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March 11, 2009
Spring sales are reportedly off to a good start in warmer climates. Will Northern growers like Corso's Perennials be as fortunate in the early going?
March 5, 2009
According to the Homeland Security Department, the number of illegal immigrants in the United States fell recently for the first time in at least four years.
March 2, 2009
Findings from a recent National Gardening Association survey show food gardening on the rise, as 7 million more U.S. households plan to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs or berries in 2009. This is a 19 percent increase from 2008 and is nearly doub
February 26, 2009
According to Synovate, which conducted a nationwide poll for the Society of American Florists early last week, Valentine's Day sales were up in 2009.
February 26, 2009
A recent Miami Herald article reported on how Florida growers are faring during these challenging economic conditions. Among those featured were Costa Nursery Farms, Living Colors Nursery, Suncoast Nursery and Kerry's Nursery.
February 26, 2009
Jim Broderick, current OFA Treasurer, has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer by the board of directors. Broderick's appointment follows the unexpected death of John Holmes on Feb. 12.
February 25, 2009
The Home Depot Inc. reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss of $54 million on Tuesday, due in part to its plan to close its four home improvement brands.
February 24, 2009
The bad news: The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index plunged a record 18.2 percent during the fourth quarter of 2008. The good news: Your products can play a role in reversing the downturn.
February 23, 2009
Lloyd Traven, owner of Peace Tree Farm in Kintnersville, Pa., is ranting again and sharing his optimism on spring. His operation, meanwhile, is now USDA certified organic for vegetables and herbs.
February 20, 2009
Vegetable seed sales are up and, according to a recent USA Today article, they're squeezing flowers for space in U.S. gardens.
February 19, 2009
Mass-market floral and fresh produce contribute more than $550 billion to the U.S. economy each year.
February 10, 2009
The Southern Nursery Association's Green Industry Trade Show kicks off tomorrow in Atlanta, marking the first time the show takes place in the winter after more than 100 years of summer get-togethers.
January 26, 2009
The Home Depot announced Monday it will cut 7,000 jobs and freeze officer salaries due to the current economic climate. The company said the job cuts are "to better align the company's cost structure with the current economic environment.
January 23, 2009
Jonathan Bardzik, director of marketing for the American Nursery & Landscape Association, was among the million or so people to witness President Barack Obama's inauguration in person.
January 19, 2009
This month, we checked in with several leading plug and liner growers to see how orders are coming in and what the trends are leading into the spring season.
