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Green Circle Cleans Up 15 Acres Of Shattered Glass
July 28, 2010
It’s been a big cleanup week at Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, Ohio, in the aftermath of a freak windstorm that damaged 15 acres of the 100-acre operation Thursday night.
Damage is estimated to be more than $3 million, with nearly $1 million of that being plant material.
Stepables Changing Up Look For 2011
July 23, 2010
Under A Foot Plant Company has updated the recognizable Stepables foot shape tag for 2011, and new, colorful signs and bench tape have been added to strengthen the visual impact of the brand on consumers.
Storm Damages Green Circle Greenhouses
July 23, 2010
A Thursday night storm caused damaged to more than 15 acres of greenhouses last night at Top 100 Grower Green Circle Growers, located in Oberlin, Ohio.
Sakata Achieves NAKT Certification
July 22, 2010
Sakata has completed Naktuinbouw Elite certification for ornamental crop maintenance and propagation.
Five Proven Ways To Grow Sales
July 22, 2010
Jon Goldman, president of Brand Launcher, will present on the topic November 4 at the Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo in Worcester, Mass.
Blooms of Bressingham Launches New Website
July 21, 2010
The new website caters to growers looking for propagators who can supply them, and more.
Green Leaf’s New Perennial & Herb Varieties
July 21, 2010
Green Leaf’s 2010-11 catalog is now available.
Nursery Plans To Fill Void In Rose Market
July 21, 2010
Eastern Shore Nursery of Virginia is expanding into the garden rose market.
MSU Plant Showcase Is August 10
July 21, 2010
Attending the Michigan Garden Plant Tour next month? You’ll want to swing by Michigan State University for its annual Garden Plant Showcase.
Planting Pride: Wisconsin Governor’s Residence
July 21, 2010
Wisconsin Green Industry Federation members provided their governor’s residence with a landscape makeover.
Valent’s Operations Recognized
July 21, 2010
Valent BioSciences Corporation has achieved ISO 9001:2008 registration for the quality of its U.S. operations.
Pinpointing The Next Water Shortages
July 21, 2010
A new county-specific analysis will show the severe risk of water shortages across the United States due to climate change, including where growers are most in jeopardy.
Top 100 Grower Cuts Work Force In Half
July 21, 2010
Nurserymen’s Exchange reduced its work force by at least 130 employees earlier this month, prompting those laid off to protest outside the facility and in the streets of Half Moon Bay, Calif.
Berry Family Partners On P. Allen Smith Holiday Collection
July 20, 2010
Oregon-based Berry Family of Nurseries has partnered with P. Allen Smith to produce the P. Allen Smith Holiday Collection of hand-selected Noble Fir boughs that are hand-tied into decorative items.
FlorExpo Program Adds Gloeckner
July 19, 2010
Fred. C. Gloeckner & Co., is teaming up with FlorExpo on unrooted cuttings for the 2010-11 season.
Fine Americas Releases New Configure Guide
July 19, 2010
Fine Americas has published a 44-page guide on Configure, its latest plant growth regulator.
BFG Names Broderick Sales Manager
July 19, 2010
Jim Broderick will oversee the sales, marketing and operations of the BFG Plant Connection plant brokering service within BFG Supply.
Raker Gardens Hosting Hort Couture Day
July 19, 2010
The inaugural event will take place August 12 at C. Raker & Sons in Litchfield, Mich.
D.S. Cole Hosting Open House
July 19, 2010
D.S. Cole Growers is hosting its annual open house Thursday, August 5 in Loudon, N.H.
MSU Diagnostic Services Offering Free Late Blight Testing
July 19, 2010
Michigan State University Diagnostic Services is offering free late blight testing to Michigan home gardeners and commercial growers.
Ellepots Has New Tray Option
July 16, 2010
A.M.A. Plastics is now offering a 35 x 65 millimeter Ellepot in a 72-deep tray.
Co-Ex Names Glaser Sales & Marketing Director
July 15, 2010
Co-Ex Corporation, a manufacturer of polycarbonate panels for the horticulture industry, has named Kurt Glaser its new director of sales and marketing.
Co-Ex’s New Poly Sheet Is Macrolux C
July 15, 2010
Macrolux C is a new, solid polycarbonate general purpose sheet from Connecticut-based Co-Ex Corporation.
LIFGA Award Gunther Lifetime Achievement Award
July 15, 2010
The Long Island Flower Growers Association recently recognized Gunther Greenhouses’ Bob Gunther with its Lifetime Achievement Award.
California Grown Show & Nursery Mart Have New Home
July 15, 2010
The shows will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center on June 8, 2011.
Slideshow: Evening Of Excellence
July 15, 2010
Check out photos from Greenhouse Grower's Evening of Excellence event July 12 at OFA Short Course. Greenhouse Grower, along with its sponsor partners BASF and Lambert Peat Moss, hosted the Grower of the Year and Medal of Excellence awards programs.
Rancho Tissue Honored For Marketing
July 15, 2010
The U.S. Commerce Association Award has recognized Rancho Tissue Technologies with its Best of Local Business award.
New Addition To Eco-Industries Program
July 15, 2010
The Green Business Bureau has added a new Eco-Industries program designed specifically to benefit members of the horticultural nursery industry.
Botany Lane Is Newest Athens Select Propagator
July 15, 2010
Botany Lane Greenhouse is the latest licensed propagator to join the Athens Select Marketing Association.
Florida Nursery First Foliage Files Chapter 11
July 14, 2010
