse has released its 2026 Grower Resource Guide, offering commercial growers updated tools and product information to support the upcoming season. The guide includes a lineup of new Proven Winners varieties such as... more »

Culture Report: Meet Top Wave spreading pansy
We’re halfway through a milestone year for the Wave brand of petunias and pansies. PanAmerican Seed is celebrating 30 years of Wave in the industry, and included in the festivities is the launch of a... more »