Robin Siktberg

The Greenhouse Grower team shares their favorites from American Takii, Hilverdaflorist, and Benary on the final day of CAST 2025.

The Greenhouse Grower team shares their favorites from Danziger, Kientzler, Sakata, and Syngenta Flowers, on the fourth day of CAST 2025.

The Greenhouse Grower team shares their favorites from Dümmen Orange, Suntory Flowers, PlantHaven, and more, on the third day of CAST 2025.

The Greenhouse Grower team spent the second day of CAST 2025 looking at new offerings from Ball FloraPlant, Selecta One, and more.

The Greenhouse Grower team spent the first day of CAST 2025 at Green Fuse Grove taking in some of the newest varieties and series.

Check out this photo gallery of top begonias, dahlias, and more from the fourth day of the 2024 California Spring Trials, direct from the Greenhouse Grower team.

Check out this photo gallery of top selections from the third day of the 2024 California Spring Trials, direct from the Greenhouse Grower team.

Check out this photo gallery of top selections from the second day of the 2024 California Spring Trials, direct from the Greenhouse Grower team.

Check out this photo gallery of top selections from the first day of the 2024 California Spring Trials, direct from the Greenhouse Grower team.

Begonias are hot, as was evidenced by new introductions from a number of breeders at California Spring Trials. Here’s what we found from Benary and Syngenta Flowers.

Visits to Sakata Ornamentals, Kientzler, American Takii, Danziger, and others included new series and updates to familiar names.

There are still many opportunities for growth in the succulents market. A breeder, a grower, and a social media lifestyle expert offer their take.

Hailing from all parts of the world, begonias have found their way into the pots and minds of gardeners, both young and old.

The trial gardens included more than 200 varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs. Here are some trial manager favorites.

The Young’s Plant Farm trial garden is located in Auburn, AL, and features 26,000 square feet of raised beds that include sun and shade trials.

In 2021, more than 500 varieties were trialed, ranging from ageratum to lantana to petunias to salvia, representing plant breeding companies from around the world.

The Colorado grower y tested more than 750 varieties and had approximately 250 industry professionals attend and vote for their favorites.

The Penn State Flower Trials draws more than 200,000 visitors each year at three locations in Pennsylvania.

Raker-Roberta’s field trials in Litchfield, MI, featured early heat and rain, new plants, and perhaps most of all, a return to “normal.”

Trials in two different locations were great overall, particularly when they hit stride in mid-July.