Editor’s Note: In Day 1 of our coverage of California Spring Trials 2016, Dr. Allan Armitage, Contributing Editor […]

Terra Nova Nurseries’plant breeding efforts are dedicated to refining plant characteristics and performance. Its end goal: plants that ecologically benefit the environment and satisfy consumers.

There was a lot to see on the vegetative side at Ball Horticultural during day two of California Spring Trials 2016, with many promising new introductions from Darwin Perennials, Ball FloraPlant, Burpee, and Ch. Morel.

Green Fuse Botanicals is adding more first-year flowering perennials to its First Light program and using its new tissue-culture lab to improve supply consistency.

New Petunia ‘Night Sky’ exemplifies the company’s goal of sustainable performance combined with innovative varieties.

Shrubs, or woody ornamentals, are the foundation of many landscapes, and provide a beautiful pallette from which to […]

Let’s face it — edibles are all the rage, as gardeners of all generations get ready to test […]

Five popular garden bloggers will meet the many breeding companies that participate in the California Spring Trials, then blog about the event and the varieties they see.

Blooming potted plants are the gift that keeps on giving for consumers, and the growing opportunities in the […]

Perennials are becoming more mainstream as consumers look for that long-term, added value of lower maintenance, season-long color, […]

Spring is finally here, and you can draw inspiration from the hundreds of new varieties you’ll see at California […]

California Spring Trials (CAST) is coming up, but before you hit the trail, here’s your chance for a […]

It’s time to think about registering for the 2016 California Spring Trials. You won’t want to miss any stops along the way, so use this quick reference to help with planning for your trip.